It has been awesome to work with Deborah over the last few months. I've only had a few training…read moresessions with her due to my crazy schedule, but those few sessions have been extremely helpful. Plus my puppy absolutely adored her! I enjoyed her positive approach and how she was super knowledgeable. You can just tell she really loves her job and cares about helping people. I had previously been having issues getting my puppy into obedience classes and was actually asked to leave a group class once because my puppy was too aggressive with others. Deborah taught me the skills to get on my dog's level and find a way to help her be more behaved and overall strengthen our relationship. We worked on many things, everything from jumping, to sitting and waiting for food, and she even helped me take my dog on a walk to work on leash pulling. One of the best parts about Patient Pawz I feel is that Deborah not only lives up to the name by being patient with puppies, she is also extremely patient with owners and really does work to find a time that fits with your schedule as well.

Deborah was wonderful with our puppy, Argos. We wanted to start training soon after we got him and…read moreshe was able to schedule us quickly! Argos loved working with her and learned very quickly. We appreciated that she came to our home, so that Argos could train in his normal environment before heading to new places and meeting new puppies. Definitely would recommend to anyone with a dog and if we need any training in the future we will definitely give her a call again.

We have 2 dogs signed up for separate classes here right now and really like both instructors we…read morehave! They are patient and give good advice! Our dogs love going to school and learning new things. There are classes for all levels from puppies or beginners to those with advanced skills. It's an indoor facility so classes can go year-round and weather isn't an issue. The floors are rubber for comfort to walk, run, jump and roll. They offer walk-in classes for "Tricks" so I want to try that once my dogs master some basic obedience.

Good solid instruction. Great space. Friendly atmosphere. Solid foundation and advice. Have…read morecompleted puppy class. Starting companion class next week.

I have just had the Good Dog Game Plan visit so far. David…read morereally knows dogs, and provided a lot of advice in that first visit. Looking forward to taking his private lessons.

What an amazing trainer and such a nice person! He walked me through defining my real issues and…read moreprovided invaluable advice. And made sure I have continued access to him for any needed follow-up. A real jewel!

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

After spiraling down the rabbit hole, researching the various plethora of nearby daycare options…read morewith the important sole purpose to take advantage of a perfectly optimal socialization opportunity, to enroll my newly rescued/adopted puppy. All the current active staff working at this specific location have demonstrated & proven how extremely capable & exhaustively knowledgeable as trainers, dog behavior specialists, groomers, etc. They have exceedingly created a trustworthy controlled environment setting that makes me reassuringly safe to entrust the safety & wellbeing of my 4-legged son. They have gone above & beyond for my puppy & I could not praise/thank them enough for their time, energy & effort to nurture my puppy's confidence & needs. Including assessing & addressing his trauma triggers being bullied as the "runt" of his litter, that occurred prior to his rescue. I am thoroughly enthralled with their most adorable & transparently informative daily report cards that are released after their daycare reservation. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to cultivate & nurture their doggo-puppers development & overall wellbeing (with a heaping side of well deserved spoiled treatment)! Will definitely be a continuing member, as long as they will have Beemo & I, after we officially move to the PNW.

WOW! What a difference three weeks with Taylor and board & train at A Dogs Best Friend can make…read more Holy smokes. We are so happy and very proud of our dog's progress and have so much to thank Taylor for. Folks send their dogs to board and train programs for many reasons. For us, we wanted support honing previously learned skills, learning recall, and curbing a few unwanted behaviors such as excitedly lunging and jumping at people, fence fighting, and barking. We were nervous about so many things. What would we do without our boy for three weeks? Would his sweet and playful personality be the same when he returned? Could we stick to it and reinforce his learning at the end of it all? The three weeks away were tough. But we timed it with a family vacation which helped a lot. As for the dog we picked up at the end; Ozzie is the exact same amazingly sweet and playful dog. But he is so much more confident, calm, and responsive. He honestly seems like a much happier dog. Almost like he feels and shares the pride we have in him. And with the tools and confidence it has given us, we can now give him the fulfilling life he deserves. THANK YOU, TAYLOR! We look forward to continuing this journey with you.

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!

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

Moved to the pnw and no longer have family to watch our two frenchie pups. Hated the thought of…read moreboarding them with their frenchie temperaments and allergies , but so thankful to have found a beautiful place like this . Have boarded them 3 times already and it has been a great experience and the owner and team have been so nice . Grateful to have found a great place we trust for our pups so we can get away and have peace in mind.

I have taken both my Husky and my Beagle to Waldorf and they both have loved going there!! I would…read moredefinitely recommend them if you are looking for a great place to kennel your pet they are awesome!

Cj has been training dogs in my family for years. She's so in tune to what they need and is focused…read moreon positive reinforcement. It created a stronger bond between my dog and I which I was not expecting. My dog has a tendency to be anxious reactive and I was given so many tools to help positively change that behavior.

We just finished the beginning obedience class with our 6-month-old puppy Luci. Luci is the 5th…read moredog we have trained with CJ, which is a testament to how much we love CJ's positive and effective approach to dog training. CJ provides a fun and friendly learning environment - for the dogs and their owners - and we looked forward to bringing Luci to each class. CJ is a master of her craft, and our puppy showed a huge improvement in her obedience and good behaviors over the course of her training. Just as importantly, CJ's explanations of your dog's behaviors - why dogs do what they do - and how to positively impact them helped me become a better trainer and owner. We highly recommend CJ's Dog Training for any age dog. Both you and your dog will be happier for taking her classes!

We brought our "golden child"(retriever), Annie, to A Dog's Best Friend (East) for daycare so she…read morecould socialize and gain confidence around other dogs. My husband and I are very impressed with the friendly, clean, safe and fun environment, as well as the competent staff that constantly interact with the dogs. They have webcams, which allow us to see how she's doing throughout the day, which is really reassuring. The staff here is very loving and patient with her and they make sure all the dogs get along well with each other. They also offer additional enrichment experiences, treats, training, boarding, and even grooming services. We really enjoy the "report card" and photo that they give her when she visits, which updates us with her progress and activities. Most importantly, Annie just loves coming here for daycare and always leaves very happy and exhausted. We highly recommend them for dog care!

Without a doubt the best training and doggy daycare and overnight facility in town. Roy Beans is a…read moreregular at daycare and he's been through the 3 week board and train. I feel so secure and confident with a well trained dog. It makes life so much easier and more joyful. The trainers at DBF are so compassionate, energetic, enthusiastic, and skillful - they are the best trainers we've ever had.

Laura is amazing! I knew she was going to be perfect for my little Lilly after using her boarding…read moreservices while I was in Hawaii. It's so nice to have some as knowledgable as she is that I can call or text for advice or recommendations anytime I need. I trust her with my pets and I know they will be safe and happy! I would definitely recommend her!

Laura is a skilled dog behaviorist who has helped us coax our shy rescue dog out of her shell…read more Laura uses positive behavior training, which research shows is best, to shape and reward desired skills. Our dog also attends her small, home based day care two times a week and absolutely has blossomed under Laura's care! We started out with a timid dog who hid in the corner and now have an enthusiastic and curious companion who loves to explore her environment and play with other dogs! We recommend Laura's individualized and competent services enthusiastically!