People We Love

As a R+ and Fear Free company, it's important to have like minded professionals that we can refer you to!

While these companies and individuals have come highly recommended, please note that we have not personally used all of their services.
Should you experience any issues with someone on our referral list, please reach out!

R+ Dog Walkers

Walkies With Mary

  • Langley, BC

  • Dog Walking
    Dog Sitting

  • Person of Contact: Mary Freeman
    Phone: 778.908.3831
    Email: walkieswithmary@gmail.com
    Website: walkieswithmary.com

  • My love for animals started as a young child. I always knew it was a passion from a very young age. After high school I started my career in pet care and have been doing it ever since. My love for animals grows everyday and I am so grateful to wake up every day and get to care for these sweet babies.

Yaletown Puppy Love Pet Care

  • Vancouver, BC

  • Dog Walking: Buddy Walks. Private Walks

  • Person of Contact: Tanya Foslien (Owner/Operator)
    Phone: (604) 868-7787
    Email: tanya@YaletownPuppyLove.com
    Website: www.YaletownPuppyLove.com

  • Yaletown Puppy Love was established in 2006 from a passion and love for dogs and the outdoors. It began with a dream that soon flourished into a full-time career, allowing me to leave the corporate world behind and never look back!

    We specialize in a variety of Professional Pet Care Services for small dogs and cats within the Yaletown & False Creek areas of Vancouver.

    At Yaletown Puppy Love we pride ourselves in providing a safe and fun experience for your loved one. Embracing his/her unique personality and characteristics, while creating a supportive, calm, stress-free environment with a ‘Positive Reinforcement’ approach. We help to establish and maintain a connection, while increasing trust and a stronger bond between the dog and handler. We want your pet to live a happy, well-balanced life, ensuring that we’ve had a positive influence when it comes to your dogs development - From puppyhood to adulthood, working together to reach your goals.

Wagging Tails Dog Walkers

  • Cloverdale BC

  • Dog walking including mild behavioural challenges and elder dogs. Familiar with R+ training but not a trainer.

  • Person of Contact: Erin (Owner/Operator)
    Phone: 604 834 9924
    Email: waggingtailsdogwalkersbc@gmail.com
    Website: @WaggingTailsDogWalkers

  • I am a passionate animal lover I grew up on a farm with three big dogs. We also fostered and rescued boxer dogs with boxer rescue canada. I believe in helping animals live their best lives through enrichment and care. I aim to provide 1 on one or very small group dog care (maximum of 3) with a focus on meeting the dogs individual needs.

Petplayland Pet Care Services

  • Langley, BC

  • Dog walking including long line training.

  • Person of Contact: Lisa Eagleton (Owner/Founder)
    Email: Petplayland@telus.net
    Website: Www.petplayland.ca

  • We are a leader in pet care services in Langley, BC with a firm belief in personalized care for your pet.

    We understand that finding the right fit when it comes to choosing a pet care provider is important. That’s why we have an established meet and greet process. This is mandatory before scheduling any services and will allow us to determine the specific needs for you and your pet. From there, we can recommend the best service and give you an understanding of the care that our dedicated team provides. We guarantee you’ll feel confident that your pet is in safe hands with the Petplayland Pet Care Services team.

    Petplayland Pet Care Services was founded by Lisa Eagleton in 2004 after finding her calling through fostering rescue dogs with the Langley SPCA. Lisa has always had a passion for helping animals and has worked with various kennels to learn and gain experience about positive reinforcement. She continues to seek out science-based methods of approaching pet care.

    Now, Lisa has a dedicated team of professional handlers, allowing Petplayland to serve more clients in Langley, BC. The whole team is bonded, insured, and consistently completes training that keeps your animals in safe and loving hands.

    My team are certified professional dog walkers through Bravo Dog. We are all certified in Pet First Aid.

R+ Dog Trainers

  • Chilliwack & Virtually

  • - Private Training
    - Walk & Train
    - Parallel Walks

  • Person of Contact: Shelby Martin
    Email: dogcentered@gmail.com
    Website: https://www.dogcentered.com/

  • Shelby is the Owner/Operator of Dog Centered. She is proud to be a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, Fear Free Certified Professional, and member of the Pet Professional Guild.

  • Virtually

  • Certified Professional Online Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant specializing in treating separation anxiety in dogs.

  • Person of Contact: Saundra Clow CSAT CTC SAPT
    Email: info@alpinedogs.ca
    Website: https://alpinedogs.ca/

  • Saundra Clow is a multi-certified professional dog trainer committed to using science-based, positive reinforcement dog training methods. She is experienced, certified and BC SPCA Animal Kind Accredited.

