Smart Dog Training
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Train with your brain, not pain! Humane, science-based training and behaviour modification for your Serving Victoria since 2004.
Over 10 classes a week in downtown Victoria as well as Day Training services and agility in North Saanich. We specialize in foundation training for puppies or older rescues and in urban dog enrichment. We have an excellent track record helping puppies and shy dogs be braver, helping impulsive dogs achieve self control, and giving owners the tools they need to train as professional
06/22/2026
We are so pleased to be bringing Wendy back.. She just has an amazing eye and really knows how to break things down fairly and clearly for the dog.. We hope you can join us.. please email with any questions
06/20/2026
Are you living with a four-legged teenager?
I was hanging out in the yard recently with my 10-month dog. In the span of about 5 minutes he ran zoomies, chewed a stick, tried to peel bark off the tree, dug a hole, pulled on a branch, scraped moss off the rocks with his paws, and dug another hole. This is not a bad dog. This is a dog who needed a job, and found himself several. Adolescent dogs have an enormous amount of energy and a very strong need to use their brains. If we don't give them something to do, they'll find something. In Intermediate class, we put that energy to work in ways that are fun for both of you!
Our next Intermediate class at the downtown SPCA location starts on Tuesday June 30 at 8pm. Click here to sign up: https://smartdogtraining.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1518
Time change for teenage dog class 11:15 this Saturday! Help your teenage dog with their impulse control so they want to be calm and focused on you - around other people and dogs. The popular and invaluable teen time class has been still has a few spots!
https://smartdogtraining.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1488
Woohoo's, yahoos and good job buddies were in abundance at our AAC trial this weekend. A very big thank you to Paula Collins or tireless judge... it is truly magical when a judge can keep young and old so thrilled with the game. Your skills as a designer are so apparent as we watch everyone execute so many different options that were made available to handlers on each run. Truly excellent courses for everyone! Also thanks to all those who came out early, stayed late or were just generally attended to the behind the scenes details. It really does take a village to have these things work and although its a small village, it just wouldn't be possible without each and everyone of you.. Stay tuned for brags and money raised for the food bank.
Join us for Teen Time Socialization on June 6th at 12pm
These sessions focus on guided socialization, real-life skills (like leash walking and polite greetings), and helping dogs build confidence around others-all at their own pace.
Safe, structured, and supervised play
Requirements: friendly with dogs & people, no barking/lunging, 17 weeks–15 months (vaccinated)
05/11/2026
🐕 Join us for May Smart Dog classes!
Whether you’re starting with the Puppy basics or building advanced skills, our Smart Dog classes help you and your dog learn and grow together.
Find the full class schedule on Smart Dog website 🐾
Kin (6 months old) showing off his growing understanding of what it means to go to a station (a mat, bed, or crate) in an Intermediate class.
Kin is a busy, social little guy who would have loved to run over the instructor taking this recording! Instead, he's learning that hanging out on his station, even with other dogs and other people all around him, is a thing he enjoys doing!
Goose showing off his distance down cue in one of our Intermediate classes.
Just because a dog can do something directly in front of you doesn't automatically mean that he can do it at a distance. We start with a tiny bit of distance, then build up to more as the dog's confidence increases.
Good job, Goose!
04/16/2026
We have exciting news to share!
SmartDog proudly celebrates Sherry and Rocket 🇨🇦🐾
Representing Canada at the 2026 IFCS World Agility Championships in Valencia, Spain
Go Sherry & Rocket and have fun out there! 🎉
-Alex (Office Manager)
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1415 McTavish Road
Victoria, BC
V8L5T3
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 12:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 12:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 12:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 12:30pm |
| Friday | 9am - 12:30pm |