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‘20 Certificate of Excellence, 2020

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Best rates in town, guranteed success. Long term support. Check us out on instagram

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You get a 3 day break and have freedom (enjoy)
Board and train Bootcamps 3 days with graduation day. Fur kids are taught a complete set of manners and behavior changes 369.

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2 April 2024

We are incredibly grateful to Becca and Brian of @dooensplayground for their amazing work for our furry best friends, specifically to our baby girl Firenze. Enrolling our puppy was one of the best decisions we made. We knew our dog is smart, just needed the right training from the right people and we are extremely happy to come back from a short trip seeing our puppy so excited to meet us, and to show us the new tricks, manners, and behaviour she has learned. If you have a furry friend and would like him or her to learn new things and become a much better best friend, we recommend Becca and Brian’s services. More...

8 March 2024

Everyone should get their dogs trained by Dooens! Ocean was so scared of walking outside and being around other dogs, but after boot camp with Becca/Bryan, she changed into a brand new and brave dog! So well mannered!

Thank you for taking such good care of Ocean!
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25 February 2024

Milos behaviour has completely changed. He’s calm and listens so attentively. We were sceptical with how much could be done in a few days, but rest assured there will be a difference. Of course it will take work on our part too but the best part was Bryan and Becca spent the time to provide us with tips and training to continue at home. Furthermore I was uneasy about leaving our puppy behind but they spent time updating me and making me feel comfortable while he was there. I would highly recommend @Dooensplayground to anyone looking to give their puppy a good start, or dog a fresh start! More...

17 January 2024

Phyrro has been easier to handle when she got trained at Dooens Playground! She learned a lot and will keep learning! I loved how Becca and Bryan initiated positive reinforcement as it really helped Phyrro behave properly. It’s not always so easy to take care of a pup, but training with them was the aid I was looking for!😊 More...

31 December 2023

Our dog Ivy spent Christmas at Dooen’s playground, she’s a senior epileptic dog, she has received the best care at Dooen’s. Different kinds of therapy treatments have been administered on her & Ivy is now doing much better, her seizures are decreasing, she can take the stairs & she’s had the happiest time at Dooens. More...

5 December 2023

I can’t say enough good things about dooensplsyground. I put my two pups in for boot camp and I am thrilled with their training socialization and new manners. Lots of great advice for better choices for goods, treats and supplements. It’s the whole package. Lots of love. Sending my 16 year old dog there for a day a week. To be able to do that says everything about the quality of their services! A relationship thst will continue as long as I have fur babies! More...

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12 November 2023

Dog Training

Absolutely loved them! Helped my antisocial girl to be a lot more comfortable and confident! Her manners have had such an improvement! Their health tips have been a huge help :) More...

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31 October 2023

Dog Training

Our dog Lucy spent 4 days at bootcamp with Bryan and Becca and it was worth every penny. Our girl Lucy came home with over a dozen new skills learned, and she hasn't yet had any accidents in the house. We are thrilled. Highly recommend!!!! More...

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23 October 2023

Dog Training

@dooensplayground is one of the best dog training services. They really helped us to understand dog psychology and gave exercises which would strengthen the bond between us and our puppy. She is set to be the best dog she can be!
Thank you!!!
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8 October 2023

We sent our 4.5 month old puppy to doons for 5 days of overnight training and notice such a positive difference in his behaviour after returning home! ! They care deeply for your fur babies at doons and have wonderful tips and tricks!! We are so glad we chose them for our puppy and will for sure keep in touch with them for any future needs we may have!! Highly recommend for training that is centered around positive reinforcement! More...

9 August 2023

A friend of mine told me about Dooensplayground as I am having a bit of trouble with my baby dog. Initially we’re kind of hesitant to bring our baby dog into the training. . but I kid you not, it’s been the best decision we’ve ever made. My dog has never been socialized with other dogs for 5 years, he’s scared just being beside one.. it’s still a long way to go but at least now my dog can tolerate being around with other dogs. Also, my dog learned some manners, he’s calmed now, gotten quiet, he’s listening to us now.. I can’t thank Bryan and Becca enough for helping us. More...

25 June 2023

I had my two chihuahuas babysat at Doeensplayground and I’m very pleased with my experience. They made me feel very comfortable, gave me frequent updates with pictures and videos and the communication was quick and easy. My dogs couldnt have been happier, they got to socialize, received a training and had plenty of playtime. I highly recommend them for when you need a dog sitter or a bootcamp for your pup, they’re very professional and attentive. Thank you again!! More...

