The employees are so kind and helpful! As I was checking in my pup for a grooming appointment I was…read moreapproached by a lovely employee who offered some guidance with food options, treats and other health to food related questions!! My pup came back clean and very happy & I came back with a little more knowledge on how to care for fur babies. That's all I can ask for! Will be going back

I've lived in the neighborhood for 30 years. Great dog has successfully stayed in business for 25…read moreyears. The owners know how to hire exceptional people. I was greeted upon entering the shop. That is uncommon, 1st class service! Both Sophie and Ashley were pleasant and acknowledged my dog and I asking how could they help. My dogs have received training and grooming at competitive prices. Sara is a gem! On short notice, I was fortunate to have Cooper's nails cut. He doesn't get nervous anymore. Sara has a way with him. I'm grateful to everyone there because they genuinely love dogs and are devoted to caring for our beloved pets. Kudos.

August responded right away and has been a great communicator. We were able to schedule right away…read moreand our first consultation went really well. He was so patient with our family and our dog. We look forward to more trainings with him.

I've been meaning to leave a review for August for ages! We worked with August for walk/train for…read moreour dog Brooklyn and he was wonderful. Brooklyn struggles with leash reactivity and August was so skilled and caring working with her and helping us learn how to better support her. He's incredibly reliable and was such a great resource. Beyond the work he did with Brooklyn, he saved the day one morning when I found a lost dog in my neighborhood. I wasn't sure where to take the pup so I called August for suggestions and he knew just what to do!

Steve and his team of trainers at Nitro K9 are the real deal. Both our young dogs have benefited…read morefrom Nitro's level 1 and 2 classes, and so it's very easy to recommend Nitro if you're looking for a trainer. It is worth acknowledging that Nitro makes use of prong and e-collars in their training method, and if you have concerns about these tools, I am happy to report there's nothing to be concerned about. I have witnessed my dog gaze up lovingly and with attention at Steve while under his guidance on a prong collar; you could feel the genuine connection between trainer and dog. This kind of experience was enough for me to put any concerns I had aside and welcome the training. It's also worth noting that Steve himself can be a bit of a personality, unafraid to speak his mind and get into a range of discussion topics. Underneath the personality is a genuine human, who wants nothing more than for dogs to receive the training that will most help them get along inside the home and the world. Thanks, Steve and Nitro K9 for your help with our dogs!

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!

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.

My sister in law lived near this location and frequently brought in her large dog for an easy…read morecleaning experience. We needed a quick bath for our large bully before vacation, and didn't have time to clean our bathroom afterwards. Doggo to the rescue! It was very easy to find parking, we were greeted by friendly owners, and shown the ropes right away. The bathtubs had ramps to make it easy for dogs to enter. Our pup loved the familiarity of the tub and was ready without hesitation. Their oatmeal shampoo and conditioner made our dogs hair oh so shiny and soft. The drying station had terry headband wraps to help dogs remain calm during the loud drying. Our pup did great! This was the quickest, thorough bath our pup has had in his 4 years of life. I'd consider this $30 well spent! Looking forward to returning.

Took my Dog Charlie here for his biweekly bath as he has skin issues. He is also very reactive with…read morehis nails. But Luis was very careful and kept him very calm. I'm glad there is safe space like this for my fuere boy!

I want to give Zoom Room 5 stars, but need to settle for 4. First, the good...no, the great:…read more I took our new rescue schnauzer here for an evaluation, where it was determined that Georgie needs private lessons as he is extremely reactive. Annabelle, our evaluator, also taught Georgie and me a few things to work on, and even after the evaluation, I learned a ton and Georgie was already on his way to becoming a changed man! So we signed up for 4 private lessons. Last week we had our first private lesson, and again, both Georgie and I learned a ton! Annabelle really is a great trainer. I'm well aware of Aurora's reputation, but since it's a very long street, I didn't think too much of the location. After the session last week, a man came out of nowhere and asked for money. I politely declined and he started thanking me and then went into some weird swearing tirade. Okay, fine. We got in the car and I instinctively locked the doors right away. Good thing, because he somehow circled my car without my noticing, and then he quickly walked over to a nearby car and started peering in the windows before going over to IHOP. I went home and asked my husband, who has been up here working in various locations due to his job with public transportation, about the specific area and what he thinks. He said that even he wouldn't feel comfortable in that area, near that IHOP, etc and said he didn't realize it was on THAT section of Aurora or he wouldn't have allowed us to go there in the first place. Between that and our need to move out of Seattle within the next few weeks for his job, I ended up cancelling the remaining sessions. Shame, because I really like how Zoom Room is operated and felt we were learning a lot! I'm concerned about Annabelle and the other young lady working in there by themselves after dark, even though it's dark fairly early, still, at this time of year.

I took a break from Zoom Room for a year but recently started coming back again. I attend their…read moregroup obedience and agility classes on a regular basis with my reactive dog, but I've been able to manage it very well in this class because everyone is so attentive to their dog. I never thought I'd see so much progress with my dog's reactivity until I started attending obedience here and using the skills I learned on our walks everyday. After several months of consistently going here, I can honestly and confidently say that my dog thrives in this environment. Melissa is an amazing obedience trainer and she helps us troubleshoot our training hurdles in such a creative way. She is very talented at what she does and really helped me reconsider alternative ways to get my dog to stop jumping on people for greetings (but still within the realm of positive reinforcement and force free training). As for agility, Agility 1 might be a bit slow moving because all the dogs are getting used to the equipment but once you advance to the higher levels, it does become a more efficient use of time and all the dogs seem to have a blast. I believe that Obedience 1 is a prerequisite for the agility classes but keep in mind that the agility classmates are all at different levels of obedience so you might have to do a bit more management than usual while you're in the waiting area. Some owners are not super considerate about breaking their dogs' fixation but with that being said, there is plenty of space to spread out from one another so I think generally it should not be an issue unless your dog is extremely reactive.

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!

Put my 2 years old Doberman Pincher Kratos in his 2 weeks board and training program, my baby boy…read morecame came so structured but still my lovable boy. Joshua is very knowledgeable and is very responsive to his customers. Thankful for his hard work.

I would recommend Ray at K-9 Academy to anyone. He completely transformed my German Shepard. She…read morewas a challenge, even for him a first but he worked his magic. I couldn't get her to do much of anything. She would not focus, ignored me, would bolt from the house and take off. She was doing what she wanted to do. Than with Ray's amazing training. She is the dog I so wanted. I can now enjoy her and be able to take her everywhere. I am so looking forward to taking her to the beach, off leash. I will continue working with Ray.

Excellent service and took excellent care of our dog. Ray is a pro and has been doing this at a…read morehigh level for a long time. Trust him with your pup!

i have been bringing my Corgi-Border Collie "Gus" here for over 8 years. Gus has always been well…read morecared for and happy every time he has been in Brenda's care.Unlike the groomer or vet Gus always seems excited and happy to come here-whether its for just a day or 10 days. It has made our vacations more enjoyable knowing he is in a family environment with other nice dogs and getting the attention and exercise he needs. I would recommend Animaluv without reservations. The care is excellent and the prices are reasonable. I would not leave my dog anywhere else..