Training Solutions for Life

Professionally certified and BC SPCA Accredited dog training in North Vancouver, West Vancouver & Fernie, BC.

We are passionate about helping people raise friendly dogs. Our Dog Partners team has over 50 years of experience and education using science-based, positive, and force-free training methods.

Training is something to do with your dog, not to your dog!

Find the training options you need

Whether you’re raising a puppy, need help with manners and obedience, have a newly adopted dog, or have a serious behaviour issue, we have the solutions you’re looking for.

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Positive Puppies

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
6:45pm-7:30pm
Happy Tails Daycare, 1109 W 14th

Designed to help you begin building that early relationship and training foundation with your puppy. Our class includes play and socialization, basic obedience, and solutions to common puppy questions. This class is an introduction to critical life skills that will help your puppy grow up to be a friendly, happy dog.

Puppies 9-16 weeks
6, (45-minute) weekly sessions
Maximum 6 puppies
$340 plus GST ($357.00)

Training Articles & Resources

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TRICKS FOR TREATS

Have you ever thought about teaching your dog some tricks? Adding some regular brainwork like trick training to your dog’s routine is fun...

New Beginnings

3 Things to Teach a New Puppy Getting a new puppy? How exciting! When I ask people what goals they have with their...

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Diggin’ It

What to do if your dog loves to dig When we adopted our new puppy Quincy we discovered she just LOVES to dig!...

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What They're Saying

I found all the trainers friendly, supportive and informative. And I loved the fact that their biggest concern was what was best for the dogs (as it should be!) - positive reinforcement helping create happy, secure pups!!

Choosing Dog Partners for our training was the best decision we’ve made for ourselves as first-time dog owners. Rebecca and Valerie have helped us build trust and confidence and helped our sweet rescue come out of her shell. We’ve done two courses and will be coming back for more!

I have spoken to many trainers this week looking for help for my reactive dog and DOG PARTNERS have been the first to give me the confidence that my dog has hope getting past this!!

Stacey is a dog whisperer. My new little buddy and I learned so much from her. She made it easy and fun! Highly recommend!