Positive Paws Training

  • Vancouver, BC

  • Specializing in separation anxiety training.

  • Person of Contact: Holly Ovington
    Phone: 778.874.9447
    Email: Info@positivepaws.ca
    Website: Positivepaws.ca

Q&A Dog Training

  • Vancouver, BC (Servicing West Side & East Side)

  • Dog training specializing in reactivity & rescues

  • Person of Contact: Masina Kakese
    Email: qandadogtraining@gmail.com
    Website: www.qandadogtraining.com

  • Masina's love for dogs and commitment to using humane training methods, along with her desire to be her own boss, led her to start Q&A Dog Training. Her passion for helping dogs and their guardians has driven her to create a successful business based on positive reinforcement training. Masina's business focuses on helping people understand dog body language and implementing strategies to further enrich their dogs life.

Tug Dog
Training and Coaching

  • Abbotsford, BC

  • Canine sports training and coaching (Agility, Scent Detection, Obedience, Rally Obedience)

  • Person of Contact: Sam Langley
    Email: Info@tugdog.ca
    Website: Www.tugdog.ca

When Hounds Fly

  • Vancouver, BC

  • Group classes: puppy start right, foundation skills, advanced classes inc. tricks and rally obedience.

    Private lessons for behaviour modification.

  • Person of Contact: Sam Langley
    Website: https://whenhoundsfly.com/vancouver/

  • When Hounds Fly was founded by KPA Faculty member Andre Yeu. We have over a decade of experience running clicker training classes. We are Animal Kind accredited in Vancouver (not applicable to Toronto). Vancouver head trainer is Dr. Sarah Shapiro-Ward. Our classes are start anytime, always running (no waiting for next intake date).

Kaia’s Crew

  • Abbotsford, BC

  • Dog Training

  • Person of Contact: Jordyn
    Phone: (604) 866-2998
    Email: registerwithkaiascrew@gmail.com

  • Kaia’s Crew began after rescuing difficult dogs with specific training needs that needed to be addressed in order to make them the best companion! Upon successful training, the owner, Jordyn, began her professional studies as a canine professional. Her anticipated graduation date is March of 2023 and she looks forward to beginning her journey training all breeds of dogs with basic behavioural challenges.

Extraordinary Canines Inc.

  • City of Langley, BC

  • Dog Training - Puppy Classes, K9 Nose Work

  • Person of Contact: Megan Brooking
    Phone: 604-690-4040 (email preferred)
    Email: megan@extraordinarycanines.com
    Website: https://extraordinarycanines.com

  • Megan started Extraordinary Canines in 2018 after gaining experience and a professional dog trainer certification working with another company. Today, with the help of an awesome team, our classes run out of our facility in the City of Langley where we primarily focus on helping new puppy families start off on the right paw with their new additions and teach the awesome and amazing enrichment game of K9 Nose Work (scent detection sport) to dogs of all sizes, ages, and breeds.

Honourable Hound

  • Vancouver, Burnaby & New West, BC

  • Providing dog training & behavior consulting for all pet dogs, with a focus on enrichment.

  • Person of Contact: Holly Chen
    Email: Hello@honourablehound.ca
    Website: www.honourablehound.ca

  • Honourable Hound is a positive reinforcement dog training company that exclusively uses fear free and force free dog training methods. Our focus is on teaching people how to train their dog using the most effective & humane training protocols.

    We specialize in looking beyond the unwanted behaviours you’re seeing to understand what caused them in the first place, as well as identifying what’s been holding you back from reaching your goals and enjoying the relationship you dream of with your dog.

Happi Dog Training

  • Metro Vancouver, Northshore & West Van, BC

  • Dog Training & Behaviour Modification. Specializing in reactivity.

  • Person of Contact: Charlotte Hutchinson
    Phone: 604-442-8841
    Email: Happidogtraining@gmail.com
    Website: happidogtraining.ca

  • At Happi Dog Training we believe in reality training and that's why we come to you. We work with you and your pup in your home and neighbourhood to make sure we work in real life situations that you will encounter. Happi Dog Training is not about teaching your dog new tricks (although we totally can if that's what you're looking for) but we take huge pride in working with you to build an unbreakable bond behind humans and their dogs. Using R+ training techniques and teaching you how to communicate in "Dog" to build a happy and trusting relationship."

