West Coast Canine Academy

22/05/2022

JUNE WORKSHOPS ONLINE —
Puppy Novice/ Basics, Group Walk for Reactive Dogs and Tracking for Fun.
Visit http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com for more info.

17/04/2022

Happy Easter everyone!

28/03/2022

APRIL WORKSHOPS ONLINE —
Puppy Basics and Group Walk for Reactive Dogs.
Visit http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com for more info.

13/02/2022

Rosie is all ears!

29/01/2022

February classes now online. Visit http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com/

24/01/2022

JOB OPPORTUNITY – DOG DAYCARE ATTENDANT
The West Coast Canine Academy and Pooch Palace are looking for dog daycare attendants. Visit our website to learn more and submit your resume. Please share! http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com/job-opportunities

24/12/2021

Wishing everyone a very joyful and safe holiday!

11/12/2021

DAYCARE + TRAINING PACKAGE – One hour per day dedicated to basic obedience on one topic, e.g. leash walking. Training is broken down into four 15-minute sessions throughout the day. When not in training, your dog is out to play. Space available for 6 dogs only. Visit http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com/ for more information.

09/12/2021

JANUARY WORKSHOPS NOW ONLINE — Puppy/Novice Obedience, Recall and Group Walk for Reactive Dogs. Learn more here: http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com/

04/11/2021

PUPPY/NOVICE CLASS starts November 15. Visit http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com/ for more information.

03/11/2021

A happy and tuckered out Pooch Palace guest.

11/09/2021

21/08/2021

SEPTEMBER CLASSES NOW ONLINE
Puppy Novice, Advanced Obedience and Recall.
Enrol here: http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com/

15/08/2021

NOW OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK!
Pooch Palace Daycare is one of the only open field daycares on the island with two one-acre grass fields for your dog to play, socialize and exercise. The total property is 42 acres which is ideal for our pack hikes.
http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com/poochpalace-daycare

22/07/2021

Daycare + Training Package
Tuesdays and Thursdays, August to October

We will work with your dog or puppy on:

Relationship building, Focus and attention, Handling, Toy play retrieve and play, Leash walking (no pulling on leash), Basics of sit, down, stand and wait commands, Fun games in recall, No jumping skills, Out (drop what’s in mouth), Polite greeting of people. Sign up here: http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com/workshops/daycareandtraining

Three-Month Summer/Fall Package Tuesdays and Thursdays, August to October 2021 Daycare: 8 AM-12 PM | Training: 1-3 PM Cost: $1,254.00 (S52.25/day), tax included Location: 10485 West Saanich Road, North Saanich, V8L 5L6  We will work with your dog or puppy on: Rel

16/05/2021

Meet Yoda, the newest member of the West Coast Canine Academy Team.

09/05/2021

Happy Mother's Day!

26/04/2021

**NEW** POOCH PALACE DOGGIE DAYCARE
West Coast Canine Academy and Hidden Acres Ltd. are proud to offer one of the only open field doggie daycares on the island where your dog will play, socialize and exercise. Booking daycare spots monthly, starting May 2021. Learn more: http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com/poochpalace-daycare

30/03/2021

STARTS APRIL 12 — PUPPY NOVICE
Classes focus on basic puppy training: feeding, crate training, meeting other dogs, shaping behaviours, avoiding jumping up from the start, foundation recall games, basics of sit, down and stay, avoiding separation anxiety, house training, traveling, and leash skills.
http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com/workshops/april-puppynovice-basics

1 hour per week for 6 weeks   Class starts: Monday, April 12, 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM Cost: $210.00, tax included Location: 7407 Wallace Drive Classes focus on basic puppy training. Includes:  feeding, crate training, meeting other dogs, shaping behaviours, avoiding jumping up fro

28/03/2021

Join us for our Recall Workshop starting April 6 http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com/workshops/recall-a8zrl

Class starts : Tuesday April 6, 6 PM Duration: 6 weeks Cost:  $210.00 Location:  7407 Wallace Drive There is nothing more gratifying to a dog owner than a canine companion who comes flying in response to the recall cue. A solid recall is a valuable behaviour for all dogs. The

18/03/2021

APRIL WORKSHOPS are online — Puppy Basics, Competitive Obedience for Beginners and Level 2. Check it out: http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com/

11/03/2021

JOB OPPORTUNITY – DOG DAYCARE ATTENDANT
The West Coast Canine Academy will be opening a new dog daycare facility in the spring of 2021 and we are looking for dog daycare attendants. Visit our website to learn more and submit your resume. http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com/job-opportunities

28/02/2021

JOB OPPORTUNITY – DOG DAYCARE ATTENDANT

The West Coast Canine Academy will be opening a new dog daycare facility in the spring of 2021 and we are looking for dog daycare attendants. Visit our website to learn more and submit your resume. http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com/job-opportunities

21/02/2021

STARTING FEB 23 - Advanced class for dog owners who have started some obedience for competition but would like to gain a much higher skill level and overcome challenges. http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com/workshops/competitive-obedience-level-2

Class starts : Tuesday, February 23, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Duration: 6 weeks Cost:  $250.00 Location:  7407 Wallace Drive Advanced class for dog owners who have started some obedience for competition but would like to gain a much higher level of healing with emotion, the correct

20/02/2021

STARTS FEB 23. Foundation Agility for dogs 6 mos and up. http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com/workshops/agility-foundation

Foundation Agility for dogs 6 months and up.   Classes start: Tuesday, February 23, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Duration: 6 weeks Cost: $210.00 Location: 7407 Wallace Drive To register, email [email protected]

18/02/2021

STARTING FEB. 23 — If you’re interested in IPO or CKC competitive obedience this class is for you. You will get a strong foundation to achieve your goals. Learn more here:
http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com/workshops/competitive-obedience-for-beginners

Class starts : Tuesday, February 23, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Duration: 6 weeks Cost:  $250.00 Location:  7407 Wallace Drive Learn with our trainers Rick Powshuk  and Julie Carter. Dogs must be 6 months and have completed the basic skills of obedience puppy class. If you

15/02/2021

The West Coast Canine Academy is thrilled to welcome trainer Rick Powshuk to help our clients develop high-performing and obedient dogs. Rick has over 25 years experience in dog training for the competitive sport of IPO, a challenging sport consisting of three phases: obedience, tracking, and protection. Learn more about Rick here http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com/about and check out our Competitive Obedience Classes starting February 23.

21/01/2021

February workshops now online - Recall, Puppy Obedience, Group Walk for Reactive Dogs. Check it out: http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com/

10/01/2021

RECALL WORKSHOP STARTS JANUARY 12.
A solid recall is a valuable behaviour for all dogs. The better the recall, the safer the dog is when off-leash, and the more it can enjoy off-leash freedom with his or her human.
http://www.westcoastcanineacademy.com/workshops/recall-m9f77

Class starts : Tuesday, January 12, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Duration: 6 weeks Cost:  $210.00 Location:  7407 Wallace Drive There is nothing more gratifying to a dog owner than a canine companion who comes flying in response to the recall cue. A solid recall is a valuable behaviour

03/01/2021

**IMPORTANT** We're having some technical difficulties with our website form submissions. If you have already submitted a form for one of our January workshops, could you kindly resubmit or send us a text at 250-882-4132 or an email at [email protected]. We apologize for this inconvenience.