Looking for a little help with your dog? Here are some local Victoria-area trainers and behaviour professionals who use force-free, reward-based approaches. We hope this gives you a helpful place to start!
Summit Dog Training
Private dog training and behaviour support, including puppy life skills, obedience, reactivity, anxiety, resource guarding, dog walking and board-and-train.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitdogsvictoria/
WagTails
Dog training and behaviour modification with a focus on fear-free, reward-based methods. Offers private training, day training and board-and-train.
Website: https://wagtails.training/
Authentic Canine
Reward-based dog training and behaviour support, including private training, puppy programs, day training, group classes, dog walks and enrichment visits. AnimalKind accredited.
Website: https://authenticcanine.ca/
Ethical Canine
Behaviour consulting and training for a variety of needs, including reactivity, separation anxiety and cooperative care. Offers private sessions and group classes. AnimalKind accredited.
Website: https://ethicalcanine.ca/
SmartDog Training & Consulting
Training and behaviour consulting for puppies and adult dogs, including group classes, puppy socialization, private training and agility. AnimalKind accredited.
Website: https://www.smartdogtraining.ca/
Mission Paws Dog School
Relationship-first, reward-based training focused on practical real-life skills, including puppy training, focus, calmness, recall and loose-leash walking. Offers in-person and online training.
Website: https://www.missionpawsdogschool.com/
BC Dog Listener
Force-free dog training and behaviour support, with specialized experience in aggression, reactivity and separation anxiety.
Website: https://bcdoglistener.ca/
Coastal Paws
Fear-free dog training, walk-and-trains and training support. Shannon McDaniel is a certified PCT-A and ABC Dog Trainer.
Website: https://www.coastalpawsbc.com/
Fantastic Fidos
Positive reinforcement and force-free dog training, including training walks and personalized support for dogs with a variety of behavioural needs.
Website: https://www.fantasticfidos.ca/
Compassionate Canine
Dog training and walking services focused on compassionate, positive support.
Website: https://www.compassionatecanine.ca/
A Note From Harley & Me
Every dog and every family is different, so we encourage you to visit each trainer's website, learn more about their approach and find the right fit for you and your dog.
This is intended as a local resource rather than an endorsement or ranking of any individual trainer or business.
