After suddenly losing one of our dogs in October 2025, our 10 yo Doberman was so heartbroken. He…read morebecame critically ill, resulting in over $5,000 in emergency vet bills and little improvement. We swore to no more dogs but then we saw Mia, a 9-month-old, Doberman puppy found on the street in LA by animal control. Her leg was degloved, necrotic and filled with maggots. She was intercepted by a rehab, received amputation and much needed medical attention. We followed her story for a couple months, hoping she would find a home, but she didn't. Somehow, we caved, did the unthinkable and flew to Los Angeles, scooping her up and driving her back to Washington in a rental car mid-winter. She was terrified, ferrell and full of dominant "spicy" energy so we booked an appointment with one of the top positive-treat-based trainers with reactive-dog expertise in the state, to help us introduce our dogs upon return and it was a disaster. Our senior exploded in pure terror, barking and lunging. She tossed treats; they ignored her. Twenty minutes in she shrugged, said she had "no magic wand," sent us home and refunded half our session. 2 days later she emailed us suggesting we rehome Mia to a foster "for our safety" which felt like a slap in the face. The very next day we thoroughly researched every trainer in Washington, and Nitro K-9 stood head and shoulders above the rest. I emailed Steve and he called back within minutes with genuine understanding, zero judgment, got us in within days and made our 2-hour commute in separate cars well worth it. In the first ten minutes Steve had both dogs calmly obeying, walking together on leash, and listening! He instantly saw what the other trainer missed: our senior was fear-reactive, meaning he was scared. Steve and North have taught us clear communication and connection with our dogs. They've taught us how to properly command quick correction and full attention using high-quality prong collars, like a mother dog's natural nips. No pain, no fear, no endless treats or bribes, just genuine praise, affection, and connection, the way real bonds and parenting work. He showed us how to step into calm leadership so our dogs could relax, trust, and stop carrying the burden themselves. He stayed by our side through every panicked text, every "what now?" and our dog's transformation is nothing short of miraculous. Mia is happy, confident and loves her big brother now. Our senior knows his role and is playing with her like a puppy again. They love each other and actually enjoy being together! If you're a reactive, rescue, fearful or high-drive dog parent, have been let down by "treat-motivated training" and have avoided prong collars because of the myths, you have been misinformed like we were. Don't give up, stop scrolling and call Nitro, I promise you won't regret it! IWe are forever grateful!

Steve and his team saved my dog and I. This is not an exaggeration. I got my cattle dog from a…read morereputable breeder, did the research. I spoke to other cattle dog owners and felt comfortable that this was the breed for me. I had a German Shorthair Pointer before getting Syd and was familiar with dogs that had a high drive. Training Annie (my former GSP) was a cake walk. She was so smart and I made sure she got her exercise(never needed any lures for her obedience*). 3 years after my dog past is when I brought home Sydney (cattle dog) at 8 weeks, she was a smart beautiful puppy and showed so much promise. I started her with puppy training at 12 weeks at a positive reinforcement style training "school". She did great with it at first but over time the novelty of snacks and toys wore off. I wasn't getting answers when at 6 months she became and absolute terror. I was being told that it must be something I was doing wrong, try this "game", avoid this type of contact/activity, exercise her more, more, more! Syd was getting daily walks plus an insane amount of fetch sessions(at times 12 a day), all the toys in the world, all the puzzles and mental stimulation toys/activities, nothing was working and her reactivty was tearing apart out home life. Looking back I can't believe I didn't see it earlier. You mean, stuffing old toilet paper rolls with treats before wrapping them in beach towels then shoving it in box for her to destroy into her own personal one dog confetti party wasn't the magic key to ending her reactivty/anxiety? Weird! It wasn't just her/me that suffered, my boyfriend's dogs were walking in eggshells around her and that was heartbreaking to witness. I was crying on a regular basis knowing I was failing my dog and I was no closer to figuring out how to help my dog. My vet had me put her on meds which didn't seem to do anything but make her sleepy, completely avoiding the problem. I tried another trainer and had them come by the house once a week. The positive reinforcement did not cut it. I was soon approaching the possibility of having to re home my dog. Something I didn't think I could EVER or would EVER consider but I was so far over my head. That's when I found Steve and his amazing team. It was my last ditch effort before finding a new home for Syd. From the reviews and webpage alone I knew this was a no BS route. Unfiltered and not for the faint of heart. At this point I would do anything if it meant keeping my dog. One session with Steve was all it took to understand that this could actually freaking work and I was elated! One of the first thing Steve had us do was get Syd off the meds. I was so happy to do that because it always felt like the lazy answer to a reactive/anxious dog problem. Over time and with hard work, Sydney has come further than I would have ever thought possible. With my voice alone I can have my dog stop mid full force fun for her ball(her favorite thing) and have her come back to me. I trust her and she trust me. She (like most cattle dogs) couldn't give an F less about engaging with any dogs/people outside of her circle, but gone are the days of lunging and barking at anyone who came near. She's no longer wearing a muzzle on a regular basis for vet visits/grooming/etc. Not only did Steve get her mind right, but her body as well. He guided me through the transition to raw food for Sydney. 3 months in and we've noticed a huge difference. She's starting to slim down and her coat is legitimately glistening. The difference in her bowel movements is night and day. I can feel better knowing that she feels better. She's eating real food and will have a healthy life to show for it. Steves passion and love for dogs is evident. You're not wasting your money here and I know that was a fear for me after failed attempts at training elsewhere. Steve empowers YOU through the mantra of "heeling heals" and it truly does. I am beyond grateful and thankful for Steve and his team. Proud to be another Nitro K9 success story.

