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Rebecca Brook KPA-CTP. Positive reinforcement based dog training in Grand Forks & Christina Lake BC

06/16/2024

Its official! 🥳 A journey started Sept 2023 and now officially a Karen Pryor Academy dog trainer professional!

Now onto the next certification…

02/11/2024

Puppy socialization! A great experience for you and your puppy! Fridays at 6:30pm Grand Forks BC.

11/26/2023

11/21/2023

Low Key walkers are amazing!

10/26/2023

10/05/2023

This is a question I hear often…time to elaborate!

08/22/2023

Reactive dog confidence building takes time and patience. Todays training session with Harley was a success story! Near the end I sat with her calmly by her “trigger” (shout out to my husband).
I can give you the skills to help build trust and confidence for your reactive dogs! Reach out to chat 😊

08/18/2023

Meet Pheobe! My newest enrichment walk regular 😊 she loves to sniff so please enjoy many sniffy pictures of this sweet girl!

08/15/2023

Socialization is such an important time sensitive part of your puppy’s upbringing. Comment or message to receive a free puppy socialization guide to set your puppy on the track to becoming curious and confident about the world around them!

08/11/2023

You can win FREE training & amazing local dog merch! Come stop by our booth at this weekend in Bullen Park and have a chance to win either of these amazing prizes!
Thanks so everyone to who donated to our prize 💜 dog.goods

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And Meridoc Dog Sports!

08/08/2023

New Partner Alert! 💙 We are so excited have Low Key Dog Walks as our newest partner! They are an amazing team of dog-savvy professionals who are the only fear free certified dog walking company in Victoria. They walk your dog privately or in a small group. We trust them with our dogs, you can too :)

When training with us you can enjoy 5% off your walks with !

“We are dog loving souls that offer high quality and reliable group and private walks in beautiful Victoria, BC. We pride ourselves on building honest, genuine connections with each dog and guardian.”

Check them out for your dog walking needs!

08/06/2023

I am excited to announce I am a proud member of The Pet Professional Guild. My jointing as a member I pledge to follow the PPG guiding principles, focus on each pet’s physical, mental, environmental and nutritional well-being by adhering to a holistic approach to the care and training of family pets. I commit your pets will be trained without using Shock, Prong or Choke and/or the application of Pain, Force or Fear. Force free training methods have been the basis of my training philosophy and now as a member I am able to show my commitment to my clients! is a great resource for dog owners trainers and care professionals.

08/04/2023

One of my regulars 💜 did you know we offer training/enrichment walks? Gives you the peace of mind for a trainer to be taking your reactive dog, puppy, or rowdy adolescent on a walk where they are working on their training and getting their needs met! Walks are 45 minutes in your neighbourhood or nearby park! Link in our bio or send me a message to book! 😊

08/03/2023

A treat toss game, a chance to win two HUGE prizes and training info can be found at our booth! Come say hi! Next weekend August 12 & 13 at Bullen Park.
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08/01/2023

Can you relate? This isn’t everyone’s story but it was mine and I know it could be others. As a trainer I feel a lot of pressure for my dog to be perfect - but that isn’t the case and that’s okay, let’s me gentle with ourselves, our pups and other dog guardians. :) Thinking of making Truth on Tuesday a regular post - what do you think?

07/28/2023

Walking in the early morning or late evening might not be enough for your pup so here are some ideas to keep them entertained when it’s too hot to be outside! What do you do with your dog on hot days?

07/21/2023

It’s hot out there! 🥵 Mosie knows how to cool off!

07/20/2023

Calling puppies under 6 months old! This class is sooo important to get ready for the groomers and being bathed and brushed at home! Puppy guardians you will learn how to get your puppy ready for the groomers and how to take care of their grooming upkeep needs at home. Coat and skin health is sometimes underestimated, but it is all part of keeping your puppy healthy and happy!

Starts July 31st @ 6:30pm
4 classes
Free grooming tools included!
Held
$275 plus taxes
Sign up with the link in my bio
Or email [email protected]

07/19/2023

Food for thought 💭If your looking for a force free trainer check out the link in our bio to sign up! Or www.thedogconnection.ca

07/12/2023

Getting our puppies comfortable with grooming will make their lives much less stressful in the future! Sign up for our class to have a confident pup at the groomers! Link in bio. Class starts July 31st 6:30pm at

07/11/2023

I’d say Rio and I got pretty close last weekend 😂

07/09/2023

FREE!! Join our group class and enjoy free grooming tools and a grooming discount for your pup!
Sign up with the link in our bio 🐾

07/07/2023

Puppy guardians! We are so excited to announce our upcoming class! Prep your puppy for grooming using desensitization, positive reinforcement and slow exposure to new objects and sounds. It is so important to make sure our puppies feel safe and confident being groomed so they don’t develop negative associations with grooming, damaging your relationship with your pup. Class held at K9HQ Doggy Daycare Plus Mondays 6:30pm starting July 31st. Sign up by link in our bio!
Victoria Humane Society

