Continued Success
Through Reward Based Training
Looking for dog training?
Welcome to Cowichan Canine!
Do you have a behaviour emergency?
Call Lisbeth, our behaviour consultant, directly on 250-732-5415
Cowichan Canine's mission is to offer humane, effective, science-based training and behaviour modification by qualified instructors, who are accredited under
the BC SPCA's AnimalKind programme.
We aim to provide outstanding service
in an industry that is unregulated under law.
We offer classes and private training at 1462 Mile End Road, Cobble Hill.
We can also offer in-home training.
Our office is open 'BY APPOINTMENT ONLY'
but you are very welcome to call us to make an appointment
if you wish to come in for a harness fitting, to purchase treats, etc.!
Do you not have a dog yet?
CLICK HERE for help to find the right dog for you and your family.
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Cowichan Canine acknowledges that for thousands of years the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth, and Kwakwaka’wakw peoples have walked gently on the unceded territories where we now live, work, worship, and play. We seek a new relationship with the first peoples here, one based in honour and respect, and we thank you, the first peoples here, for your hospitality.
COWICHAN CANINE IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF PACTA BC, THE PROFESSIONAL ANIMAL CARE & TRAINING ASSOCIATION OF BC
Hello Cowichan Canine,
We thought you might enjoy an update on Sigrid. We went to the Port Alberni Sanction Match. We are so thankful we did Puppy Start Right and are in Foundations 1. The training really pulled together in this environment.
Sigrid experienced crating, grooming, strange people touching and examining, strange dogs, a new place with strange acoustics, angry dogs, scared dogs, new commands, and a show lead.
Her socialization has given her confidence in spades! She handled it all like a champ and she truly enjoyed herself as we were hoping she would. We could not have done this without the foundations training to settle and also to pay attention in a distracting environment. It was helpful for her to be used to coexisting next to other focused dogs without greeting.
Thank you so much for all she is learning.
Cait & Jess
Sigrid & Cait & Jess
Duncan, BC
Just want to thank you Lisbeth and also Bev and Karen for the excellent training that Lily and I have enjoyed so much. I know Lily has enough for a pass now but we really are aiming for distinction. We are working hard at home as well to see if we can get this. Lily is so improved now. My husband says that in the mornings when he is playing ball off leash with her that she no longer runs at other dogs, she just ignores them now. I noticed when I took her to another trainer in the summer she was always panting and anxious. At Cowichan Canine she is just so happy and cannot wait to get in the door. It is her favourite place so obviously what you are doing is right and the place has great vibes for dogs. She has not reacted to the dogs in the classes either but is always wagging her tail. I am very grateful for this. We will be back in December and want to go onto greater things in advanced and we are both looking forward to it. Going to bring my other dog Cole as well.
Susan
Maple Bay, BC