Katie was recommended to us right off the bat when we adopted our border terrier puppy. Due to…read moreCOVID, he did not receive any real training for the first 2 years of his life. We have been paying for that dearly! Katie has trained us, how to train our dog. Her method is simple and effective. The classes are always fun and well organized. Zorro can walk calmly on a leash, ignore other dogs, and accept treats from strangers, all huge accomplishments. The only downside is the commute to Woodinville from our home in seattle. Not fun at 5 pm. Though after 2 other failed attempts at training, we'll worth the hassle. Thank you Katie! We will be back for more!

Katie is an awesome dog trainer. She really helps you connect with your dog. We used her to help us…read morewith both our German Shepherds. Great techniques and the class is overall fun for everyone. My puppy still had a lot of work to go but I now have the tools I need to help us both. We will be going back for the next series of classes.

2 days into a board and train they told me my 18 week old puppy randomly started limping and was…read moregoing to be put on crate rest. When we picked him up for the vet, we found out he has a Tibial Crest Avulsion and needs surgery. What an absolute joke of a place. Zero accountability. Do not waste your time on this place and do not trust them with your pets. We are looking at $7000 in surgery and vet fees. I am appalled they are still in business and couldn't not recommend you stay as far away from them as possible.

We've been boarding our dogs at the Academy for years and have only had great experiences. I judge…read morethis as my dog is always happy to be there whining to get out of the car as soon as we turn in the driveway. She runs to the door to get back to the kennel area. When we pick her up, she is happy, energetic, and healthy. The staff is warm and always professional.

Two years ago, my little dog Zigmeister, was almost completely paralyzed in the rear and also in…read moregreat pain. With cold laser, a pill regimen from a holistic vet AND,most of all, Lynnie's weekly massages, her exercises for building of core muscles to support his wonky back, and water therapy, Ziggy now painlessly struts about like a little Napoleon. And we are going to make sure he stays that way with maintenance therapy every other week, for his back is permanently damaged. I cannot recommend any more highly Lynnie's knowledge/skills at massage, accupressure, swim therapy. She tailors our sessions for what Ziggy needs most at that stage of healing. She is most willing to share or teach what I could do at home to support Zig. Most importantly, she "reads" dogs ever so well, for Ziggy did NOT like to be petted or even held by anyone but me and would lash out. Well, after the first session, he could not wait to see her and now stretches out, completely relaxed, and allows Lynnie to take him into water therapy. Lynnie cares about the dogs and also knows how to reassure owners. Most of her clients quickly become friends. Yes, I can see why Ziggy cannot wait to see Lynnie! And I have Lynnie to thank for giving my Zigmeister a second life!

I recommend Lynnie and Wag Wellness to anyone with a dog. Lynnie does swim therapy and massage…read moretherapy for doggies and everyone I have referred to her loves her. Her facility is always so clean and welcoming. Lynnie is such a wonderful person, the doggies love her and their owners love her too!

Our experience with sit means sit has been awesome!!! We have a pit bull that is sometimes reactive…read morewith other dogs. This made it difficult to go on walks in the neighborhood or go on hikes out of fear we would run into another dog. Our dog's trainer Pupp has been wonderful. Wow! We saw changes in our dog even after her first training day. After three weeks of our dog spending Monday's with Pupp we can now go for walks with confidence knowing how to get our dogs attention and control the situation. Pupp not only trained our dog but also trained us. Pupp was patient with us as we learned to work with our dog in a new way. This was well worth the money and I would tell everyone to bring their pups to Pupp!

