I have just had the Good Dog Game Plan visit so far. David…read morereally knows dogs, and provided a lot of advice in that first visit. Looking forward to taking his private lessons.

What an amazing trainer and such a nice person! He walked me through defining my real issues and…read moreprovided invaluable advice. And made sure I have continued access to him for any needed follow-up. A real jewel!

Erin is one of my absolute favorite dog trainers to work with! Not only does my dog LOVE her, I…read morefeel really comfortable working with her - she is supportive, encouraging, humble, and flexible!! Sometimes I feel like other trainers have their one "right" way of training but Erin always has a whole bunch of different techniques and strategies she uses to train dogs. She worked with me until we found something that really worked well and felt comfortable for me and my dog. I always walk away from our training sessions feeling successful (something my dog picks up on and really responds well to) and totally capable of dealing with whatever challenge I bring to the lesson. Erin is particularly good with high-energy "working dogs" and really understand their needs. I have a 4 yr old high-energy lab-shepherd mix who loves to work and move - she and I both have never done well with lessons where we do a lot of sitting and listening to the trainer talk. Erin introduced me to Rally and it was the magic "missing piece" that made all the other impulse control, good social manners, and general discipline work fall into place. (well, that and the Pack Hikes my dog goes on every week to burn off pent up energy!) :)

Erin has been an absolutely amazing trainer for our dog, and for us! She's been helping us with…read moresome stranger-danger and nighttime scariness, so our dog can go on evening and night walks without freaking out. She also gave us a bunch of help when we were studying for our Canine Good Citizen and our Novice Rally title! I would (and often do) highly recommend Erin to absolutely everyone. Her 1-1 trainings are super helpful, and her pack walks keep our dog sane throughout the week when we have to go to work. No amount of morning runs will tire our dog out like a single pack walk where she has to keep up with 4 similarly energetic dogs. I don't know how Erin does it! Thank you so much Erin!!

Nicole was so awesome and her training was very efficient and humane. We sent her our 6month old…read morepug puppy for a board and train, she got all the help and knowledge that she needed! Plenty of one on one time with Nicole as well as a ton of socialization with her own dogs! She learned basic commands (sit, stay, lay down, and come) she also got trained on some extras like not jumping on people and children (OFF) as well as minding others personal space (AWAY) We also got almost daily updates from Nicole so we didn't miss our baby too much! We are overall pleased with our dogs growth and would recommend Nicole in a heartbeat!

Hi, I got a rescue ( most beautiful dog in the world) and I'm very particular about who I entrust…read morehim to. Nichole exceeded both of our expectations. She knows dogs, loves dogs and knows what she's doing. She trained Murray on all of the issues we talked about...and she trained me as well. I give her 10 stars (5 is not enough). You will be very happy you picked Nichole to help with your dog training issues. Judy C of Portland OR

We contacted her after struggling to teach our newly re-homed 6 month old mini-Aussie (Essie) some…read moremanners. She is crazy smart, our dog, but also high energy and was bowling over the other (smaller) dogs. I thought I had a good handle on every-day dog training but I was mistaken! In a single lesson, I knew this was a great plan and worth every cent and every minute we spent working between lessons. More than that, though, she gave us suggestions and assistance with the other dogs, since they are part of the household and were part of Essie's needs. I 100% recommend this trainer and have no regrets at all.

I was checking around for someone to train my GSD, Fifi, and was lucky enough to discover PAVLOV…read moreDog Training of PDX. Our initial interactions were professional, informative and comforting. Fifi and I were matched with Meredith. Together we chose the Board and Train Camp which included on-leash obedience level 1 and off-leash obedience 2. Meredith is a highly skilled dog trainer with impressive credentials. She has some kinda magical powers over dogs. But, what I liked most is she understood my Fifi's personality and capabilities. . I knew Fifi was in good hands and would be safe during her time away from me. Fifi was returned to me with a solid, SOLID, set of skills. She also is confident, brave and excited to join my daily excursions. We are able to understand each other's language and now we work together very easily. We are very grateful for Meredith's magic !

Exceptional Training That Actually Works for High-Drive and Smart Dogs!…read moreI cannot recommend Lesa's Obedience School highly enough. I first came to Lesa with Sabre, my high-strung, incredibly intelligent Belgian Shepherd Tervuren. Our main goal was getting him to listen to commands and behave reliably around people and other pets. Before finding Lesa, we tried multiple trainers who relied entirely on treat-based incentives. All that did was teach Sabre to only behave when a treat was in sight. Lesa's sensible, structured style was exactly what we needed. She understands that smart, high-drive breeds need clear leadership. She showed me how to get and maintain control, and Sabre absolutely loved every single training session. Sadly, we lost Sabre to cancer last February. When it came time to train our new Bernedoodle puppy, Baker, there was no question about where we would go. I am currently working with Lesa again, and I am entirely confident that under her expert guidance, Baker will grow into a beautifully behaved member of our family. If you want real, lasting results from a trainer who truly understands dog psychology, go see Lesa. Mary K

