Bravo Dog Training & Behaviour

02/19/2026

Lower mainland folks who may need boarding at some point I highly recommend getting on the list

01/17/2026

📣 Do you have room in your heart (and home)?

A loving older dog with epilepsy is looking for a calm, stable foster near Whistler. WAG provides all supplies, medications, guidance and support, you just bring the love and a safe place for him to rest his head 💙

For more information or to apply to be his long-term foster please email [email protected]

01/14/2026

I needed a yes or a no, not a maybe.

12/28/2025

12/24/2025

Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Holiday, whatever you celebrate.

- Renée and Penelope

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12/19/2025

I mean doesn’t everyone sing little songs to their dogs?

12/16/2025

After an outpour of love, Hatchett has been adopted!!🥰

Hatchett is an old soul with a gray face and the kindest eyes. His body isn’t as spry as it once was, but his heart is still overflowing with love. He’s gentle, easy-going, and happiest just being near the people he loves.

These days, Hatchett doesn’t ask for much—just a soft place to rest, quiet companionship, and a calm home where he can spend his senior years in comfort. He’s past the chaos and ready for cozy naps, peaceful walks, and all the love that comes with being part of a family.

For the holidays, Hatchett’s Christmas wish is simple: a warm, loving home to call his own. 🎄🏠 A place where he can finally relax, feel safe, and be cherished for the wonderful dog he is.

https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/787957/

12/08/2025

The Crate Conundrum: A Deeper Look at Dog Training’s Blanket Solution

As a dog behaviour consultant, I’ve navigated the waters of training and behaviour, and one topic that consistently sparks debate and often confusion is crate training. For many, the crate is touted as a universal solution, the key to house-training, security, and establishing “structure.” But my professional experience, and that of many others, tells a more nuanced story: the crate is not a one-size-fits-all tool, and treating it as such can be detrimental.

https://www.bravodog.ca/post/crate-training

12/05/2025

Interesting

11/27/2025

Because we are not living our dog’s experience, we have to understand that what is trauma to them may not be trauma to us. But, that doesn’t matter.

Understanding how trauma, abuse and neglect impact animals is integral to helping them.

No animal is a blank slate when they come to you, even a puppy.

Reach out if you’d like to unravel your dogs past and get helpful treatment options.