07/03/2023

Reunited with Harley girl! 😊

06/30/2023

Great resources for training and learning about dogs! .plus.dogs
Give them a follow! 👍🏻

06/29/2023

Do you have a new puppy or expecting one soon! Let us help you get set out on the right foot with a discounted lesson! Have questions about what to buy, proper socializing, potty training, puppy biting, manner and more? We can help! Reach out to us to get started or comment below. 😊

06/22/2023

What is cooperative care and how can it help our dogs? Swipe the photos to find out more!

Address

Uganda Avenue
Victoria, BC
V9A5X8

Telephone

+13064859290

Website

https://www.thedogconnection.ca/

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Chester and his mom adding distance to thier “stay” cue. They put lots of work in to keep Chester wiggly puppy butt from moving around during his “stay”! What a great team! Positive reinforcement for the win! . . . #puppytraining #jackrussellterrier #dogtraining #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #cutepuppy #victoriabc

Does Emma really know what “Paw” means? Let’s test it out! My KPACTP course requires me to practice testing Emma with the Stimulus control rules to see if she truly knows her cue! Want to know the rules and how to use them? Send me a message! . . . #karenpryoracademy #kpactp #clickertraining #shakeapaw #tricktraining #behaviour #animalbehavior #clickertrainingfordogs #goldendoodle #dogtraining #forcefreetraining

What does healthy dog play look like? You will see things like parallel bodies, open mouths, turning heads away occasionally, calming signals, play bows, hip checks and shake offs! The dogs will respect each others space when they need it and sometimes mimic each others play tactics! . . . #yyjdogs #victoriabcdogs #yyjpuppy #yyjdog #puppyplay #dogsofvancouverisland #victoriabc #dogtraining #dogtrainer #vancouverisland #dogplay #trainingtips #smallbusiness #womeninbusiness #forcefreetraining #fearfreepets #dogtrainingadvice #puppy #puppylove #goldenretriever #bordercollie #australianshepherd #rescuedog #doglovers #dogsofinstagram #playingdogs #cutedogs

Holt and I were working on being calm in this outdoor environment. I was rewarding for his patience and for looking at things go by. What a good boy! Reach out if you have a pup that could benefit from some relaxation training! . . . #yyjpuppy #vancouverislandpuppy #yyjdogtrainer #thedogconnection #dogfacts #dogtrainer #doglover #dogbodylanguage #positivereinforcementdogtraining #clickertraining #yyjdogslife #victoriabcdogs #victoriabccanada #rescuedog #thefutureisforcefree #forcefreedogtraining #fearfreetraining #dogtrainingadvice #dogtrainingvictoriabc #yyjpuppies #vancouverislandpuppy #vancouverislandpets #vancouverislandsmallbusiness #womeninbusiness #victoriabcsmallbusiness #settletraining #enrichment

Perfect for dogs who love to use their noses and search in the grass! By using a natural behaviour like foraging we can help meet our dogs need to sniff with this easy game! Smelly treats are best! . . . #yyjdogs #yyjpuppy #vancouverislandpuppy #yyjdogtrainer #thedogconnection #dogfacts #dogtrainer #doglover #dogbodylanguage #positivereinforcementdogtraining #clickertraining #yyjdogslife #victoriabcdogs #victoriabccanada #rescuedog #thefutureisforcefree #forcefreedogtraining #fearfreetraining #dogtrainingadvice #dogtrainingvictoriabc #yyjpuppies #vancouverislandpuppy #vancouverislandpets #vancouverislandsmallbusiness #womeninbusiness #victoriabcsmallbusiness #enrichmentfordogs #enrichment #doggames #gamesfordogs

Have you ever noticed your dog shaking off when they aren’t wet? You can usually see it after a tense or exciting interaction, they were spooked by something or are noticeably uncomfortable. When you see the shake they are literally ‘shaking it off’ by releasing any built up tension in their muscles or emotions. If you haven’t noticed it before, you will now! . . . #victoriabcdogs #yyjdogs #yyjpuppy #vancouverislandpuppy #yyjdogtrainer #thedogconnection #dogfacts #dogtrainer #doglover #dogbodylanguage #positivereinforcementdogtraining #clickertraining #yyjdogslife #victoriabcdogs #victoriabccanada #rescuedog #thefutureisforcefree #forcefreedogtraining #fearfreetraining #dogtrainingadvice #dogtrainingvictoriabc #yyjpuppies #vancouverislandpuppy #vancouverislandpets #vancouverislandsmallbusiness #womeninbusiness #victoriabcsmallbusiness