Welcome to Obedience Unleashed
Silverdale Doggy Vacation Lodge | MissionCheck out our 3+ acres of outdoor yards, 4000 sq ft covered play arena and super fun water park for the dogs
Located on 5 acres in Silverdale
Boarding | Daycare
Daycare
Our doggy daycare service is located on 5 acres in Silverdale
Cost: $40/day (book online)
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Are you going away for a few days or do you need a doggy daycare service?
We offer a special dog boarding and/or doggy daycare program that is tailored to your needs.
Some of the highlights include huge outdoor yards for your dog to play in, along with a covered arena for those rainy days, a water park for sunny days, our canine accommodations are heated and air conditioned, over 20 years of dog handling staff experience and much more. Contact us to schedule a tour!
Drop off times are 8am-11:45am and pick up is between 4-6pm.
RATES
- Full day doggy daycare (maximum 12 hours) for 1 dog is $40.00
- 2 dogs from the same family (maximum 12 hours) is $72.00
- 3 dogs from same family (maximum 12 hours) is $104
- There is a $7.50/day holiday premium if reservation days are within Christmas Break, Spring break, Summer break or long weekends.
*We ask that you provide your dog’s food, treats and favorite toys.
Our goal is to ensure the highest standard of client satisfaction and provide your dog with a true home away from home! We are a fully licensed and inspected commercial kennel, with permits to operate from the City of Mission Bylaw/Business Licensing Department and Fraser Valley Regional District Animal Control. Contact us to make a reservation today!
Boarding
Are you going away for a few days? Would you like to have peace of mind knowing that your dog is cared for and having fun?
Cost: $55/night (book online)
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Are you going away for a few days or do you need a doggy daycare service?
We offer a special dog boarding and/or doggy daycare program that is tailored to your needs. Some of the highlights include: huge outdoor yards for your dog to play in, covered arena for rainy days, water park for sunny days, our canine accommodations are heated and air conditioned, over 20 years of dog handling staff experience and much more. Contact us to schedule a tour!
Drop off times are 8am-11:45am and pick up is between 8am-11:45am or 4-6pm.
RATES
- Our daily over-night rate is $55.00 (24 hours) for 1 dog
- 2 dogs from the same family is $99 per night (24 hours)
- 3 dogs from same family is $143 per night (24 hours)
- There is a $7.50/day holiday premium if reservation days are within Christmas break, Spring break, Summer break or long weekends.
*We ask that you provide your dog’s food, treats and favorite toys.
Our goal is to ensure the highest standard of client satisfaction and provide your dog with a true home away from home! We are a fully licensed and inspected commercial kennel, with permits to operate from the City of Mission Bylaw/Business Licensing Department and Fraser Valley Regional District Animal Control.
Contact us to make a reservation today!
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Is your dog driving you nuts? Would you like to go away on vacation and come home to an excellently trained dog?
Our board-and-train program specializes in rehabilitation, and successfully deals with canine behaviour problems. By focusing primarily on problem behaviour and difficult dogs, we’ve been able to develop a unique approach that not only transforms dogs, but also transfers seamlessly to the owners.
We pride ourselves on our personalized approach with one-on-one attention paid to each individual dog and situation.
In the board and train, we address all forms of unwanted behavior, including, but not limited to:
- Dog-to-Dog Aggression
- Human Aggression
- Food and/or Resource Guarding
- Separation Anxiety
- Severe Fear Issues
- Reactivity On-Leash
This program also covers all of the basic commands – Sit/Stay, Down/Stay, Place, Heel, Come/Recall – as well as Crate Training, Potty training, Waiting for Food, and Waiting at Thresholds.
Duration of the program: 4 weeks
*If your dog has major behavioural issues, the board and train program may be longer.
At Obedience Unleashed Dog Training Inc., each day your dog receives:
- two walks/hikes,
- four personalized training sessions,
- supervised social time with other dogs,
- participation in our group obedience classes.
Our Board and Train requires an Initial consultation prior to starting the program. After your dog completes the program, you receive 10 hours of follow-up handler training which is included, consisting of: 1 hour private go-home lesson upon pick up, 4 hours of group Off Leash Freedom class and 5 hours of Obedience & Socialization group walks held out and about in town. During these sessions we will transfer all of the information, techniques, and strategies to you to ensure continued success. We also offer email and phone support during and after the program is completed.
* Please contact us so we can help you assess your dog’s needs.
