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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!

Tip: Be Consistent! Don't say "Ginger Come!" in the morning, then "C'm 'ere Ginger" at night. Dogs are learning a foreign language, we just confuse them if we keep changing the words!

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.

Karen Pryor tweets: "Kathy Sdao thrilled clickertraining crowds in Portland.  'Imaginative, Inspiring.'"

 

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.

May Specials

  • Feelgood Crunchy Crumbles 25% off - Great for training.
  • Hugglehounds Toys - 25% off
  • Pet Kind Tripe Treats: Green Lamb Tripe with Chicken.  Regular $8.99 NOW 25% off while quantiites last. Holistic recipe ... friendly smell!
  • Malicchi Italian Leather Collars & Leashes - under $20.00
  • All Ruff Stuff Collars & Leashes - 65% Off
  • Bling Bling Blinkers Pet Safety Lights - 50% Off
                 

DOGSmart News & Notes

Outdoor Spring Training Programs.

Our ever popular outdoor spring training programs Out & About and Come When Called are now scheduled.  Call to register early as these programs fill up quickly.

DOGSmart Events

3rd Annual Games Day Sunday May 27th.

WOW!  It's that time of year when we hold our   Annual Games Day. Hope you can join us again this year!  ... Click the link for your Registration Form ---> Games_Day_Registration_Form2012.pdf 

Training Tips, Links & Articles

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

DOGSmiles ... Pictures We Love!

Out & About Rocks!  Fun pictures from a great Saturday session!
Out&About - Run Back Recalls

Out&About Toy on String April '12












Out & About Kelly/Zach/Harley April '12








 

 

Out & About Group April '12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more pictures check out our Photo Gallery

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

6:30 pm Thursday, May 17 - 1 spot left

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

6:30 pm Monday June 11

More dates for Puppy SmartStart

Beginner Program

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

7:30 pm Thursday, May 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, June 16

Beginner Program
Heather's Place

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

7:30 pm Monday, June 11

More Dates for Beginner and Petite Pals Beginner

Refund Policy:  One week notice (7 days) prior to start of class is required for cancellations or refunds - no exceptions.

Make-Up Classes:  One "make-up" class is offered for Puppy Smart Start and Beginner Programs Only.  Should you have to miss a class we do suggest that for best results the "make-up" class should be taken within the 6 week time period of the session that you are enrolled in.  If for some reason this is not possible then the "make-up" class must be completed within 4 weeks after the program has finished.

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