Pawsitively Service Dogs

Pawsitively Service Dogs We train & support Service Dog Handlers to train Service dogs in Victoria BC & Halifax NS

Lego (Trainer Jenn) was trained by our trainers & tested by VIK9.

๐Ÿพ **Training Tip Tuesday!**Consistency is key when training your dog! Always use the same word for each command, like 's...
04/01/2025

๐Ÿพ **Training Tip Tuesday!**
Consistency is key when training your dog! Always use the same word for each command, like 'sit' or 'stay,' and keep your tone firm but friendly. Dogs thrive on clear communication! ๐Ÿถโœจ
๐Ÿ’ก Whatโ€™s your go-to command to teach? Let us know below! ๐Ÿ‘‡
๐˜ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜—๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ด. ๐˜–๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜—๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ. โ™ก แด›ส€แด€ษชษดษชษดษข ๊œฑแด‡ส€แด ษชแด„แด‡ แด…แดษข๊œฑ, แดส™แด‡แด…ษชแด‡ษดแด„แด‡ & ๊œฑแด แดแดœแด„สœ แดแดส€แด‡! ๐”น๐•ฃ๐•š๐•ฅ๐•š๐•ค๐•™ โ„‚๐• ๐•๐•ฆ๐•ž๐•“๐•š๐•’ & โ„•๐• ๐•ง๐•’ ๐•Š๐•”๐• ๐•ฅ๐•š๐•’ ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒธ

๐ŸŒŸ Weekend Training Win! ๐ŸพMeet Buzz, our incredible chocolate lab service dog in training, who just conquered his first C...
03/31/2025

๐ŸŒŸ Weekend Training Win! ๐Ÿพ

Meet Buzz, our incredible chocolate lab service dog in training, who just conquered his first Costco experience with our amazing trainer Jenn!

Those big box stores can be quite overwhelming with all the sights, sounds, and smells, but Buzz showed exceptional focus and composure.

From navigating crowded aisles to maintaining his position during cart stops, this handsome boy proved that dedication and proper training can lead to pawsome results! ๐Ÿ’ช

We're so proud of Buzz's progress and can't wait to see what other milestones he'll achieve on his journey to becoming a fully trained service dog! ๐ŸŽฏ



๐˜ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜—๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ด. ๐˜–๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜—๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ. โ™ก
แด›ส€แด€ษชษดษชษดษข ๊œฑแด‡ส€แด ษชแด„แด‡ แด…แดษข๊œฑ, แดส™แด‡แด…ษชแด‡ษดแด„แด‡ & ๊œฑแด แดแดœแด„สœ แดแดส€แด‡!
๐”น๐•ฃ๐•š๐•ฅ๐•š๐•ค๐•™ โ„‚๐• ๐•๐•ฆ๐•ž๐•“๐•š๐•’ & โ„•๐• ๐•ง๐•’ ๐•Š๐•”๐• ๐•ฅ๐•š๐•’ ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒธ

๐Ÿ‘€ When you're trying to blend in but your pug physique gives you away! ๐Ÿพ Meet our newest trainee, whoโ€™s mastered the art...
03/31/2025

๐Ÿ‘€ When you're trying to blend in but your pug physique gives you away! ๐Ÿพ Meet our newest trainee, whoโ€™s mastered the art of looking adorable on command. ๐Ÿ’™ Training service dogs isnโ€™t just about skills โ€“ itโ€™s about heart, and this little one has plenty to spare.

Thinking about service dog training or pet obedience classes? Let us help you unleash your pupโ€™s potential! ๐Ÿถโœจ

๐Ÿ“ Serving BC & NS | ๐˜ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜—๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ด. ๐˜–๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜—๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ. โ™ก

๐Ÿพ Water-loving Wednesday with our happy pup Bentley! ๐Ÿ’ฆSplashing through waves and exploring driftwood - just another day...
03/30/2025

๐Ÿพ Water-loving Wednesday with our happy pup Bentley! ๐Ÿ’ฆ

Splashing through waves and exploring driftwood - just another day of pure joy with this chocolate lab! Our trainer Jenn had the best time watching this water enthusiast show off his beach skills today.

