The Calm, Happy, Well-Mannered Dog
You Actually Enjoy Living With

Play-based training rooted in building a strong relationship, supporting your dog’s emotional health, and building reliable obedience.

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limited spots available!

Free better manners consult

Got a new puppy or adopted dog? Struggling with leash pulling, jumping, or your dog generally not listening to you?At Island Trails Dog Training on Salt Spring Island, we train dogs primarily through play. We help you build a strong relationship with your dog using clarity, consistency, and calm leadership. This creates a happy, emotionally secure dog who is eager to engage and learn.Obedience comes naturally once that foundation is in place.Book your free 30-minute Better Manners Consult today. I’m currently offering a special discounted training rate for the next 5 dogs.

Real Dogs, Real Results

Building good Manners and confidence through Play

Hi,I’m Marek! I love helping my friends’ dogs become well-mannered and trained with fun, game-based training. I’d love to help your puppy or adopted dog learn to sit, stay, and walk nicely on a leash.My 5-acre retreat near Salt Spring Island’s trails and beaches is perfect for training and exclusive boarding.Book your free consult to get started!

Treat your dog to an
exclusive adventure retreat

Give your beloved dog the ultimate getaway – a one-of-a-kind adventure retreat on the breathtaking trails, beaches, and forests of Salt Spring Island.Our fully bespoke weekend retreats are tailored exclusively to your dog's unique personality, age, energy level, and abilities. Whether it's gentle beach strolls, invigorating forest hikes, playful swims, or relaxed downtime in nature – we design every moment around what your dog loves most.To make it truly effortless and personalized:Door-to-door service: Convenient pickup and drop-off right from your home.
Custom extras: Tell us your dog's favourites – special treats, favourite toys, specific routines, or any other requests – and we'll make it happen.
Limited spots ensure undivided attention and an intimate, stress-free experience.
Serving Greater Vancouver, Salt Spring Island, and Southern Vancouver Island (south of Nanaimo).