Authentic Canine Training

Authentic Canine Training BCSPCA Animalkind Accredited
Fear-Free Certified

Reward-Based Dog Training
Private Training & Behaviour Modification
Specialized Day Training Programs
Solo & Group Dog Walks
Reactive Dog Walks

Servicing the Westshore & Greater Victoria area.

🎉 Big News! 🎉We’re so proud to share that Chelsea is now officially an Accredited Dog Trainer (ADT) through the Internat...
10/17/2025

🎉 Big News! 🎉

We’re so proud to share that Chelsea is now officially an Accredited Dog Trainer (ADT) through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)! 🐾✨

This is a highly respected international credential, recognizing Chelsea’s skill, dedication, and commitment to evidence-based, ethical training.

Already a highly skilled and compassionate trainer, this new credential is yet another reason we’re so proud to have her on our team — and why her clients (human and canine alike!) love working with her. 💛🐶

If you've been considering getting dog training before the new year, Chelsea still has some availability before the holiday season sets in.

Servicing Saanich, View Royal, Esquimalt, Royal Oak, Vic West, Oak Bay, and surrounding areas, book your private training consultation session with Chelsea today!

10/16/2025

✨Meet Megan, Our Newest Westshore Dog Walker! 🐕 ✨

With extensive experience working with dogs of all sizes, temperaments, and needs — including excitable, nervous, and reactive dogs — Megan is a fantastic addition to our crew. She previously worked with us for many years at K9HQ in the dog daycare and as a training assistant with us and our partner company, Ethical Canine, developing a skilled Fear-free, reward-based approach to training and handling. More recently, Megan has worked in child care, bringing even more patience, empathy, and communication skills to her already strong background in animal care. We are thrilled to welcome Megan back to our team!

Megan currently has availability in the Westshore for buddy walks! These walks include a maximum of 2-3 well-matched dogs where individual needs and controlled social & enrichment opportunities remain the focus on every walk. 🐾

✅ Do you have a friendly dog that would love walks with other dogs?

✅ Do you have a shy or dog-selective dog that would benefit from walks with "the right" dog friends, but can't handle big, busy groups?

✅ Do you have a less social dog that would benefit from private walks? (Limited availability).

✴️ DISCOUNT ALERT* ✴️
Do you have two dogs, OR, does your dog have a neighbourhood friend who would like to buddy up on walks!?
2nd dog is 50% off if from the same household, same building, or same neighbourhood!
(If joining with a neighbour, discount can be adjusted to 25% off for each)
*Only applies for buddy walks scheduled together.

✨Meet Megan, Our Newest Westshore Dog Walker! 🐕 ✨With extensive experience working with dogs of all sizes, temperaments,...
10/16/2025

✨Meet Megan, Our Newest Westshore Dog Walker! 🐕 ✨

With extensive experience working with dogs of all sizes, temperaments, and needs — including excitable, nervous, and reactive dogs — Megan is a fantastic addition to our crew. She previously worked with us for many years at K9HQ in the dog daycare and as a training assistant with us and our partner company, Ethical Canine, developing a skilled Fear-free, reward-based approach to training and handling. More recently, Megan has worked in child care, bringing even more patience, empathy, and communication skills to her already strong background in animal care. We are thrilled to welcome Megan back to our team!

Megan currently has availability in the Westshore for buddy walks! These walks include a maximum of 2-3 well-matched dogs where individual needs and controlled social & enrichment opportunities remain the focus on every walk. 🐾

✅ Do you have a friendly dog that would love walks with other dogs?

✅ Do you have a shy or dog-selective dog that would benefit from walks with "the right" dog friends, but can't handle big, busy groups?

✅ Do you have a less social dog that would benefit from private walks? (Limited availability).

✴️ DISCOUNT ALERT* ✴️
Do you have two dogs, OR, does your dog have a neighbourhood friend who would like to buddy up on walks!?
2nd dog is 50% off if from the same household, same building, or same neighbourhood!
(If joining with a neighbour, discount can be adjusted to 25% off for each)
*Only applies for buddy walks scheduled together.

Buddy walks with Bonnie & Shamus! ❤️🐾
09/26/2025

Buddy walks with Bonnie & Shamus! ❤️🐾

Dog walk adventures with the cutest tiny duo, Gigi and Lulu 😍🥹🐾Looking for small, controlled social opportunities for yo...
09/25/2025

Dog walk adventures with the cutest tiny duo, Gigi and Lulu 😍🥹🐾

Looking for small, controlled social opportunities for your dog? We have buddy walks available in Langford and the surrounding areas!

Buddy walks include a maximum of 1-2 well-matched friends for your dog that focuses on meeting the individual enrichment needs of each dog, while providing safe, controlled socialization with canine friends 😊

Handsome Luka is soaking up the sunshine on his enrichment dog walks! 🌞 🐾 😎😍
09/24/2025

Handsome Luka is soaking up the sunshine on his enrichment dog walks! 🌞 🐾 😎😍

Beautiful Comox loves her enrichment walks, especially when she gets to spend time with her buddy, Ducky! 💗🦆🐾Have a dog ...
09/23/2025

Beautiful Comox loves her enrichment walks, especially when she gets to spend time with her buddy, Ducky! 💗🦆🐾

Have a dog that would benefit from buddy walks? We walk a maximum of 2-3 well-matched dogs together and have some buddy walk availability within Langford and surrounding areas!

Did you know it is a scientific fact that Chester has the longest tongue in the entire world? Ok, we made that up, but w...
09/22/2025

Did you know it is a scientific fact that Chester has the longest tongue in the entire world?

Ok, we made that up, but we just can't get enough of this boy's gigantic smile! 😄

Chester loves his buddy walks with his pal, Ducky! 🥰🦆🐾

Enrichment visits with gorgeous Ruby include a combination of walks, interactive play, and even some "barkour" to keep h...
09/19/2025

Enrichment visits with gorgeous Ruby include a combination of walks, interactive play, and even some "barkour" to keep her physically and mentally stimulated! 😍🐾

Dog walks & enrichment sessions with Bonnie always keep us smiling 🥰
09/18/2025

Dog walks & enrichment sessions with Bonnie always keep us smiling 🥰

08/27/2025

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📣 We’re Expanding Our Service Area!We’re excited to share that Authentic Canine is now offering reward-based dog trainin...
08/13/2025

📣 We’re Expanding Our Service Area!

We’re excited to share that Authentic Canine is now offering reward-based dog training and fear-free certified professional dog walking in even more local municipalities! 🐾

Our same experienced BCSPCA AnimalKind Accredited team is now reaching more communities than ever before. We can’t wait to meet you and your dog!

Whether you're looking for general training, behaviour support, or someone you can trust to get your dog out for a great solo or buddy walk, we’re here!

🗺️ Now serving: 
✅ Saanich*
✅ Oak Bay
✅ Vic West
✅ Esquimalt
✅ Royal Oak
✅ View Royal
…and nearby communities!

👉 Know someone in our new service areas who would be interested in reward-based dog training or dog walks? 👇Tag them below or share this post — we’d love to connect!

*Many communities exist within Saanich and the surrounding areas, and it is difficult to list them all here. If you are unsure if these listed areas include you, please contact us with your location to confirm if we can accommodate you!

 

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