21 June 2023

Maple did her bootcamp and stayed a few days at Dooens and let me tell you it was the best decision ever! She had the best time! ! I could see her constantly through their instagram stories and was chatting with them everyday. She learned so much but specially she had fun with a lot of other dogs which has always been an issue before going to Dooens!! 100% recommended More...

22 May 2023

Our pup had her first birthday while we were travelling and Dooensplayground threw a full blown birthday party for her, which was so amazing to see on social media! Our pup also received puppy therapy and a massage, all of which we were able to feel a part of with the daily updates on Instagram! Everything about this place is so great! More...

22 May 2023

This is an incredibly reliable and friendly place to board your puppy while you’re away. We had our dog here for a week, she learned so much and had a great time playing with other pups! Would recommend to anyone who’s looking for somewhere to have their dog stay while they’re away! More...

11 March 2023

Bryan, Alfie’s trainer, was really nice and helpful. He explained and taught us step by step what Alfie learned from indoor and outdoor manners. I recommend this one instead of Pet Smart, it’s worth the money. More...

29 January 2023

Mocha is the cute "devil" cockpoo before coming to Bryan's Camp. He always cried, bite everything and did not know how to socialize before. After 4 days camp, Bryan give back an angel baby and fix almost every points listed. Right now, Mocha has his skill and follews the orders. More...

27 November 2022

I have a very wild Husky baby, and she went into the boot camp, and wow!! What an awesome experience, she was taken care of, well taught (she knows many things now! ) and you can see that Bryan really cares about the pups!! I'm very thankful and definitely do recommend ☺️ More...

18 October 2022

My pup was at daycare during Stella's bootcamp and I witnessed first hand what Stella was like.

Stella likes rough play, she would growl and attack the pups and bite hard.

I saw how Bryan handled it on walks when she did this. He had to pull her back and get her off the other pups fast. She did this several times. She also ran up and down the hallway rug with other pups, sliding and banging into walls.

Puppies can be very wild, that's why they need to learn structure.

Bryan works on the whole of pups, meaning: not just manners, but behavior changes too. Sometimes the behavior training will take priority over tricks, in a short training period.

My pup is stubborn as well, and learned everything perfectly! Bryan gives extra time for these cases at no extra cost to us.

I know I'm fully responsible for the right harness I purchase for my pup.

Bryan doesn't buy the harness or put it on, you must have that ready to go before training begins.

My pup goes to daycare now weekly, and runs right up to the door. It's an enormous break for me, and I know he's safe!

Thank you, Bryan, for everything that you do. My husband and I, simply can't say enough about how lucky we feel to have found you. It's clear that you love what you do. Your passion for the pups and for your work, shines through! We'll definitely be recommending you!
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18 October 2022

Dog Training

I don't think Bryan was prepared to train a Bull Terrier in a bootcamp. When I got her back her rear paw nail was shaved down to the quick, definately bled. Her pads also had friction wounds and something that looked like blood blisters. Bryan told me that it was from rough play and running up and down a carpeted hallways. However, my groomer told me that those wounds wouldn't have been caused my play time on the carpet, but rather being pulled on the carpet (rug burn) and the nail injury is from being pulled on concrete. Or a combination of the 2. She armpits were raw from the harness, one pit had an irritation wound, the harness was too tight. She did however learn the basic commands, sit, stay, leave it, finger touch, ring potty bells, and the others were a work in progress. Perhaps his awesome with other breeds, but not the stuberness of a Bull Terrier. More...

5 September 2022

Calypso was a bit of a wild 7 month old who wouldn’t focus on walks and was scared of everything so she barked a lot. After the 3 day bootcamp, she is much improved and has a solid foundation for continued training. Rarely barks and can be quieted with a command. Great at her manners and waiting at the door before and after walks. Much better control during walks and responsive to commands! Highly recommend the bootcamp! More...

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22 August 2022

Dog Training

The 3-day board and training program worked best for us! - My hubby got our american bully on Jul 28 and it was love at first sight. We noticed how lacked he is on socializing. We already expected this cos accdng to the prev owner they rarely take him out since they're busy and whatnot. His first 5 days were so difficult, he liked to chew a lot on almost everything incl us lol but he's not the aggressive type, i never heard him growl til now, and his barking was not bad as well i only heard him bark twice or thrice within those days when we leave for work and as for my hubby it was like that as well. He loves tug of war so we feel that his chewing is part of his game. Aug 2 when i really felt the need to find a training centre. I can't sleep cos i'm so concerned with Cyrus, he's our first dog. I randomly clicked a link online and sent msgs to diff pages. Not even an hour dooens playground replied and i was so relieved cos it was already in the middle of the night! He was fully booked then so we had to wait til his next availability which was on Aug 16. I was so worried then how we'll handle Cyrus within those days but he gave us tips and we communicated well from time to time. The wait was definitely worth it! We were 30 mins late on drop off but he understood and on pick up day Aug 19 we got off from work at around 10 pm plus travel time we arrived almost 11:30 pm. With that being said he walked us all thru what needs to be done. I was so surprised to see my boy doing so well! We finished the night almost 1 pm. I truly appreciated how dooens playground did his best to adjust his time for us. We went home truly satisfied and knowleadgeable with our baby dog. He never failed to follow up when needed. Thanks a lot to him life has been better with our lil family. Cyrus has always been so sweet and has always been a good boy no doubt but he's extra sweet now that he is more relaxed and calm with us. I highly recommend dooens playground! Cyrus is definitely coming back for more! More...

