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DOGSmart Training Systems Ltd.
#100 - 8206 Ontario Street
Vancouver, BC. V5X 3E3
Phone: 604-267-9500

Formerly at Dunbar Street and 41st Avenue

Mon-Thurs 11:00am~9:00pm
Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday 9:00am~4:00pm
Sunday By Appointment
Holidays Closed

  

DogSafe Canine First Aid
Non-Abusive Motivational Training Since 1991
No Martingale Collars, No Choke Chains,
No Shock Collars, No Pinch Collars, No Harsh Physical Corrections.

Board-Certified Training Specialists

  • The Most Complete Range of Training Programs
  • Small Personalized Class Sizes
  • Private Instruction
  • Agility Training
  • DOGStore
  • Modern 4000 Square-Foot Indoor Training Centre
  • Centrally Located / Easy to Access
         

Welcome to our website!

Dog Tip!  TRAIN THROUGHOUT THE DAY
Avoid long training sessions by scattering training exercises throughout the day.

TRAINING PROGRAMS

DOGSmart Training is a full-service, client-centered team of professionals dedicated to helping you achieve the results you want for you and your puppy or adult dog. Class instruction is offered in small, group settings at our training centre and satellite locations.  Private consultation may be arranged at our facility, or in the comfort of your home.

We invite you to consider DOGSmart Training when you acquire a new puppy or a new dog, or if you have concerns about the behaviour of your pet. We offer an experienced, knowledgeable, dedicated staff with a flexible, comprehensive program schedule and a tradition of client support, to provide you with motivational, non-abusive, professional dog training services you can trust.  DOGSmart Training is proud to have 5 Certified Professional Dog Trainers-Knowleged Assessed (CPDT-KA) at our training centre.  There are fewer than 30 CPDT-KA trainers in B.C.

DOGSmart Training Seminar

Get SMART about Training:

A 2 Day Seminar with Kathy Sdao.

Space is Limited so Register Today!

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We are very excited to announce that we will be hosting Kathy Sdao for a 2 day seminar June 9 & 10, 2012. 

To Register: Click for details and registration. 



DOGStore

Our retail store features thoughtfully chosen varieties of training treats, food including frozen food and bones, cleaning and care products, equipment, accessories, training toys and wonderful books and CD's.

Product of the Month:

New Book: Love Has No Age Limit-Welcoming an Adopted Dog into Your Home
by Patricia B. McConnell, PhD and Karen B. London, PhD.

Love_has_No_Age_Limit_Patricia_McConnellWe're excited to have the new book Love Has No Age Limit-Welcoming an Adopted Dog into Your Home now in our DOGStore. It has been nominated for a Dog Writers Association of America Award and if you haven't got your copy yet pick one up from us today - it's a must read have for all adoptive dog parents and for those planning on adopting an new dog into the family.

DOGSmart Events

DOGSmart Agility Fun Match: April 15th, 2011

Our first fun match of 2012 ... registration details here ... Come have some fun with us!

Training Tips, Links & Articles

Such a wonderful day with our dogs in Reactive Dog classtoday. We used TellingtonTouch for a little relaxation ... breath ...!  Click here for pictures

This weeks Training Tip: How to teach "leave it" ... without intimidation

See our Links & Articles pages for more great training information.

DOGSmiles ... Pictures We Love!

Have you ever seen a 
trio of dogs this cute? ... from left Gypsy Rose Lee, Devon Shire Cream and Koko-san all doing a fabulous "watch me!"
Koko-san
 





We love pictures of dogs - all kinds of dogs doing all kinds of things!  This is why we'd love it if you send us a picture of your favourite pooch ... it might end up on our Home page!  email:   

 

 

 

   

Upcoming Training Programs

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 Puppy SmartStart Program
 DOGSmart Training Centre
 8206 Ontario Street, Vancouver
 Ph. 604 - 267-9500

12:30 pm Saturday, February 11 

 Heather's Place
 141  East 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Ph: 604-267-9500

7:30 pm Monday, March 5

More dates for Puppy SmartStart

Beginner Program

DOGSmart Training Centre
8206 Ontario Street, Vancouver
Ph: 604 - 267-9500

6:00 pm Tuesday, January 31

Petite Pals Beginner Class - Dogs less than 15 pounds 
DOGSmart Training Centre
8206 Ontario Street, Vancouver
Ph: 604-267-9500

10:15 am Saturday, February 25

Beginner Program
Heather's Place

141 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Ph: 604-267-9500

6:30 pm Monday, March 5

More Dates for Beginner and Petite Pals Beginner

If you see a 
training program that you would like to register for, but the program is full or has not yet been scheduled please call us and we'll gladly put you on our wait list for the next available program.

DOGSmart Training is proud to have  5 Certified Professional Dog Trainers - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA). There are fewer than 30 CPDT-KA trainers in B.C