61 customer reviews
Jay Erin
Great experience with the team of trainers at dogs in the park. The puppy training is very flexible with our schedules. Each member of the team takes their time to explain instructions and understand your dogs needs.
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Hans Dworatzek
Very thorough training techniques, and Ruby the puppy loves it there.
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Erik Hardy
The staff does a great job at training breeds that are people pleasers. Some other breeds have a more difficult time since they’re more interested in play or other rewards than food. It is a very food based reward system that is used and can be very helpful for some breeds. In my experience, we did not have luck with Dogs in the Park and have ventured away to get one on one training that better suits our dogs needs. Also, classes are said to have a maximum of 6 dogs per class in EPE, and I’ve been to a couple of classes with 8 and 9 dogs which can be overwhelming for some puppies who love play more than anything. I wish Dogs in the Park would be more flexible in their training techniques for certain breeds but when there’s 8 dogs in a class and 1-2 instructors, it’s very difficult to get anything signed off on to “graduate” from the EPE class since they are more focused on people pleasing dogs. More...
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Michaela Ramsden
Great facility, knowledgable friendly staff.
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Anton Epp
Excellent staff. Excellent programs.
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Yvonne Turbitt
Staff are very in tune with both dogs’ needs and trainers needs. Only been to a couple but so far, fantastic!
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Jennifer Hall
Love this place. Their Every Puppy Deserves Puppy Class was excellent. John and his staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. Puppy play group was a great experience for our puppy Roxy. More...
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Vanessa Dreyer
Incredibly knowledgeable trainers that go above and beyond for support. Highly recommend!!
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Edward VP
Any place that helps people and works with Dogs Has to be worth a visit !
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Anita Biggs
Love the service that they provided. Enjoyed puppy classes which included the family. They really care about the whole family dynamics. Thank you John and Sue!
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Eric
Who doesn't like dogs in parks?
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John F
Very impressed with the programs and staff! Excellent programs for puppies and even a free puppy play group. Worth the drive from Waterloo!
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A Stott
Dogs in the park has been a great place for my pup and her development. We started with the free classes and then went on to the every puppy's education classes and are thinking about continuing into the levels classes. We have participated in the play groups and the puppy walks and have seen our pup develop well! I would recommend Dogs in the park to anyone! More...
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Sarah McKenna
They're the best! My dog gets along with the trainers well and they teach in a way that's easy to understand and implement.
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Stephanie Goudie
Knowledgeable, caring trainers. Really helped us a lot. Highly recommend for new dog owners
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Asia Sacha Minor
Prior to our puppy arriving from Saskatchewan, we attended a first session wirh John at 'Dogs In The Park". It was not just informative but captivating! Thanks to John"s wealth of knowledge, passion and patience with our numerous questions and antiquated methology,, we are now prepared to welcome our 15 week old Wire Fox Terrier and start Every Puppy's Education. Looking forward to opening our minds and developing a positive relationship with our new member of the family. Check back on our progress! More...
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Craig Bremner
Awesome folks... trainers are awesome. Much help with our new 11 month old rez dog. Great advice and input!!
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Ryan Mackay
Great experienced trainers who have a dog’s best interest at heart in all they do.
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William Gray
they are true dog whisperers
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Allyson Francis
We have had a great experience here so far! We started in the free puppy program and very quickly saw the value in the 8-week paid program and enrolled in that. Our puppy has enjoyed it so much we're renewing our membership again. The drop-in style of classes was new to me but we found it very convenient. We could attend as frequently as we wanted to and advance as quickly as our puppy was able to. And the methods used are all about building a connection and trust with your dog. We are complimented all the time on our puppy's manners and how well he is able to cope with new environments and stimuli and we have DITP to thank for that! We highly recommend this school! More...
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Michael McKenna
Exceptional dog training services. Knowledgeable and inquisitive staff who are very personable, great facilities and even better opportunities. The best of its kind available.
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Kaydance Kloth
Highly knowledgeable and helpful staff. If you have a puppy that needs socializing and you need a solid foundation to start your training on, this is the place to go. Best puppy support system I can think of! More...