24 June 2022

We brought August to dooen’s when she was 3 months. She was SO resistant on the leash and would always jump at food. After the boarding school she came out a new and happier gal. She will patiently wait for food and walk with no trouble at all now. He was very responsive and helpful with questions even after the boarding was complete. I would and recommend everybody to use his services ! 5/5 More...

23 June 2022

Before boot camp Finn was a demanding Diva. She would demand bark and whine. What was most concerning was her reactive behaviour toward running kids in the park and could not be trusted off leash as her recall was limited at best. She would pull on the leash and not follow commands to heel. 3 days at boot camp has turned Finn and my life around. Brian is truly a dog whisperer! Finn walks beside me now with a slack leash, she stops and listens and looks at me on command. Bye bye Diva, she doesn’t bark or whine like she used to and if she does bark a sharp quiet with hand signal silences her right away. The true test was in the off leash park, I panicked when a young child ran in as I thought Finn would chase and terrify her. I tried “touch” a new command Brian taught us and Finn immediately came to me to “touch”and I got her back on leash. At our neighborhood park I did the same and none of the dog
pawrents could believe it as Finn has always been a challenge to recall. Finn now plays on her own with toys that she used to be disinterested in. Bryan’s training has made our lives happier and easier. The difference in Finn’s behaviour is remarkable. Bryan also recommended we change Finn’s diet to raw food. Since we made the switch she is more content and her food allergies have disappeared. Bryan is passionate and very knowledgeable and truly wants his pack to be the happiest and healthiest dogs they can be. Thank you Bryan for making our lives so much better!
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16 June 2022

Tucker had terrible separation anxiety, trouble walking and jumping when he was excited. Sending him to bootcamp was beyond helpful in teaching Tucker manners and working on specific problems we were struggling with before. We have seen a huge shift in his behaviour and we have learned how to help Tucker be the most successful he can with all of the training tips and tricks. We are very thankful!!! More...

13 June 2022

We can't thank Bryan enough for the wonderful training he did with our 9 month old puppy, Cole. Walking Cole was an absolute nightmare. He was barking at everyone, pulling us and very unfocused. But after 4 days at Dooensplayground, Cole came back well trained!! It's a pleasure walking Cole now and we are confident owners. Thank you Bryan for your hardwork and advice! More...

7 June 2022

I would like to know your location, the fee which cost me for the training. Is it a group training or individual? I have a puppy 5 months old. Bichon mixed poodle. Thanks

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2 May 2022

Lukcy is like a new dog. He is obedient, calm and over all well-behaved. We are very happy with his trainer and the way is was able to connect with our little guy.

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17 April 2022

Dog Training

Bryan was so helpful with getting Mochi, our big ball of fluff, the proper foundation he needs to be the best boy he can be. Mochi loved every day with Bryan and his buddy Zuke. Bryan taught us how to handle Mochi on our own and has put Mochi well on his path to be the best dog for our family. More...

11 April 2022

I highly recommend Bryan for all of your dog training needs. He really knows his stuff, he goes the extra mile to ensure your dog learns all of the basics commands and much much more. I saw a HUGE improvement in my pup since he graduated the 3 day bootcamp.

Since my pup graduated, Bryan has kept in contact to ensure my pup is on track with his training and has answered and guided me as I’ve needed. Bryan is the only person I would trust with my dog. Rest assured, you and your furry friend are in good hands!
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27 March 2022

Competent dog trainer who loves what he does which shows on the positive results he achieves with the dogs. He kept in touch during Cashew's training, filling me in on his progress. Supportive and encoraging, available for advice and guidance after the official training sessions. More...

