Youngblood was on time, very friendly and my dog even liked him right off. He gave us great…read moreinstructions on what we were doing wrong and what we should be doing. It is not easy for me to change my ways but my little dog is doing better than I am. Youngblood was very patient with us. I highly recommend him to anyone.

We adopted Hunter after his being in 3 foster homes. As a one and a half year old golden, being…read moretossed around his whole life, he naturally had several "issues". Our friends recommended Youngblood, and we are so grateful they did. After just one lesson, Hunter seemed more at ease, and not as scared. We just finished our 5th lesson, and Hunter is a new dog. Calm, manners, not afraid. Can't thank you enough Youngblood and have already recommended you to a friend. Wish there was a higher Yelp rating to give you. Paul, Pam & Hunter

We have a male husky rescue who was both a flight risk and a threat to our indoor cat. After…read moreconsidering giving he up, at the suggestion of our rescue group we contacted Kindred and began working with Ruben. His approach is intentional, requires patience and persistence, and completely paid off. About 9 months after starting, our husky is relaxed on leash, is responsive to voice recall, and making real progress as an off-leash dog. Ruben is a pleasure to work with, he is responsive and tailors his work with you to match your needs. We cannot recommend Kindred highly enough!

Ruben and Shane at Kindred Dog PDX are amazing at working with a variety of Dogs and their…read moretraits...in addition to their owners. Their training is tailored to you and your situation. They've worked with all 3 of my dogs, with different ages and personalities and I've had amazing results. Each had their own little things that needed work. Ruben and Shane's ongoing support to make sure the dogs continue to thrive has been an amazing source of support. I cannot recommend them enough to anyone looking for training, support or learning how to advocate for your dog. From in person to virtual training, they are the best!

I learned a lot of things about dog training that weren't on my list. In the future, I will be…read moreinterviewing trainers. I will have a list of my goals, my desired outcomes, my desired behaviors, my philosophies, my opinions on technique and whether or not I assign any value to that. Personally, I don't think it matters how I hold a leash. Nor am I impressed by anyone who thinks that their ability to get a dog to follow their commands is impressive when they have cheese in their pocket. I also don't think that a two-year-old dog is an " older" dog. I did inform the owner/trainer that the dog I was bringing to her class was a rescue and that she had already been trained to some extent. She did not seem at all inclined to meet with me for 15 minutes to see if an introduction to obedience class was necessary or if we should instead pursue one-on-one classes before going on the canine good citizen. This would have been a better use of my time and money. All that to say that if the AKC route is what you are looking for or you have a puppy that has never been trained, Cheryl may be a good option. But, I would recommend you have a conversation with her first, about what your goals and outcomes look like. This experience has been eye opening.

We have one class left, but I feel I can review the course now. Cheryl Huffman runs the Smart Paws…read moreAcademy. She is the dog whisperer. She can make the very naughty Oola Fandango do anything within seconds. It's magical. Better yet, she can train US to make Oola do anything. That is also magical. We haven't had as much time as we would like to train because of holidays, work and family stuff happening, but I feel I have a solid foundation and we can be successful when we can truly devote the time. Oola is already better behaved and following more commands more reliably. You get a DVD and workbook when you sign up for a course. The first lecture is just with the humans and Cheryl; you bring your dog to class after that. The teaching occurs in an unheated, no air conditioning barn on Cheryl's property, so in the winter dress warm, in the summer bring water. All the dogs are trained at the same time but she is happy to give you a few moments of one on one time, she asks for praises and problems from each owner at the beginning of each session, and is available by phone or email with questions. And it's cheap! Under 100 bucks for the series. She does obedience, agility, all sorts of stuff; we were in the beginning obedience class. Granted it is in Oregon City, so it's a hike for most people, but it is totally worth it. She has evening and weekend classes. Everything Cheryl does makes sense and she only uses positive training methods. There is no yelling, hitting, or pinch collars, and Cheryl is very clear that she expects you to treat your animal with respect and kindness. So, in summary, Cheryl Huffman ROCKS the dog world. In a few short weeks we have Oola off the halter and only using a collar, walking better on leash, sometimes comes when called, can sit and lay down on command, and is learning to stay with some success. Her behavior overall is better and we are less stressed. There is more training to do and we have the tools and the workbook so we can continue to improve when the class is over. Consider Smart Paws for dog training. You and your dog will be good canine citizens when you are finished. http://www.smartpawsacademy.com

Charles is the best!! We have tried many training programs with our German Shepherd Cooper and…read morehaven't had much luck addressing his issues but one week with Charles and there was a huge difference shown. If you want someone who is passionate, competent and actually cares,he is your guy!! Thank you for all your help Charles!!!

