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Canine Proficiency Center

3780 ON-11, North Bay, ON P1B 3G8

4.8
136 Google reviews
Outdoor yardMedication adminGrooming

Overview

Canine Proficiency Center is a dog daycare and boarding facility in North Bay, Ontario offering services Monday-Friday for daycare and 7 days a week for boarding. They provide pack walks, grooming baths ($25), and a pickup/drop-off ride service. The facility welcomes all breeds and accepts both fixed and unfixed dogs, with required vaccinations being DA2PP and RABIES.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: DA2PP, RABIES

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7am-9:30am
Pick-up hours:4pm-6pm

Care & Play

Group play
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food
Raw diet accommodated

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Separate play for intact

What Reviews Say

136 reviews analyzed

The facility is highly regarded for its large outdoor acreage and 'pack' style socialization, with many owners reporting their dogs return home exhausted and happy. Dean is frequently praised for his expertise in dog behavior and training, particularly with reactive or high-energy breeds. However, while the majority of experiences are glowing, the owner maintains a very strict and sometimes confrontational stance regarding facility rules and negative feedback.

Cleanliness
5.0
Dog happiness
4.9
Facility
4.9
Staff
4.8
Value
4.8
Communication
4.7
Drop-off / pickup
4.5
Safety
4.2

People love

Tired and happy dogs(22)Large outdoor space/Pack runs(15)Training and behavioral improvement(12)

Staff shoutouts

Dean(28 mentions)Jessi(18 mentions)Roxanne(11 mentions)

Worth noting

Physical injury during daycare (puncture wounds)

“She ended up having nine puncture wounds... still dripping blood couldn’t put any weight on her leg and yelping.”

Aggressive/Defensive owner responses to negative feedback

“You then flip your additude after being denied services... We don't take disrespect like you presented lightly.”

Strict/Unprofessional enforcement of rules(3 mentions)

“I was aggressively approached and yelled at through my car window by the owner... his team explained to me that this was his way of scaring people.”

Owner denying client history(4 mentions)

“We do not have you on file associated with any dog in our system... just likely a spam account.”

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 2ddefensive tone24 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.8 stars from 136+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 136 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.8/ 5
Review score
4.7/ 5
Amenities3 of 14
Reviews136
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.24

Pricing

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Contact

Visit Website+1 705-491-6903Get directions to 3780 ON-11, North Bay, ON P1B 3G8

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