Based in Vancouver, BC, Evolve Dog Training offers private, at-home coaching tailored to each dog and family. Reviews praise Vanessa's enthusiasm, knowledge, and compassionate approach, helping puppies and rescue dogs reduce anxiety, improve listening, and enjoy calmer outings, including off-leash hiking and gentle play with children.
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Services
Private Dog Training Sessions
One-on-one customized training at your home, focusing on obedience, behavior issues, and bonding.
Puppy Training Programs
Early socialization and foundational skills for young dogs, tailored to breed-specific needs and family dynamics.
Agility Training
Fun and engaging agility courses to improve communication, confidence, and physical fitness for dogs.
Anxiety and Reactivity Management
Specialized techniques to help dogs overcome leash reactivity, fear, and anxiety in a supportive environment.
Rescue Dog Integration
Comprehensive support for adopting families, addressing housetraining, socialization, and adjustment challenges.
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Lee Weinstein
via Google
· 3 years ago
I asked Vanessa to help me a few months ago (and again recently) with my dog, Sadie. About a year ago, my rescue dog of 18 years, Rainy, passed. It was a difficult time. After 10 months, I managed to find another rescue. Sadie is a sweet dog, but I found (as I became more frustrated) that I was not ready to handle a 1 year old puppy. I was a becoming overwhelmed by her energy. I contacted Vanessa, and she worked with me (and Sadie) for a few months.
It seems funny to say, but Vanessa helped me realize that Sadie was a great dog and great for me. I learned that appreciating Sadie didn't mean that she was or would be a perfect dog. I learned to enjoy her, or more accurately, I learned through Vanessa to accept her and embrace her.
I thought that Evolve Dog would help me fix Sadie, but Vanessa helped me see her and love her.
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Jennie Yan
via Google
· 3 years ago
It was wonderful working with Vanessa to help our rescue dog, Addy, manage his anxiety and reactivity on the leash. She came to our home for 3 private sessions and provided us with useful tips, games, homework, information, videos, and activities to help with Addy's anxiousness. She was able to gauge his behaviour in the comforts of our own home without the added pressure of a different environment or with other dogs around. She worked with us inside our home and then outside, while also bringing in her own dog to help with the training.
She is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and empathetic - you can truly tell that she has a passion for her work and a dedication to dogs.
We have seen Addy slowly overcome his anxiety and his sweet personality shine through.
Thank you, Vanessa!!
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Carline Dolmazon-Chardon
via Google
· 4 years ago
It's been amazing working with Vanessa. She gave us so many good tips and helped us a lot with our 7 month-old rescue puppy. In just 4 training sessions and less than 2 months, we went from a very hyper and anxious dog, who was not listening a word and peeing everywhere, to a very sweet and caring (housetrained) dog, who can go hiking off leash, plays gently with our toddlers, who knows when to stay calm and that if we are working it means that he can have a nap. Vanessa always made sure to listen to our needs and customized the training sessions to our busy family life, which made things very easy for us. Can't recommend her services enough!
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Brian Paterson
via Google
· 4 years ago
My 8-month old puppy Ripley and I participated in Vanessa's intro to agility training over the course of the summer and had such a fantastic time. The experience was valuable in building our communication and a fun activity to share together. Vanessa's enthusiasm for the sport was absolutely infectious - and we so benefitted from her knowledge of & passion for dog training throughout. Highly recommend!
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Shannon More O'Ferrall
via Google
· 4 years ago
We had just added a 10 week old bordercollie/heeler pup to our family and had a whole bunch of questions regarding training dynamics for the breed. Vanessa was very knowledgable, efficient and professional in her approach to the training - especially considering we have members of the family with family physical limitations and customised training was needed. Currently our little guy is 5 months old and his early training with Vanessa has really paid off. Highly, highly recommend.
