Wow, where do I start? Our pup was deathly afraid of everything, and had so much anxiety! Walking…read morehim was no fun because of his fear of people, cars, other dogs, bikes, etc.. We reached out to Maritza in hopes of her training help, and we are so happy we did! She is such a nice, down to earth, and very professional trainer who really knows her stuff! We learned so much about reducing our dogs triggers in order to teach him how to be more confident and have less anxiety. Her method for training is also really cool and very kind toward the dog. We learned that training requires patience but also persistence. The fee she charges is well worth it and we would for sure do it again! We are all going to miss her! Our pup is a much more confident and happy boy!

Maritza has been a great help working with my dog on his separation anxiety and lease reactivity…read more She provided great insight on the reasons for my dog's behavior and offered great advice on addressing these issues. I appreciated her ability to adjust the training specifically to my dog after seeing the results of each session. I feel encouraged after each session and excited about doing the homework that she assigns. It is also very clear that Maritza loves dogs and wants the best for them and their owners. Thank you Maritza, for your help!

Professional, friendly and easy to understand. Tamara…read morehelped train my dog to walk on a leash without reacting to other dogs or humans. She did NOT scold me in anyway, which was very refreshing. She was patient, helpful and had my dog on the right track in ONE training. She used easy to learn and understand commands (for my dog and me!) and rewards/incentives for my dog that I easily incorporated in our daily walks. I cannot recommend enough!!!!

My 3 year old Pyrenees pandemic puppy was an anxious mess. He broke windows and bolted into the…read morestreet a couple of times after escaping the yard. I was afraid to leave him alone and I was at my whits end. Then Tamara saved the day. I sent my "little" anxious boy to her and he came back a big brave boy. We did a 4 week board and train with her and it was worth every penny. He is like a completely different dog now. He can relax now both inside the house as well as out on adventures now. Now every time he wants to panic, he looks to me first, and he see's that I am fine and settles right down. Honestly I have been recommending Tamara to everyone I can. She was beyond patient with both my little anxiety pup, as well as with me (texting her almost daily to check in). The fact that she made a custom training plan just around his special anxiety needs was amazing. Since he came home he has been a dream. We even did a weekend out at the beach and he came every time I called (this dog had zero recall before Tamara). Tamara still checks in to see how my pup is doing and it's that extra thoughtful layer of caring that I can honestly say I will be sending him back to her for boards as well as her amazing Trecking paws hiking club. If you are anxious yourself about getting a lending paw to help your pupper call Tamara. She is the right call to make. She takes the worry out of giving your fur baby to someone with her thoughtfulness, calm demeanor, and skill to see exactly what your dog needs.

Carolyn is awesome my Tessa took to her right away ... when she came back from her walk my baby was…read moreall tuckered out and ready to nap.I feel really good letting Carolyn walk my baby.. I hold her in the highest regards.. you can trust her with your fur babies

Just wanted to share how continually happy we have been hiring Carolyn to walk our dogs. We always…read moreknow that not only do our dogs love her but she is always there to walk them when she says she'll be. We also love that she always posts pictures of her walks with the dogs & we love to see their smiling faces when they're on their daily strolls with her.

I have a one and a half year-old boxer named Lucy and she was a little reactive around young…read morechildren and also had to work on her potty training as I had an older Boxer with incontinence when she was a puppy. Curated Canines I think it's an exceptional training option. They really work to understand your dogs specific issues and don't just put them through a generalized program. They are also always available to chat via text with any questions that I've had after the training and it's great. They drive out to meet Lucy and I for our training sessions ! Also, I love how accommodating and helpful they are!! I would highly recommend!!!

We recently moved up to Oregon and after adopting a new pup that was initially a handful, we…read morestumbled across Kylah and Curated Canines. Both our boys are there now. They seem super happy. Also, they are super communicative and seem to treat our dogs with the same level of care they'd get at home. Reinhardt and Winston will surely be back.

We have a male husky rescue who was both a flight risk and a threat to our indoor cat. After…read moreconsidering giving he up, at the suggestion of our rescue group we contacted Kindred and began working with Ruben. His approach is intentional, requires patience and persistence, and completely paid off. About 9 months after starting, our husky is relaxed on leash, is responsive to voice recall, and making real progress as an off-leash dog. Ruben is a pleasure to work with, he is responsive and tailors his work with you to match your needs. We cannot recommend Kindred highly enough!

Ruben and Shane at Kindred Dog PDX are amazing at working with a variety of Dogs and their…read moretraits...in addition to their owners. Their training is tailored to you and your situation. They've worked with all 3 of my dogs, with different ages and personalities and I've had amazing results. Each had their own little things that needed work. Ruben and Shane's ongoing support to make sure the dogs continue to thrive has been an amazing source of support. I cannot recommend them enough to anyone looking for training, support or learning how to advocate for your dog. From in person to virtual training, they are the best!

