Amazing and good! We had a special situation with a rescue dog and she was very helpful. We are…read moreglad we called her!

Paws Down and Julie stepped in when another local training facility refused to tailor a program to…read moreget my dog, Kemper, and I where we needed to go before a last minute move overseas. I am a disabled combat veteran, but do not qualify for a 'service animal' from non-profits because I do not have the 'correct' diagnosis, even though I suffer from the same exact symptoms as those with PTSD. My wife's mother, who lives in Europe, recently had a stroke and my wife has been by her side since early August. If I hope to see my wife at all over the next several years, because of her and my commitment to ensure that her mother gets the care and attention she deserves, we needed to be much closer than the Pacific NW, hence our uprooting. In order to have Kemper fly with me in the cabin on a grueling 10-hour trans-Atlantic flight, he needed some several skills which he was lacking when we adopted him from the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society after six years of being abandoned and abused, for no reason, by one owner after another. Even with his unjust and unconscionable treatment early in life, he is one of the sweetest and dogs I have ever known. Julie and Kemper quickly developed a strong bond and she was willing to work with me one-on-one, tailoring a training plan for both of us to get us where we need to be with just two months before boarding the plane. Having a Master's in Psychology, I am an expert in operant and classical conditioning, but lacked the understanding of how dogs think, so Julie was training both of us along the way. Kemper picked-up on things quickly and me, not so much, but we were compelled to get the job done and succeed in our mission, no room for error. Paws Down is not exactly cheap when it comes to private training, but Julie did not charge for travel time to our home and routinely stayed after the allotted one-hour appointment times. Yesterday, less than two months after starting with Julie, Kemper passed his AKC Canine Good Citizen test and his certificate is on the way, arriving well before we need it for travel to our new home. Thank you Paws Down and Julie for helping me ensure that my support animal and I make it safely to Europe, reuniting our family after moths apart. CombatCritic Gives Paws Down Dog Training 10 Bombs Out Of 10 And A Spot On My 'WALL OF FAME' ... More Bombs Are Better ... HOOAH!

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!!

If you want your dog to be on the same wavelength and speak the same language as you, send them to…read moreRascal! Zoe is amazing. We have a high-energy cattle dog mix, and at 8 months old, he stayed with Zoe for 3 weeks in April for advanced obedience. I was so nervous about leaving him (he's my first puppy!), but it was awesome to see his progress on their Instagram. When we picked him up, he got to show us everything he learned, and Zoe walked us through everything she taught him. He totally understands what we're saying now! He knows how to regulate himself and finds time to be calm. When he's playful, his recall is EXCELLENT and he comes right back, even if there's a lot going on. I took him camping a few weeks ago and got so many compliments on how well-behaved he is for being so young. Bowie also went and stayed at Rascal for a week in June, and having that safe space for him where he can fine-tune his skills while we are on vacation is a life-saver. I've been recommending Rascal Training to everyone I know, and I think you should send your pup, too!

Let me get this out the way right now. SEND YOUR DOG HERE. If you are even considering a board and…read moretrain, do it. We sent our big oaf of a GSD rescue (Shadow) to Rascal after a ton of research and it was the right choice. My partner and I live in Montavilla and wanted to be able to bring our dog everywhere we could. Unfortunately, she was an 85 pound asshole that couldn't walk on a leash and spent her life being anxious and obsessive. She also couldn't hang with our cats and would waste her days staring down the hall at them - nothing could tear her away. Looking through the Rascal website and instagram I knew that Zoe was the right person. As Shadow progressed through the program she was able to go on a ton of field trips. This aspect was very important to me, knowing that Shadow would have exposure to public places (home improvement stores, coffee shops, bars, restaurants, etc.) with someone who can make sure the experience is positive. Shadow has only been home a few days, but it's been amazing. She can go for walks now without giving us blisters on our palms by pulling. She is able to lay down in the front yard with me while there are crows and squirrels around. SHE HEARS ME WHEN I CALL HER. The hardest part of the whole thing has been my own training, but even that is easier every day. Seriously, Rascal Training is worth it a thousand times over.