I met Charles 3 years ago when I was fostering a GSD/Shepherd rescue and I learned SO MUCH about…read morehow to really connect with dogs. Since that time, he has worked with me with other fosters and now my 6-month old puppy. I have had dogs my whole life but after one afternoon working with Charles, I learned a new (and better) way to interact with them which has relieved some of the anxiety and stress that comes from owning a reactive dog. Charles calm demeanor and empathetic style of teaching is exactly what most dogs (and owners) need. I especially recommend enlisting Charles help if you have attended those pet store training classes that award you certificates but you still have a dog that doesn't listen, has poor recall, or is reactive on walks. Best of all, Charles has classes outdoors in real world environments where we actually exist with our dogs.

When animals are injured they should immediately call the pet parents. With cameras being so…read moreinexpensive these days there is no reason they don't have any for pet parents viewing ability. They don't keep their word. When they say their going to do something it's our experience on multiple occasions that they don't do what they say they will. I found our puppy isolated and crying for help with noone around after being attacked by other dogs. Sadly, this facility creates an environment that encourages anxiety in our dogs.

"Lost" an expensive insulated Jacket my American staff terrier uses for the mountain…read more Dog was pretty bummed when I picked her up. Big scratch on her nose.

We took our 31/2 year old black lab to stay at Kalik Acres while we took a family vacation this…read moreJuly. It was our first experience boarding, and we looked at allot of options before deciding on Kalik Acres. After taking Reggie to Kalik Acres for an introduction prior to our trip, we felt very comfortable with Elizabeth, the environment, and the fact that Reggie would be cared for like one of their own dogs without kennels and able to have a large outdoor play area and sleep in the house with his new friends just like at home. We are very happy with their care and would use them again for our next trip. We would highly recommend their services.

Our vacation plans changed on a dime and we needed a place for our 2 old puggies. One couldn't walk…read morewell and the other is almost blind. I was very nervous to locate a place that didn't lock the dogs up in a kennel. I contacted Elizabeth at Kalik Acres and she had us booked for about 13 days without any trouble. We were very relieved that our old pugs were in a family setting with an easy access to outdoors, special beds for naps and plenty of interaction with people. We received update texts and pictures almost daily. Their grandchildren fed the pugs dinner one night - bite by bite. Their home and yard is safe from traffic. I could tell the old pugs were part of this family and never missed a meal or a nap! Since our first visit there our oldest puggy has passed on. We have taken the almost blind one back for a stay and he is happy to be in their care. We will continue to call on Kalik Acres to care for our old puggy.

Dr. Tongue and the rest of the medical team were just wonderful when our beloved dog passed away…read morelast month. Not only have they been kind and compassionate to him & our family throughout the years we've been clients, but they are top-notch doctors as well. I can't recommend them enough!

Very disappointing experience with Dr Koomalsingh. She was rude, dismissive, and clearly…read moreuninterested in listening to concerns about my dog. The doctor seemed uninterested and seemed to lack basic compassion. I left feeling frustrated and worried about the quality of care provided. I would not trust this doctor with my pet again.

We bring our very spazzy Bernese Mountain Dog here and to say she loves it is an understatement!…read moreShe makes herself right at home once the gate is open- barrels right on in without a care in the world! We have done both daycare and boarding, both of which are reasonably priced. I love that they will bathe and do her nails before we pick her up (extra cost). They will send random picture updates and she always appears to be happy as can be! She can have a lot of energy and thinks she is a lap dog, so I appreciate that they make sure she's worn out, taken care of, and don't mind her bull-in-china-shop personality :)

This place came highly recommended and did not disappoint. Our dog stayed 9 nights and had a blast!…read moreIt really made our vacation that much better knowing she was having so much fun at "summer camp."