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 Langford, Colwood, View Royal & Metchosin. Virtual sessions available if outside our service 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.
Day Training
Day Training takes the hard work out of training your dog. If you find the training process overwhelming, have too busy of a schedule or you simply appreciate the convenience of leaving the heavy lifting to a certified, reward-based professional, this is the option for you! We’ll come to your home and work one-on-one with your dog with individualized training lessons, and then you simply attend a transfer session with your dog to see their newly acquired skills and to learn how to maintain their new behaviours at home.
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Puppy Training Camp!
Puppy Training Camp is specialized in-home day training program which offers 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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Group Classes
Group classes offer an ideal opportunity to bond with your dog while training around real distractions in a supportive, controlled environment.
We offer a range of classes including puppy, basic manners, advanced skills, and more!
BASIC LIFE SKILLS CLASS:
WED, APRIL 30 AT 7PM
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Private Training
Private Training is a more hands-on, traditional choice which involves attending all training sessions with your dog. Either in-home or virtual, we can customize a management and training plan to meet your specific training & behaviour goals. Owners get the benefit of more time spent with their trainer to ask questions and perfect their handling techniques, and requires consistent practice at home between sessions for optimal training results. Private training is ideal for complex behaviour concerns, and for owners who enjoy a hands-on approach working with their dogs.
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Teen Training Camp!
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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Dog Walks &
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?
