Very small gym, 24…read morehours which is nice. Have to call and set up a time to establish membership which is a little inconvenient but typical for small towns. No online sign up, which I think would have made the process much simpler.

This fitness center has it all! It is open 24/7 so you can go whenever works into your schedule…read more the facility is always very clean. The equipment is great. They have some of the brand new treadmills that are sturdy to run on. In the front of the space they have all of their cardio and weight machines as well as free weights. The back room, if it isn't be used by a class is wonderful! You can use it for videos to do by yourself on the large screen projector (they have all the ones that you see on the late night tv infomercials) or just use all of the different fitness toys -- bosu balls, trx straps, stretching straps, dumbbells, kettle balls, etc. They do have fitness classes also - the new Pound Fit, yoga, pilates, senior fit, and bootcamp. To work out you just have to call the number on the windows to get a membership -- one of the owners will arrange a time to meet you. If you just want to drop in for a daily workout, you have to knock on door for someone to let you in and then you just drop $5 in the drop slot. Pretty slick! All in all you would never think to find such a well rounded gym tucked away in the small town of Kalama. Try it out today!

Ryan and Maullie are great. We did a week board and train with our Boxer pup when we got her and he…read morereally helped a lot with tactics to help her and the cat get along better. In the beginning we had to have her leashed in the house at all times and after some work she now annoys him off leash without much worry that we will be down to just a dog in the house. Daycare has also been great on the days we both work/or just want a little less responsibility. She gets wore out at daycare so you only pay for a day but pretty much get 2 days because she just sleeps the next day. They are also a very honest stand up business so you feel comfortable leaving your family with them.

MY dog Stella and I were so excited to hear that Rruff House has new ownership! Ross has made this…read moreStella's home away from home on days when I'm at work. The location on Industrial Way is so convenient to my office and Stella is as happy going in the door as she is coming back out at the end of the day. Rruff House is spotlessly clean, no funky smells, and great floor plan for keeping "littles" and "bigs" separated. Couldn't be more excited about this wonderful addition to our community.

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.

I came to Tamara at the recommendation of a family member who heard about Doglingual and knew that…read moreI was desperately looking for a quality trainer who could help with my dog Bramble's ongoing behavioral issues. I had met with other trainers and actually been turned away because they said they could not work with us. Bramble and I had been in conflict for about 18 months by the time we met Tamara. He was incredibly leash reactive, guarded both myself and his resources (food/his kennel), and wouldn't allow people to enter our home. He reacted with snapping and biting if asked to do anything that wasn't in his agenda (which was many things due to his anxiety). I had practiced overly gentle positive reinforcement with him and avoided situations that triggered him; instead of helping, this made his behavior far worse. Tamara clocked Bramble's issues after less than 30 minutes when they met (although she took plenty of time with us to exchange questions and get a full picture of our situation). She was confident and comfortable handling him and didn't let him bully her like he was bullying me and my partner. I could tell that Bramble responded to her handling right away as well. Bramble did 4 weeks of B&T that completely changed our lives. Tamara helped him face progressively more challenging situations to build confidence, trained fantastic recall using e-collar tone and stim, worked with his comfort being handled and groomed, and returned a dog that was ready to work together with me going forward. I am so grateful to Tamara and Doglingual for giving Bramble and me a second chance at a happy life together. I've been able to continue training him with Tamara's guidance, and I know that we will continue to grow because she gave him the foundation he needed to really enjoy being a dog.

