For years I  have had dogs, and for years I have always wished that I had 'one of those dogs'…read more We all know what I mean by 'those dogs'; the behaved ones, the ok on a leash and doesn't pull you ones, the you can take anywhere ones, the ones that aren't an embarrassment. So before the arrival of my Irish Terrier puppy came I armed myself with all of the knowledge of the breed, I had made the choice and knew from day one that puppy training was not an option but a must for this dare devil dog. When Roots came we started with Puppy Training at Bosley's with Shannon from Yoga Dog, it was at the puppy stage I soon realized it was more about what we do as owners , than pulling the lucky straw. Roots and I continued with Shannon at Yoga Dog with agility classes, not for the sport but rather for the active training and bonding it provided, never mind it is a great form of constructive exercise for my Terrier and teaches him to be around other dogs. It wasn't that the dogs came behaving a certain way, but rather about what we do as owners,  I was very fortunate to have found Shannon and her services, I can honestly say that I now have 'one of those dogs'

From the owner: Yogadog combines a variety of training methods, traditional and new age, to find programs that work…read morefor all kinds of dogs and people. The five programs offered are loosely and humorously based on practices of Yoga. Yogadog specializes in puppy kindergarten, beginner obedience, advanced obedience, agility, aggression management and prevention, separation anxiety and basic pet dog training issues. In Yoga you first learn the poses, then master the poses, then develop endurance. Similarly in Yogadog Dog Training the dog learns the behaviour, then masters the poses and eventually learns to do the behaviours for longer periods of time with more endurance. All the courses and private consultations are aimed at improving the bond that the dog owner has with his or her pet and establishing better communication, so the dog can succeed. Most importantly Yogadog Training is fun and includes the whole family!

We took Mowgli, our 5 year old Catahoula to Shala, after she was recommended to us on two…read moredifferent occasions. Not knowing her at all, and only communicating briefly over messenger, it was definitely hard to leave our boy with a complete stranger. For context, we do not have kids, aside from him. Mowgli was reactive, protective, and dominant. We would never take him anywhere that we would encounter other dogs as he was very unpredictable. December 22nd, we dropped him off to her. She recommended a MINIMUM of 2 weeks, but after further discussion we ended up deciding to leave him with her until we were back from vacation, which would be a total of 5 weeks. Our first impression of Shala was a little intimidating, and she was very to the point, but she did warn us of this. (Only reason for mentioning this is I really hope this does not deter others from her, because once we got to know her, she is truly kind heated person!) She was very good about keeping us posted on Facebook with updated pictures, and letting us know how progress was going. She was very responsive, and helped put our minds at ease when we would have our doubts, and asking ourselves if we were doing the right thing. On January 27th, Shala came to our place, to drop off our dog, and to go over what types of changes would need to be made at home in order to maintain these new behaviours. She spent half a day with us showing us what he was doing, why he was doing it, how to correct it, when to give praise and so on. We ran into other dogs on the walk, and she showed us, in person, our once reactive dog interacting with others without any issue. Today I walk though little mountain, hoping to see people and dogs. Mowgli is so much more comfortable in his now skin, and his demeanor is way more relaxed. I will still message Shala for advice and she is quick to respond and help. We will without a doubt be sending our dog back out to Shala when ever we need boarding, day care, or even just for a day to get some socializing. I cannot say enough good things about her. She is stern and direct, but she has a big heart and is EXTREMELY knowledgable. Thank you so much Shala.

We had arranged to bring our pup here once a week, and the first time i brought him he "ran away"…read moreon the group walk around noon. I asked what happened and was shrugged off with a message saying that she was looking after 30 dogs and didn't have time to message, after he was found i returned that afternoon to pick him in at which time there was no apology the conversation was 15 minutes of me being told how our lack of training and treating our dog like a child instead of an animal was the issue. I returned the following weeks on a casual basis, I take my dog away with me on work contracts and advised the owner of this through the summer. We returned in July for a drop off, and my dog again "ran away". I asked why this keeps happening, and was advised "lack of consistency". At this point I was very upset. My dog was had multiple walkers and had gone to daycare before without any issue. I would be extremely careful bringing your family members here, unfortunately she's the only one in the area available, which is why i believe she is busy. There was never any accountability for not watching my dog closely enough to not lose him, twice. I recently messaged back again feeling stuck about having no other options and was advised after bringing our dog here for months, that we could be added back to the waiting list if we wanted services. At no point was there a discussion about us being dropped as clients. Absolutely awful customer service and interaction. ​

The staff are informative and friendly. I have never seen anyone upset or angry in this place. When…read moreI bring my puppy in they give me time to look around before asking if I need help. They seem to know when to ask and when to let you shop around. I have had to bring back items and they were more than happy to exchange it for something else. I refuse to give these guys anything less than 5 stars.Their costs are by far more reasonable than any other pet store in my city.

The Kelowna location's grooming department is HORRIBLE, and the staff / manager make it an even…read moreworse experience. I can't recommend strongly enough to stay away. Find an independent, individual groomer for your furry kid.

We LOVE Rebecca. Our Mexican rescue was hostile on walks to other dogs, pulled on her leash, didn't…read morehave recall and had a lot of bad habits. We hired The Dog Connection (Rebecca) to helps us get our furbaby in line for easier walks both on and off leash and to come when called. We booked 4 sessions with Rebecca and very quickly had excellent results. Rebecca taught us how to move in small incremental steps and reward our dog so that we could be more relaxed and in control of our dog's behaviour. Very happy with our experience and our furbaby loved Rebecca

From the owner: Force-free, positive reinforcement dog training in Victoria BC. We offer private training sessions…read morefor puppies, adult dogs, and reactive dogs. Check out our website to reach your training goals!

Valley Canine is beautifully structured, welcoming, and thorough. It's an excellent solution for…read moreanyone feeling overwhelmed or insecure about their training. Positive dog training is truly valuable, and Valley Canine highlights that in every lesson!

From the owner: Helping dog owners in the Interior of BC Canada. Vernon (and…read morearea), Lumby (and area), Armstrong, Enderby, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Kelowna (and area). "Transforming Dogs into Incredible Canines" Every dog is unique, every family is different and so, your Training should be customized to you. Call us today for a FREE Phone Consult 250-540-0094

I was excited to leave my dog with this daycare/boarding for 5 days. I took my dog 4 times so he…read morecould get used to the surroundings and the owners guaranteed that they can look after him. Close to the date when I was leaving they decided to decline him! I spent $20 a visit so he could get used to it, then at the last minute they say no! I was stuck! Luckily my neighbour said yes to looking after him. I will never go back to this daycare and would not recommend this place. I thought the owners were nice genuine people, but I guess I was wrong!

I have two chihuahua's one is three and the other thirteen. I started taking my three year old…read moreGinger to Cloud Nine Doggy Daycare about six months ago to get her some exercise and stimulation while my husband and I were at work. Ginger goes twice a week and what a great decision it was to take her there. Ginger comes home tired out from playing all day and she has learned to get along with other dogs.Ginger loves going .Rachelle and her two assistants make a great team you can tell they love being around and working with the dogs. My husband and I go to work knowing Ginger is well taken care of and my older dog gets to sleep on the couch all day without being bothered. Win Win Win