Did you know? Regular exercise and environmental exposure are crucial parts of our training program.

Whether it's service dog training or obedience classes, we believe in making every session both productive AND fun! ๐ŸŒŠ

๐Ÿ’• Q&A Sunday! ๐Ÿ’•Q: How long should I practice training with my dog daily? A: 10-15 minutes of focused training is perfect...
03/30/2025

๐Ÿ’• Q&A Sunday! ๐Ÿ’•

Q: How long should I practice training with my dog daily?

A: 10-15 minutes of focused training is perfect! ๐Ÿพ

Got more questions? Drop them below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐˜ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜—๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ด. ๐˜–๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜—๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ. โ™ก
แด›ส€แด€ษชษดษชษดษข ๊œฑแด‡ส€แด ษชแด„แด‡ แด…แดษข๊œฑ, แดส™แด‡แด…ษชแด‡ษดแด„แด‡ & ๊œฑแด แดแดœแด„สœ แดแดส€แด‡!
๐”น๐•ฃ๐•š๐•ฅ๐•š๐•ค๐•™ โ„‚๐• ๐•๐•ฆ๐•ž๐•“๐•š๐•’ & โ„•๐• ๐•ง๐•’ ๐•Š๐•”๐• ๐•ฅ๐•š๐•’ ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒธ

๐Ÿพ Meet Chewbarka: From Service Superstar to Retirement Rockstar!Today, this amazing retired service dog showed us that y...
03/29/2025

๐Ÿพ Meet Chewbarka: From Service Superstar to Retirement Rockstar!

Today, this amazing retired service dog showed us that you never stop loving what you do! Chewbarka joined one of our handler teams for some training practice at local pet-friendly stores, proving that the service dog spirit never fades. ๐ŸŒŸ

Reminder: While retired service dogs maintain their excellent training, they no longer have public access rights (except for housing). They transition to being incredibly well-trained family pets, enjoying their well-deserved retirement! ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ’

๐Ÿพ Double the love, double the service! Meet certified Service Dog LEGO and her training buddy Buzz taking a well-deserve...
03/29/2025

๐Ÿพ Double the love, double the service!

Meet certified Service Dog LEGO and her training buddy Buzz taking a well-deserved break between their training sessions ๐Ÿ’

Our service dogs work hard, but they also know how to perfect the art of couch cuddles! This sweet moment captures the special bond these two have developed during their training journey.

Did you know? It takes between 800-1200 training hours to fully certify a service dog - but moments like these make it all worthwhile! ๐ŸŽ“

Halifax be awareโ€ฆ
03/29/2025

Halifax be awareโ€ฆ

๐Ÿšจ Parvovirus Alert in Our Community ๐Ÿšจ

We want to inform all pet owners about a serious outbreak of parvovirus in our city. Recently, around 70 dogs arrived from Texas last week and several puppies have tested positive and become seriously ill from Parvovirus. Cases are continuing to appear across the region, putting unvaccinated and young dogs at high risk.

Parvovirus is a highly contagious and deadly virus that spreads through contact with infected dogs, contaminated surfaces, and even human shoes or clothing. It attacks the gastrointestinal system, causing severe vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and often requires intensive veterinary care.

๐Ÿ’‰ How to Protect Your Dog:
โœ”๏ธ Ensure your dog is fully vaccinatedโ€”puppies need a series of vaccines, and adult dogs require regular boosters.
โœ”๏ธ Avoid dog parks, daycare, or high-traffic areas if your dog is unvaccinated or overdue for vaccines.
โœ”๏ธ Practice strict hygieneโ€”wash hands and change clothes if exposed to unknown dogs or environments.
โœ”๏ธ Contact your vet immediately if your dog shows symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, or loss of appetite.

Parvo can become life threatening if left untreated and vaccination is the best defense. Please share this message to help protect our communityโ€™s pets. Stay safe! ๐Ÿถโค๏ธ

๐Ÿพ Training Success Story! Meet our superstar team Daisy and her handler, alongside Bruno, conquering the weekend mall cr...
03/28/2025

๐Ÿพ Training Success Story!

Meet our superstar team Daisy and her handler, alongside Bruno, conquering the weekend mall crowds! Despite the Sunday hustle and bustle, these amazing teams showed incredible focus and determination.