Words cannot describe the magnanimous amount of gratitude that I have for Woodlands Dog Kingdom…read more Not only did one of the trainers fly to California to work with my Service Dog in Training for 3 non-stop days, they still avail themselves to me should I have ANY questions or concerns in regards to my pup. At just 2 years old, and because of her calm demeanor, I can take my dog anywhere off leash, especially private events as a traveling chef, have people attempt to touch ot talk to her and she STILL gives me her full attention - which was my only issue with her. I am continously referring them while still learning new things through their many videos. And when I see a dog being trained wrongfully, I automatically want to refer Woodlands to that owner, letting them know that they would excel if they used them. Thank you so much, Woodlands for the work you did for us and the work you do for others. If every dog training facility took their job as seriously as you did, this world would really be happy with their 4-legged pals!!!! Love you long time! Chef Marúkah & Kitah

I have had dogs my entire adult life and consider myself slightly-better-than-average when it comes…read moreto training them. Hard as I try, each dog seems to have "a thing" (e.g., jumping on people, leash aggression, guarding, barking, etc.). Two years ago I got a puppy and decided I didn't have it in me to go through months (and sometimes years) of training effort and end up with another dog with "a thing". I found Woodlands Dog Kingdom through word of mouth. Ayesha has a ton of experience with all kinds of dogs. She worked wonders with my sweet, little puppy but I have seen her successfully train stubborn, adult dogs with pretty big behavioral problems and am so impressed with her ability to adjust her training to meet a dog's needs and an owner's expectations. I sent her an obnoxious puppy and a few weeks later she returned an enthusiastic, but behaved young adult dog. Honestly, it was magical. In a few weeks time she accomplished more than I could have accomplished in years. There are a couple of lessons I learned that I really want to emphasize. First, she trained my puppy but didn't break her spirit. She is still an extremely loving, trusting and enthusiastic dog. Secondly, for the first time ever, I have a dog I can take everywhere. I guess I didn't realize how much richer/fuller a dog's life is when they can go everywhere. I instituted limits for my other dogs because of their "things". This dog has no limits because she doesn't have "a thing". I take her traveling with me. I can board her with no anxiety (for me or her). I can take her to a dog-friendly restaurant. I can take her off-leash at the beach/hiking and know with 100% certainly that she'll come when called. And, best of all, we can go on long walks in the neighborhood or even on busy thoroughfares and she stays in a perfect heel. Ayesha trained my puppy and then helped me learn easy ways to maintain her newly learned skills. Since our board-and-train, I have asked Ayesha for advice on specific/new behaviors and she is always very helpful. Finally, once she has trained a dog she will board them. My love of dogs AND love of travel are not conducive but boarding with Ayesha has liberated me. My dog loves going back to her place. Her boarding fees are very reasonable and the dogs are not crated for hours and hours. They have lots of outside play time and lots of human/cuddle time. I know there are a lot of board-and-train options but Woodland Dog Kingdom is the best!!

Adam has so much passion training any kind of dog young and old. I have a 5 year old cocker spaniel…read more mix who lacks basic commands and has some kind of bad habits lol. I didn't think my dog would be able to learn anything at his age as I always thought it's best to train them while they're young but I was wrong. Adam helped both Myloh and I develop a better relationship together and I actually have a smart dog now. He's eager to learn and knows when we are about to start training. Adam checks up on us here and there to see where we are with training and always proving me with new tools. Virtual training is available due to the pandemic and it's so much fun! Thank you Adam !

From the owner: Katz K9 is a locally owned and operated dog training company operating out of the Portland…read moreMetropolitan area, OR, and serving the surrounding areas. We specialize in obedience behavior modification, protection, tracking, scent detection, and more. We take great pride in the quality of our work and our exceptional customer service. If you are looking for a dog training company in Portland, OR please give us a call today

Kaysha Rogers-Schuler is an incredible trainer. My rescue dog Freddie just spent 8 days with her in…read morecamp and he learned so much in the way of basic commands and impulse control. But best of all, he was so loved. I was so guilty about leaving him, as I've only had him for 4 months. Kaysha was so great about sending daily updates, photos and videos of training sessions and it really put my mind at ease that my pup was in the best possible care. The videos have been especially helpful for me in continuing to help Freddie progress. I have also had two in-home sessions with Beth Davidson, another gifted trainer, and look forward to more! I've learned so much from just watching her with Freddie. So happy to have had Instinct Training recommended to me!

