West Coast Canine Academy

[...] Wow!  Here we are in 2014, it has been almost 4 years since we became West Coast Canine Academy, and it is thanks to all of you that we have had a very successful 4 years.  Our [...]

[...] support and dog-time that is always in the fore ground of what and who we are here at West Coast Canine Academy.  We have hosted numerous workshops both in herding and agility, we have hosted our [...]

[...] Happy New Year everyone.  All of us at West Coast Canine Academy, 2-legged and 4 legged, hope you had a wonderful holiday season and that 2013 will be [...]

[...] West Coast Canine Academy hosted the second annual Lee Lumb herding clinic over a windy, cold wet, and sometimes [...]

West Coast Canine Academy has just completed it’s first professional trainer’s program.  All the students are in agreement.  A great cou [...]

West Coast Canine Academy has finished the first week of the Professional Trainer’s Program and everyone is having a great time.  Our novice do [...]

[...] in February.  If you want to learn to be a dog trainer please check out the Professional trainers program page for more info.  Register as soon as possible to get a spot in this great [...]

West Coast Canine Academy has started its third Professional Trainer’s Program this week.  We have a keen, new group and are looking forward to 6 w [...]

[...] training 2×2′s for very little $$  (Even less if you can find someone who has some left over pvc tubing or can find some on the side of the road like I did). You will need 9 1/2 feet of PVC tubing [...]

[...] 2×2′s at home for very little $$  (Even less if you can find someone who has some left over pvc tubing or can find some on the side of the road like I did). You will need 9 1/2 feet of PVC tubing [...]

[...] some basic instructions.             You will need 9 1/2 feet of PVC tubing and 4 “T” joints for each set of poles, and a hack saw, and that is all. Buy 4 &# [...]

[...] overall socialization.  Many great agility dogs are rescue dogs that first came to agility classes to help rehabilitate them and socialize them, and build confidence.  They [...]

[...] the best stock dog trainers of young dogs in Western Canada. Please also note that all Agility classes are finished for the year.  We will be starting up again on the 8th and 9th, at the [...]

[...] they will be great for starting your dog off on weave poles. Finally, we have moved our agility classes into a beautiful indoor facility near the Saanich fair grounds.  There are no more [...]

[...] West Coast Canine Academy.  Canine First Aid, obedience classes for puppies and grownup dogs, agility classes, herding lessons [...] [...]

[...] Congratulations to our agility students who competed at the AVID trial on the weekend of Feb 24/25/26. Ray and Rocky, in their [...]

[...] .  What a great showing they put on.  They did a great job as did many other of our Agility students who came out to run their young dogs for the first time or their seasoned dogs ‘ [...]

[...] saturday morning class all competing together for the first time. We are so proud of our Agility students.  Many of them are simply wanting to have fun with their dogs and have no ambition to [...]

[...] #8221;Hello there, will you be my friend???”  :-) On a different note, one of our agility students found a web site that showed how to make your own 2X2 weave poles.  Here are some pics [...]

Last weekend West Coast Canine Academy hosted another clinic with Lee Lumb, world class stock dog handler and trainer from Vernon, BC. Thanks Lee for [...]

[...] West Coast Canine Academy hosted the second annual Lee Lumb herding clinic over a windy, cold wet, and sometimes sunny weekend.  Another fantastic, helpful and yes, [...]

[...] or send her an email if you are interested in learning the tricks of the trade. The Lee Lumb herding clinic is nearly full.  We are excited about hosting this fantastic instructor once again [...]

[...] send them our way  .   On a different note, we are pleased to announce another Lee Lumb herding clinic for late March, early April.  See our workshops and Clinics page for more info.  Last [...]

[...] an injury so he was not competing this time. Lynn Erskine and Stirling got 2 Q’s, a starters snooker and a starters jumpers.  Sterling’s focus is improving by leaps and bounds, [...]

[...] . Rosalind and Eco: Won the Steeple Chase 22′ Specials, 2 Q’s, advanced Standard and starters Snooker. Lorraine and Cevannah: 2 Q’s, Masters standard and gamble. Kevin and Jethro: first [...]

[...] Rocky, in their second trial ever brought in 3 Q’s in 3 runs.  Starters Gamble, Starters Snooker, and Starters Gamble.  Well done Ray and Rocky! Sarah and Rio Q’d everything [...]

[...] August is fast approaching.  If you are thinking about taking our course please call or email Julie soon.  Deadline is July 15.   Here is a pic of the WCCA people who went to regionals [...]

[...] August is fast approaching.  If you are thinking about taking our course please call or email Julie soon.  Deadline is July 15.   Here is a pic of the WCCA people who went to regionals [...]

[...] .   We will soon be starting up a new round of obedience classes.  Please call or email Julie if you are interested in any of the wide variety of classes offered, from basic obedience, to [...]

The deadline for applications for the Professional trainers program starting in late August is fast approaching.  If you are thinking about taking ou [...]

The deadline for applications for the Professional trainers program starting in late August is fast approaching.  If you are thinking about takin [...]

[...] students have said they would like to progress in their weave training more quickly.  Training weaves is the hardest, most complicated, sometimes most confusing, and most rewarding skill [...]

[...] students have said they would like to progress in their weave training more quickly.  Training weaves is the hardest, most complicated, sometimes most confusing, and most rewarding skill [...]