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Our Training Services in Silverdale
Upcoming classes
Initial consultation
This is a private in-person consultation with a trainer, for dogs over the age of 7 months with behavioural challenges. We will consult with you and recommend a plan of action for you and your dog.
Cost: $50 (30-45 min) at our facility
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This IN-PERSON consultation is a great opportunity to meet our trainers and learn more about our training programs. During the consultation we will:
-Observe your dog (for example: watch their behaviour in the meeting area, around your car, around the owner, around the trainer and around the trainers dogs
-Discuss training options we have to offer
-Based on your needs, give feedback and recommend a training plan for your dog
Please note:
-The initial consultation is a one-time service designed to provide an opportunity for the trainer to observe your dog in the consultation setting, ask questions to the trainer and discuss a training program for your dog. The consultation is not an active training session or an in-depth behavioural assessment
-The initial consultation is 30 minutes, however you will be assigned a 45 min time slot, in order to allow some time between appointments.
PLEASE READ: The private in-person behavioural consultation with Head Trainer Andy Krzus, is geared for adult dogs or young adult dogs over the age of 7 months with behavioural challenges.
IMPORTANT: If you have a young puppy (under the age of 6 months), and are interested in interviewing the trainer or asking puppy related questions, such as potty training, how to stop biting, nipping, digging and other puppy behaviours. OR, if you have an adult dog that doesn’t necessarily have behavioural problems, but you would like to do some training and don’t know which class to start with. We suggest, instead of booking a behavioural consultation, please do one of the following:
1. Call 1-844-900-3647 to chat with one of our staff about your needs. This is free.
2. Send us an email to marie@obedienceunleashed.com with your questions, we will respond within 1 business day. This is also free.
3. You are welcome to book directly into:
FOR PUPPIES: one of our Puppy Obedience classes which will cover all puppy related behaviours plus a comprehensive obedience curriculum.
FOR ADULT DOGS: one of our Obedience Bootcamp Level 1 class, which covers a comprehensive curriculum with a solid foundation of obedience.
NOTE: The consultation is not a prerequisite for booking into our Puppy or Obedience Bootcamp Level 1 group classes.
Puppy obedience Class
Starting age: Between 10 weeks – 6 months
Cost: Group class: $328 + tax for 5 one-hour classes
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Upcoming classes:
-Sat. Jan. 11, 2025 @ 10:15am. Class dates: Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8 at 23448 105 Ave, Maple Ridge.
-Wed. Jan. 15 @ 5pm. Class dates: Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12 at 9221 Woodward St, Mission.
You will learn to communicate effectively with your puppy to ensure a healthy and long lasting relationship. Join us for 5 one-hour classes that will cover everything you need. to know to help your puppy’s development of important life skills.
Is your puppy demonstrating unwanted behaviours such as jumping on guests, nipping at ankles, chewing on household items, digging and running away from you? In this class you will learn the following:
- Engagement: How to gain your puppy’s attention and focus
- Clicker training (see description below)
- Sit, down, come and other basic obedience commands
- Basic concepts of luring, heeling and introduction to loose leash walking
- Touchpad work to teach your puppy spatial awareness and self control
- “Place” command. This enables you to keep your dog nearby and involved in activities without being underfoot, such as when you are eating or answering the door.
- How to teach your dog recall (to come when called!)
Each class has periods of Q&A, during these periods we try to cover some of the following topics, and we encourage owners to bring their own questions:
- Feeding, nutrition
- Chewing, play biting and teething
- Grooming and nail clipping (handling of the feet)
- Jumping – how to properly greet people
- Housebreaking, potty training and crate training
- Dog and child safety
- Dog greeting etiquette and socialization
Puppies must have their 2nd vaccinations to attend the class. We do not require the Rabies vaccine to attend class. This is a very popular class with a limit of 8 dogs and fills up quickly. Please book online to reserve your spot.
The training method that will be used in this class is called Marker Training.
What is marker (or clicker) training? In a nutshell, it’s an animal training method based on behavioural psychology that relies on marking desirable behaviour and rewarding it. This black and white method of communication is based on positive reinforcement and will revolutionize the way that you train your dog. This class will teach you about the power of training your dog with food and will focus on building the dog/handler relationship through engagement and motivation. During the class you will learn the basic concepts of luring, leash pressure and shaping of behaviours. We will also cover classical/operant conditioning and discuss how to build motivation in your dog through productive play. Marker training can be used to train any behaviour, from basic obedience and tricks to behavioural modification. There are no prerequisites for this class. It is recommended that you bring treats, a food pouch, leash and a clicker for your dog. The class has a limit of 8 dogs. Please book online now to reserve your spot.
