North Island
Professional, positive dog training for the Mid Island and Comox Valley.
From essential obedience to complex behavioural challenges, our certified trainers bring proven, force-free methods to communities throughout Mid and North Vancouver Island. We work with dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments using positive reinforcement techniques that strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
Training and programs available in this area
Quadra Island Board & Train
This board & train program is designed to create meaningful behaviour change through immersion, structure, and consistency.
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Private Training with Aviva
Aviva Shtull, BabyDog co-founder and master trainer with 20+ years of experience, offers 1-on-1 private lessons tailored to your dog, your goals, and your real-life challenges.
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Puppy Social Classes
With the guidance and support of our trainer, your pup will be supervised while interacting with other suitable puppies.
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Drop-In Training & Social
During this one-hour session, you and your dog will take part in a trainer-guided training and social experience designed to help dogs learn and practice real-world skills around other dogs.
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Trainers in this region
Aviva Shtull
Aviva’s empathy for dogs and humans together is what set her apart as a trainer. Her depth of knowledge is based on a need to know “why” for everything canine.
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Aviva Shtull has dedicated the past two decades to understanding and improving the lives of dogs and their humans. A true expert in canine behaviour and training, she has worked with thousands of dogs — from wild puppies and unruly adolescents to anxious, reactive, and aggressive dogs. Aviva’s deep knowledge of canine body language and her mastery of dog psychology allow her to uncover the “why” behind behaviour, helping dogs feel understood and humans feel empowered. Guided by empathy and respect, Aviva bridges the communication gap between species, fostering trust, harmony, and lasting change in every relationship she helps build.
Aviva lives on Quadra Island and offers private training as well as group programs on Quadra, in Campbell River and all surrounding communities. She can help with obedience training, socialization, and behaviour modification.
Aviva was an excellent trainer. My dogs are walking better and becoming less reactive to other dogs. I have noticed a real difference
Dusty, a 20 month old Coton de Tulear, was attacked by a dog at Island View. He became reactive after this and we needed help. We brought Aviva to help Dusty and ourselves and it was such a pleasure to observe Aviva's knowledge, insight and skill in helping with Dusty's problem. We all learned a lot and Dusty is well on his way to recovery because of Aviva. Thank you Aviva, it's been such a pleasure to have you involved and Dusty loved you immediately. You have special talents which are much appreciated.
Great dog behaviour knowledge, we learned so much about calming signals. Aviva is amazing. Can't wait to go back for more classes.
When I was being challenged by training my large teenage Golden, I asked Aviva to help me get back on track. We had taken him to puppy socialization previously and knew Aviva would be the trainer that could help us because of her experience and the gentle but firm way she has with dogs. I learned what I needed to do in order to have Monte pay attention and listen to me. We have a much calmer dog now that he respects me as a leader. Thank you, Aviva, you gave me practical and simple things to do so I could be successful with him and consistency and practice have really paid off. Our lives have changed for the better!
We had private training sessions with Aviva to help us with our puppy. Aviva helped us all so much with the tools to continue to work with daily. It was amazing watching our puppy learn so much during those sessions.We looked forward to each session and we highly recommend Babydog. Our puppy has severe anziety with strangers and dogs and watching her work through this was absolutely amazing !
Aviva was great with our young dog Luna! She was very knowledgable and had great suggestions with everything we asked her about. Our dog deals with a variety of issues (over sensitivity, hyperactive, aggression, fear etc.) and each week we threw her something new that Luna was dealing with and she knew right away how to help us and give us the tools to help our dog. I would recommend her to anyone!
Aviva and BabyDog have a wonderful combination of technical training ability and a true love of dogs. This shows in everything they do-- private training, group classes, walks, and communicating with the pet's owners. I recommend them any time I can.
Baby Dog…I must say, having had dogs all of my life, showing, training, and competing, taking my new young “man” to baby socialization classes was brilliant! Baby Dog taught me a lot as well. I love that they teach and use positive reinforcement philosophy for training. As we encountered some growing pain challenges, particularly with “focusing”, I took advantage of a few private lessons that were spot on! Aviva knew which tool to pull out of her tool box to assist with our particular challenges. Thank you Aviva and Co for all that you do and offer! I have a dog who loves to work, is engaged and focused, and who interacts respectfully with other canines! I highly recommend Baby Dog…for your young pup, as well as your “mature” pup.
