I highly recommend pied pipers. Jill is very knowledgeable. She was extremely helpful. she gave me…read morethe tools to work with my dog and we have had a lot of success. My dog loves her.

I'm so impressed with the change in our Aussie, Lola, after board + train with Leaps & Bounds…read more We've used several different trainers in the past, and have seen benefit each time. However we still struggled with distraction, distance, and duration of good behavior with our super high energy dog. Our previous trainers were very much focused on positive reinforcement. I was certainly nervous about a change in tact. Now having gone through it, I wish we started sooner! A couple important callouts: 1 - the e collar provided is a game changer. Tom let us try this out to get comfortable with the idea. The range is so wide, it truly is just a slight stimulation vs a traditional shock. While we use sparsely, it's really the only thing that can help with high reaction for our pup 2- this is also a training of your behavior, not just your dog! Our girl is so smart and eager to please. Given that, we quickly discovered that we needed to change our approach to drive the behavior we were seeking. This is for sure the hardest part, but Tom and Bailey set us up with resources to help us along the way. That includes 2 live check ups to help hold us accountable. The biggest testament to the process is that Lola has been ecstatic to see Tom and Bailey even after her board and train. We can't recommend the investment enough! Thanks again Tom and Bailey!

We adopted our dog, Junie, from a shelter in August 2025. She was around a year old. On walks, she…read morewould bark at other dogs and sometimes people which made walks miserable and embarrassing. Indoors, it was jumping, and a constant need for attention and stimulation. It felt like she couldn't relax, or didn't know how, or maybe just didn't want to. So by extension, we couldn't either. We live in an apartment and even just taking her to the rooftop relief area was becoming a hell. I went down the same training rabbit hole many people do. YouTube videos weren't helping. They didn't explain what to do if the method in the video didn't work--which they never did for me. We decided to do some weekly training classes with a dog trainer we found through Rover. She taught Junie plenty--like any German shepherd, she's a very quick learner. She was trying to use counter conditioning to help Junie stop reacting so strongly to other dogs. And while Junie learned a lot, things weren't getting any better. She understood all the commands, she knew what was expected of her, but she almost never chose to do what we asked. It felt like we were constantly competing to be the most interesting thing in her world and we were fighting a losing battle. It was extremely frustrating and we were tired. It was clear to us that there was something important we were missing. We so badly wanted a dog we could bring to breweries, hikes, and backpacking trips and we were starting to wonder if we weren't a good fit for Junie. Assuming you've also been down the internet dog training rabbit hole, you've probably also seen people talk about how board and trains are a waste of money. We were nervous, but Tom came highly recommended by a friend of ours and we were at our wit's end. We didn't want our lives to be so entirely ruled by our dog--it wasn't healthy for any of us. We reached out to him in October and she stayed with Tom through the month of November. Best decision EVER. We were right about there being a missing link--it was our relationship with Junie that needed to be adjusted. Yes, we are her loving caretakers, but we are also people she needs to respect and listen to. It's now January and we can take her anywhere that allows dogs. She will stick by our side in a heel without a leash, whether on a sidewalk, at the beach, or in the forest. She can walk past a dog a foot away without reacting. She lays down next to our table at breweries. She stays in place until we release her. When she's playing off leash, she comes when we call her. We genuinely couldn't be happier! Here were my worries going into this: Would WE get enough training through this process to be able to continue things once Junie came home? --Absolutely. There was a learning curve of course on our end with the ecollar, but I truly did feel prepared by the time we got her home to continue her training. Tom is great at answering questions along the way and after your dog comes home. It hasn't even been 3 months since we adopted her--will it have a negative impact for her to have such a big change so soon? --If this is the position you're in, please don't keep suffering, just make the call! Dogs in general are a lot more resilient than we give them credit for. I honestly feel that sooner was better--it meant less time for her bad habits to get worse/more ingrained. No regrets here at all. Will the training stick? --Yes but it's entirely up to you. As long as you're continuing to keep your dog accountable, you'll definitely keep having the dog you want. Maybe my dog just needs more exercise? --I mean exercise is important, but you shouldn't have to exhaust your dog to get it to behave. We had started renting out Dog Yard through Roam three days a week to try and exhaust her. Probably exhausted us more than her lol. You can absolutely trust Tom and his trainers with your pup and I promise you if you've been struggling and things haven't been working--reach out to Tom! I can say wholeheartedly that this was the best investment we've ever made.