Leesa is great. I appreciate she teaches the owner how to properly handle the leash in order to…read moreposition or guide your dog where you want him to go. it is always extremely important to know how to use the tools properly for any job you are trying to do. If you follow her instructions you will be able to communicate to your dog what you want of him. She teaches the importance of vocabulary using the same words for different behaviors does not work . Down should not be used to mean get off couch , or don't jump up on people. Down should only be used for dog to be in down position. Success in training your dog begins with training yourself and Leesa will teach you so you can train your dog. If you want your dog to respond to you Leesa will teach you how to do that . This is not a class for people who don't care if their dog comes half the time when they call it or if the dog doesn't stay when told and there is a car coming. I personally want to have my dog be reliable as his life could depend on it

Let me just tell you, if you have a puppy/dog, take them to this doggy day care. Nothing else in…read morethe area will compare. I'm telling you. They go ABOVE AND BEYOND. They truly care. They truly love their job. They RADIATE it. They care so much and have SO MUCH KNOWLEDGE. If you ask a question, say a behavioral question, they immediately know the answer and extra tips. I kid you not, please do your fur baby some justice and bring them here. YOU will greatly appreciate it. I love receiving our pup's daily puppy report card. She loves the brain games they offer, (which if you don't know what a brain game is, FIND OUT! I truly think, my puppy wouldn't be as smart as she is without them. They really get her mind working in the right ways. My puppy wags her tail more for them than us. (I'm a wee bit jealous). Thank you again ladies. You make our lives easier. Our pup is a happier pup because of you. You are greatly appreciated. Sincerely Andrea and Lacee.

I love bringing my pup here! The employees are so friendly and caring. Puppy daycare has been so…read moregreat for my dog to learn how to socialize and constantly work on cues while having fun with her puppy friends. The report cards that they send everyday are my favorite! I love seeing the activities that my dog did for the day and the pictures of her and the other pups are absolutely adorable! 10/10 would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great doggy daycare.

I learned a lot of things about dog training that weren't on my list. In the future, I will be…read moreinterviewing trainers. I will have a list of my goals, my desired outcomes, my desired behaviors, my philosophies, my opinions on technique and whether or not I assign any value to that. Personally, I don't think it matters how I hold a leash. Nor am I impressed by anyone who thinks that their ability to get a dog to follow their commands is impressive when they have cheese in their pocket. I also don't think that a two-year-old dog is an " older" dog. I did inform the owner/trainer that the dog I was bringing to her class was a rescue and that she had already been trained to some extent. She did not seem at all inclined to meet with me for 15 minutes to see if an introduction to obedience class was necessary or if we should instead pursue one-on-one classes before going on the canine good citizen. This would have been a better use of my time and money. All that to say that if the AKC route is what you are looking for or you have a puppy that has never been trained, Cheryl may be a good option. But, I would recommend you have a conversation with her first, about what your goals and outcomes look like. This experience has been eye opening.

We have one class left, but I feel I can review the course now. Cheryl Huffman runs the Smart Paws…read moreAcademy. She is the dog whisperer. She can make the very naughty Oola Fandango do anything within seconds. It's magical. Better yet, she can train US to make Oola do anything. That is also magical. We haven't had as much time as we would like to train because of holidays, work and family stuff happening, but I feel I have a solid foundation and we can be successful when we can truly devote the time. Oola is already better behaved and following more commands more reliably. You get a DVD and workbook when you sign up for a course. The first lecture is just with the humans and Cheryl; you bring your dog to class after that. The teaching occurs in an unheated, no air conditioning barn on Cheryl's property, so in the winter dress warm, in the summer bring water. All the dogs are trained at the same time but she is happy to give you a few moments of one on one time, she asks for praises and problems from each owner at the beginning of each session, and is available by phone or email with questions. And it's cheap! Under 100 bucks for the series. She does obedience, agility, all sorts of stuff; we were in the beginning obedience class. Granted it is in Oregon City, so it's a hike for most people, but it is totally worth it. She has evening and weekend classes. Everything Cheryl does makes sense and she only uses positive training methods. There is no yelling, hitting, or pinch collars, and Cheryl is very clear that she expects you to treat your animal with respect and kindness. So, in summary, Cheryl Huffman ROCKS the dog world. In a few short weeks we have Oola off the halter and only using a collar, walking better on leash, sometimes comes when called, can sit and lay down on command, and is learning to stay with some success. Her behavior overall is better and we are less stressed. There is more training to do and we have the tools and the workbook so we can continue to improve when the class is over. Consider Smart Paws for dog training. You and your dog will be good canine citizens when you are finished. http://www.smartpawsacademy.com

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!