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Training that springs from cooperation and trust

dog training and behaviour modification
powell river, bc
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Best Friends offers private training and group classes for puppies and teens, and canine nosework for all ages! We are experienced and credentialed and use modern, force-free methods. We look forward to working with you and your canine friend!

our services

Work with us privately or join one of our group classes. 
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private training

Does your dog jump up or bark excessively? We can help your dog learn polite manners for a range of issues.   Do you have a new puppy? We can help set you and your puppy up for a lifetime of success. Is your dog fearful or act aggressively? We have a special interest in working with fear and aggression. 

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group classes

  We offer classes for puppies under 16 weeks, and for tweens and teens older than 16 weeks. We also offer classes in the exciting sport of canine nosework. Our classes are small and jam-packed with learning. We believe learning should be enjoyable and fun for both ends of the leash.

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Dogs are my passion. I care deeply about the wellbeing of dogs and their people and am committed to using force-free methods, rooted in scientific prinicples about how animals learn. I keep my knowledge and skills up-to-date through continuing education with respected leaders in the industry. View my credentials, professional memberships, and examples of recent continuing education here.
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I live north of town at the edge of the forest with my dogs TT, Remi, and Bug - my best friends and greatest teachers. I am inspired by the ancient philosopher Rumi, who said: Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.

Photo by Michele Moir of her puppy "Bella" greeting my dog "TT" in one of our puppy classes.  

contact me! i look forward to
​hearing from you!


Sandy middleton, ba, cpdt-ka, kpactp

email

sandy@bestfriendsdogtraining.ca
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phone

604-483-DOGS (3647)
604-989-4273 (Cell)
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Testimonials
  • PRIVATE TRAINING
    • Register for Private Training
  • GROUP CLASSES
    • C0VID-19 Health and Safety Measures
    • Puppy Power >
      • Register for Puppy Power
    • Teen Tyrants >
      • Register for Teen Tyrants
    • The Nose Knows
    • Class Policies
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • WELCOME BEST FRIENDS CLIENTS!
    • THE 4 PILLARS
  • THE HUMAN END OF THE LEASH
    • Yes to Positive Reinforcement!
    • On Your Mark!
    • Cue Tips!
    • I Shall Release You!
  • PUPPY POWER
    • Take a Puppy Quiz!
    • The First 16 Weeks
    • Socializing Your Puppy! (A)
    • Handling
    • Foundation Skills! >
      • Check-Ins!
      • The Name Game
  • WELCOME TO TEEN TYRANTS!
    • Teen Tyrants Week 1 >
      • Calling All Dogs! Recall
      • Keep it Loose! Loose leash walking
      • That doggie's not for you!
      • Four on the floor!
    • Teen Tyrants Foundation Skills >
      • Checking In
      • Yielding to leash pressure
      • The Name Game!
      • Food manners and leave it
      • Wait
      • Targeting
  • Teen Tyrants!
  • Register for Puppy Power Package