She over uses tools and tries to dominate dogs into submission. When we got our dog back from her…read morehe was hand shy and ducked his head when he tried to pet him on his head when he didn't do that before she picked him up for training. He also came back with a scab on his nose and multiple scabs on his neck from overuse of the electric collar and muzzle.

On Memorial Day, 2018, My beautiful German Shepherd Dog, Jake, died while in the care of Becca…read moreHammond of Pacific Paws K9 Academy, LLC located at 2124 136th Ave E, Sumner, WA 98390 Becca Hammond had been hired to train Jake while she was working for Off Leash K9 of Seattle. Becca was Fired shortly after Jakes Death. Jake was with Becca Hammond for 10 days of a two week board and train when he died. She texted me on Memorial Day morning (day 10) and told me Jake had picked at his dinner the evening before, and did not eat his breakfast, thus minimizing his actual symptoms. She assured me that Jake had no diarrhea or vomiting, which had been an off and on problem in the past. Jakes Necropsy report stated his cause of death was Heat stroke probably brought on by Rhabdomyolitis. These are preventable and curable conditions that are brought on be overwork while not getting enough water. Jakes case was so severe that his kidneys failed and he also went into respiratory failure. All of these serious complications of heat stroke and Rhabdomyolitis have symptoms that would inspire a humane and astute trainer to seek veterinary care; However Becca Hammond chose instead to leave Jake alone in a Crate in her home to die a very painful death. She returned home several hours later and found him dead. This leads me to believe that Becca Hammond is either unaware of the symptoms of overwork and heat stroke in a dog, or she just doesn't care. Either way I wish I had not left my beautiful boy with her. He was only 2 1/2 years old. I am posting this in hope that no one else suffer such a loss of their beloved pet. I highly recommend you research any trainer prior to trusting your pet to anyone. Please don't make my mistake. Make sure a potential trainer is insured, and more importantly , find out if your trainer is trained in first aid for your dog. Jake died in the exclusive care and custody of Becca Hammond. She admitted to me that Jake had no diarrhea or vomiting in the ten days of her supervision. Becca Hammond told me that Jake did not eat much dinner the night before he died and picked at breakfast that morning of his passing. She also said his energy was low. THAT WAS ALL SHE TOLD ME (When I recalled his earlier bouts of diarrhea, He would skip a couple meals, lay around for the day, have diarrhea, then be fine) However what Becca Hammond told me totally underplayed his symptomatology of Rhabdomyolitis and Heat stroke. After Jake died she admitted in an email to her boss on May 29, 2018 titled "Jake timeline," and she stated that at about 11 a.m. on May 28, 2018, Jake was not wanting to leave his kennel after over two hours, even with a verbal "break" or "come" command, and with a (presumably) functioning e-collar; that he was not eager to come when called by name; that he was hiding in the shade under a bush after drinking; that he wanted "no part" of training and "kept trying to retreat to the shade or lay down instead of holding his sit," that he was "off behaviorally"; that his energy was "much lower than average during our brief training" and his hind legs "seemed weak when standing and walking"; that he looked "physically tired" and "breathing a little heavier than usual"; and that you last saw him alive at about 12:45 p.m. on May 28, 2018, coming home to find him dead at about 4:58 p.m." Unfortunately, if Becca Hammond had relayed all of this information to me, I would have realized that he needed a vet. Jake died because Becca Hammond either failed to recognize that he was desperately ill, or just chose to ignore it. Should Dog trainers need to become licensed and accountable for the health of your animal while in their care? I think they should. The proceeds of the $12,500.00 settlement I receive ( after reimbursing myself for Legal fees, and attorney portion) will be donated to the rescue that Brought Jake to us. Perhaps then there will be some meaning to Jakes senseless death, and more dogs will be saved in his name! It is sad that we could only love him for such a short time.

Was really impressed at the outset, and got lots of great strategies for my reactive dog. As…read morethings continued to stagnate, I had to work harder to get replies about our ongoing behavior problems. A year after our first meeting, was having problems, and begging for an intervention. Over a year later, with similar problems (no blame on Manners Unleashed), I got the "good luck in your search for other solutions" e-mail. I really felt left out in the cold, right when I really needed help. I have recommended several friends to Chris for mild behavior problems with great results...for more persistent/serious problems, I felt that the desire to develop ongoing change was missing and left to chance. Dealing with a reactive dog is a life-long challenge that needs a commitment from all parties: dog, owner, and trainer. Updates 6/2013: Chris contacted me several months later and did a short board and train to follow up on our request. Not very timely, but very helpful and professional.

