Barks is the best. This is our 3rd daycare center and our pup has been the happiest here of the…read morethree. Our dog is literally wagging her tail to go in every time, which speaks to how happy they keep her. They separate dogs by energy and how well they get along. My staffordshire terrier is on the high energy end, so she needs to be paired with larger dogs and/or equivalently crazy dogs :). They do slow introductions to all the dogs and see how they pair well. There are a ton of separated areas for different groups to play. The Facebook photos are awesome to see how much fun they are having during the day. It's the best 100$ or so per month I spend regularly. Keeps my dog tired, socialized, and exercised.

Niqi and her team are absolutely fantastic! Our Great Swiss Mountain Dog loves it there!!! Niqi…read moreand her team sincerely are dog lovers and it really shows in how excited our Thigi is when she gets there and how exhausted she is when we go and pick her up. I recommend Barks & Rec to everyone!

Serena is an excellent teacher! she is very patient, extremely knowledgeable and wants the best…read moreoutcome for you and your dog She makes sure you don't get frustrated and have fun at the classes. She's very straight forward and will let you know if you're doing anything incorrect. She is known to always have the best treats hidden in her pockets. Highly recommend!!

I've been taking my young terrier to K-9 Best Behaviour for about a year. The training has improved…read morehis basic skills but the best benefit has been the exposure to other dogs. I never have to worry about my dog encountering another in a negative way because he has learned to ignore when he needs to and socialize when he needs to. Classes are affordable and it's a pretty good bunch of people. Serena, the trainer knows her stuff. She is no-nonsense and straight to the point which works great for my family. The dog loves her too which makes it easy to trust her.

Aaron and his team are exceptional with all breeds of varying temperaments. They are client centric…read moreand tailor their approach based on both yours and the dogs needs as a team. I can not speak highly enough about what they have done for my shepherds and myself and a handler.

Thank you Aaron Kemp! You have worked wonders with Tessa and the confidence that you have not only…read moregave her but me is priceless where words can not discribe how this makes me feel! If any one is looking for a dog training in the British Columbia in the lower mainland area he is your guy. Willing to help and does not back down from challenge and does amazing work! Thank you thank you thank you!

We were looking for some help with our dog and his on-leash reactivity. We've taken a class before…read morebut found that we couldn't transfer the skills we learned there, to the real world. Ryan came and met with us at our house and talked with us, then went out on a training walk in our neighbourhood. A lot of the advice was what we had already learned (which was actually reassuring, because we prefer the positive reinforcement model) but he gave us some helpful tips about how to actually apply it outside. He also gave us some really useful insight into why our dog was behaving the way he does, plus he gave us a better idea on where we had been going wrong in the past (basically moving ahead too quickly without really perfecting the good behaviours). We've seen some improvements in our dog, though I admit that any delays are always due to our lack of consistency. I do wish Ryan could just magically transfer his cool and calm demeanour to us on our walks -- as soon as our dog was in his hands, he calmed right down and followed all of his commands. Of course our dog was so perfectly behaved when someone else was around, but this actually proved a big point about our own body language affecting our dog. I would definitely recommend Ryan to anyone.

From the owner: Mobile Dog Training! Obedience, commands etc. Positive training only!…read moreSame price within the Lower Mainland, no extra gas fees or hidden costs! Male trainer, Ministry of Education *certified* (not online school, like most!)

We have been to dog training before, but this was the best training class we have ever attended!…read moreLet's face it, it's not so much about training the puppy, but the people parents!! Thanks to Carmen we have a chance to help provide the best start for our new Miniature Schnauzer, Buster! We enjoyed our class, the other dogs and their people parents too. We will be attending our first Doggie Social Club this Sunday, can't wait to meet the new dogs and people parents!! Yvonne S ";o}

Carmen was extremely caring and helpful with my 8 year old rescue dog Joe. She is an excellent…read moretrainer and understands dog behavior. Thank you for helping us!

Peter is an incredible trainer. With over 30+ years of experience, his professionalism and…read moreknowledge are unparalleled. He can work with any breed and any age, and he is right - it really is "training for people" that he offers, because often it is not the dog that has the issue, it is the owner. Change your habits - and like magic, your dog listens to you. The best in the entire province, hands down.

I needed training due to aggression issues with my lab mix. Turns out, I needed the training…read more LOL. Weird how the dog changes as soon as he took the leash. My wife got me the three sessions. I am glad she did. ok. ok. ok. mindset. I get it. LOL.

Monique is great. She is a very experienced trainer, her classes are small so she is able to give…read moreeach dog the attention it needs. Children are encouraged to participate which was not an option at the last class we took our dog to. Monique has a real heart for training and dogs, highly recommended.

From the owner: Gentle Puppy Training believes in beginning puppy training at an early age, in a fun and rewarding…read moreenvironment so you can begin instilling good manners BEFORE bad habits and unruliness become entrenched. We say No. to using pain, fear or intimidation in training.

Not a Puppy Nazi! Trainer is very patient and offers…read moreinstructions that do not rely on giving constant treats. Highly recommended!

Yesterday was our first session with Robert. He is amazing! Within 5 minutes, our 4 month old lab…read morepuppy was heeling and walking calmly by his side. He explained what to do very clearly and then my husband and I both mimicked him fairly successfully. We came home and continued to model the verbal and physical correction cues as well as the positive praise for good behavior. The puppy last night was far more responsive. He was happier and so were we. We are thrilled with the progress and look forward to our next session. Robert has many years of experience and the skill and patience to work wonders.

I tried to register my dog for agility beginners classes and I am bring ignored…read more I sent my application via website and followed up with a phone call due to lack of any response a few days later On the phone I basically provided the same info as online and was promised a call or email to accept or decline the application I am not sure if it is me they object to or the dog but they ignore me still a week after submitting the application I am looking for some other place now, but I would have expected the minimal courtesy of a call or email Guess these people don't need your business, my advice, don't even bother approaching them

I've had my dog here in classes for over a year. Agility,…read moreRally O and basic obedience. Great classes. My dog has improved so much. Trainers are great. My only complaint is that they allow pinch collars. My personal opinion, however.

Anika is the most caring person I ever met and worked with. I had her help me with my dog back when…read moreI first brought her home in 2019 and I'm telling you she is the best.

Annika is patient, knowledgeable, and extremely intuitive with my little pup. I am so happy that we…read moredid our research, scoured the internet and other review sites to find Annika at Canine Connection. Everything she has told us on the 1:1 session has been extremely helpful and we love attending the puppy socialization classes. A majority of people I have met that have a well-trained dog know of Annika. Her reputation does not surpass her! Can't wait to see how Hashbrown continues to develop with the help of Annika