Bare Necessities Dog Training & Canine Care

04/02/2026

A much overdue update!

09/19/2025

✧˖° Our annual Howl-O-Ween pet Pawtraits are back! ✧˖°

Grab your pup, your best costume (or use some of our spooky props), and join us for a Halloween-themed pawtrait session to raise funds for the West Vancouver SPCA. It will be spooktacular time!

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
🏙️Venue: Maple Leaf Garden Centre (2558 Haywood Ave, West Vancouver, BC)
📅 Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕤 Starting at: 9:30 AM
🤍 Minimum donation: $10
📸Photography by:
👯‍♀️Hosted by: &
👻Bring a friend (the more the spookier!)
🦴 Dress up your pup or use our fun props
🐕 Dogs must remain on leash & under control at all times.

Come get a boo-tiful memory with your pup and support a pawsitive cause! 🐾

01/10/2025

10/30/2024

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10/30/2024

10/29/2024

please comment below what kind of group classes you would like to see coming available in the new year! We will definitely be running a puppies social/basic training class, but I wanted to offer a good variety and ask you guys what you would be interested in. 🐾🤍

10/18/2024

We have some exciting news! We will be offering a variety of in-person group classes this Winter for those looking to develop some new skills, build a stronger relationship with their dog and/or train in a higher distraction environment. It's been a long time goal of mine to be able to offer positive reinforcement classes to the community and this time has finally come!

Keep your eyes peeled over the next few months to see classes come available. 🐾🤍

10/17/2024

Join us for a spooktacular day filled with Halloween-themed pet portraits, dog training tips, and treats supplied by Woofy's!
Your furry family can pose with fun props and explore the garden centre, with a sweet treat stop at the Pink Moon Cafe.

🎃 Howl-O-Ween Pawtraits 🎃
📅 When: Saturday, October 26, 2024
⏰ Time: Starts at 9:30 AM
📍 Where: Garden Works Courtenay, 2855 Wentworth Road
Courtenay, B.C. V9N 6B7

🎃How to Join: Make a minimum $10 donation per person. All proceeds support the Comox Valley BC SPCA and raise awareness for animal welfare.
https://spca.bc.ca/locations/comox-valley

🐶🧡Please make sure all pets are leashed and accompanied by a handler.

Hosted by: Jade Leslie & Mary Freeman, in collaboration with Garden Works
Gardenworks: https://www.gardenworks.ca/courtenay
Dog Trainer: https://www.barenecessitiesdogtraining.com
Photographer: https://www.wildwrencreative.com
Pink Moon Cafe: https://www.pinkmooncafe.ca
Follow them at Gardenworks Courtenay / / pinkmoon.cafe

Don’t miss this chance for a paw-some time with your pet! 🐾
🧡Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃

Gardenworks Courtenay BC SPCA Comox Valley & District Branch

10/14/2024

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 🐾🍂🤍

I am feeling grateful for my new car and new crate setup so I keep ensuring that I have safe transportation.

10/05/2024

Last day in Calgary with Mr.Brom Bones! 🦴

Headed back to the island today. Training will resume on the 8th of October. 🐾