Awesome. Can't believe what Chris she for our dog. She worked wonders on our dog. She is very…read morewell rounded with every dog, never met anyone who didn't own a bulldog who knew had to handle them so well. My dog is so much better on the leash now. She gives simple instructions, that really works. She'll tell you something and you'll sit there and go DUH why didn't I think of that. I will recommend this program to anyone.

We have a large (100+ pounds) 2 year old rescue pup who is great at home, but struggles with…read moreoverarousal around new people and other dogs. After our local training place closed we were looking for other options and committed to positive reinforcement training. Unfortunately a lot of trainers use aversives, especially with large strong dogs. We were so excited to find Julia, and after our meet & greet we were confident she was a good choice. Julia did a 2 week board & train with our dog while we were traveling, mainly focusing on leash skills and practicing calm behavior around exciting things. We noticed an immediate improvement, but have also been continuing to work on the training at home after our follow up. I'm happy to report that we are continuing to see improvement using Julia's methods.

From the owner: At Guiding Tails, I focus on building real, lasting relationships between you and your dog through…read moreclear communication, trust, and understanding. Rather than using tools that suppress behavior, my approach centers on changing how your dog feels, so they can move through the world with more confidence and less stress. I guide you step-by-step through real-life situations, helping your dog learn that you’re a safe, consistent source of support, especially when things feel overwhelming or uncertain. As an IAABC-ADT and Family Dog Mediator, I’m committed to ongoing education and science-based methods, so you always receive thoughtful, up-to-date guidance tailored to your individual dog. Sessions are available in-home, virtually, or through Zoom, making training accessible no matter your needs.

My little one was enrolled in her puppy kindergarten class. Jennifer is very easy going and…read moreaccommodating. The breed of my puppy is naturally not trusting of strangers, and our instructor made sure to never push our pup into anything she wasn't ready for. For puppy kindergarten, she also allows you to attend multiple classes each week, for no additional cost! We definitely took advantage of this since our pup started out very shy of dogs as well. She's an extremely patient instructor, and typically will go over 2-4 different things each class. She also introduces a different agility item each class, to socialize the pups to the equipment. There's normally 2 puppy playtimes each lesson, one at the beginning and at the end. I'm appreciative that she also locks the doors at all times, to avoid any accidental escapes. The only critique I could give is that sometimes the lessons can be a little disorganized and can get side tracked a bit, but overall the lessons are fairly cheap. Also, I noticed this comes up as an Auburn company, but our lessons are out of the Kent Memorial Park building on Central.

Jennifer is wonderful!!!…read more My husband and I signed our pitbull up for her "fiesty fido" class because she was getting into a habit of pulling when she would see another dog. This was unacceptable behavior for us because she needs to be on her best behavior at all times. It was getting to the point where I would avoid another dog if one was walking on the same side of the street. Jennifer is very knowledgable and you can tell right away her years of experience with working with many different breed of dogs. She likes to keep her class limited to a certain amount of dogs to make sure that she spends the appropriate amount of time to work on each dogs issues and our concerns. I heard of a dog training class nearby that sprays the dogs face with water or bitter liquid in order to get them to stop doing bad behavior. This was not the way that I wanted to train my dog and traumatize her. Jennifer does not believe in that sort of negative reinforcement. Our dog has learned so much already and she is not even done with the classes. My husband and I have seen a HUGE improvement on her behavior and have learned many training tips that have proved to us that they really do work! Pick of the litters pricing is VERY reasonable and is a great investment to having a better dog.

I like this place. My dog needed stitches. They did stitches. And it needed a drain but was told it…read moredidn't cause a puncture was not that big. We had to bring him back for staples again cause the stitches popped out and he got pretty swollen. After the staples didn't work we took him back a third time and they left an opening for drainage and stuff and stitched him back up. But went back to remove the stitches. Wait was hours ling. Tried to schedule an appointment but it was booked out super far ended up just taking the stitches out myself. So far so good. I would go back for an emergency but probably not for normal vet since they are a very popular vet and scheduling may be crazy. The front desk staff were awesome gave my kid some coloring things and such while we waited for a room.