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Stephen
I can't recommend this program and the people running it enough. We are always getting compliments about how well behaved our dog is and how well he listens. One of the best aspects of dogs in the park is that they train YOU first and foremost. Understanding why you're interacting and training your dog in a certain way is just as important as the actual training of the dog. Dogs in the park is all about positive reinforcement and it really works. You can have the perfect dog, take the free puppy classes and see how. More...
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Patricia Bizjak
We love this school. Our puppy is a sensitive creature; something John, Sue and all the instructors understand. They have taught us how to work with our dog and how to make training fun and part of our every day life. We are so excited to continue with Dogs in the Park for a very long time!!! More...
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Rachael Keir
In my opinion Dogs in the Park is the best dog teaching facility in the city. I first attended puppy classes run by John in 2014 with my dog Oliver before the drop in structure. Within weeks Olivers resource guarding that started due to another school's practice was gone. I continued on to levels with Oliver which taught him great skills. My father was diagnosed with cancer and I never had to worry with home health care nurses as he would go to his bed when told and wait while the nurses treated my dad even when I was not home. I often get commented on how well mannered Oliver is. I now have a 2nd dog Gus enrolled in puppy classes and can't wait to see how he progresses as he matures and heads to levels. Keep up the great work Sue,John and the rest of your amazing team. More...
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Jeff Overton
Our sheltie was very shy and nervous around other dogs. When she was a puppy John and Sue gave us the confidence and tools to encorage her and get her interacting well with other dogs.
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Blake Gustafson
Friendly and knowledgeable! They even start you off with free puppy classes.
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Sarah Hohner
I've been going to DITP for 5 years with my wheaten terrier. We started off in their "Good Dog" program due to behavioural problems but moved on to the regular "Levels" training, and I am now apart of their internship program. Great variety of advanced classes (have taken Instant Recall, Tunnels and Jumps, Home Alone: Separation Anxiety, and Rally Obedience).I have found their relationship-building focus using clicker training and applied behaviour analysis to be fantastic, and I love the flexibility of the drop-in format. More...
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Luna Wei
Going here for their puppy classes and appreciate how they have arranged the classes to be drop-in so you can pick and choose which class times you want to attend during the week -- very flexible and the staff are very supportive and show a lot of care and attention to the owners and pups :)
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Richard Tse
Great staff that really want the best for your dog. Very methodical and careful about behavioural training.
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Harmonie Eleveld
John, Sue and their staff are great. Our pup Sadie has been in their program for just under 1 year and is doing very well. We are constantly being told how well behaved she is for just a year old pup. They are extremely helpful whenever we have questions or challenges with her. More...
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Hong Lam
John and Sue have a great team on their hands. The drop-in structure is great, and the instructors provide ample support and feedback when you need them. They provide a great base for you to practice training your puppy or dog in the proper environment, and I think the one thing I really appreciate is how they always provide engaging and positive ways to train your dog - all you need is patience! More...
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Dwight Maynard
John, Sue and the team at Dogs in the Park are the best! Super knowledgable!!!
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Richard Colbourne
I can't say enough how great this place is. Amazing trainers with a perfect dog training methodology and philosophy. I felt i had gotten my moneys worth after the intake session alone, and we still had 8 weeks to go! In just two weeks my puppy (Steve) has gone from shy and timid to confident and outgoing... His progress is just incredible. Many thanks to John and his crew! More...
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Lois Moersch Dykstra
Compassionate training! It works! Learned so much just in the free puppy classes. Thanks!
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Carol Dilworth
Sue is not only an excellent trainer, she also helped me find a Great Dane some years ago. We went to the breeder and Sue tested both the dog and the trainer before allowing me to purchase Star. I'm not the best student Sue's ever had but, hey, I was trying to train Oscar the Beagle and then Star. Put those two plus me together and training is a hopeless case! More...
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Melissa M
Dogs in the Park opened my eyes to a great way to train my pet without harsh punishments and yelling. Between 8 and 9 weeks of age, my puppy was already learning not to chew on things and sitting before getting attention. I know this sounds crazy but its true. He gained confidence from positive experiences with other dogs and people and as an adult, he is well balanced and a joy to bring on the hikes I lead. Thank you Dogs in the Park for showing me a great way to train and develop a well-rounded dog! More...