Luke has been taking our dog, Josie, for dog park visits for over two years and we couldn't be…read morehappier with his services. He never forgets her schedule, is flexible to my requests for changes (sometimes last minute! Sorry Luke!) and communicates pro-actively around the holidays to remind folks to tell him if services are needed or not. He sends us a text letting us know how the visit went and often includes pictures. Josie loves her dog park visits with Luke and all the friends she's made. We are so lucky to have found him.

Luke is a dog lover and a gifted trainer with endless patience and caring. He has walked my dogs…read moreand it is obvious how they respect and adore him. If your pooch just needs more manners or someone trustworthy to watch over them while you are away - Luke is your guy! Bonus: He is also affordable considering that he is a fully licensed and insured professional imported from New York City.

Not pleased from the initial happenstance meeting with Poppy, at Jefferson Park. She lacked basics…read morein etiquette, and just generally treating another human well, and she seemed very standoffish, and when it comes to me, and my puppy, she is condescending, and patronizing. She seemed really taken with my dog's abilities, at such a young age, and almost had an air of jealousy towards her. I would never work with such a know-it-all and if I see her at the park, again, I will pick my puppy up and leave. She tried to pick up my puppy, without asking, and my puppy wiggled out of her arms...well, Poppy, I can pick her up just fine. Please don't come near me, or MY dog. Thanks!

10/5 stars for Sarah! I have never wanted to give more stars than I have for Cascade Canine…read more Prepare yourself for some hyperbolic but entirely accurate praise...her service has changed our life! We always loved our little Mini Schnauzer but she was a difficult pooch. We are to blame of course but we couldn't fix the behaviors. She was aggressive toward dogs and strangers and had zero ideas how to listen to commands. We loved her but few others did. :( Sarah met us and got know us and our dog and within the hour she had complete understanding of what caused our bad behaviors. She helped us to understand how a dog thinks and how it impacts their behavior in situations. We then handed over our sweet dog for two weeks to Sarah (she needed extra extra) and when we got her back it was a literal and figurative and actual miracle. She was this obedient, calm, and in control dog. We met her at a park and she was around humans and dogs and didn't lose her shit even once. She came, sat, stayed on command. And better yet Sarah showed us how to do magic too. We have had our dog back for a few weeks since the spa treatment and she is getting better and better each day. No backsliding at all. Next step is to start taking her to the office with me. It was worth every nickel. It has completely impacted our lives in a positive way. So thank you Sarah. You ROCK! If you have come to this page it is because you are like we were with a dog you love that needs help (you are the one who needs the help btw). You are stressed out and have zero clues how to fix it. We would like to welcome you to present day us with a dog that is an absolute joy who is always in control and a happy obedient companion. Imagine that for a minute. Yep it's real for us now thanks to Sarah. I don't care that this review is TLDR. I can't give 10 stars so I gave words.

Taylor and David are wonderful!! They both take such great care of Gracie and I know she is in the…read morebest hands when she is out on her dog park visits and walks them. They are true professionals and are very gentle, caring and responsible. I highly recommend them to care for your dog(s). You can rest assured that your beloved pet will be loved and cared for. They also take the time to listen to all your questions and provide a detailed journal and photos of your pups outtings. Thanks so much!!!! Jill and Gracie

Kris and Taylor are wonderful, caring, very reliable dog walkers - truly some of the best you will…read morefind. They walked my two pups for the last 3 years. They never missed a walk, my dogs loved them, they send pics during their walks, and are just lovely people - highly highly recommend!

