I really enjoyed working with Tom. My 2-1/2 year old mixed breed Shih Tzu/Poodle was anxious and…read morehad begun barking at everyone and everything. He was good around other dogs in the home, but as soon as we were in public, he would lung and try to attack other dogs. It was not only stressful, but also embarrassing! I decided to hire Tom for 4 sessions and see if my pup Murphy still needed additional help. I also opted to meet Tom at his property in Renton instead of my home as he owns several large, high performance breeds and I wanted my dog to have exposure to them. I immediately started to notice a change in Murphy after our first visit. Tom offered practical, easy to use tools and commands, and showed me how to consistently implement them. He is an excellent teacher, flexible to work with, and his methods are very effective. He gave me confidence in my abilities to train my dog, and the desire to want to continue with individual training at home and outside the home. Now I have a dog I am very proud of and happy to take with me wherever I go. Murphy is still working on socializing, but I am happy to report we have visited several off leash dog parks, coffee places, Home Depot, and all different trails and walks through our neighborhood. He responds to my commands, and is a much happier dog because of his training. I would highly recommend Tom & TM Dog Training! Thank you Tom!

Tom and Heather are amazing to work with. We've four dogs. Our most recent addition was a GSD…read morerescue we found on the streets. He's very reactive and Tom is a dog whisper! He's given us so many training tools to manage him. Kingsley will be a work in progress, but understanding him based on the learnings from Tom has allowed us to feel calmer, safer and more confident.

NO, NO, NO be careful all the 5 stars. they will give you…read moremoney off for doing a five star review. Creepy.

We couldn't be happier with Concierge K-9 Training! Joshua and Kayla have been amazing with our…read moreRhodesian Ridgeback, Mack. We were unsure which program to choose but went with the off-leash program, and it was the best decision. Mack went from a high-energy puppy who struggled with listening, jumping, and leash pulling to a well-mannered, confident dog. With a one-year-old at home, having hands-free control over our large dog has been life-changing. The program's results have been night and day for our family. You can tell Joshua and Kayla truly care for and bond with every dog that comes through their programs, which made us feel so comfortable trusting them with Mack. An added bonus is their boarding option for program graduates, which includes a training refresh. It's a relief knowing we can leave Mack with people we trust while we're away. We can't recommend Joshua, Kayla, and Concierge K-9 Training enough. Their expertise and care have truly transformed our lives--and Mack's!

My wife and I welcome a miniature goldendoodle fur baby to our family this past Christmas and I…read moretruly believe we couldn't have survived the bumps along the way without the help of Scruffy Fluffies. If you're in search of training for your dog then look no further. I reached out to Scruffy Fluffies based on the positive Yelp reviews and Victoria responded very quickly for a consultation. Based on my interaction with her I booked right away. She arrived promptly on our scheduled meeting day right at our home and she took all the precautions due to COVID so we felt very safe. We especially liked the one on one attention and time working in our every day environment to get a better handle on some of the challenges we were facing. Having had a couple of sessions now we can confidently say that we are completely satisfied. Scruffy Fluffies offers various packages including a 4 session package starting at $340. This is by far the best value compared to others we found. Based on our experience we will more than likely add more sessions. It is truly amazing how great it feels having your dog respond positively and quickly to the training. Don't hesitate, reach out to Scruffy Fluffies!

I had no clue what I was getting myself into purchasing my two month old Rottweiler puppy Victory…read morein December of 2021. It was an emotional roller coaster. Victoria was amazing with Victory. She's very reliable, resourceful, and most importantly knowledgeable when it comes to dogs. She's the dog whisperer. My puppy Victory literally worships the ground Victoria walks on. If you are serious about having your dog trained well hire Victoria. If you're a first time dog owner, buy 12 sessions. We've come a long way from where we started. Victory and I went from the puppy struggles of her crying relentlessly in her crate to me now being able to be in the same room while she's in her crate and not crying. The struggles of leash training to now being able to eat out on the patio at restaurants. Investing in your dogs training is so important. I promise you you won't be disappointed by hiring Victoria as your dog trainer.

