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

Thanks for the great spa day , first visit for our Aussie doodle BOONE…read moreTina did a great job , we will be using your service on a regular basis . Thanks again, Barry. North Vancouver

They did great job to get my cat summer hair cut, I…read moreabsolutely recommend this grooming shop.

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.

I started coming here for Agility a few years ago during the pandemic and it has been awesome. I…read morecame from another facility and initially was quite nervous we wouldn't fit in as the initial application required a demonstration video but it was fine and more to make sure we were registered for the correct Agility skill level. During the pandemic they followed Public Health Orders and always ensured safety was maintained for dogs and trainers alike. My dog and I were made to feel very welcome and it has been really great training both privately and in group classes. The group class community is very positive and encouraging - people clap for each other, cheer each other on or even trade videos of each other's runs. We also laugh at the silly things our dogs do from time to time. The instructor I've been primarily working with is Elisha and she has an incredible sense of humour, is an encouraging coach and is quick to identify errors and recommend adjustments. All the dogs love her as she often has the best treats for the most challenging obstacles. They have a good registration system in place where if you already have a spot in the class then you have a reserved space for the next series. Private lessons are popular also. Staff are very communicative and kind with questions. Bonus is that their payment system is through a business version of PayPal so I feel my credit card information is safe. I'd highly recommend this place if you're thinking about taking your dog here for training.

My dog, Molly, and I have been training with Julia at DogWorks in Burnaby for about four months now…read moreand we are having a blast! Julia is an excellent instructor, she explains everything really well, is very patient (with dog and handler alike), and has excellent tips and tricks. Whenever we're stuck or have a problem, she always has a good solution. She is truly an expert and a pleasure to learn from. I can't believe how fast Molly is making progress! I look forward to continued classes and fun.

Our puppy's first 'lesson' went well enough. We took her to Dogwise hoping to give her some…read morecontrolled exposure to other puppies and there were several in the class. We found the instructor to be a bit difficult but we put it down to a one-off personality clash and thought things would improve in later classes. Sadly none of the other puppies attended the next two classes so there was no buffer between us and the instructor. The personality challenges got increasingly worse so we decided we wouldn't return for the last 3 classes. I won't be recommending this course to anyone.

If I could give a -10, I would rate it that way. Heather the trainer was so rude with us. I have…read morenever met someone so rude before. During class with our puppy, she constantly gave us negative remarks instead of encouraging one. Instead of showing and explaining how to do certain things with the dogs, she gave very minimum hints, watched you try and then she went "No!!" in a mean way, "you are doing it wrong!" But she failed to actually show how to do anything. She is a complete confidence crusher, always make us feel that we are doing it wrong but failed to show properly with our dog. When she tried to show with our dog who got excited, she threw the leash back at us because she could not deal with our dog who is not trained. Why did I stick to all 6 classes? Because we needed training with our puppy. It turned out that now I fear going to any trainers. On the second class, she got very angry with us as we walked up in the space where she trains and said to me in a very angry tone: "if you walk with her (our puppy) like this I can't help you!" Uuuhh?! Isn't it why we take a training class, because we need help with training? She never showed how to walk the dog on the leash to that point. We have never had a dog before and she knew it. I was stunned by her anger and disgust at us, I almost turned around in tears. On all 6 classes, she was abrupt with us, presumptuous, disrespectful, dismissive and very unpleasant. She insulted me and my son on a few occasions and she belittled us. We were very uncomfortable but we could not have our money back and cancel any session because you can't have your money back after the second class, even part of the money. She favored one dog and his owners the entire 6 classes. AND get this, when that dog barked at our dog, which was at every class, she blamed our dog. Our puppy sat in the only small space allowed, without barking once. Well, Heather's assistant gave a bully stick to the dog who was aggressive towards our dog. Our dog remained calm, just look at her give a bully stick to the aggressive dog, got all excited expecting one too, but did not get a positive reinforcement with a bully stick for not reacting to the barking dog. So, she reinforced the aggressive dog, excusing herself with this "when a dog won't stop a behavior get the dog a distraction". Every dogs and owners witnessed her reinforcing the bad behavior and ignoring all the other dogs who sat quietly at their spot. The last two classes out of the 6, she gave her time to one dog (guess which one? Yup, the barking little one) and his two owners, leaving us to over train only 2 things for the entire hour, on our own, checking in very briefly. I could have watch a youtube for free and learn more. Yet, in her binder, she said not to over train, no more than 5 - 10 minutes of same training. At the end of the 6 classes, my puppy got a picture with a certificate, in a dark corner!!! The other dogs got lots of attention and a bright space for their picture. Now I am thinking she hated my puppy and us. A few days after the last class, I went back to to buy a harness that we were looking for for our dog and could not find anywhere else. Heather did not even say hi, or talk to me, she completely ignored me and had her assistant do the talking. She appeared, as usual, to despise me and my puppy. I discourage anyone thinking of training their dog with her. She is a bit cheaper than the other dog trainers, but I guess you get what you pay for. Avoid this trainer. I wish I had turned around and RUN.

We have a young puppy who I signed up for obedience training with Yoko. She is amazing and we…read morecouldn't be happier with the results. She's patient with training you on how to get your pup to respond, and is amazing with the pups. Yoko keeps each session interesting and relevant to the stage your pup is at. Can't wait for the next round of sessions!

Yoko (our trainer) was so enthusiastic that the pups and the owners couldn't help but be inspired -…read morewhile my little girl was very nervous the first couple of classes she eventually was involved in the fun and we are very pleased with her progress.......Would highly recommend Bowwow for your fur baby!! Penny F.

My experience with Rachelle (the owner) was nothing short of exemplary and above and beyond good…read moreservice. I called her on a Sunday morning super early because no other place was open to board my dog for the day. I was bussing from Maple Ridge to Metrotown, and she not only met me at a sky train location (so it was easier for me to drop my dog off), but also met me at another sky train location to give me back my dog. She sent me photos of Tucker, my pup throughout the day, and when I got him back at the end of my day, he was exhausted (HOW I LIKE HIM!). To top everything off, she was super friendly, and gave me a goody bag of homemade dog biscuits to take home. Literally amazing service.

I was looking for a new walker for Ricky-Bobby in 2012 and stumbled across Dogs Crossing, after an…read moreextensive interview I agreed to let them walk the critter. They were the best people I could've chosen, kind, compassionate, and genuinely loved critters. She would go out of her way to go above and beyond, from working with my work schedule to obedience training, just because she saw something my dog was missing. She has many certificates and was continuing education, unfortunately I moved out of their area. My dog is super chill. I have no issue recommending Dogs Crossing to anybody and do to anybody that is looking for their services

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.

I've done two scent tracking courses with K9 Leadership, and it's so much fun! The instructors are…read moreso knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the sport, that I am committed to continuing on with my dog's training and planning on trying to get tracking title on my dog. It's a great sport and I would encourage anyone who loves spending time with their dog outdoors, to try out one of the classes! :)

Karen is a wonderful cat sitter! As first-timers who hadn't hired outside pet care before, we were…read morea little nervous about the whole process. Karen instantly put our minds at ease. She is professional and reliable, and she makes your little fur-baby feel like a superstar! We loved getting the daily photos, videos, and Instagrams on our kitty while we were away.

Karen is a fabulous dog walker! I totally trust my fur-baby Elvis with her. She is extremely…read morededicated and totally dependable. I can relax at work when she takes him for walks, she will send photos / text when they're done. I love the photos she sends me of my little man! And he is much better socialized and less anxious meeting other dogs as a result of his 'pack walks'. I am very happy to have Karen in our lives! Thank you Karen!