Elizabeth from Paws United is a knowledgable, caring, and effective dog trainer. She had clear…read moreinsight into why my very large German Shepherd was being leash aggressive with other dogs on walks. Elizabeth understands the dog (and human!) mind and gives practical exercises, equipment, treats and tips on how to improve communication between dog and human in a clear, concise way. In the months that we worked with Elizabeth, and practiced her recommendations, we saw vast improvements in our dog's behavior in public and at home. I am no longer dragged through the park on dog-attack missions!

Elizabeth is a lifesaver. Our new puppy was quickly getting out of control, and we were sleep…read moredeprived and frustrated. She tailored our training, specifically, for our concerns. We very quickly saw an improvement. Our stress levels came down, and we have been able to implement her techniques with great success. She comes to your home, tailors an individual training program for you and your dog. She's friendly, helpful, calming. She helped us feel in charge again. Lifesaver! P.S. She loves coconut Lacroix.

I can not express enough how grateful I am for Whitney and the work she has done with both myself…read moreand my 2 y/o shepherd mix, Archie. She has supported us around tools to address his reactivity around other dogs especially on a leash. We are now able to enjoy walks on the trail together and even sit outside at restaurants with other dogs around using the skills we have learned. She took the time to walk with me and show me strategies which built my confidence tremendously. Highly recommend working with Whitney!!!

I have known Whitney for around 11 years! She is an amazing person inside and out. I compete year…read moreround in the Celtic Highland Games around Oregon and Washington. During this particular weekend plans changed immediately and I was stuck not knowing where my beautiful German Shepard/Aussie would stay aka KARMA Whitney was so accommodating, even with a days notice, she treats Karma like family and spoils her rotten. Karma has a habit of not eating when away from her family... Yet Whitney had her eating within the hour of being there. Karma stayed a couple days with Whitney. Playing roaming chasing and playong with the cat she made friends withand I would not have it any other way. I 500% recommend her and her business. Thanks Again Love!!

So glad to have worked with Baylee and Downward Dog Training. She is incredibly kind and patient…read moreand super knowledgeable. She was able to break down and explain everything that we were trying to accomplish and why we were doing it that way. She explains the techniques in a way that feels manageable and not overwhelming. Her follow up after each session was also super amazing, detailing all that we worked on and how to continue to progress. I highly highly recommend Baylee and Downward Dog Training.

We have been taking our dogs to Heartbeat for 9 years now, and cannot say enough about what a…read morewonderful job Raquel does taking care of them! Raquel loves dogs! Her passion and expertise create an environment where our dogs feel like they are at their 2nd home! When we drop them off, they run to Raquel with the same enthusiasm as they run to us upon our return. Raquel maintains training/behavior expectations we have established and helps us when behavior issues inevitably pop up, teaching us how to manage them. Her methods are kind and consistent, based on loving dogs while having great boundaries and behavior expectations. Whether it's specific dietary needs or medicine that needs to be administered, we can count on Raquel to meet our dogs' needs. Her communication is excellent - she even sends pictures!!! We feel so comfortable leaving our dogs with Raquel, I honestly can't imagine a better, move home-like situation than the one provided at Heartbeat at My Feet!

Excellent service | doggy vacation…read more We needed to find a dog sitter because we were leaving for almost a week out of state and couldn't bring our little boy. I found Heartbeat at My Feet on Yelp, which had solid review ratings and immediately contacted Raquel. She has great communication via email and text, and we were able to set up a doggy daycare for 1 day before we boarded him. The meet and greet went smoothly. We saw her house and met the other dogs. Ozzy got along with all of them! After the trial run daycare, we boarded him and came back to an excellent report on his time staying there. He was such a good boy and we can tell he didn't want to leave because he was wanting to go back inside the house where his friends were, hah! We received photos and videos when we were away. Ozzy was definitely enjoying the couch with the other dogs. This whole experience reinforces the reason why we choose this in-home service instead of a kennel. Rates are excellent and your pet will get the proper attention and care it deserves. If you're looking for your pet to be in good hands, choose Raquel!!