I reached out to Sensitive Dog when I adopted my current dog Lexi, a poodle mix. I quickly realized…read morethat she was bigger, stronger, and marter than other dogs I have had. I had taken dogs into the past to group obedience classes, but I realized that I wanted more than that - I wanted to make sure that I strengthened our bond as much as I could and that I was giving this sweet, smart dog as enriching a life as possible. The experience was incredible. Julie's background and knowledge are beyond extensive, and she tailored our work together to both Lexi and me. It was wonderful with Julie, and I feel as if our relationship was greatly enhanced by the experience. Julie was willing to give suggestions and advice about a broad range of questions I had, and I am very grateful. Without a doubt - if I ever add another end, I will be reaching out to Julie. I cannot recommend Sensitive Dog more enthusiastically. Thank you so much!

Julie Forbes, the Sensitive Dog trainer saved us! Our 11 month old adopted puppy, Haggis was…read moreadorable, but soon became known in the neighborhood as Haggis the Horrible. He devolved into a frenzy of barking when any person, dog, bike, car, or even a garbage can was in his field of view. My vet recommended Ahimsa, which was absolutely no help. Haggis failed their Growley Class and thus was barred from any further classes. I did one on one training with them that was a complete waste of time and left poor little Haggis catatonic with fear. I never returned. The wonderful people at Portland Dachshund Rescue, where we adopted Haggis from, encouraged me to find a trainer who had worked with Dachshunds before, and or really understood how to help sensitive dogs. My hunt for a new trainer took over a year! But it was well worth the time and energy. When I contacted Julie I was hopeless and a bit frantic myself. We had to cancel vacations because poor Haggis couldn't tolerate anyone in the house except me and my husband. Julie was terrific! She talked me down off the imaginary cliff I was on and we signed up for the initial lessons. I warned her Haggis would bark at her the entire time, which he pretty much did. But Julie ignored him and kept talking to us over his barking. Haggis finally wore himself out and curled up at my feet throwing a stink-eye at Julie occasionally to reminder her he was watching her. Then a remarkable thing happened. Julie taught us a calming game for Haggis. She had us lead him through the basics while she continued to ignore his chuffs. After a few trials of learning the game, Haggis completely forgot about Julie. He was absorbed in the sniff game, which utilized all dachshunds's super skill: their nose! Haggis ran through the game eager to do it again and again. He approached Julie without barking and looked up at her wanting to play *with* her, instead. At the end of the lesson he jumped up on her couch and sat next to her, content with his new friend. Each class with Julie provided a similar breakthrough for Haggis. At the second class Haggis, bound out of the car, ran up to Julies classroom and barked to be let in. Haggis's affection never wavered for Julie, an neither did ours. WE learned valuable tools and correct training techniques to help Haggis overcome his fear aggression. Within months, Haggis stopped barking at people and let them approach to say hi. Dogs were still something he preferred to keep across the street from him, but soon he stopped barking like a frenzied Doberman ready to attack (I had two Dobermans and they were the sweetest boys!). I am grateful and astonished to say that with Julie's training and guidance, Haggis has no problem letting dogs pass him on the sidewalk and has made a few walking buddies in our neighborhood. Haggis, once the Horrible, has turned into Haggis the Adorable! And Julie Forbes deserves 100% of the credit. We are indebted to her forever!!!!

Sunny went in for his first groom ever and he came home looking handsome as ever! Thank you Sky for…read moretaking excellent care of my baby :)))

Overall, my dogs had a great time and came home very happy and very tired, which I really…read moreappreciate. That said, I do think the check-in experience could be improved. One female staff member was not very friendly or patient, especially considering this was our first time visiting a new facility. I also feel some staff could be a little more patient and gentle when handling the dogs. Overall, we had a positive experience and would consider using them again.

I signed up for both group and individual sessions. I worked with Jeremy for the individual…read moresessions over a few months. He was really unorganized and never had a plan for any session. Most of the sessions felt like a waste of time with him repeating something he said weeks before. Didn't seem to listen to my goals or anything I said. The staff is really nice though. Marcus the owner is great but he isn't hands which is unfortunate.

This review is long overdue. I can't say enough about how wonderful Marcus, Jeremy, Diego, and…read moreMelissa are. We took our dog to them after some other trainers didn't know what to do with her, and they were the right place to take her! She was so dog reactive we could barely walk her (even though she loves to walk). She's now great on the leash. She's a whole new dog! If you have a reactive dog, this is the place to go.

Everyone who has helped me at this location has been friendly and helpful. Today, Francis went…read moreabove and beyond. He helped us enroll in the membership program to save on dog food. Thank you, Francis!

