Just about finished out 6 week class for teen Puppy's nice…read moreclass Melissa did a really good job helping us learn how to handle our dogs

We had signed up for a six week training, the first class parents only. As the second class came…read moreour pup had developed diarrhea, was on meds. I also realized the second class would be the day after Labor Day which company would be here visiting. So the morning of the first "evening" puppy class I called Training Spot, explained my dilemma of a sick pup and company explaining we'd miss two classes. I asked if we could switch to a few private classes, I was willing to pay extra, was NOT asking for a refund. They would NOT accommodate me, I had to give at least a 48 hour notice. Period. If only my puppy could have given me a 48 hour notice she was going to be sick. Would not recommend.

Nate is Fantastic with all sizes and breeds of dogs! I call Nate "The Dog Whisper" When he was in…read moreLA, he helped me out with my GS puppy. " service Dog" First basic obedience First. Than I called Nate up and we talked. I had a lot of questions, and he answered every one. Nate had questions for me. He had great questions for my medical & physical disabilities are, and how I need my next service dog to help me with ADL. We're are working on Duke to be my service dog. He is doing great with Nate's guidance. I will be reaching out to Nate next week and do virtual training " service dog" Duke has his official service dog training vest, it's a little big,maybe he will grow into it or not. I have MH Asthma JRA to ARA Scoliosis Glaucoma Just to name a few. With the training Duke has already had and has passed with flying collars, and now that the severity of the pandemic is over. Now we can start virtual training courses. I am so proud of Duke, and how fast he catches on! Thanks to Nate and his expertise we are going excel this service dog course to. Thank you Nate for your kindness , empathy, patience through the pandemic and your amazing gift to help train me to train Duke! I lost my first service dog 10 years ago. I loved him so so very much! I miss him each and every day. Duke will get it, with Nate's training, I am confident. Duke is eager to learn and please. He loves his praise, rubs on the head and treats. He loves working! I love knowing I can count on Nate and Duke to help me in times of trouble. You will be doing yourself a huge gift by hiring Nate S as your trainer, and you train your puppy or and dog to be the best companion ever! Never to early to start training. Even an old dog can learn new training techniques from Nate S! So what are you waiting for ? Money, well it's a lot cheeped to hire Nate. Do the training right the first time, and you will have the best mannered puppy or dog, you will know how to train and work with your best friend! A well behaved is a happy dog and a delighted owner. I highly recommend Nate S. I am going to do training virtual. "Thank you Nate for continue to help Duke and "me" in service training"‍

Nate has helped me out immensely in my journey into dog training…read more His expertise is evident in everything he does. It's rare to find someone in the dog training world that has such a wide range of experience! Whether it's simple pet-dog training, more serious behavior modification, or competition level training for a wide variety of dog sports Nate has mastered nearly every aspect of dog training. His training methods are both innovative and rooted in a deep understanding of the science of dog learning. Plus, his YouTube channel is a fantastic resource for ongoing learning. Nate's passion for dog training is contagious, and I can't recommend him enough.

Liz has a method of training all levels of dogs and dog owners. Her Puppy series is especially…read morehelpful for first-time owners who need basic information on the stages of growth your puppy will go through. She teaches a positive reinforcement method that is fun and enjoyable for everyone. The classes are small and very manageable. I felt like we got excellent attention for our needs. Our dog has gone through several additional classes. Liz trains pets as well as competition dogs with equal enthusiasm. Our dog enjoys the challenge and the classes so much we are always looking for the next class she can take with Liz.

Terrific classes made fun and stress free. Liz has a warm, open, nonjudgemental teaching style;…read moreshe teaches you how to enjoy your dog. We adopted a dog with issues and Liz taught us games that became our coping skills; removing the fear and negativity.

I love having Garrett work with my dogs! He has helped take my lab pit mix from a terrible puller…read moreto an excellent walker, as well as improving her skills at recall, sit, stay, etc. She had no training before, but responded very quickly to him. My corgi mix has a lot of fear issues - especially with men. However, she has made good progress on building a trust for him in just a few sessions. His approach with a focus on establishing a relationship with the specific dog REALLY WORKS! Strongly recommend

Garrett was fantastic with our border /shepherd mix puppy. He worked with him from about 18 weeks…read moreold for an intensive training and a few short lessons and our boy, Roy, is the best behaved dog! Garrett's gentle and positive techniques really made a big difference in how we worked with Roy at home (we learned how to be better dog parents) and the whole training process was very positive. Now Roy is an adult dog and our house is peaceful and our walks and off leash time is calm and fun. I highly recommend Garrett

Debbie has been so helpful in teaching me to teach my dog. We are in the Chaos to Calmness class…read morebecause my (large) dog is reactive to other dogs. As we progress in the program, my confidence grows and his ability to engage with me instead of the environment increases. I really appreciate Debbie's experience and understanding of both dogs and their people!