Obedience Unleashed Dog Training proudly serves the Lower Mainland, with primary emphasis on the cities of Maple Ridge, Mission and Pitt Meadows. We are also pleased to have clients coming from Vancouver, Langley, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Abbotsford, New Westminster, Surrey and White Rock.
Obedience Bootcamp Level 1
Starting age: 7 months – 10 years
Cost: Group class: $328 + tax for 5 one-hour classes
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Upcoming group classes:
-Sat. Jan. 11, 2025 @ 11:30am. Class dates: Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8 at 23448 105 Ave, Maple Ridge.
-Wed. Jan. 15 @ 6:15pm. Class dates: Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12 at 9221 Woodward St, Mission.
Our Obedience Bootcamp for dogs class is for beginners or experienced dog owners looking to build a strong relationship with their dog and practice obedience in a group setting. In this session the following skills and topics will be covered:
- Engagement: How to gain your dog’s focus and attention
- Loose leash walking
- Clicker training
- Sit/down/come commands
- Working through distractions
- Place command
- Recall (teaching your dog to come when called)
- … and much more
During each class we have periods of Q&A, during these periods we try to cover some of the following topics and we encourage owners to bring their own questions:
- Dog reactivity
- Feeding, nutrition
- Grooming and handling of the feet
- Jumping up- how to properly greet people
- Dog and child safety
- Dog socialization
The training method that will be used in this class is called Marker Training.
What is marker (or clicker) training? In a nutshell, it’s an animal training method based on behavioural psychology that relies on marking desirable behaviour and rewarding it. This black and white method of communication is based on positive reinforcement and will revolutionize the way that you train your dog. This class will teach you about the power of training your dog with food and will focus on building the dog/handler relationship through engagement and motivation. During the class you will learn the basic concepts of luring, leash pressure and shaping of behaviours. We will also cover classical/operant conditioning and discuss how to build motivation in your dog through productive play. Marker training can be used to train any behaviour, from basic obedience and tricks to behavioural modification. There are no prerequisites for this class. It is recommended that you bring treats, a food pouch, leash and a clicker for your dog. The class has a limit of 8 dogs. Please reserve your spot online.
Obedience Bootcamp Level 2
In this class you will learn to effectively introduce toys as a reward and a motivational factor in training. This is also a proofing class that allows the dog to work with distractions through different real life scenarios. Comprehensive class notes given for each class. Cost: $328 + tax for 5 one hour lessons.
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*PREREQUISITE for this class is successful completion of Obedience Unleashed Dog Training Obedience Bootcamp Level 1 or Puppy classes.
Build on the skills learned in the Basic Obedience Bootcamp class to achieve the next level of obedience. In this class you will learn to effectively introduce toys as a reward and a motivational factor in training. It allows the dog owners to expand their dog training tool box and master a new way of playing and training with their dogs.
Upcoming group classes:
-Tues. Jan. 14, 2025 @ 5pm Class dates: Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11 at 9221 Woodward St, Mission.
Price: 5 one-hour classes for $328 + GST for group classes.
Private classes
Please contact the office to book private classes.
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Obedience group walks
The purpose of this socialization class is to introduce your dogs to other dogs and also meet their owners. Classes restarted July 2021
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Starting in March 2013 we began offering dog training group class/walks in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Mission. The ‘Obedience and Socialization Class’ will be held at various location. There is a drop-in fee of $15.00. However, we are also offering a ‘punch card’ with 5 classes for $50 or 10 classes for $80 for those who are interested. Here is a list of our meeting dates and locations. All are welcome to join us, rain or shine.
UPCOMING WALKS
Walks are held at Albion Fairgrounds, 23448 105 Ave, Maple Ridge (meet at the field in front of Planet Ice)
-Sat. Sept 21, 2024 @ 9am
-Sat. Sept. 28, 2024 @ 9am
-Sat. Oct 5, 2024 @ 9am
-Sat. Oct. 26, 2024 @ 9am
-Sat. Nov. 2, 2024 @ 9am
-Sat. Nov. 16, 2024 @ 9am
-Sat. Nov. 23, 2024 @ 9am
-Sat. Nov. 30, 2024 @ 9am
-Sat. Dec. 7, 2024 @ 9am
-Sat. Dec. 14, 2024 @ 9am
The purpose of this on-the-go dog training class is to introduce your dogs to other dogs and also meet their owners. We will do some formal obedience meet-and-greet sessions prior to our walks in order to introduce our dogs. Guests are welcome to participate in this class as it is a perfect opportunity for them to find out more about us directly from our clients and see how great our dogs really are. Aggressive dogs may need to be muzzled at all times. All dogs need to be leashed and fully supervised at all times. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Please share this page and invite your friends.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
To build and enhance the relationship between owners and their dogs.