I have been coming to Sumner Veterinary Hospital since 2018 and I have 4 dogs. We were good…read morecustomers, but after what happened with my dog Otis, I will NEVER return. On 8/22/2026, I made an appointment specifically because I was extremely concerned Otis had cancer. He had lost a significant amount of weight, was barely eating, extremely lethargic, no longer playing with our other dogs, and had VERY large lymph nodes. We were booked with Dr. Moss. I showed Moss the enlarged lymph node and explained all of Otis's symptoms. Moss attempted an aspiration twice and told me it was "oily" and benign, and that my dog was overweight. Otis was NOT overweight. I have photos documenting his weight changes because the changes were happening fast! So That comment felt completely dismissive and out of pocket, especially when I was there because I knew something was wrong. I STILL made it very clear that I wanted blood work because I was concerned about cancer or even a deficiency that could be treated. The appointment then shifted to Otis's ears needing to be cleaned, requiring anesthesia through the ER department. When Dr. Millard called to tell me Otis had done well and was waking up, I asked again about the blood work. She told me they had not been notified to do it, but said they could run it along with a newer cancer screening test they were learning about. I immediately said YES. That was the entire reason I originally made the appointment. The results came back showing signs of lymphoma. I was also told over the phone that we could try Apoquel for Otis's ear allergies. When we later returned to discuss the lymphoma results, I was told to STOP the Apoquel because it can weaken the immune system and potentially accelerate cancer.I paid $328.52 for the medication I was then told to discontinue because of concerns related to cancer. I also have a HUGE issue with what happened when I picked Otis up. I was told to come as soon as possible, so I did. I was put in a room and apparently no one was told I was there. I waited 45 minutes before calling the front desk myself, and it took another 10 minutes for them to bring my dog out. Then I discovered Otis had been left in a crate WITH HIS LEASH ON. I consider this Animal ABUSE. A dog should never be left unattended in a crate with a leash attached because the leash or collar can become caught and cause strangulation. Otis had also just been under anesthesia, making this even more unacceptable. When they brought him to me, they apologized because he had had a very large urine accident in the crate and his leash was covered in urine. What if the leash or collar had gotten caught? What if Otis had panicked? What if he had choked himself to death? I bet they woulda blamed it on the anesthesia! I am beyond angry. I don't know who was responsible for each part of this situation, but I DO know how I feel about the way my dog was treated. Dr. Moss made me feel like my concerns were not important. I believe to my core that Dr. Moss does not care about my dog or the concerns I brought forward. I felt dismissed, and completely unheard while advocating for an animal who could not advocate for himself. I even emailed Dr. Millard about the entire situation and received no response. Dr. Millard ultimately transferred Otis's care to an oncology veterinarian in Lakewood, and I am grateful for that. And here is the part that absolutely breaks my heart: Otis has since been diagnosed with STAGE 4 LYMPHOMA. He has cancer in his liver and spleen. WOW. I knew something was wrong with my dog. I listened to my dog. I advocated for my dog. And I was right. I am thankful we eventually got the blood work and that Otis was transferred to oncology care, but that does not erase everything that happened before that. After this experience, I will NEVER bring my dogs here again. If you are considering this hospital, especially Dr. Moss, please do your own research and advocate HARD for your animals. You know your pet. If something doesn't feel right, keep pushing for answers. Otis deserved better.

Our very aggressive Westie had become uncontrollable. I eas ready to give up. Alex very calmly…read moreworked with us and suggested changing meds. Angus is a new dig. Back to his snuggly self. Even the groomer asked what happened. Thanks for making us not give up

We tried two other trainers before getting in touch with the dog sensei. We met with Alex just…read morethree times and the instruction and techniques he used were exactly what we needed to help get our giant now 11 month old puppy to be well behaved in the house. If you watch, listen, and stay consistent with what he says I think anybody would have good results with their dog.

