I had hired Drew based on a recommendation from a friend and x-coworker and I am glad that I did…read more In May 2014. I had met a women from of craigslist and bought a crazy dog named Luna. Luna was any where between 5-8 months and I would now be her 4th owner. Luna was an extra large puppy about 75lbs a shepherd, boarder collie, retriever cross and facing many health problems as well as behaviour issues that were unfolding by the day. Luna is now between 98-100lbs. Luna was hyperactive, barely knew to sit, would chronically whine, stress bark/scream became reactive (barking and lunging) at dogs, buses, large trucks and would lose complete control if she saw anyone with a ball of any kind. Luna could not focus at all was high stressed, high strung and a handful who is a super athletic dog who is strong. Luna wold turn her frustration to me and jump up and nip and mouth leaving me with busies and often in tears. Drew and I worked for the same company for many years knew of one another but didn't know one another well. Meeting drew on our first consultation I was so nervous I was trembling. My fear was that Drew would tell me that Luna should be put down or was hopeless to train, would have no dog friends and was aggressive. (Something another trainer advised me) I loved Luna and saw her struggles the moment she stepped out of the craigslist posters car and I knew I wouldn't give up on her. Drew is supportive and not once indicated that there was no hope for Luna. Drew tried all kinds of tactics to reach and connect with Luna. Drew helped me perfect my body language and increase my confidence working a strong, working breed. Drew helped me break down step by step every challenge I was facing (and there were many) Every time I needed Drew a solution was provided. It was a struggle and Drew's commitment to Luna was an inspiration and motivation to keep going. Today Luna has peace a gift Drew helped me create with Luna. Luna knows well over 50 commands well, Luna is obedient has learned to ignore all dogs, has actually made dog friends and can be trusted with puppies as young at 9 weeks old with no issues. Luna now walks with young puppies and adolescent dogs giving them confidence and lesson their fear of large dogs. With Drew, you will see immediate improvement and come out of the experience with a plan and confidence to take on any situation. Luna is my best friend and continues to help other dogs that were just like she was in the beginning because of Drew's gift and dedication to dogs. I am forever grateful. Carey Bolduc

We hired Drew to help us with our rescue Australian cattle dog. Before Drew came our dog was…read morereactive and difficult to walk. Our dog was also aggressive with visitors to the house, which was having impacts on our lives. Drew set up a training schedule for us, was extremely knowledgeable and great to work with. He was very patient in training us to be the best dog owners we could be. He also helped us with crate training, heeling and a number of other commands. We would have no qualms in recommending Drew's services and we are so happy with our well behaved pup.

I have an invisible disability and I hired Carol two years ago to train my dog to help me around…read morethe house. She realized early on that my dog and I would make a great handler team, and literally changed my life with this information. Now Monty and I have been certified by the BC gov't, and he goes everywhere with me. Carol is not only a great teacher, but a very empathetic and kind human being. Her passion and knowledge for dogs amazed me, as she could get Monty to do any behavior within minutes. If you are ready to listen, to learn, and follow through, you can change your dog's behavior in any way with the help of this company. Freaking. Amazing.

Carol is amazing. She explained things clearly and had my dog doing sit within minutes, which is…read moreamazing because he can be stubborn. Carol is fun to work with, for both me and my dog. She observes how we work together and then makes suggestions on how I should correct him. She truly knows what she is doing, and she is a great trainer. I highly recommend her!

If i could give Christine and Downtown Dogs 10 stars I would !…read more This is the BEST doggy daycare in the city BY FAR (and I've tried a few) and you can tell the staff truely care about the dogs and are passionate about their job. The facility is very clean and has different sections for the dogs to hangout and play in opposed to just putting them in an open space like other doggy daycares do. Christine knows what she's doing :) to keep all the dogs happy. You can tell they really care about the wellbeing of your dog :) I have a little chihuahua with seperation anxiety so doggy daycare is my only answer while I'm at work. I took my pup to a small dogs only daycare and she would always come back smelling so bad and running for the water bowl when we got home & seemed stressed. so I knew I had to try a different daycare and I'm so glad I found Downtown Dogs! I was a little hesitant bringing my small pup to all sizes doggy daycare but the staff know what they are doing! Christine is a dog trainer, a good one and it shows. I pick up my pup from Downtown Dogs and she's so confident and happy, she loves going there ! I can see the difference in her behaviour. If you need a trustworthy doggy daycare, bring your dog here! They go above and beyond !