Elements Petcare & Training

  • Coquitlam, BC

  • Dog Training

  • Person of Contact: Maria Adams
    Email: maria@elementspetcare.com
    Website: elementspetcare.com

  • Our mission is to provide premium, personalized, professional training and pet care services, which enrich the lives of companion animals and their humans.

    Whether your goal is earning your next sport title, completing relaxed grooming/vet care procedures, or knowing your dog can comfortably rest at home alone, we will work together to get from where you currently are to achieving realistic training goals. Training services emphasize low-stress and positive reinforcement for both pets and humans. We want to set everyone up for success in real-world scenarios, improving your day-to-day relationship with your pet through short productive training sessions and ongoing support between sessions.

Bianca’s Dog Training & Behavioural Consulting

  • South Surrey, BC

  • I offer relationship-centered behaviour consulting, behaviour modification and training, highly personalized, I work with reactive dogs and dogs that show “behaviour problems”

  • Person of Contact: Bianca Steinmetz
    Phone: 778-387-1078
    Email: info@biancasdogtraining.com
    Website: www.biancasdogtraining.com

  • Small intro about you/your business: I started working with dogs in 2009 and have been and keep learning from the best in the world (from local new trainers to Michael Shikashio, Dr Susan Friedman, Suzanne Clothier etc). “Learn to speak dog” are words I live by and I keep learning from all the dogs every single day. I approach each dog as an individual (their learning history, environment, genetics, and self) and work with the dog and guardian to improve their communication. It is about helping them build a trusting and loving relationship that works for both sides.

Fuzzy Buddy Dog Training

  • Surrey, BC

  • Dog Training: specializing in behaviour issues and reactive dogs

  • Person of Contact: Liz
    Phone: 778-833-1475
    Email: liz@fuzzybuddybc.com
    Website: www.fuzzybuddybc.com

  • At Fuzzy Buddy we love all the “naughty dogs!” The transition from Rowdy Rover to Zen Ben is not only possible, it’s can also be fun. Teaching your dog the positive way is a great way to spend time together, ease the stress that comes with challenging behaviours, and strengthens your relationship.

Reward That!

  • Burnaby/Vancouver, BC

  • Dog Training: Specializing in one-on-one private training, puppy class, socialization, obedience, behaviour, therapy dogs, service dogs, retrieving, recall

  • Person of Contact: Angela Hansen
    Email: training@rewardthat.ca
    Website: www.rewardthat.ca

  • At Fuzzy Buddy we love all the “naughty dogs!” The transition from Rowdy Rover to Zen Ben is not only possible, it’s can also be fun. Teaching your dog the positive way is a great way to spend time together, ease the stress that comes with challenging behaviours, and strengthens your relationship.

Dog Partners

  • North Van, West Van and Fernie, BC.

  • Dog Training, full service R+ training group

  • Person of Contact: Valerie Barry, owner and head trainer
    Phone: 604-868-5145
    Email: hello@dogpartners.ca
    Website: dogpartners.ca

  • Dog Partners is a highly educated and experienced group of trainers specializing in behaviour modification for all levels of behaviour issues including aggression to people and other dogs. We offer private training packages (in person or online), day training and group classes for puppies, adolescent dogs,

    tricks and specialty classes. We also offer a free 30-minute phone consult. Dog Partners has been in business for 25 years. We are the only BC SPCA AnimalKind Accredited training company operating in North and West Vancouver. For dog professionals, we also offer mentoring services and support.

Good Hound Training & Daycare

  • Delta, BC.

  • Dog Training

  • Person of Contact: Mallory Richards
    Phone: 604-946-8724
    Email: goodhoundtraining.daycare@gmail.com
    Website: www.goodhoundtraining.com

  • Good Hound started nearly 10years ago as a husband and wife team; Andrew the certified R+ Trainer and Mallory the certified Walks n Wags Pet First Aid Instructor. Through our combined experiences we saw the real need for higher standards and regulations in the pet care industry. So, we set out to change that by being the example! We now have 2 locations in Ladner offering dog daycare, dog and cat boarding, specialized reactive boarding, pet first aid and private and group R + training. Both locations are passionately Fear Free Certified and are managed by our onsite certified R+ dog trainers (as well as us!).