21 March 2022

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10 January 2022

Molly had a great time at Doones playground, it is true to say :when you do what you LOVE and with passion..... it becomes contagious! The biggest thing for us was that our puppy learned how to walk properly on leash, ring bells when needs to go out, learned commands: sit, give both paws, lay down, sit pretty, recall, yes and no..... and much more! I am super pleased with the results!!! Keep going the great work!!! More...

10 November 2021

Highly recommend this trainer. He is a dog lover, advocate and great trainer. He makes proper inquiries about what needs your dog has and works on achieving good results with your dog. He will provide you with guidance on how to maintain and continue with the training at home. All around, great trainer!!! More...

7 November 2021

Amazing trainer and human!!!
If you’re hesitant or uncomfortable leaving your dog overnight, don’t be. He loves and treats your dog as if it’s his own - even if your dog is stubborn like mine was.
He exceeded all of my expectations and will teach you how to maintain the training he did. It’s incredible how much my dog had learned in just 3 days and how simple it has been to maintain everything he learned. He communicated with me throughout the training and answered all of my follow up questions.
Bonus: he has a lovely well mannered dog that your dog gets to play and socialize with while training.
Thank you for all of the hard work you put in with Charlie.
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9 October 2021

I’m so happy and feel like the money that I have spent on this training is totally worth it! My 5 month-old Sibetian Husky puppy has made me frustrated during those 3 months since the first day I bring him home. I love him so much but the puppy energy is really too much for an international student like me. After 3 days staying with Bry, he turns to an obedient boy, gentle with the kids, less barking, walking properly and no more trying to bite me every time I pet him as before. I haven’t write a review right away since I’m afraid that those improvement will disappear after a while and he’s gonna be back to bad habits, but im so happy now that he still maintain those things that he has learn from the trainer. He was getting well and have a lot of fun with Zuke and Louie too, I can tell. Above all, he looks happy and enjoyable when I came pick him up, convinced me that the positive training method is really work! I’m very grateful about that! Thanks a lot! I do recommend, my friends💓 More...

26 July 2021

I wanted to find out the location of my partner who I didn’t totally trust so I got a app. It really didn’t get me the satisfaction I wanted but I am glad I went ahead to get it. I returned home from a job interview and had a bonding date with my step-daughter. She hugged me, and I told her how much I loved her. She turned and said that matt loved her as well. When I asked who "Matt" was, she told me that while I was gone, he had come to my home, slept over with her mum. Fortunately, Matt left a note containing his number saying, “You can call me if you need anything”. I got the number and talked to my best friend about it, he recommended the services of a phone expert, Jim. I wrote to him at targetspytech @ gmail and got his phone number. We converse and I explained the heartbreaking situation to him, we agreed on a fee. He gained complete access to his information using the phone number I got. I saw all his texts with my partner,call log, recent locations and pictures and videos of both of them. My heart was broken into shreds. I never imagined surviving that but here I am writing about this. I filed for divorce later though. I am also recommending Jimmy if you ever find yourself in such dilemma. More...

23 July 2021

Bryan is an extremely good trainer. He helped my pup ozone get trained. Once he came back from the puppy bootcamp - potty trainging is complete, whinning and barking is lessened, he follows commands. Bryan is highly responsive and sent me regular updates which was great. He was really ready to help us even after the training. He offers day care as well and I will be using that service as well. I highly recommend if you want to make your life easy with your new pup. More...

15 March 2021

My Oreo’s behaviour has changed a lot after the bootcamp. He is very good with sit touch stay leave it and no more whining and barking. Bryan is a not just the great trainer also he treat all Fur babies as his own pet. If you love your dog then this is the place. More...

14 March 2021

If I could give 10 stars I would. NY girlfriend and I could not express how happy we are with the bootcamp for our 6 month old goldendoodle. Donut had severe leash pulling issues, potty training issues and was very stubborn and barky. Bryan did an amazing job teaching donut how to walk properly, how to behave and most importantly donut enjoyed his time there. The communication with Bryan was great! Daily updates, tips and he is very good with dogs and with their owners. I would definitely recommend Bryan and will refer him many clients. Thank you Bryan! More...

13 March 2021

Dooens playground is such a wonderful place for dogs. We are so happy we signed up our Marlowe for the three day training. When we got her back we noticed a huge and positive change. She learned so much so quickly and everything Bryan taught her was practical and useful. You can really tell that Bryan is passionate about what he does.

Bryan is great not only with the dogs, but the owners as well. His response time is like lightening! When ever we had a question he was always willing to help and came up with great suggestions.

We also signed up Marlowe for the puppy playdates. Whenever we make the drive to Dooens Playground, she wags her tail all the way, because she knows she's going to get to see her friends Zuke and Rufus.