Took my old dog into get her nails trimmed. Ended up getting her bathed just for fun. When I went…read moreback to pick her up. I had noticed that there was a sign for $20 off for first timers. So, I asked if I could get the discount. I was told no due to it having to be paid for prior. I would have paid for it when I dropped her off. So, here's the kicker. I was told $40 when I dropped her off. Then charged $46. When I asked why... it was because they raise the price $6 when it's summer. So, I'll just keep going to the soggy doggy. Washing my own dog. PS- I would have paid the extra just for convenience. But naahhhhh The lady who washed my dog was sweet.

This review is strictly regarding the business owner's communication and lack of transparency with…read moreprospective clients, not her actual dog training. I reached out to Nikki about training for my new puppy. She responded with a standard pitch detailing her credentials and a premium rate of $200/hour, claiming she trains dogs "in a different way" than others. Naturally, before investing that kind of money and inviting someone into my home, I politely asked if she had any short video clips of her training style so I could understand her methodology. Her response was incredibly curt and defensive: "No i dont have social media you are requesting. My training is very personal and not media income for me." I didn't care about social media; I cared about understanding her teaching style. Because finding a trainer is about compatibility and trust, I actually went out of my way to apologize for any misunderstanding and asked if she could point me to any online video of any trainer with a similar style, just so I could get a rough idea of what to expect. Instead of a professional response (like suggesting client references or pointing to her Yelp reviews), she completely shut down the conversation: "I have provided the information I provide to all my clients. It seems we will not be a good fit." Nikki expects clients to blindly commit to a $200/hour rate with zero visual proof or demonstration of her "unique" methodology. When asked basic, polite questions to ensure a good fit, she met me with defensiveness, a complete lack of flexibility, and a curt dismissal. If a trainer is this defensive and difficult to communicate with before you even hire them, imagine how stressful it would be to work with them. There are plenty of highly qualified trainers who welcome questions and treat prospective clients with respect--IMO go to them instead. I've attached our communication as proof.

We worked with Nikki to train our golden retriever puppy. Her training is very personalized and…read moreowner-friendly. She is friendly and accessible if you have questions between sessions. I am very happy with the results so far with our young guy and will work with her again in the future if we need to.

This Petco is small but still has some fish, birds, reptiles, guinea pigs for purchase and their…read moresupplies. Grooming available. Don't expect anything like dog igloos or a dog pool which is what I was wanting to buy. They don't have the sq footage. Nice people were working here. Store was really clean and organized well. Had a nice conversation with the employee that was feeding the animals and cleaning cages.

I am SO disappointed! My pets have been coming here for years, My dog gets a biopsy done and I was…read morehonestly in the intake about it. I show up to the appointment and get turned away. My problem is not necessarily the policy itself, but WHY CAN I EVEN SCHEDULE IF ITS AN AUTOMATIC NO (he has since gotten baths and nails) since the biopsy! No one has asked over the phone and he hasn't had any problems! WHY DIDNT I GET A TEXT NOT TO COME?????? I got a confirmation text. That's fine if that's the policy but it would be much better if I didn't have to load my dogs up and get to the door to be turned away! I'm scheduling an appointment to make things a little lighter in my load and take care of my pets, it's very inconvenient to travel and get here while in my own pain to be canceled. Do better to reach out prior! Any advanced notice would be better!

Artemis (our 2 yrs old border collie), Justin, and I have been taking the agility courses at…read moreSeattle Agility Center since the beginning of 2016. We started at the beginning 101 class and now, 7.5 months later, we are in the open/elite prep class. Our instructor is Karen and she is absolutely wonderful. We as first time doggie parents learned a lot about how to communicate, interact, train, and run our dog. Artemis has tons of fun and LOVES her instructor Karen. All the students at the facility are very nice and helpful. Through this process we are becoming better dog parents. We are excited to go to our first Agility Trial this coming September. Thank you to Seattle Agility Center for preparing us every step of the way. We HIGHLY recommend this place to all new and veteran dog owners! They are also very protective with the well being of all dogs. Artemis hates thunder, the few times that there was a thunder storm, we were able to leave and reschedule for a make up class. Also, they are understanding our busy work schedule. As long as we give them sufficient notice, we can reschedule for a make up class.

Diana is super knowledgible and gives a lot of direction. We are just finishing up our STAR Puppy…read moreobediance classes and will probably sign up for some of the nosework or agility classes in the future. Classes are not cheap, but they really give you a solid foundation to know how to work with your dog. Would highly recomend this center.