I have so much respect and appreciation for Miss Debbie! I had never been to any dog training…read moreclasses before and I am so glad that I was able to start off with someone as passionate and experienced as Debbie. I was looking for a trainer that focuses on positive reinforcement and who provided a safe environment for my dog. My number one concern with any kind of service provider for my pets is that I feel that I can trust them. I absolutely trust Debbie's judgement, safety/cleanliness protocols, and that she truly cares about the wellbeing of all the dogs in her classes. I brought home my dog at 1.5 years old after he was bounced around through multiple homes, so he had plenty of time in his formative first 18 months of life to create habits and default behaviors which did not serve him. He had no emotional regulation when it came to his excitability. I knew he was only happy and eager when he saw other dogs, but I also knew it could spook other dogs and that sort of chaotic energy can lead to defensive behaviors, something I wanted to avoid at all costs both for the safety of my dog as well as other dogs and their owners. We have seen a tremendous improvement in his excitability, so much so that friends, family and even my vet have commented on the improvement. We still have work to do, but I am now able to take him to a wider variety of places as well as able to take him on walks which I wasn't able to do before. He is a calmer, happier dog. And I am a calmer, happier owner now that I have tools and knowledge that I can implement in real life, which is so much easier to do after being able to practice these things in a safe, controlled class environment. Debbie has been nothing but positive, patient, helpful and insightful. She explains the whats and the whys. In getting the experience of practicing these training games and in learning from her talks both at class and in the online training videos for her students which supplements in person classes, I have been able to get a deeper, hands on understanding of those whats and the whys. If you are looking for a trustworthy trainer who works to truly modify your dogs behavior on a deeper level by changing their emotions and associations through positive reinforcement, then Debbie is for you! Also, I see another reviewer putting down Debbie's basement suite training location. I can't help but think that is a silly criticism because the basement suite does so much to block out outside sounds and sights that could interfere with training for reactive dogs. It makes it so much easier to keep my dog focused on the task at hand!!

Thanks to Halo dog training our baby changed completely. Dawn really took her time to show us how…read moreto deal with our dog excessive barking. Now she is able to stay calm and quiet around strangers and other dogs. We were able to bring another dog around her without her trying to attack. Thanks again for your help Dawn!!

Dawn worked with our 1 year old Standard poodle Zoe for 4 private sessions at our home. Zoe has…read morelearned so much from this experience, but Dawn helps us as the dog's owner. She has great experiences with dogs and the psychology of dog behavior. We will miss Dawn now that she is in Oregon, but we will be using her services via Skype.

These people are so unbelievably rude, and arrogant, and unhelpful. I've spoken with them a few…read moretimes, mostly to question which dogs were which, since they never post that information, and after rescuing, fostering, training, and rehabbing animals for 30+ years, all they could do is put down my wolf dogs who were tested and proven to be wolf, and say demeaning things about people who "think they have wolf dogs because someone said it looked like a wolf, but they really don't." Ugh... Just be nicer people. Some of us wanted to help you, but your attitude sucks. So gross. There are plenty of rescues who need help, if you want to foster for a kind rescue, I would go with anyone else before crux.

From the owner: We rescue, rehab, and rehome. We take wolfdogs and feral cats out of dire situations into safe…read moreones, heal, habituate, learn about their individual needs, and then rehome them where they can thrive. Crux is centered in beautiful Eugene, Oregon, and serves the greater PNW region. Along with vet care, real food, and safe enclosures, socialization, and training are major focuses. Our dogs go to events & into shops, and many of them enjoy off-leash time at dog parks and on forested land. Matching each dog to their perfect forever family is our goal. We also have cats and kittens looking for their families.

Wonderful, intuitive dog training with a sense of humor & common sense! Make your pet a better pet…read morewith good training. Harold Hansen is one of the best!

Do NOT waste your money! The trainer is a nice older man but he never works with your dog or ANY…read morelive dog. Instead, he pulls out a toy stuffed dog on a leash and drags it around on the floor to "demonstrate" how his training is supposed to work. He speaks in a very low voice and is hard to understand. He never handles any of his customers' dogs to demonstrate technique. Over many years, I have worked with some very good trainers and some who weren't so great; however, Harold Hansen--the owner and sole trainer of Heeling Free--is by far the worst.