Training Philosophy

Animal Safety is Our First Priority

At DogStars Training Academy, we are first and foremost dog lovers. In creating a training program, we implement positive ways to gain obedience and craft healthy and trusting relationships between owners and their pets. Therefore, our focus is on reward based training systems and positive reinforcement.

Understanding is Key

By creating a positive association between a command and a behaviour, pets learn to understand their owner’s desires clearly and to obey with enthusiasm. By the end of our program, your dog be better behaved and they will also be eager to please.

A Positive Approach

We are outgoing and friendly, and infuse our training sessions with our positivity and enthusiasm towards our four legged clients and also our towards our two legged ones. We believe that training is fun and a great way of bonding with your pet, in addition to achieving your behavioural goals.

Our philosophy of safety, positive rewards and genuine enthusiasm is the basis of all of our DogStar training programs, for pets, future animal stars, and of course, our future dog trainers.

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Vancouver Kitsilano – Mondays – Feb 20 – March 27- 3046 West Broadway Bosleys

- Twinkle Puppy Class & Puppy Social drop in $20 @ 6:15pm

New Westminster- Wednesdays – March 14 – April 18 – Bosley’s Columbia Square

- Twinkle Puppy Class @ 8:00pm

Vancouver – Thursdays – March 15 – April 19 – Main and 4th

- Twinkle Puppy Class @ 6:15
- Shine Level 1 Class @ 7:30
- Acting level 1 Class @ 8:30

Dr Sohpia Yin – Animal Behavior Specialist Lecture – April 3 – 8am – 5pm

EARLY BIRD! $135 register before Feb 22 - $150 register after Feb 22. Topic - understanding dog's fears and aggression through body language.

“I noticed a change in his behavior after 2 group sessions! He learned walk nicely on leash, sit, down, heel and come consistently on command. Piper was able to respond to commands on and off leash.”
Cheryl with her 4 month old Yellow Lab, ‘Piper’