LOTP was the best decision I could have ever made for my dog. My pup was reactive, and I wasn't…read moresure if we'd ever be able to have the life we wanted being out in public (especially in such a dog friendly town), and after going through the training his reactivity is almost completely gone and we're able to go to the dog park, go on walks, and do all the things without the fear we had before. I was afraid this wouldn't be possible without fear based training, but LOTP was able to train him in a loving, non-fear based environment. As testament, when I picked my pup up after training was done and his initial excitement to see me had passed, he was back to playing with the owner/trainer like they were best friends. I strongly recommend taking advantage of the packages they offer, as my pup was SO excited to spend a weekend with them for follow up training. As soon as we arrived at the house my dog could hardly wait to get out of the car and be back with the owner. I highly, highly recommend LOTP. I love my pup more than anything and made the right choice in sending him there. If traditional classes didn't work for you, you're scared about leaving your dog in the hands of someone else, and you're nervous they're going to change the good in your dog's personality to make him behave, don't be. It is worth every penny, and can give you a life with your pup that you didn't think possible, without the use of fear or trauma or pain like you see in other training/militant facilities. LOTP changed my family's life for the better and can do the same for yours, too. Perks: They set your dog up with a personalized page for you to visit complete with updates, videos, and pictures, so you can track your dog's progress. Pictures below were taken at actual training and uploaded to his page. We learned he LOVES the jolly ball so we got him one and he plays with it all the time. The trainer sits with you when you drop your pup off to give you the full rundown so you're aligned on expectations and everything. You can tell right off the bat he knows what he's talking about and will love and take care of your pup. And when you pick your pup up you have another session where they set you up for ongoing success. Thank you Mark and team for everything!!!

Mark was so great at guiding both me and my pup through my 3 year old golden doodle's dog…read morereactivity. We spent time discussing my own relationship with my dog and the importance of my own role throughout the training process; this included things I was doing well and things I needed to improve on which left me feeling confident and calm! I was given the chance to practice certain skills with Mark's own dogs and was given homework to work on over the next couple weeks. There was no BS - just corrections and praise which is my kind of dog training. Mark was a wonderful teacher and listener and made me feel so good about the training process. I am already looking forward to our next session!

Mark is the best! He is teaching us so much about our pups. So grateful we went with him.read more

Recently i needed service for dog walking and i called Mark the owner of Happy Tails Dog Walking…read moreand he was prompt and professional. And when he met me and my dog it was obvious that he had a real talent with animals. His techniques seemed very natural and he was able to communicate with the dog and my dog seemed to follow his lead and i realized that some of my dog's issues with pulling and jumping on people were mastered on the first walk. I feel i learned a lot and the training has helped me to have a better relationship with my dog.

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!

Daniel saved the day!…read more I was referred to him over a year ago by NoPo Paws and put his business card on the fridge, just in case. Recently I sprained my ankle right before my husband was leaving on a trip. I called Daniel and he worked my two senior dogs into his daily walk schedule. He has a really calming energy and my dogs Ralphie and Ari love him. We'll definitely be using Tails in Motion again!

We scheduled a first walk with Dan weeks in advance. 15 minutes before the walk, he canceled,…read moreleaving us in a lurch for the day.

My Belgian Malinois--German Shepherd dog and I worked with Poppy for about 6 months. I cannot…read morerecommend Poppy and Instinct enough! My pup has been dealing with reactivity towards strangers and dogs since I rescued her. Since our time spent with Poppy, I have had family and friends tell me she is a completely different dog. Poppy was incredibly patient with us and very attentive (plus my pup absolutely loved her). She aimed to understand our goals, ensured they were realistic for us and and helped us make great strides towards them. I also very much appreciated how empathetic and kind Poppy was when offering feedback. I learned a lot of effective strategies and tactics to help redirect my dog and give her alternative behaviors to choose. Poppy was right there with us celebrating every little milestone along the way. :) We are both now significantly more relaxed when we go out into the world. Poppy truly had an impact on our day-to-day life.

Poppy watched the dog for a bit and based her training on their actions. The dogs responded so well…read moreshe was excited on their progress. I loved the way she treated the dogs and taught me things to improve their barking.

Marvin and Bianca helped to train our then 1.5 year old Golden Retriever. She was a stubborn girl…read morebut managed with consistency to level out and pass her AKC Good Citizen test. Thank you.

It has been a few years since my GSD attended Marvin Pierce's Board and Train, but she still has…read morethe good manners that were instilled in her then and now. It is such a pleasure to take her anywhere with no reactions to other dogs, friendly but mindful to people and so sweet to children. If you want a dog that you can trust and enjoy I would definitely recommend Marvin Pierce to help you train your dog. I continue to give out their information to others as I know I had a dog that was overly reactive and wasn't sure what to do. The answer: take your dog to Marvin Pierce Dog Teacher.

Paul is an excellent dog trainer! I impulsively adopted a male Rottweiler-mix puppy. It might not…read morehave been the best plan, and I wasn't prepared for how out of control things got with him. Thankfully, I knew who to call, because Paul has trained dogs for our family before: a Malamute and a German Shepherd puppy. Well, I'm glad I called! Once again, things have drastically improved with my puppy.

We adopted our Signey- shepsky (more shep then sky) from a shelter in SCAL. Unfortunately, even…read moreafter much due diligence in asking for personality and ability to live with other dogs from the shelter and rescue- we were given false information. What arrived at our doors was a thin, traumatized 15 month old dog that was very reactive to all dogs. Thankfully she was good with people. We tried everything to get her to integrate with the current "pack" and sought (and paid) for several dog trainers, with no success. After two months we were exhausted and thinking of returning her. Then we found Paul- with his advice and assistance we were able to turn this scared (large) dog into a love bug. She now gets along with the pack, is quite the snuggler and listens to her commands. We have also realized that she will never be "a dog park" dog, but she is doing well on leash and is continually improving her leash reactivity with dogs She meets and greets people calmly. Would highly recommend Paul. He's not fancy and is very direct, but it works and that's what counted for me. We continue to visit Paul weekly for doggy daycare or if we needed boarding for a trip and she always comes home tired and relaxed. Highly recommend.

We love In Home Dog! RD comes right to you and having her here at your home or walking in the…read moreneighborhood with you is priceless. What you get from one session is amazing! I highly recommend enrolling your dog in training sessions or training with RD versus any of the big box training facilities. Thank you for working with us, RD!

I can honestly say RD saved our dogs lives. We had a very reactive pup who couldn't go on a walk in…read morethe daylight due to being so anxious and reactive. After the first visit we started to notice a difference but now 2 months later we have a completely different dog. I no longer worry about him biting people out of fear when he gets scared (he's never bitten anyone but he growled). I no longer worry about walking him during the daylight and I even bring him to Dutch now and he's fine waiting for me to get my coffee. I cannot express how thankful we are to have found RD! She has saved my dogs and I'm sure she can save yours too.