Positive Solutions is THE best way to train your dog. Dawn Gilkinson is a great trainer of dogs and…read moredog owners. She provides online support, plus a training manual that is very helpful, along with in home visits that are so beneficial. We have one dog, a very enthusiastic puppy, and she has turned our frantic puppy into a well behaved young dog. I would highly recommend Positive Solutions to any one out there, rather their dog is a pup or older. With Positive Solutions, you can even teach an old dog better behaviors.

Dawn is a "Professional" in every sense of the word. She provides all the materials necessary to…read moreachieve your objectives. She is patient to a fault, and demonstrates everything you need to learn in order to train your dog. Golden Bond Rescue provided Dawn when I adopted my Golden Retriever, Chloe. There are many "Trainers" out there in the world...BUT only one Dawn. I will be using her services in the future when I reach the next level with Chloe. You can shop around...or, save yourself the hassle and contact Dawn...It's that simple. Respectfully, Mike Bischoff

I am just thrilled and thankful that I found this place because I have not been able to get anyone…read morethat is capable of cutting his nails. He's extremely reactive to the point that I had them at this vet and they could not handle him!! So I've been very anxious as nails need to be cut. They did the dirty deed as my dog would have you think. Very professional and very caring. We will now be taking him to obedience training and this should help with a lot of issues. Bottom line we will be going to Dogtown a lot and already have our next nail appointment set up! No gel though

Our Dog has been going to Dog Town for years! Our sweet boy looks forward to his daycare days. Very…read morekind and friendly staff.

We have been using Valley View since we got our Rottweiler puppy. Her behavior, while challenging,…read moreis much better. Lynette is a very good trainer, she's good with all of the dogs. She's good at explaining what she is doing and why she's doing it. She has a good understanding of dog behavior given that she had over 30 years of training experience. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for training for their dogs.

Mr. Pinecone has been working with valley view since he was 6 months old. This class has created a…read morewonderful base to support healthy, strong relationship with our pup. Training him (and our family ) so we can have a well behaved pup ! Lynette has been great at supporting us through the bumps and questions as we navigate Mario Pinecone becoming a distinguished gentleman.

Wonderful workers, super caring they are making sure you are finding everything okay. I honestly…read morefeel like I'm at home, if I could give this place million stars I will.

There is a woman that works at the Gresham PetSmart who is absolutely AMAZING!! Her name is Jineen…read moreand she is so wonderful. She is super helpful, knows her stuff and is ALWAYS super nice and in a great mood. She should be promoted or at least get a huge raise. That place would be nothing without her. I've been there when she's had to deal with stupid people and once an angry person and every time Jineen has handled herself very professionally and kept that smile on her face while she was handling rude people. That is what I call a GREAT person and employee. I don't know who her boss is but they NEED to give Jineen some serious props and definitely need to promote her and give her a raise! She is by far the BEST employee there.

I was hesitant to leave a review since several coworkers recommended this pet sitting company to…read moreme, but I feel it's important to share my experience. I booked two 30-minute drop-in visits for total of $60 per day because house sitting wasn't available (which would be around $70 per night). Unfortunately, most visits seemed to last only about 10-15 minutes recorded by our door entry log. Pet sitters I've used from other companies have always stayed the full time, even if my shy cat, Kingsley, didn't come out right away, so they could slowly gain his trust and ensure he received his medication. This sitter seemed to be in a rush and didn't put in the same effort, which was disappointing given the importance of his care. I did let the sitter know that if it was impossible to dose him, it would be ok but I thought eventually she would be able to coax him out to give it to him like my past sitters.

Always the best care with Nika and Dani! We've been using them for years and they have never let us…read moredown once. The best you can get!!

I have three little dogs and when I moved to Portland, my littles needed some extra training…read more Having had some issues from before I got them, then moving from the country to a city was a lot of change. I checked out some other trainers and none of them had the experience, patience or knowledge that Rick has. He has been great at training me to better train and understand my dogs. He has been patient with my energetic little dog, tips and ideas based on his behavior and communication style teaching me how he will help teach my other littles. Rick is always available for questions and if something isn't working, he helps me understand why and how to overcome it so we can keep moving forward with the training. While I have a great connection and love my pups, this is helping me to give them a better life so we can have better adventures. More sessions with Rick coming up and they cannot wait for their "friend" to come over.

I'm only a few sessions into training with Rick at BonesPDX, but the progress has been notable - I…read morecouldn't wait to share! His approach to dog training is backed by his deep expertise in animal behavior, including his experience as a former lead trainer at the Oregon Zoo. This unique combination makes him an exceptional choice for anyone looking to improve their dog's responsiveness, learn obedience, or master advanced skills. My high-energy Goldendoodle is already showing notable improvements. Best of all, I'm able to communicate with my dog more effectively. One of the biggest surprises? My dog who used to inhale his food at mealtime, actually asked to do training exercises and eat his dinner as the reward! That shift shows how engaged and eager he has become through Rick's positive approach and the changes I've made by learning what to do. Rick is not only a highly skilled professional dog trainer but also incredibly patient - with both my dog and me. He picks up on the tiniest cues helping me better understand my dog and is always eager to answer questions. His follow-up is outstanding, ensuring we stay on track. I highly recommend Rick. His knowledge, patience, and ability to connect with both dogs and their owners make him a stand-out in the field!

This is definitely a five star cause…read more Paws for a Cause is a dog boutique run by ALSO (Adult Learning Systems of Oregon) and all proceeds support the Living Without Boundaries program (http://www.alsoweb.org/lwb.htm). So you are not only providing tasty treats and toys for your beloved companion, but also employment and support for members in the local community. The boutique is small, but has food as well as toys and accessories for your pooch. The staff was very friendly as soon as I walked in the door. I noticed that several other businesses (infusion gallery, Alex's Attic) I visited in the Historic Downtown Troutdale also participate in this program. It gives the area a wonderfully supportive and cohesive community spirit. Kudos!

