Pet Boarding Training in Victoria

“This is the best dog day care and boarding! Beautiful and big fenced outdoor space with shade. Couches and fireplace for our pets inside. Daily walks. My dog use to have separation anxiety, but after a long 2 weeks stay, she came back running inside! I have complete peace of mind leaving my fur baby at A-Pawsh Oasis Pet Care, which she has attended for the last 8 years.“

“I bring our dogs here for mani pedis and have had nothing but excellent service. Our one dog is quite fiesty but they just scoop him up and handle it like true professionals. All the staff are nice, and their prices are very reasonable. They are also a family run business. 10 stars!“

“I came in for a harness and got world class help from Kay!
I’ll be back for bath (for my dog that is).
Check ‘em out!!“

“I’ve had the privilege of attending both the original Shadow Week and Shadow Week 2.0, and each time I’ve come away with a deeper understanding of dogs, myself, and the relationship between us.

What I enjoy most about this program is the philosophy of letting dogs truly be dogs—giving them freedom and space to be themselves instead of micromanaging or over-controlling their behaviours. It’s less about rigid management and more about understanding where your dog is at: when to simply let them be, when to step in with support, and when a correction is actually appropriate.

This program helped me approach dogs less as a math equation and more as individuals. It has shifted the way I think about training: I learned to pause, observe, and respond thoughtfully instead of trying to predict or control every outcome.

Another highlight is the community it creates. You’re surrounded by people who share the same passion, which makes it easy to bounce ideas around, ask questions without judgment, and deepen your understanding of why, how, and when to act with dogs.

The balance of hands-on training and observation is invaluable. Watching other dogs work through challenges, it pushed me to think outside the box and be more creative in my handling. This program has not only improved the way I interact with my own dogs, but also given me a clearer sense of what’s going on in their heads and what’s truly supportive versus unnecessary interference.

For anyone looking to expand their skills, gain perspective, and walk away with practical tools for real-life training, Monique’s Shadow Week is an incredible experience“

“We do drop in nail trimming and they're always so fast and friendly. Worth fighting through Shelbourne construction for!“

“We bring two of our (very large) dogs to the Petsmart grooming team at Blanshard and they do an AMAZING job! Our female is quite timid and they are so patient and gentle with her. They both look fantastic every time :) 10/10 would recommend!“

“I wanted to thank Faith, Jordan, and Jocelyn for being helpful and compassionate to my situation when a person hit my vehicle and drove off. They were professional while still being able to show humanity and improvise to help me when i was not ready to be in such a situation removing my bumper in a pet store parking lot.“