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Britney Price-Kucher
As a first time puppy owner, especially with a working dog we had no idea what we were in for! Thanks to Dogs In The Park we have a puppy who has made a tremendous amount growth through his walking and listening skills to being able to be handled by us and our vet!
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Deanna Glasgow
Started bringing my 7 week old GSP puppy here for the free puppy classes. Decided to try out the paid classes too. It was well worth it! Though it may cost more than other puppy classes, John and his team go ABOVE and BEYOND to ensure that the puppies and their owners are comfortable and learning. I am a vet student and learnt a ton from this program! My boy learnt how to accept children, wheelchairs, play with small dogs, recall, focus and so much more. The socialization aspect of these classes cannot be beat. More...
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Melanie Gagnon
After having been through the Good Dog Program with my own dog, I was so impressed by the science-based training theory and quality of instruction I received, that as a veterinarian, I now refer my patients with behaviour issues and all new puppy owners to DITP. I was surprised at how quickly I felt a part of the DITP community and still keep in touch! More...
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Alejandra Ceballos
Highly recommended! If you are looking for a place where they truly care about your puppy, Dogs in the Park is the place.
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Susan Proctor
This is an amazing place to take your dog. They work with all sorts or behavior problems as well as obedience training an also offer special work shops. A year ago I had two Bernese Mountain dogs. Four days before moving to a new home in Cambridge, I had to put one of my girls down. Between loosing her best friend, moving and the stress of meeting new people every day my girl Mya's personality changed. She made me very nervous especially around people. We were referred to Dogs in the Park by our Vet. Between the Vet and Sue we did a lot of conditioning with Mya as well as trying some medications. I was really happy with Mya's progress and always looked forward to our one on one visits as well as our group classes. We even started off leash walks which I was very nervous about. Sue put me at ease and we started to join the group but that did not last too long. Unfortunately around Christmas, Mya became very lethargic and again I noticed a personality change. Sue was right on the ball with me and agreed that there was something not right. Sue spent a lot of time watching and video taping Mya and corresponding with our vet. Finally at the beginning of May Mya was diagnosed with cancer in the leg and pneumonia. Although we are not going any further in the one on one sessions or levels, Sue has allowed Mya to continue to come up to her class on Wednesday night until she is no longer able to come. Her philosophy is that we don't want to loose what we gained. I am so thankful to her since Mya loves to go to class and it is a part of making her last couple of months fun for her. The staff at Dogs in the Park are very professional and knowledgeable. I have never felt uncomfortable or threatened around any other dogs during the class as the trainers always have a handle on things. I have referred many people who are contemplating getting a new dog and in fact if I get another puppy in the near future I will be starting puppy classes immediately with them. They are awesome. Thank you Sue, John and Staff More...
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Timothy Hasiuk
Fantastic knowledge and a great willingness to work with you to address your and your dog's individual needs
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Fiona Sloan
Great place, wonderful training philosophy, and amazing people. Can't say enough nice things about them. I will recommend this business to everyone I can.
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Dianne Mackie
It's been an amazing journey with some of the best, most knowledgeable trainers in Canada. The Free Puppy Program is a wonderful service to the community. So many opportunities and activities to experience with your dog. More...
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Lee Stone
Over the past 12 months Sue has been both a fantastic mentor and great supporter while I started up my own dog training business in Australia. She is extremely generous with her time and knowledge. Sue's passion for her job is evident in her dedication to her clients and the time and effort she puts into ensuring each of them are getting the most out of training with their dogs. More...
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Michelle McLennan
We are learning so much, not just about how to train our pup, but also the reasons behind the behaviours. The extras, such as the walks, are another awesome tool to learn more about interactions between dogs and what is normal, and what to watch for.
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Shoua Vang
The most knowledgable dog training facility in the area. They practice very safe handling and always ensure the ppl and dogs are all having fun.
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Wally Hare Jr.
I would feel very confident recommending DITP to anyone. Sue did an excellent job in determining my dogs needs and giving us some easy and effective tools to change the undesired behaviours. Our dog enjoyed going and I always looked forward to it as well. We did the “Good Dog Program” and will likely be signing up for some group lesson in the fall. Thanks Sue!! More...
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Marie Gendron Ricketts
Sue is a great behaviorist and trainer! love from Vermont!
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