We've taken our older dog, Nola, to puppy kindergarten and puppy middle school and had laid a great…read morefoundation for her obedience! Our younger dog, Tilly, was a pandemic puppy and had become increasingly reactive to dogs over the past year. We completed the growly dog class with Tilly and saw huge improvement during the 5 week course! We feel very confident taking both dogs on walks and have tools to help Tilly remain more calm and relaxed as she passes other dogs!

What a great experience! I've never done dog training with any of my previous pets... But I knew…read moreright away with my new puppy that there were some hurdles that we would have if we didn't. Susan's shy confident class was exactly what we needed! She gave us the tools and the feedback to not only train our dog, but to train us on how to best interact and react with our new dog! We implemented everything we've learned and we're seeing results! Very thankful for the time spent! Thank you!!

Skye is phenomenal, plain and simple, and her professionalism and passion for what she does,…read morecoupled with the reliability and affordability, makes Best Walks by Farr a huge asset to the city and our family. We have four dogs. Four big, strong, energetic dogs, and she is awesome with them. Our oldest, a dog-nervous pit rescue, has some health issues and Skye is always incredibly gentle and attentive to her needs, and the younger leviathans, Skye wears out... which is really saying something. She's also been really helpful in getting our new foster people-acclimated, trained, and adoption-ready, and for that, I and handsome Hubig, said foster, will be forever grateful. I hate that Skye, who has since become a really awesome friend (and our dogs' favourite person), is leaving NOLA for Washington, but there's no doubt that Seattle's pets are gaining one hell of a human.

I am torn if I should even write a review because I want to keep this hidden gem all to myself--but…read morethat wouldn't be fair to anyone, so here I go... Skye is amazing to deal with and is even more amazing with my Shih Tzu, Miley! She works with both big and small dogs and they all love her. Skye is very reasonably priced and the best part is she is very flexible when it comes to scheduling. I can send her a text in the morning if I got tied up with work and she will walk Miley that afternoon. She has truly saved me a few times. Skye has sat for Miley overnight, in my home. The cost is comparable to boarding in a kennel, except Miley stays in her own home where she is comfortable and for roughly the same price if she were to stay in a cage all day. Miley used to get upset when she saw me pack a suitcase, but now she knows that Skye is coming to stay with her and she is a happy camper. When I moved to the city, having someone to help with my dog was my biggest concern, but finding Skye was a blessing. Both Miley and I are happier because of her!

We scheduled an initial consultation with Michelle after finding The Paid Pup through the CPDT-KA…read moredirectory. Unfortunately, the experience was terrible. Before the consultation, we provided extensive background on our dog's medical history, behavioral challenges, and previous training efforts. During the session, the primary recommendation was essentially to try a variety of approaches and see what worked. Many of the suggestions were basic training and management strategies that we had already implemented and told Michelle about earlier in the consultation. My recommendation for anyone considering The Paid Pup is to request an in-person evaluation rather than a virtual consultation, particularly if your dog has complex behavioral or medical issues. Our consultation was conducted over Zoom, and the advice felt fairly generic and not tailored to the specific context we had provided about our dog. We left the consultation feeling we had not received the level of individualized assessment or guidance we had hoped for, given the information shared beforehand. When we let Michelle know that after the consultation, we wouldn't be proceeding, her entire demeanor changed, reaffirming our decision.

I cannot recommend Michelle enough. I had grown up with dogs but adopted my first rescue in June of…read more2020. Scout was fearful of almost everything and I didn't have the tools/knowledge to effectively support and socialize her. Michelle came in and immediately was able to identify tools and resources to help with her socialization and to ease her fears, but also helped with amazing basic training skills. Beyond that, she's helped with other things like leash reactivity, enrichment, doggie daycare and training recommendations, and anything else you can think of! She helped put my mind at ease and my relationship with my Scouty girl more than I can say. She is the epitome of professionalism and compassion, is extremely knowledgeable and responsive, and is absolutely the best in the game. If you're looking for help with your dog, look no further! Thanks, Michelle! XO, Scout & Erin