We recently brought our 8-month-old pup to the adolescent social sessions here and went in really…read morehopeful that it would be a fun, positive experience for him. On the positive side, the staff were consistently friendly, kind, and clearly care about the dogs. They created a welcoming environment, and we appreciated their kindness. Unfortunately, the experience itself didn't quite work out for us. Our dog is an intact male, and he ended up in a group with all females, one of whom had recently gone through a heat cycle. The facility allows females who have recently been in heat, but unfortunately their scent just isn't conducive to a group social setting like this, especially for young intact males. The first week this happened we assumed it was just a temporary challenge and gave it the benefit of the doubt, but the issue continued during our next session. The scent was simply too distracting for him- and even other females were distracted by the scent. Our dog who normally socializes well in other group settings, became too fixated and overstimulated for any type of learning or appropriate social interaction. We really tried to give this facility a fair shot and came back again hoping for a better experience, but ultimately our dog had to remain leashed the entire session time, which completely defeats the purpose of a social/play session. We have now found a facility with stricter guidelines around females in heat.

Before I found out about Sit Stay Fit, I didn't even travel because I worried about some stranger…read morewatching Loki and ive heard negative things about doggy hotels. My baby means the world to me and I would seriously die if anything happens to him. My husbands friend told my husband about how he boards his dog at Sit Stay Fit so we decided to board Loki here as well while we were in Dallas. Jamie took such a good care of him and she sent me updates daily which was why I never worried. Im so happy we found out about Sit Stay Fit because i don't have to worry about where to board him when I travel and I know he'll be in good hands.

The Better Dog states that you can do a free 30 minute consultation with Ursula and Dennis to see…read moreif they are the right fit. So we set one up. I messed up and had to change the date and they responded with "no problem, we adjusted, look forward to speaking to you." When we finally had our phone consultation both my husband and I fell in love with Ursula's bubbly personality and knowledge. She spoke to us about our dog's issues and made some suggestions for immediate help and then suggested a trainer for anxiety. But we wanted to make sure we could try with her first so we are setting up an in person as we feel she can definitely help us and our dog. They are responsive, understanding and truly care. Ursula listened carefully to our concerns and gave us great suggestions and feedback. So I cannot recommended them highly enough just based on that. BUT I know we will love her when we start training (and I'll definitely update my review!)

The Better Do Co, has made such a huge impact on our lives and our dogs life. Habibi went into the…read moreprogram anxious, aggressive and for lack of better words, a TOTAL brat. Ursula and Dennis, are not only dog whisperers but are easy to communicate with, quick to respond to any questions or concerns and are all around two of the nicest people we've met in Portland. They did not promise a "quick fix" but rather provided us with a foundation of rules and tools to help improve both our lives and Habibi's life. We enrolled Habibi in the Lodge & Learn program, and we could't be happier or more impressed with the results; he came out obedient, confident but still his goofy self. Honestly, we were anxious to to trust someone with our baby for an entire month but after speaking with Ursula on the phone, we felt confident he would be in good hands and that the Lodge and Learn program was the right fit for him. The transition from our home to their place, was the hardest part, but also went flawless and was executed perfectly. Once he was back at their place we constantly got pictures & texts to update us on his progress and they always felt like just a text or phone call away. They have continued to be impactful and available in Habibi's training once he has been home. He continues to grow and improve thanks to their love, training and guidance. The visible changes Habibi has shown speaks volumes to the program they run & the people they are. They have given so much love and attention to our guy & instilled confidence and happiness, and Habibi is truly a BETTER DOG! His ability to listen to commands, walk on a leash without pulling, or simply sitting at a park has brought so much happiness to my family. We will forever be thankful for the work The Better Dog Co, Ursula & Dennis have done for our lives & Habibi's life.

Moose did the 2 week board and train with Antoinette and we are so pleased with the results! We…read morefelt very comfortable leaving our fur baby with her which is #1! We got photo and text updates. Our pup is under a year old so learning the basics and mastering a few things like his recall and leash walkability was our priority. We were pleasantly surprised with how much moose retained! Antoinette sent moose home to us with a binder, clicker (for positive reinforcement) and a cute paw print painting for Mother's Day. Moose went on hikes, walks and had plenty of socialization time. Our only concern with the program is that he would be bored going back to his normal routine at home! LOL.

Antoinette has helped me and my pup Faye so much with confidence! She has done a great job giving…read moreme the knowledge and tools to help further our training. I've loved every minute of it and am excited to keep working together!