Have a dog who is high energy, high anxiety and high prey drive? Yeah, us too. Vega has been taking…read morelessons weekly for three weeks now. After the first session, we saw a calmer, more obedient fur-baby. She is learning not to overthink and stress out about every situation. She has been easier to control on leash and even went kayaking! This is part science, part psychology and part magic! Ask for Pupp as your trainer; you won't regret it.

Shannon and company were amazing with my anxious toy poodle. She's now a confident well behaved…read morepup who is so bonded to us because we now give her clear instructions on what we both need to do I love Shannon's gentle approach that also has accountability and discipline.

We brought our 1.5 year old GSD here for board and train and we have been so pleased with not only…read morethe results but also the trainers themselves. Our dog is so much happier because she knows what is expected of her and behaves politely. The trainers are experienced and so communicative. My expectations were beyond exceeded!

Me and my dog had three sessions with Beth and it is super clear that she really cares for the dogs…read morethat she works with -- we had a great experience! Beth was great at listening to any and all concerns I had and I could clearly see my dog making progress throughout the sessions. Would definitely recommend!

Beth is the most talented and committed dog trainer I have ever worked with. She is very clear with…read moreher instruction and detailed with follow up homework to ensure success. She listens very carefully and comes prepared with everything you may need to train the behaviors you want in your dog. Beth is also a charming and funny person that you enjoy being around while in the process of training your dog.

I have an epileptic husky that goes to here on regular basis for both daycares and boardings…read more Janice and her team always provide her with the most safe, fun and loving environment when I am not around. I cannot recommend them enough. You can trust your furry family member with them :)

I've been searching for a place to board my pups ever since they were born and I've finally found…read moreit at Canine Comfort Corner! I originally discovered Canine Comfort Corner through the SniffSpot app. It's a great app where you can 'rent' others land for some off leash fun! One of my dogs is deaf and a bit reactive so renting the field at Canine Comfort Corner is wonderful for him. After our SniffSpot visit, I did some research on their website and saw they did dog boarding. A huge plus for a searching dog mom is that they had the pups daily schedule posted to their website. I saw they got to play AND rest according to what the dogs wanted/needed. All for a reasonable, all-inclusive price. They don't nickel and dime for medicine, extra playtime, etc. Every staff member I've meet has been so wonderful and caring towards my dogs. Janice, the owner, refers to the dogs as my 'kids' which always makes me laugh. She's very in touch with what the dogs need, and I can tell she really pays attention. So now this dog mom can finally leave town with some peace of mind.

My wife and I had a pretty sour experience today when talking to whoever answered the phone. We…read morewere very excited to engage with this group because there are some good reviews but instead we were met with the opposite. We called to have a conversation but the guy that answered was just very condescending and kept telling us to refer to the website. (The website where we got their contact information from.) Considering that this person is the FIRST point of contact and that they essentially represent the business as a whole, we grew increasingly concerned that this would be our continued experience moving forward so we decided to go with another training group. TL;DR Don't bother calling -- just do everything online and they will probably treat you better. Otherwise, perhaps take your business elsewhere where they don't treat you like an incompetent idiot.

We did the Puppy Jumpstart and Day School. Our Maltese, Lucy who was very reactive to everything…read morestill needed help. It was embarrassing to take her for the daily walk. She would bark at everyone and everything and pull on the leash. We were going on a trip so signed her up for Board and Train with George for two weeks. She has improved so much and can walk around the park or Home Depot and not bark her head off and walk with a loose leash. He taught us how to continue with the work he started so she can continue to improve. Thank you George!

Five years ago we needed to find a mobile vet for our pup who would have a seizure (really!) just…read morewalking into a vet office. Enter Twin Pines Animal Clinic and Dr. Hardy. Our dog (now 13) is still nervous, but by the end of the home visit acts like she's found her new best friend. Dr. Hardy's explanations are excellent, and the team is quick, efficient, but never rushed. Highly recommended!

We had a very sick pregnant sheep (Ariana) that was in a lot of pain and distress. Despite not…read morebeing a client--they not only gave me help and advice, but squeezed in an appointment to tend to my sheep between surgeries. They were so helpful and kind. Airana ultimately didn't make it but the Dr. did a c-section and was able to save 1 lamb. I was so worried about the bill--but it had to be done. To my surprise, the bill was very reasonable for all that they did. Highly recommend this animal hospital!