Daisy particularly impressed us with her quick learning abilities, mastering new tasks even with all the distractions around. This is exactly the kind of real-world training that helps create reliable service dog teams!

We're so proud of how our teams handle these high-distraction environments - it's a crucial part of their journey to becoming confident service dog partnerships. ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿพ Join Our Upcoming Obedience Classes! ๐Ÿพ  Train Together, Grow Together!  Weโ€™re excited to announce our upcoming six-wee...
03/28/2025

๐Ÿพ Join Our Upcoming Obedience Classes! ๐Ÿพ

Train Together, Grow Together!

Weโ€™re excited to announce our upcoming six-week obedience classes, perfect for building a stronger bond with your furry friend while teaching them essential skills!

Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s coming up:
โ€ข Langford/Colwood, BC with Jenn:
Starting April 8th, 6:30 PM โ€“ 7:30 PM

โ€ข Halifax/Dartmouth, NS with Kosta:
Starting April 19th, 10:30 AM โ€“ 11:30 AM

โ€ข Cole Harbour/Dartmouth, NS with Melanie:
Starting April 20th, 3:00 PM โ€“ 4:00 PM

๐Ÿ’ก Class Details:
- Six one-hour sessions
- $275 per dog
- Open to dogs with their second vaccines

Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today! Letโ€™s work together to bring out the best in your pup.

๐Ÿ“… Sign Up Now: www.pawsitivelyservicedogs.ca

We canโ€™t wait to see you and your pup in class!

Warm woofs,
The Pawsitively Service Dogs Team
๐˜ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜—๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ด. ๐˜–๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜—๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ. โ™ก
แด›ส€แด€ษชษดษชษดษข ๊œฑแด‡ส€แด ษชแด„แด‡ แด…แดษข๊œฑ, แดส™แด‡แด…ษชแด‡ษดแด„แด‡ & ๊œฑแด แดแดœแด„สœ แดแดส€แด‡!
๐”น๐•ฃ๐•š๐•ฅ๐•š๐•ค๐•™ โ„‚๐• ๐•๐•ฆ๐•ž๐•“๐•š๐•’ & โ„•๐• ๐•ง๐•’ ๐•Š๐•”๐• ๐•ฅ๐•š๐•’ ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒธ

๐ŸŒŸ Training Success Spotlight ๐ŸŒŸProud trainer moment! Our superstar Timber absolutely crushed his training session last we...
03/27/2025

๐ŸŒŸ Training Success Spotlight ๐ŸŒŸ

Proud trainer moment! Our superstar Timber absolutely crushed his training session last weekend! From maintaining perfect focus around other dogs to navigating a busy outdoor market - this good boy showed what dedication and training can achieve!

And bonus: he decided to show off his modeling skills too! ๐Ÿพ ๐Ÿ“ธ โœจ

๐ŸŽ‰ SPECIAL OFFER ALERT! ๐ŸŽ‰Get 25% OFF any training class when you sign up for our newsletter! We've upgraded our website t...
03/27/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ SPECIAL OFFER ALERT! ๐ŸŽ‰

Get 25% OFF any training class when you sign up for our newsletter!

We've upgraded our website to serve you better, and we're celebrating with this exclusive discount for our newsletter subscribers.

โœจ How to claim your discount:
1. Visit www.pawsitivelyservicedogs.ca
2. Sign up for our newsletter
3. Receive your 25% off coupon

โฐ Don't wait! Offer expires April 18th!

๐Ÿพ Stay updated with training tips, success stories, and exclusive offers by joining our pack today!

๐ŸŽ‰ Contest Alert! ๐ŸŽ‰  Want to win a Ruffwear Web Reaction Collar for your furry friend? ๐Ÿพ Here's your chance!  How to Ente...
03/24/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ Contest Alert! ๐ŸŽ‰

Want to win a Ruffwear Web Reaction Collar for your furry friend? ๐Ÿพ

Here's your chance!

How to Enter:
1๏ธโƒฃ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2๏ธโƒฃ Like this post
3๏ธโƒฃ Tag 2 friends in the comments who love their pups as much as you do!

