Smart Dog Training

Smart Dog Training Train with your brain, not pain! Humane, science-based training and behaviour modification for your Serving Victoria since 2004.

Over 10 classes a week in downtown Victoria as well as Day Training services and agility in North Saanich. We specialize in foun­da­tion train­ing for pup­pies or older res­cues and in urban dog enrich­ment. We have an excel­lent track record help­ing pup­pies and shy dogs be braver, help­ing impul­sive dogs achieve self con­trol, and giv­ing own­ers the tools they need to train as pro­fes­sion­al

s would, all in a respect­ful, fun, and chal­leng­ing envi­ron­ment. Our staff have exper­tise both in teach­ing dogs and in coach­ing peo­ple; no ques­tion is too silly, no puppy too zoomy, no res­cue too shy or too rowdy! Classes in downtown Victoria

With over a dozen classes a week, the majority in downtown Victoria Smart Dog Train­ing spe­cial­izes in coach­ing peo­ple and their dogs. Our lead train­ers hold CPDTs and our staff have degrees in edu­ca­tion, sci­ence and com­mu­ni­ca­tions. We com­bine our strengths to give you and your dog the best pos­si­ble expe­ri­ence.

We are so pleased to be bringing Wendy back.. She just has an amazing eye and really knows how to break things down fai...
06/22/2026

We are so pleased to be bringing Wendy back.. She just has an amazing eye and really knows how to break things down fairly and clearly for the dog.. We hope you can join us.. please email with any questions

Are you living with a four-legged teenager? I was hanging out in the yard recently with my 10-month dog. In the span of ...
06/20/2026

Are you living with a four-legged teenager?

I was hanging out in the yard recently with my 10-month dog. In the span of about 5 minutes he ran zoomies, chewed a stick, tried to peel bark off the tree, dug a hole, pulled on a branch, scraped moss off the rocks with his paws, and dug another hole. This is not a bad dog. This is a dog who needed a job, and found himself several. Adolescent dogs have an enormous amount of energy and a very strong need to use their brains. If we don't give them something to do, they'll find something. In Intermediate class, we put that energy to work in ways that are fun for both of you!

Our next Intermediate class at the downtown SPCA location starts on Tuesday June 30 at 8pm. Click here to sign up: https://smartdogtraining.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1518

05/25/2026

Woohoo's, yahoos and good job buddies were in abundance at our AAC trial this weekend. A very big thank you to Paula Collins or tireless judge... it is truly magical when a judge can keep young and old so thrilled with the game. Your skills as a designer are so apparent as we watch everyone execute so many different options that were made available to handlers on each run. Truly excellent courses for everyone! Also thanks to all those who came out early, stayed late or were just generally attended to the behind the scenes details. It really does take a village to have these things work and although its a small village, it just wouldn't be possible without each and everyone of you.. Stay tuned for brags and money raised for the food bank.

05/24/2026

Join us for Teen Time Socialization on June 6th at 12pm
These sessions focus on guided socialization, real-life skills (like leash walking and polite greetings), and helping dogs build confidence around others-all at their own pace.
Safe, structured, and supervised play
Requirements: friendly with dogs & people, no barking/lunging, 17 weeks–15 months (vaccinated)

🐕 Join us for May Smart Dog classes!Whether you’re starting with the Puppy basics or building advanced skills, our Smart...
05/11/2026

🐕 Join us for May Smart Dog classes!
Whether you’re starting with the Puppy basics or building advanced skills, our Smart Dog classes help you and your dog learn and grow together.
Find the full class schedule on Smart Dog website 🐾

04/29/2026

Kin (6 months old) showing off his growing understanding of what it means to go to a station (a mat, bed, or crate) in an Intermediate class.

Kin is a busy, social little guy who would have loved to run over the instructor taking this recording! Instead, he's learning that hanging out on his station, even with other dogs and other people all around him, is a thing he enjoys doing!

04/22/2026

Goose showing off his distance down cue in one of our Intermediate classes.

Just because a dog can do something directly in front of you doesn't automatically mean that he can do it at a distance. We start with a tiny bit of distance, then build up to more as the dog's confidence increases.

Good job, Goose!

We have exciting news to share! SmartDog proudly celebrates Sherry and Rocket 🇨🇦🐾Representing Canada at the 2026 IFCS Wo...
04/16/2026

We have exciting news to share!

SmartDog proudly celebrates Sherry and Rocket 🇨🇦🐾
Representing Canada at the 2026 IFCS World Agility Championships in Valencia, Spain

Go Sherry & Rocket and have fun out there! 🎉

-Alex (Office Manager)

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1415 McTavish Road
Victoria, BC
V8L5T3

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Monday 9am - 12:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 12:30pm
Thursday 9am - 12:30pm
Friday 9am - 12:30pm

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