Harmony Animal Training & Behaviour

  • Langley, BC

  • Dog Training: behaviour modification, group classes, K9 Nose Work

  • Person of Contact: Brigette Mayer
    Phone: 604-522-1002 (email preferred)
    Email: brigette@harmonyanimaltraining.ca
    Website: https://www.harmonyanimaltraining.ca

  • Harmony Animal Training & Behaviour specializes in behaviour modification for a variety of challenges like reactivity, aggression, barking, and fear/anxiety. We offer private coaching packages, as well as group classes for puppies, adolescent dogs, tricks, and K9 Nose Work. We are the only BC SPCA AnimalKind Accredited training company operating in Langley.

R+ Dog Groomers

Walkers Pet Grooming

  • South Surrey, BC

  • Person of Contact: Kristen
    Phone: 604-833-2806
    Email: kirstenwalker67@gmail.com

  • Dog Grooming

  • Hey everyone I am a professional dog groomer with over 7 years of experience. I am taking new clients! I do all breeds of dogs/ all sizes if you would like to make an appointment with me I am accepting new clients.

R+ Dog Daycares

Good Hound Training & Daycare

  • Delta, BC

  • Person of Contact: Mallory Richards
    Phone: 604-946-8724
    Email: goodhoundtraining.daycare@gmail.com
    Website: www.goodhoundtraining.com

  • Dog Daycare

  • Good Hound started nearly 10years ago as a husband and wife team; Andrew the certified R+ Trainer and Mallory the certified Walks n Wags Pet First Aid Instructor. Through our combined experiences we saw the real need for higher standards and regulations in the pet care industry. So, we set out to change that by being the example! We now have 2 locations in Ladner offering dog daycare, dog and cat boarding, specialized reactive boarding, pet first aid and private and group R + training. Both locations are passionately Fear Free Certified and are managed by our onsite certified R+ dog trainers (as well as us!).

Petite Paws Playcare

  • Vancouver, BC

  • Person of Contact: Keegan Barteski (owner), Sara Kung (Operations Manager)
    Phone: 778-772-4489
    Email: petitepawsplaycare@gmail.com
    Website: petitepaws.ca

  • Daycare

  • We at Petite Paws have always felt that some smaller dogs may feel intimidated playing with larger breeds. Our staff takes the time to know every dogs unique personality and habits through a lengthier assessment process. This ensures every dog who joins our daycare is truly benefiting from our services.

    Our R+ daycare offers a boutique setting with limited daily spots, providing a safe environment for our petite guests to socialize!

R+ Dog Sitters

Yaletown Puppy Love Pet Care

  • Vancouver, BC

  • Puppy Visits. Cat Visits. Dog Sitting.

  • Person of Contact: Tanya Foslien (Owner/Operator)
    Phone: 778.908.3831
    Email: tanya@YaletownPuppyLove.com
    Website: www.YaletownPuppyLove.com

  • Yaletown Puppy Love was established in 2006 from a passion and love for dogs and the outdoors. It began with a dream that soon flourished into a full-time career, allowing me to leave the corporate world behind and never look back!

    We specialize in a variety of Professional Pet Care Services for small dogs and cats within the Yaletown & False Creek areas of Vancouver.

    At Yaletown Puppy Love we pride ourselves in providing a safe and fun experience for your loved one. Embracing his/her unique personality and characteristics, while creating a supportive, calm, stress-free environment with a ‘Positive Reinforcement’ approach. We help to establish and maintain a connection, while increasing trust and a stronger bond between the dog and handler. We want your pet to live a happy, well-balanced life, ensuring that we’ve had a positive influence when it comes to your dogs development - From puppyhood to adulthood, working together to reach your goals.

Petplayland Pet Care Services

  • Langley, BC

  • Pet Sitting
    House Sitting

  • Person of Contact: Lisa Eagleton (Owner/Founder)
    Email: Petplayland@telus.net
    Website: Www.petplayland.ca

  • We are a leader in pet care services in Langley, BC with a firm belief in personalized care for your pet.

    We understand that finding the right fit when it comes to choosing a pet care provider is important. That’s why we have an established meet and greet process. This is mandatory before scheduling any services and will allow us to determine the specific needs for you and your pet. From there, we can recommend the best service and give you an understanding of the care that our dedicated team provides. We guarantee you’ll feel confident that your pet is in safe hands with the Petplayland Pet Care Services team.

    Petplayland Pet Care Services was founded by Lisa Eagleton in 2004 after finding her calling through fostering rescue dogs with the Langley SPCA. Lisa has always had a passion for helping animals and has worked with various kennels to learn and gain experience about positive reinforcement. She continues to seek out science-based methods of approaching pet care.

    Now, Lisa has a dedicated team of professional handlers, allowing Petplayland to serve more clients in Langley, BC. The whole team is bonded, insured, and consistently completes training that keeps your animals in safe and loving hands.

