Use Your Brain To Train!

Dog Training Meets Science with Relationship Based Training.
Bad Dogs Gone Good helps dog owners build relationships with their dogs and
change problematic behaviors using modern, reward based training methods.

Sarah Dykes, Dip DTBC
Whistler l  Vancouver l Squamish


Bad Dogs Gone Good Dog Training Services


Reactive Dog Classes

aka The Breakfast Club Innovative, supportive and fun!
A low stress way for owners and dogs to change reactivity and aggression to dogs and people.

The Breakfast Club is individualized training in a group environment.

All breeds welcome!

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Private Dog Training

Specializing in dog behavior consultations.
SarahDykes is experienced in human aggression, owner directed aggression,ndog – dog issues and separation anxiety.

Changing your dog’s emotional response or incompatible behaviors.

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Puppy Life Skills Classes

The only puppy class in Whistler!
Focusing on handling skills, socialization, problem solving and prevention of behavior problems. Your puppy will learn the obedience basics too!

Held at Coast Mountain Veterinary Services

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Terrible Teens Dog Classes

Dogs who just can’t contain their enthusiasm and exuberance!
These dogs are often doing a million things at once.

Designed to teach impulse control to young, exuberant dogs using clicker/ marker training. Held Tuesday evenings in Whistler, BC

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What is Relationship Based Training?

Relationship Based Training is set up for success and uses positive training methods such as Clicker Training.
It Delivers reliable results by building a partnership with your dog. These proven methods work for other animals too! Relationship Based
Training is recommended by respected organizations such as: The A.S.P.C.A., Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, and the American Veterinary Society for Animal Behavior.


  • Remarkable Moments

    No matter how rotten you may think your dog is – pulling on leash, barking, boun...

  • The Marlo Trust

    A few months ago, my friend Allison contacted me with a great idea she had – All...

  • The Tip of the Iceberg

    In October, I attended the Suzanne Clothier seminar in Calgary – a wicked good t...

 

People Sarah has helped

Arlene & Beef

"Sarah's down-to-earth positive training methods have immensely increased Mr. Beefcake's confidence level and reduced his fear of "the world".† Her customized training plans and her professional, respectful treatment of both the dog and the handler enables her classes to be fun and successful at the same time! With her help, there is no doubt in my mind that Mr. Beefcake will achieve his CGN."

Arlene & Beef

Kayte & Maggie

Sarahs classes are very unique and supportive. Each dog/owner is given individual attention and works on the specific issues they're having. It is much more fun than a traditional reactive dog class, and also more effective! It is amazing to see how the dogs relax and truely enjoy learning using Sarahs techniques.

Kayte & Maggie

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