This is a pet boutique on the main drag in Troutdale. It has pet clothing, accessories, toys and…read moreall-natural dog treats. The dog treats are unique because they are manufactured at a facility that helps train and employ developmentally disabled adults. The adults assist with manufacturing and packaging. So in addition to getting a variety of treats, you are helping adults with work training and earning an income. The store is next to and supports Adult Learning Systems of Oregon. The staff is super helpful and very friendly. They are open 6 days a week. More info can be found on their website. You can even shop online. :)

My husband & I got our first Havaton from Pride & Joy Pups 14 years ago. Lexie has been slowing…read moredown & we wanted to get another puppy to add to our little family. We're retired & love to shower Lexie with love. We knew we wanted another Havaton. Nine months ago we flew to Portland (we live in Anchorage, Alaska) & brought MacKenzie Bray home! (we call her Kenzie) She has been "accepted" by Lexie (it just took her a few days to get used to this high energy ball of fluff.) I appreciated that Bryan or Kirsten responded to my texts while we waited for Kenzie to be born. We delighted in receiving pictures of her! I'm comfortable in knowing Bryan & Kirsten are there whenever we have a concern for "our girls." I send a text or give one of them a call & receive a prompt response. I highly recommend them if you're looking for a puppy. Lexie & Kenzie are sure a "Joy" to us. Glennis & Jack

To anyone looking to buy a puppy or older dog from Pride & Joy Pups, please read about our…read moreexperience, so you know the kind of breeder you are dealing with and the potential problems you may experience with your new dog. We lost our cherished Havanese, Oscar, in December 2021 and weren't expecting the hole he would leave in our hearts and lives. In February 2022, we began putting out feelers about adopting a young dog (not a puppy) that would already be potty-trained and maybe have learned basic leash skills. We are both seniors and didn't want a puppy, as they require so much energy to train. When we contacted Bryan, he said he had two 1-year-old Havanese females that were too small for his breeding program that he needed to rehome. He said he wanted to place them together since they were very attached to one another. We were told they used a doggy door and potty pads inside the house, without issue. Bryan said that they were "timid." Bryan also said that the dogs were "free feeders," meaning that food was always available, and they helped themselves when they were hungry. When we visited the dogs, we quickly fell in love with them and decided to purchase them on the spot. After we got them home, we noticed that they were both so thin that their bones could easily be felt beneath their skin. Whenever we offered food, they ate it as quickly as possible. It quickly became apparent that neither dog was fully potty-trained in any way. We used potty pads inside the house (we don't have a doggy door), and although they would use the pads occasionally, there continued to be daily accidents on blankets, the tile floor, carpet, etc. For this reason, we have had to restrict them to our kitchen and dining room areas to avoid accidents on our carpet and furniture. Both dogs were extremely skittish with us for weeks and would cringe when we bent down to pick them up--as if they had been hit or were kept in a very isolated place at the breeder's home. It was apparent that they were not properly socialized. We could not get a straight answer from Bryan about whether the dogs were really a year old (they exhibited behavior more like those of puppies), and whether he had ever taken the dogs to be evaluated by a vet. Our vet saw both dogs two weeks after we got them and told us that they were both underweight (so much for being "free feeders"), and that they both had orthopedic problems (luxating patellae and carpal valgus). They may require surgical intervention as they age. Our vet also said that the dogs looked like Havanese mixes, but not purebred Havanese. We didn't receive any paperwork from Bryan that would confirm the purebred status of our dogs. When we let Bryan know what our vet told us, he was quite defensive and insinuated that our vet was looking for problems to get as much money out of us as possible. This is an excerpt from the email reply we received from him: I'm not sure what to say to you. The vets can always find lists of potential problems that would require lifelong vet visits and surgeries, racking up astronomical vet bills. Sounds like a good business model. Bryan never answered our question about whether the dogs had ever seen a vet. He was also unable to provide proof of their age or lineage. Any reputable breeder would gladly offer information on all those things. We have now had our girls four months and love them dearly, but they are much more work than we thought we were getting into--specifically, the potty-training issues that they both have. Our guess is that Bryan knew the dogs had orthopedic issues and didn't want them for his breeding program for that reason. Not being familiar with dogs, we didn't notice it when we met them. Keeping quiet about their potential orthopedic issues is not something an ethical breeder would do. Please don't make the mistake we made by buying from this kind of backyard breeder who washes his hands of his dogs and his clients after he's made a sale. It's been a tremendously stressful and disappointing experience.

No straight answer on how our dog was killed in this facility. Just more threats. Lots of word…read moresalad on how the videos of a dog less than 40 pounds cleared an 8-foot concrete wall isn't available. Even years later, my phone blows up with all sorts of crazy accusations and stories. It's rather interesting. She's died many ways apparently. My dog was killed in your care, and you did nothing about it but threaten me. The lawsuit backfired due to the threats, and taking away my rights. Didn't pay for her cremation, but tried to put me in prison for extortion because I told him I would not take the review down. Then tried to sue me for 80k...is that what it was? Karma is a beautiful thing.

No training for the people. I brought 2 strong working breed dogs to Chris. When time to come get…read morethem, we were given a 30 minute explanation on how to use the shock collar and a demonstration on them doing a sit, place, off, etc. No instruction on how to continue the training. It doesn't stick if the humans don't continue the training. I'm now paying again (in time and funds) to train them myself. I'm trying DigitalDogSchool with Joel and turning life into a game we play together. University K9 was a waste of time and money.