We started working with Jennifer Malawey at Instinct Dog Behavior & Health in October 2024 when our…read morepuppy, Paxton, was just five months old. He had a rough start in life and came to us afraid of just about everything--walks, new people, new places, loud noises, and even being alone. Instinct connected us with Jennifer, a Fear Free Certified Trainer, and we couldn't have asked for a better match. From day one, she helped us understand how to show Paxton that he is safe with us and taught us how to guide others to interact with him in ways that make him feel secure. Jennifer also encouraged me to "build a village" of support--dog walkers, trainers, neighbors, and kind members of the public who could help Paxton slowly gain confidence in the world around him. Her compassion, patience, and expertise have made such a difference in all of our lives. After many months of practice, love, and a lot of patience, we're thrilled to say that Paxton is now a confident dog who loves exploring new places with his family and has even learned that staying home alone isn't so bad after all. We are so grateful to Jennifer and the entire Instinct team for helping us give Paxton the tools (and courage!) to thrive. Highly recommend to anyone looking for thoughtful, science-based, and truly compassionate training.

Dr. Bart de Gols at Canine Evolutions understands dogs. Seriously. He is the total package and…read moreyou will not be disappointed if you bring your pup to him. Coming from the competitive dog sport world, and holding a degree in Cynology (the study of canines or domestic dogs), it seems Bart has been a passionate and lifelong student of the dog. Just google and see for yourself. Rather than "quick fixes", he dives deep to understand first and foremost, your dog. For example, understanding HOW your dog operates is fundamental to building a healthy relationship to him/her so that your dog does things WITH you (and not FOR you). This is the critical foundation which Bart builds upon in shaping the behavior of all the dogs he works with. It just makes sense. Since we brought our German Shepherd pup to him last year, we have watched his remarkable transformation around obedience to now protection work. And it hasn't just been him! I have learned so much through Bart's online resources, lectures, and important discussions. This has been so much fun. In summary, we have discovered in Bart, a rare combination of practical expertise, scientific understanding, and authentic compassion and advocacy for dogs. We cannot recommend him more!

Cannot rate this guy. For weeks has been promise of return call w info & price via email & phone…read more Sounded like a good fit initial call back but has not delivered on any other communication. Once a week got him on phone & told he would email or call...none of either. Phone won't accept voicemail, no response to text. There are 4 of us who compete in events listed on his website with two of us who have tried to nail him down for training, with being left feeling he has no interest. One has been trying for months. Having to go with somebody else to train with after well over reasonable amount of waiting with no attempt from Bart to return contact. Blows my mind how a trainer can just ignore multiple long term clients who are looking for somebody to train with closer to home. Will look at him again if he surfaces. But we have dogs in need and competitions upcoming and can"r afford to sit and wait to see if he surfaces. One of the group has already been with Scott Haywood w Centrailia Pet Resort, I'm going to sign up tomorrow as he has followed through with getting back, setting prices, and setting concrete schedules.

Where do I start with this review? Devotion has made such a positive impact on our family. She…read morehas helped us transform an intelligent, rambunctious, energetic, and at times confrontational mini goldendoodle puppy into a patient and loving dog who is eager to please. The recall lesson alone has saved Copper from running away into dangerous situations on more than one occasion. And in times where he has been tested by small children we have watched him patiently do the right thing. Copper has graduated from his puppy training and off to the middle school class. We cannot wait to continue onto his path of being the best dog he can be! Thank you Devotion!

From the owner: I specialize in Training the Humans™. Dogs will listen, but we humans need to know how to speak…read more Teaching humans how to communicate with their dogs is my focus. This will train you on how to train your dog, for life. Having control of your dog is really about it's safety. Having the ability to communicate with your dog for life is about the relationship. I do Basic Obedience, Therapy Dog Prep, Canine Good Citizen Prep, and am a Stubborn dog specialist.