    My team are certified professional dog walkers through Bravo Dog. We are all certified in Pet First Aid.

R+ Dog Boarders

Yaletown Puppy Love Pet Care

  • Vancouver, BC

  • Person of Contact: Tanya Foslien (Owner/Operator)
    Phone: (604) 868-7787
    Email: tanya@YaletownPuppyLove.com
    Website: www.YaletownPuppyLove.com

  • Home Dog Boarding

  • Yaletown Puppy Love was established in 2006 from a passion and love for dogs and the outdoors. It began with a dream that soon flourished into a full-time career, allowing me to leave the corporate world behind and never look back!

    We specialize in a variety of Professional Pet Care Services for small dogs and cats within the Yaletown & False Creek areas of Vancouver.

    At Yaletown Puppy Love we pride ourselves in providing a safe and fun experience for your loved one. Embracing his/her unique personality and characteristics, while creating a supportive, calm, stress-free environment with a ‘Positive Reinforcement’ approach. We help to establish and maintain a connection, while increasing trust and a stronger bond between the dog and handler. We want your pet to live a happy, well-balanced life, ensuring that we’ve had a positive influence when it comes to your dogs development - From puppyhood to adulthood, working together to reach your goals.

Petplayland Pet Care Services

  • Langley, BC

  • Person of Contact: Lisa Eagleton (Owner/Founder)
    Email: Petplayland@telus.net
    Website: Www.petplayland.ca

  • In Home Boarding

  • We are a leader in pet care services in Langley, BC with a firm belief in personalized care for your pet.

    We understand that finding the right fit when it comes to choosing a pet care provider is important. That’s why we have an established meet and greet process. This is mandatory before scheduling any services and will allow us to determine the specific needs for you and your pet. From there, we can recommend the best service and give you an understanding of the care that our dedicated team provides. We guarantee you’ll feel confident that your pet is in safe hands with the Petplayland Pet Care Services team.

    Petplayland Pet Care Services was founded by Lisa Eagleton in 2004 after finding her calling through fostering rescue dogs with the Langley SPCA. Lisa has always had a passion for helping animals and has worked with various kennels to learn and gain experience about positive reinforcement. She continues to seek out science-based methods of approaching pet care.

    Now, Lisa has a dedicated team of professional handlers, allowing Petplayland to serve more clients in Langley, BC. The whole team is bonded, insured, and consistently completes training that keeps your animals in safe and loving hands.

    My team are certified professional dog walkers through Bravo Dog. We are all certified in Pet First Aid.

Good Hound Training & Daycare

  • Delta, BC

  • Person of Contact: Mallory Richards
    Phone: 604-946-8724
    Email: goodhoundtraining.daycare@gmail.com
    Website: www.goodhoundtraining.com

  • Dog Boarding

  • Good Hound started nearly 10years ago as a husband and wife team; Andrew the certified R+ Trainer and Mallory the certified Walks n Wags Pet First Aid Instructor. Through our combined experiences we saw the real need for higher standards and regulations in the pet care industry. So, we set out to change that by being the example! We now have 2 locations in Ladner offering dog daycare, dog and cat boarding, specialized reactive boarding, pet first aid and private and group R + training. Both locations are passionately Fear Free Certified and are managed by our onsite certified R+ dog trainers (as well as us!).

Treats, Toys, Enrichment & Other Pet Services

Wilke Plays

  • Langley, BC

  • Email: shopawfectbiscuits@gmail.com
    Website: https://www.instagram.com/pawfect.biscuits/

  • Dog & Cat Friendly Custom Cakes/Treats

    Please inquire for prices!

  • North Vancouver

  • Person of Contact: Nicky Wilke CPDT-KA
    Website: www.instagram.com/wilkeplays

  • Snuffle Mats
    - Small Square $40
    - Large Triangle $60

    Snuffle Balls
    - Small 6in $35
    - Medium 8in $45
    - Large 10in $60
    - Jumbo 12in $75

Shand and Your Dogs Photography

  • Maple Ridge, BC

  • Person of Contact: Shand Griffin
    Email: Shandandyourdogs@gmail.com
    Website: www.shandandyoirdogs.com

  • Dog Photography

    Dogs and photography are my constant passion in life! I have worked in the dog industry for 20 years and using my background & knowledge in dog behaviour helps me ensure each dog has a comfortable and succesful photoshoot. I hope to help capture some special memories of your beloved companions!