Transformation starts here, with our dog training experts!

Our beloved dogs have unique roles in our lives. As every dog, home and family dynamic is different, so are the dog training solutions we offer.

At Canine Connection Training, we offer much more than training your dog. We train YOU how to understand your dog so you can get help (now!) & transform your relationship.

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What people are saying:

  • ”5 (million) stars. Working with Annika is a total game changer, and I don’t doubt the other trainers on her team are the same. She is SO knowledgeable, realistic, gentle, and helped us immensely with our new rescue dog. She always makes the most of the training session, filling the whole hour start to finish. Highly recommend!!”

    Kelsey C & Bunny

  • “We're so grateful for the time and effort Melissa dedicated to our sensitive and anxious boy, Murphy. In addition to her expertise, she brings patience, flexibility and genuine care to her work. We all learned so much from Melissa and feel confident we're set up to succeed moving forward.”

    Nicole M & Murphy

  • "Shanice is amazing! She was very thorough and detailed in her emails, giving lots of examples and links to videos to support our ongoing training goals. Coco is currently in her "teenager" phase and is well on her way to being the Adventure Dog I hoped she would be! A credit to the foundations Shanice helped us create when she was a puppy."

    Andrea & Coco

  • "Daniel has worked wonders in helping us manage our young cavalier's leash reactivity issues. He provided a vast amount of resources in terms of write-ups, articles, videos, etc to support the customized information he provided to me over Zoom, emails and one-on-one. He was patient, knowledgeable, kind and dedicated in dealing with my questions and with Frannie, and as a result of this, Frannie has learned so much... and grown into a wonderful canine citizen... We are forever grateful!"

    Keirstin & Frannie

  • “Annika is a teacher of important lessons. I didn’t bargain for this amount of personal growth when I hired help for my problem pup. She’s a whisperer to both dogs and humans and I’m grateful we found her. I have a tendency to catastrophize and her sage wisdom helped me off many ledges! You’ve found your trainer, look no further.”

    Tanya B & Memphis

  • "Our experience with Melissa was amazing! We are first time dog owners and she set us up right to deal with our sweet yet crazy northern rescue puppy. We couldn’t be more thankful for her guidance. She gave very detailed and priceless instructions tailored to us that were sent via e-mail. We referred to these instructions for a long time until everything was finally all engrained in our brains. :)"

    Veronika & Bowen

  • “This company is one in a million. Do not pass go. Look no further! Start earlier not later! Led by an intuitive sense and scholarly list of credentials... (Canine Connection Training) is the missing link, waiting to connect you and your pup ♥️🐶.”

    Ruby S & Shanti

  • "I cannot say enough good things about my experience. After just a few one on one session with Georgia, I saw a huge improvement in my dogs confidence... Georgia is incredibly knowledgeable and patient. She gave us homework to work on between sessions, provided useful videos, and responded to all my questions in a timely manner. Georgia has definitely helped me understand my dog better and after just a short time of following her advice and guidance I saw a huge improvement. I would highly recommend her."

    Kelsey & Stark

1-on 1 Dog Training

This is our specialty! Don’t get us wrong, nothing is more fun than a class full of puppies, however our 1-on-1 training allows us to connect with you and your dog on a deeper level. We explore YOUR lifestyle, YOUR goals, and YOUR dog’s unique traits. With intentional and engaging coaching at every session you’ll be making progress & feeling empowered at last.

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Meet The Team

Our diversely skilled & experienced trainers are thoughtfully matched to you & your dog. We are avid dog lovers and experts in our chosen niche. Curious about our backgrounds? Take a peak to learn a little more about what our passions & specialties are.

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Comin' In Hot... To Vancouver Island

After nearly 10 years of building the Canine Connection Training community in Vancouver with great success, we’re thrilled to now be offering training & coaching in the Comox Valley, Campbell River & Qualicum area on Vancouver Island! You’ll be able to work with us whether you are on the Mainland or the Island! Continued personal and professional expansion is our priority, so here we are!

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Intuitive Connection Coaching

Curious about the Spiritual Connection we share with our dogs? After 15 years of working with animals, Annika is expanding her offering into a bespoke one-on-one coaching with you and your dog with a focus on the soul lessons dogs bring into our lives. We explore how we affect one another. The invitation they bring forward in your life. And the messages they are here to teach you. Ready to dive deeper into your self-development or relationship with your self… through your dog?

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Group Classes & Retreats

You asked and we’re listening. We’re adding more group classes than ever before with a focus on small class sizes, expert instruction and social exposure for your pup! We are also in the beginning phases of exploring dog-people-retreats, creating safe places for like-minded people to connect & focus on their wellbeing, so they can better show up for their dogs. Stay tuned and join the mailing list if you want to stay up to date on our offerings.

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