We highly recommend Dooens Playground to all dog owners!!
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16 February 2021

We have been bringing our puppy Ruffles to Bryan’s Sunday playcare for the last few months and have been so happy with the amazing care that he provides. Ruffles gets the most incredible socialization experience with other puppies and Bryan’s adult dog Zuke, as well as some bonus training! The bit of resource guarding he showed at first with toys is totally gone now. Ruffles gets so excited whenever we say “Let’s go see Zuke!” and absolutely bounds up the steps to get there, we can tell it’s his favourite place ever! I can absolutely recommend Bryan’s services to any dog owner. More...

14 February 2021

Had an amazing experience with Bryan! Brought my 3 month old puppy to train her early and get her socialized (especially due to Covid restrictions). She had a fantastic time with him and his’ dog Zuke. She not only learned a bunch of tricks (sit, lay down, paw, ring bells, touch fingers, etc) but is now sleeping through the night in her crate and going potty outside!

Bryan really loves dogs and what he does. He treated my puppy like his own. He communicated with me the entire 3 days with updates and videos. I could see my girl having so much fun - playing and learning.

I look forward to joining his weekly playcare with all the others pups he’s trained!
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30 January 2021

Bryan is truly an excellent dog trainer. He is amazing with my goldendoodle pup, Muffin, who is a very sleepy, and unmotivated puppy. LOL!

Bryan and Zuke were very patient, and put in a lot of effort to bring Muffin out of his shell. Once out of his shell, Muffin was able to learn his manners, and also played with Zuke.

Bryan also took time to go over the routine with me when I pick up Muffin, and I was able to get Muffin to go up and down stairs, finger touch, sit, ring the bell, lay down, come up, and look at me.

The puppy bootcamp is worth every penny, as now my Muffin is on the right track to becoming a gentleman, and a great lifelong companion in our household.

Thank you, Bryan, and we look forward to joining the weekly playcare after Muffin gets his full set of vaccinations.
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22 January 2021

Amazing service and Bryan is an excellent dog trainer. My rottie Hades of 3 months needed to learn manners asap. Thankfully I found “Dooens playground” at Bark. Hades was on 3 day boot camp and he came back home as a total gentleman.
The change in Hades was so extreme that even my kitten of 10 months felt more comfortable around him. I’m extremely satisfied with the results. I completely recommend Bryan and Dooens playground on Instagram.
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16 January 2021

My 5 month old puppy Lucy started to develop bad habits, yes, because of me. She was still puppy biting like a maniac and started barking at EVERYTHING! I went on YouTube, tried some training videos - nothing. Thank god I found Bryan. 3 days. That’s it. Not only did he stop her crazy barking, but he taught her to sit, down, stay, touch, up, look at me, wait, let’s go, and more. He’s there for you after you pick up your pup. I’ve already text him for advise on things that had nothing to do with her training like Lucy’s potential allergy, good puppy tv videos, etc. I’m so happy I decided to put my puppy in Dooens 3 Day Boot Camp. I can’t wait to take her to his Sunday play care! Thanks Bryan! More...

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11 November 2020

Dog Training

Bryan was amazing with Huey (and taught us so much too!). He taught him so much and made him so comfortable. Great way to get started. Huey loved hanging with Zuke too and is looking forward to seeing him at doggie daycare! Highly recommend. More...

9 November 2020

I've hired this pro and will write my review as soon as my pup has completed her training.

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28 October 2020

Dog Training

my Benny is now Benny 2.0.
He did Bootcamp and played with his new other furry doggos. He was able to overcome anxiety with other hoomans, doggos. Able to be patient.

Recommending the @dooensplayground for the fun, love and discipline that your furry best friends need.
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11 October 2020

Dog Training

I am very grateful for all the care and proper training that Brian provided to my dog. I wasn't able to receive people over, attended to zoom meetings or walk my dog. The best part was to learn how to control his anxiety. More...

Q&As

The company of dogs of course. Unconditional love, always someone to hang out with and have fun with. They are furry angels sent to fix us.

Always had pets growing up. All kinds. Dogs were always the most amazing to be round. I felt connected to them, they always came up to say hi to me. It's a dream to be able to have the opportunity to be round them and work with them daily.

I'm extremely focused on my work. I put 500% love into everything. I'll make sure we have the best possible outcome and I have no problem donating extra time at no extra cost to ensure your fur kid lives his best life. I'm always learning and advancing my education and I only work with love and extreme passion.

I def prefer in person training but if travel isn't an option I can certainly train remotely.

Services

Certified canine trainer and sitter. Pet psychologist
Overnight boarding while on vacation or just for the day.

Puppy manner training and behavior modification.