โœจ Bonus Entry: Share this post to your story and tag us!

๐Ÿ“… Contest ends on March 31st, 2025 at 11:59 PM AST. Winner will be announced on April 1st, 2025!

Donโ€™t miss out on giving your dog a stylish and durable collar theyโ€™ll love. ๐Ÿ’œ

๐˜ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜—๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ด. ๐˜–๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜—๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ. โ™ก
แด›ส€แด€ษชษดษชษดษข ๊œฑแด‡ส€แด ษชแด„แด‡ แด…แดษข๊œฑ, แดส™แด‡แด…ษชแด‡ษดแด„แด‡ & ๊œฑแด แดแดœแด„สœ แดแดส€แด‡!
๐”น๐•ฃ๐•š๐•ฅ๐•š๐•ค๐•™ โ„‚๐• ๐•๐•ฆ๐•ž๐•“๐•š๐•’ & โ„•๐• ๐•ง๐•’ ๐•Š๐•”๐• ๐•ฅ๐•š๐•’ ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒธ

Wondering what the BC, NS or AB certification is like? This video should help.
03/23/2025

Wondering what the BC, NS or AB certification is like? This video should help.

This is a video of the 40 exercises in the BC Guide and Service Dog certification assessment. It was created to help give a visual of the test expectations a...

๐Ÿพ Training Success Spotlight! ๐ŸŒŸMeet Nina, one of our dedicated students who's making amazing progress! During Sundayโ€™s s...
03/23/2025

๐Ÿพ Training Success Spotlight! ๐ŸŒŸ

Meet Nina, one of our dedicated students who's making amazing progress! During Sundayโ€™s solo session with trainer Jenn, Nina showed incredible improvement in her training goals:

โœจ Working on staying calm around other dogs
๐Ÿšฒ Building confidence near bikes
๐Ÿ‘ฃ Perfecting her heel command

We're super proud of Nina's progress and want to give a big shoutout to her committed owners - your dedication to practice really shows! This is what positive reinforcement and consistent training can achieve!

Keep up the fantastic work, Nina and family! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿพ Meet Timber! Even on rainy Saturdays, our service dogs-in-training never stop learning! While the weather kept us indo...
03/23/2025

๐Ÿพ Meet Timber!

Even on rainy Saturdays, our service dogs-in-training never stop learning!

While the weather kept us indoors, we turned Canadian Tire and HomeSense into perfect training grounds! These everyday environments are crucial for developing well-rounded service dogs who can handle any situation with confidence. ๐ŸŒง๏ธ

Remember: When you see a service dog in training with their red vest, please ignore them - they're working hard to master their important skills! ๐Ÿฆฎ

Explore the fascinating history of service dogs in Canada, which dates back to the early 20th century when they were fir...
03/23/2025

Explore the fascinating history of service dogs in Canada, which dates back to the early 20th century when they were first used to assist veterans and individuals with disabilities. These remarkable animals have evolved into essential companions, providing support and enhancing the quality of life for many people across the country.

๐Ÿพ Trivia Answer Time! ๐ŸพThe answer to our trivia question is **False**! Dogs don't see in black and whiteโ€”they see shades...
03/23/2025

๐Ÿพ Trivia Answer Time! ๐Ÿพ
The answer to our trivia question is **False**! Dogs don't see in black and whiteโ€”they see shades of blue and yellow, similar to someone with red-green color blindness. Isn't that fascinating? ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’ก
๐˜ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜—๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ด. ๐˜–๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜—๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ. โ™ก แด›ส€แด€ษชษดษชษดษข ๊œฑแด‡ส€แด ษชแด„แด‡ แด…แดษข๊œฑ, แดส™แด‡แด…ษชแด‡๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ & ๊œฑแด แดแดœแด„สœ แดแดส€แด‡! ๐”น๐•ฃ๐•š๐•ฅ๐•š๐•ค๐•™ โ„‚๐• ๐•๐•ฆ๐•ž๐•“๐•š๐•’ & โ„•๐• ๐•ง๐•’ ๐•Š๐•”๐• ๐•ฅ๐•š๐•’ ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒธ

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Sooke BC, Dartmouth NS

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17788998219

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