Training and classes created to help dogs thrive
Professional, positive dog training on Vancouver Island
From essential obedience to complex behavioural challenges, our certified trainers develop customized programs that address your specific goals while building a stronger relationship through positive reinforcement.
We work with dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments with proven, force-free methods.
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We're lucky to be part of a community passionate about the well-being and happiness of dogs and owners alike. We work with local organizations, offering support, leadership, and guidance.
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We want dogs and their owners to understand each other’s needs and learn to communicate clearly with each other. We break down essential obedience skills into practical programs with clear direction
Private training
Work 1-on-1 with a trainer who will personalize a package for you and your dog.
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Group classes
Train, grow, and learn in our fun group obedience classes for every level of experience.
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Social classes
A safe, educational space where your puppy or dog can play and learn respectful social skills.
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1000+ dogs (and their people) helped
Helping you and your dog learn together through practical, stress-free training that makes sense on both ends of the leash
Awesome trainers! Really help your dog receive a positive start.
Hands down. The BabyDog Team are the best Victoria resource to help socialize and train your puppy. If you have a puppy, you need to take it to BabyDog! It will shape your dogs life and yours forever. They have lot's of options for group classes, pack walks, and private lessons. The team of puppy whisperers are fantastic. Very professional and knowledgeable of all breeds and canine psychology. We took our puppy Oscar for a pack walk, group sessions, and a private lesson and we're constantly being complimented on his socialization skills and general behavior. Any time we meet someone with a new puppy we always recommend looking into BabyDog. It's not easy learning to be a dog parent and understanding what your puppy needs. BabyDog can help. Check them out today!
I have brought two pups to the socialization classes with Baby Dog. They are awesome! Very knowledgeable and professional, always managing what’s going on with the dogs and genuinely seem to love what they do!
We have thoroughly enjoyed both the puppy socialization classes and the obedience classes. The trainers are excellent with dogs AND people - always on time, professional, and knowledgeable.
Dave is great to work with and really knows how to train the human and your dog with understanding, compassion and patience. He is a great resource for how to's, and really went above and beyond when I messaged with an SOS in between training sessions. Thank you again and I highly recommend!
We took our dog Angus to puppy socialization with Baby Dog for several months. It was the best thing we did for him as a puppy. He knows how to interact with dogs of all sizes and different temperaments and how to greet people nicely. We also got a lot of training tips and helpful information on how to properly care for a puppy. I highly recommend taking your puppy to Baby Dog.
Dave is a great trainer. My Staffordshire Terrier - Blue loves seeing Dave and does everything Dave asks of him. Dave is easy to talk to and understands what I would like to work towards being able to do with Blue. Blue and I will continue training with Dave. I highly recommend him.
Training with Aviva has been a game changer for helping my dog Ollie gain confidence and start to conquer his reactivity. She helped us build a solid foundation in manageable steps and most importantly made it fun for both of us! I highly recommend sessions with Aviva to learn how to deal with behaviour issues and build a solid relationship with your dog.
Our Trainers
Meet the team
We believe every dog deserves to be understood. Our team of compassionate trainers specializes in positive, reward-based methods that strengthen the bond between dogs and their humans.
Our trainers bring personal experience and professional expertise to every session, helping both dogs and their people navigate the world with confidence and purpose.