Changing lives, one neutral dog at a time. Amani K9 are…read morechanging lives. Honestly, our Nyx (120# Cane Corso) had become a liability. We love her to pieces, but our sole focus was trying to manage her environment. Some of our "management" techniques included: cardboard blocking the slider so she wouldn't see and yell at the neighbors, or the squirrels; a heavy rope martingale harness to walk her to the car; blacked out the back windows of our car so she couldn't see out and yell at every pedestrian (and scratch at the windows); we could not walk her; she had to be completely sedated to be seen by a vet; we could only board her at a kennel an hour and a half away; she could not be introduced to visitors. Our goal was to keep everyone safe, but when we ended up at the E-vet with our Corgi (Lexi) we realized we were not up to the task and looked for help. Every interaction with Amani K9 has been professional, empathetic, direct and effective. From our first contact we felt supported and understood. We didn't know what to expect, but they were clear about what services they could provide and how to proceed. Our evaluation with Marianna and Synclair was so informative, it's clear they know and love what they do and want to help. We left that meeting feeling more hopeful about Nyx than we had been in years. We enrolled in the 8 week board and train, and not everyone in our household was completely on board. (8 weeks is too long, why can't we visit, when can we see her, when can we love on her) We were in it for the long haul though, and Marianna even volunteered to be the bad guy, because we were NOT managing Nyx, we were just delaying a potential catastrophe. The next lapse might be worse than just an E-vet visit and some stitches. Those 8 weeks flew by, and while we had 6 "sessions" to teach us how to communicate effectively with Nyx, it's a steep learning curve. Imagine learning a new language while also learning to tango and having to match words with movement AND remain grounded and neutral. It's a real strain on the brain, and we had some baggage we were carrying around. (How am I supposed to keep #105 (now) of determined muscle from going wherever she wants to go with this teeny tiny ribbon of a leash?) Marianna and Synclair are ultimate "hype girls" though, able to give constructive feedback while still pointing out all the right things that you're doing. At the end of those 8 weeks, Marianna brought Nyx home, walked me through all the important new processes we were going to incorporate, and then said the most helpful thing ever: "I'm not just walking out the door and you'll never see or hear from me again, I'm just an email away." After Nyxy's first day home, our local sceptic realized how relaxed and calm Nyx was, sleeping on her cot. It was inconceivable to him, based on the Nyx of before times, that she could be anything but miserable if she was held hostage in her "place". After Nyxy's second day, he asked when we would be getting a "place" cot for Lexi. It's work, it's constant and forever work, but the Nyx we have now is so much calmer and at peace than we ever could have imagined. In our attempt to "manage" Nyxy's environment, we had shrunk her world so much, it's a joy and relief to be able to expand Nyx's world for a change. Amani K9 changed our lives, and we will be forever grateful.

Amani K-9 are legitimate trainers. We entered our 15 month old dogo argentino in the 8-week…read moretraining program due to him previously being a adopted from the humane society and struggling with issues of anxiety, recall, tantrums, and self-regulations. After just four weeks when we went to parent train his temperament was so much different and he was able to work through his anxiety when it came to seeing other dogs, and outside distractions, follow commands consistently, and walk on a leash properly alongside us without pulling or just walking aimlessly. It has created a whole new level of respect in our relationship with our pup where he trusts us Amani K-9 are truly legitimate trainers. We enrolled our 15-month-old Dogo Argentino in their 8-week training program after adopting him from the Humane Society. He had been struggling with anxiety, recall, tantrums, and self-regulation. After just four weeks, during our parent training session, we noticed a remarkable difference in his temperament. He was able to manage his anxiety around other dogs and outside distractions, follow commands consistently, and walk calmly on a leash beside us--no more pulling or wandering aimlessly. This program has completely transformed our relationship with our pup. He now trusts us more deeply because not only did he learn how to regulate himself, but we also learned how to help him do so. He stays in place on his mat without following us around or begging for food--it's like having a completely different dog! We're so glad we chose Amani K-9. We feel more confident and connected in our relationship with our dog because we better understand him, and he knows exactly what we expect of him.

Amanda was a great trainer and we had absolutely darling puppies in our puppy class. She was very…read morehelpful with troubleshooting issues we were having with our puppy. The location was great- less than five minutes off the highway and beautifully located. The building we were training in wasn't heated so that was a bummer on colder days. The space was large enough to accommodate the number of dogs in class. She offered classes that grew with your puppy which was also nice. The classes were moderately priced and affordable for what is available in the area.

We have been very pleased with Amanda's approach to training, the small class sizes, and the help…read moreshe provides to dogs and owners. Amanda really focuses on the positive and helps the owners work as a partner with their pet. Our pup really looks forward to going to school.

Garrett Stevens is truly one-of-a-kind when it comes to dog training. His unorthodox style may not…read morebe what you'd expect, but that's exactly what makes him so effective. Our Great Pyrenees was stubborn, independent, and we honestly weren't sure if we'd ever get through to him. Garrett changed everything. Instead of relying on cookie-cutter methods, Garrett took the time to really understand our dog's personality and gave us tools that actually worked. His approach is calm, intuitive, and based on building trust and respect--not just obedience. The difference has been night and day. Because of Garrett, our Pyr is finally on the right path to success. Walks are no longer a battle, our home is more peaceful, and most importantly, our dog is happier and more confident. If you're looking for a trainer who gets results, thinks outside the box, and truly cares about both the dog and the owner, Garrett Stevens at Alpha and Omega Dog Training is the best there is.

Garrett changed my way of handling dogs and he saved Makos' dogs life. We have overcome being…read moreHIGHLY reactive to everything. We loose leash walk and can even run wild and free in remote locations with full recall.