Totally don't know how I haven't left a review for DownTown Dogs yet…read more Christine, the owner and head trainer, is basically a dog-rockstar. On my dog, Sam's, first day of daycare with Christine he came home with a report card detailing what he did for the day. Cutest thing ever? I think so. After having some questionable dog daycare experiences at another establishement (see my other reviews) I asked Christine if I could come early or late to get a tour of the facility, meet her and the staff, and decide if it was the right place for Sam. Christine was MORE than happy to comply, and Sam went to daycare there for 2 full years, 3 days a week. We have also taken agility and outdoor fun classes with Christine, which were both SUPER fun. Another really key thing to note is how much Downtown Dogs cares about the community. A few months ago I got an email request for help with preparing food packages to be given to street youth to help feed their pets. Christine has been key in getting literally thousands of pounds of dog and cat food to people who can't otherwise afford it. Basically, downtown dogs is excellent value, top quality, and one of the best places for dog daycare. The class sizes (ha) are usually 15 dogs, and there is onsite grooming available.

Jen is a fabulous trainer. kind and firm, clear in all her instructions. My spaniel and I have…read moreenjoyed her classes very much and plan to take more.

Highly knowledgeable, experienced and a fabulous dog trainer. Further to that, Jen trains us humans…read moreto have the best relationships with our dogs by bringing out the best in them. She is clear, direct and knows what she is doing. I appreciate her no-nonsense approach and the follow-up emails after each session, summarizing the class and what to work on. My siblings have taken their dogs for training and I've also recommended her to other dog owners.

STAY FAR AWAY. Dawn is very unprofessional. When you initially get her on the phone, she seems very…read morefriendly and personable, but over time you learn that she's self-absorbed, ignorant, rude, opinionated, catty, and a complete waste of your time. Whenever I called, she talked non-stop for over an hour, without letting me get a word in, about things that were for the most part irrelevant to me. She raved about how long she'd been running her "business", how "professional" she is, how many clients she has, etc. But once she gets you hooked and you dish out the cash, you quickly learn that the talk was all BS. I've never been more disappointed with a daycare provider in all my years of using this type of service. If you're going to support someone's business, do it for someone who actually deserves your money.

I have been using the service of Dawn's Doggie Daycare for the last 2 years and have found the…read moreservice to be exceptional. The passion and dedication of the owner surpasses any expectation that I would have for a daycare for my dog. She is willing to take my pet anytime which includes boarding and she is very flexible in her hours. Furthermore, my Bernese Mountain dog has received numerous behavior training sessions and as a result, my dog has become a well behaved member of our family. Not only that, Dawn also grooms my dog most days he attends. I completely trust this daycare and would highly recommend it.

We've been bringing our corgi puppy Loki here about twice a week for the past two months. It's an…read moreawesome place for him to hang out and tire himself out while I'm working. He gets tired enough that he's very low maintenance in the evening and throughout the next day so this place is kind of a life and sanity saver for me. The facility always looks and smells clean, even in the summer. I've met Dave and Erin, and they are awesome people and dog lovers (obviously). We feel safe and comfortable bringing our puppy here. It's also nice that because a lot of small downtown dogs come here, Loki gets to play with dogs his size. I think the price is amazing for the amount of time you can leave your dogs here, and the place is huge. We will continue to be regular customers!

The owner is rude and very arrogant. They need to do a better job in keeping the daily log right…read more They over charged me by a day and he was quite hostile in communicating with me. Don't be deceived by his smiles because behind that friendly face is an arrogant soul.

My dog Cloud , has been going in the day care sisnce he was a puppy. Now he is 2. Really enjoys the…read moreplace and excited to go everytime. A part of being a daycare my dog had training here and the result was fantastic. Mimi is such a wondeful person and has really good knowledge about dogs. Highly recommended .

This daycare has been so wonderful for our dog! The owner, Mimi, is amazing to watch with the dogs…read more They listen to her and respect her in such a way that I decided to also book some training with her. The results were awesome, and have made my life easier too because our dog has started to look at me as the leader. I trust Mimi wholeheartedly to look after my dog and I also trust her to tell me the truth. The advice she has given me in regards to my dogs behavior has worked every time. Highly recommend!

Love going here almost as much as the small dogs...they drag their owners in every day. Owners have…read moreto change driving directions if they are having a day off as their pets start getting excited if they drive past! Jo and Dean have a special way with their dogs. Dental treatments and massage therapy are available and grooming is to be offered soon.

I've dropped off my little doggo here a few times. Living in port moody there's a tonne of places…read morewhere you can drop your dog off. There's not a lot where they specialize in small dogs He's very anti social, but gets along better with dogs his size. I love love how they try to get my dog going with the other dogs. I love the energy Dan and Jo has for all these little small dogs. Very open people, initially while my Fiance and I were asking around the doggy day cares in the area; Dan openly said go to other businesses talk to them and let them know why we went with them. Not very many businesses ask why I took my business else where. The rates for doggy day care seem to be in the same range as the other locations. The play area is a bit small, however I don't mind it. It forces the dogs to socialize with one another.