Evidence-Based
Dog Training.
Meeting Needs,
Enriching Lives.
Fun & Effective Reward-Based Dog Training, Behaviour Solutions, Dog Walks & In-Home Enrichment Visits to Meet Your Dog’s Unique, Individual Needs.
Servicing the Westshore & the Greater Victoria area.
Our Training Philosophy
At Authentic Canine, we take pride in committing to the highest standards in the industry with humane, reward-based methods to ensure a positive training experience. By reinforcing behaviours we like and replacing unwanted behaviours with healthy alternatives, we help dogs make desirable choices.
When faced with fear, anxiety or aggression, we work to strategically change the emotional response to create a happier, more relaxed dog. These methods are grounded by science and preserve the physical and emotional well-being of dogs. We are dedicated to providing a supportive and dignified client experience.
Private Training
Private Training is a hands-on, traditional method, with you attending all training sessions with your dog. Either in-home or a public location, we can customize a management and training plan to meet your specific training & behaviour goals. Clients benefit from opportunities to ask any questions to their trainer and perfect their handling techniques. Consistent practice at home between sessions is requried for optimal training results.
Private training is ideal for basic manners and life skills, as well as complex behaviour concerns, and for owners who enjoy a hands-on approach working with their dogs.
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Day Training
Day Training takes the hard work out of training your dog. If you find training overwhelming, have a busy schedule, or appreciate the convenience of leaving the heavy lifting to a certified, reward-based professional, then this is for you! We come to your home and work with your dog on customized training goals, then you attend transfer sessions to learn how to maintain their new behaviours at home.
View our specialized day training programs, including Puppy Day Training, Teen Day Training, and Back to Basics Day Training (coming soon!).
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Puppy Day Training
Puppy Day Training is specialized in-home day training program offering a safe and fun opportunity for puppies 8-18 weeks of age to work directly with our experienced, accredited trainers to get thoroughly socialized, build confidence with various novel experiences, and begin practical foundation skills for lifelong success.
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Teen Day Training
Struggling with your dog’s terrible teens!?
From 5-24 months old, adolescent dogs tend to challenge us being more impulsive, easily distracted, inconsistent with cues, and can leave owners feeling frustrated!
Let our experienced, accredited trainers come to your home to help your dog build a solid foundation of general manners and life skills in controlled setups and real-world settings!
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Back to Basics Day Training
Whether your dog is newly adopted or just needs a refresher on basic skills, dogs of all ages can still struggle with focus, impulse control, and consistency—especially in new or stimulating environments.
Our experienced, accredited trainers come to your home to help your dog build (or rebuild) a strong foundation in general manners and life skills, using both controlled setups and real-world scenarios to set you and your dog up for long-term success!
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Dog Walks and
Enrichment Visits
Customizable options tailored to each dog, from choosing the route and pace to incorporating your dog’s favorite activities and training exercises, we work with you to create a walk that meets your dog’s individual needs.
For social dogs, this may include pairing up with a friend for a buddy walk or a play, and for less social dogs, we may prioritize interactions with their human handler, training games, and food enrichment.
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Why Choose Authentic Canine?