Silverdale
Meet our team
Andy Krzus
Founder | CEO | Head Trainer
Andy is a dog-training educator known for his relationship-centered training approach and his personalized teaching style. His background in psychology and public service coupled with years of experience training police, search & rescue and assistance dogs gives him an innovative perspective on dog obedience, behaviour & motivation in theory and practice.
Marie Therese Krzus
Founder | Owner | Office Manager
Marie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and she handles everything from telephone calls and bookkeeping to scheduling and kennel management, on top of being a full-time mom. She particularly enjoys speaking with clients on the phone and assisting with any questions they may have in her cheerful and professional manner.
Thea
Administrative Assistant
Brooke
Kennel Manager
Brooke has worked professionally with dogs for over 8 years and has owned dogs her whole life. She is a huge advocate for ongoing education, having completed Dog Handler Academy certification and Dog Facility conferences in the States. In her spare time she enjoys going for walks with her own dogs Sam (4 year old Golden cross) and Cooper (8 year old Shepherd cross), plus doing art, camping, kayaking and taking out the quad.
Morgan
Senior Kennel Assistant
Morgan’s true passion is working with dogs and she loves making owners feel comfortable with leaving dogs in our care. She brings 6+ years of dog industry experience to our team and her goal is to become a Dog Trainer for the Silverdale facility. She owns 2 dogs, Levi (Border Collie cross) and Georgia (St. Bernard cross), and is always trying new enrichment activities and obedience training for them. Morgan loves camping and hiking with her dogs (rain or shine), and she enjoys balancing outdoor activity with a good snuggle or movie on the couch.
Natalie
Assistant Kennel Manager
Natalie has worked in the dog industry for over 3 years and bring an additional 7 years of retail management experience to our team. She loves building bonds with customers and their pups so they know that they are in safe hands when coming to Silverdale. Natalie is Dog Handler Academy certified and her goals include expanding knowledge through dog behaviour, training and medical courses. Outside of work she loves taking care of her kitty who has a heart condition and spending time with family & friends.
Taylor
Kennel Assistant
Taylor loves dogs and has always dreamt of working with them and being able to care for them. She especially enjoys meeting new dogs and getting to know their different personalities and traits. Taylor owns a 4 year old Pug named Avery and her hobbies include hiking, traveling, watercolour & graphic art.
Brodee
Kennel Assistant
Brodee loves dogs and has been working full time at Silverdale Doggy Vacation Lodge since 2023. He is a self-motivated, quick learner and has completed Dog Handler Academy certification plus ongoing personal education on dog body language, dog training and behaviour. A few of his favourite reads are: The Dog’s Mind and The Forever Dog. Brodee has a special interest in canine first aid, health and grooming (having apprenticed for 6 months with a Groomer) and he does a fantastic job performing daily health checks on our pups. Some of his hobbies include playing the piano, reading and jogging.
Ali
Kennel Assistant
Ali has spent most of her life working with hourses, including competing in local hunter/jumper and dressage shows. While horses were her main focus for 15 years, Ali always made time to play with the barn dogs. Ali spends her free time practicing obedience and agility with her Cocker Spaniel cross named Barrie.
Hannah
Trainer
Melissa B.
Trainer
Kim
Trainer
Kim has worked as a Dog Trainer since 2020 and joined the Obedience Unleashed Team in 2022. She brings 7 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry and is enthusiastic about connecting with dog owners to really listen to their needs and tailor training for their dogs. At home you can find her practicing Agility with her Lab Maya or working in Rally-Obedience with her Belgian Malinois Luca.
Learn what people say about us
Testimonials
One happy pup!
Thank you so much for caring for our puppy while we were away! He was so happy to come home but he whined when we left your place, it truly was a home away from home for him. I am so happy I can get away and know he is cared for by suck a knowledgeable and caring staff. Thank you! (Leanna)
happy hounds
If you want to go on vacation and know your dog is having one too… please give Silverdale Doggy Vacation Lodge a call. They took excelleint care of my family’s 3 high maintenance fur babies like they were part of the family and put our minds completely at ease… we came home to happy hounds that didn’t want to leave. Can’t wait to bring them back for another visit. (Stephanie)
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