5 out 5, 10 out of 10 - RECOMMEND! Alex exceeded our expectations and was an utter delight and…read moretalent. Our little guy is 4.5years old and quite spoiled. After the first session, we immediately knew Alex was the one that would get our little man (AND US, to be honest) on track. Sure enough, he was able to. We had to put the training on hold for a bit, but we are looking forward to continuing it here soon. I have family members who rave about him and friends who look forward to booking his services soon.

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

I've been training my dog with Cathy Horrocks since he was a pup. I was so impressed with her…read morepositive and effective training methods, and her ability to assess each dog and give individualized recommendations. She really understands dogs and how they think. She has pointed out things about my dog that I did not realize myself. I strongly suspect that she was a dog in a previous life! Cathy is knowledgeable and skilled with all dog breeds and issues. My dog and I continued training with her after achieving basic good manners because her classes are so much fun! Cathy has helped me train my dog to achieve a Canine Good Citizen certificate, Therapy Dog International certificate, and agility championship. Frisco is the #1 Miniature Schnauzer for 2010 competing in NADAC agility. I have been training with Cathy for 8 years now, and my new puppy will be starting with her soon. ~ Karen & Frisco (& Desi, too)

Not only is the training great for handler and dog, you can count on having a fun along the way…read more It's amazing how quickly you will see progress in a stress free enviorment. New puppy or older dogs needing a little refocusing on good manners to dog sport of all sorts, All dog Training services is the place for you!

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.

Words will never be enough to express the gratitude and respect I have for Tom and Heather…read more Like many rescue dog owners, we found ourselves facing the heartbreaking possibility of returning our dog to the shelter. But before making that decision, I knew I had to try everything in my power to keep him with our family. From our very first session with Tom, we saw something we hadn't seen before: our dog actually listened and followed instructions! That was the moment we knew Tom was the right person to guide us through this journey. Our dog, Fabio, spent two weeks in their board-and-train program, and when I say Tom gave us a completely different dog, I'm not exaggerating! For the first time, we could hug and kiss Fabio without him becoming overwhelmed with excitement. He learned how to walk beautifully both on and off leash, something that once seemed impossible for us. Of course, Fabio is still learning every day, and so are we. But what makes Tom truly special is that his support didn't end when the training was over. He continues to answer our questions, offer guidance, and has even helped us teach our three-year-old son how to safely interact with and handle Fabio. That level of care and dedication means more to us than words can express. I'm also incredibly grateful to Heather for her kindness, patience, and help navigating the different payment options to make this possible for our family. Tom didn't just train our dog. He gave Fabio a second chance and gave our family the confidence and tools to keep him with us. If you're struggling with your dog's behavior and feel like you're running out of options, please don't give up before reaching out to Tom. I can't recommend them enough. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, Tom and Heather, for everything you've done for Fabio and our family.

Tom helped us resolve some behavior issues we were experiencing with our black lab. Leaving us…read morealone when we're eating, not grabbing food out of our hands, not jumping up on guests, etc. We still are working on some issues, but Tom showed us effective methods for overcoming these issues, in a gentle and kind way. Highly recommend!

Gina @ PacwestK9 is amazing! This is a truly exceptional facility for anyone seeking high -quality…read moredog training, daycare, or boarding. As a cautious pet parent, my spouse and I had high standards for who we trusted with our dog, and the PacwestK9 team met them all. Gina's training skills are outstanding, providing a perfect balance of structure and care. Additionally, Evie provides an excellent client experience by keeping scheduling organized and stress-free. We are so thankful for their services and the positive impact they've had on our dog.

I first took my dog to Gina about 7 years ago for behavior modification when he was about a year…read moreold. Gina graciously helped us through my dog's reactive behaviors and taught me how to better understand him. My dog had Parvo as a puppy and unfortunately became very reactive towards people and other dogs afterwards. Gina is extremely knowledgeable and she was very kind and patient with me and my pup. She truly has a way with dogs and can tell you everything just from their body language. I have recommended her to friends and family, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a high quality trainer in the area. I recently went out of town for 4 days and was so thankful to board my dog with Gina because I was confident he would be well taken care of which allowed me to enjoy my vacation. Gina is the only person I trust with my dog and we are so grateful to be working with PacwestK9!

Worth the drive and time for your dog training need! Marcus and his crew are great at what they do…read morewhich preparing you and your dog for continued success. Located in Des Moines off of pacific highway, Northwest Dog Trainer is located close by the I-5 exit. They have plenty of parking around the building and a great space set up perfectly to work with your dog. They offer group classes with various packages. Classes last an hour long which is a perfect timespan to keep your dog engaged. There are often many dogs in class with various temperaments and Marcus and crew do a great job of controlling the environment. Our dog had some challenges being around a group of dogs and our time with the Northwest Dog Trainer has greatly improved his ability to focus on us rather than his surroundings as well as coexist without issues. Make the time and drive to check these guys out! As a bonus Fridays are game night, super cool way to interact with your dog while having a great time as well.

I signed up for both group and individual sessions. I worked with Jeremy for the individual…read moresessions over a few months. He was really unorganized and never had a plan for any session. Most of the sessions felt like a waste of time with him repeating something he said weeks before. Didn't seem to listen to my goals or anything I said. The staff is really nice though. Marcus the owner is great but he isn't hands which is unfortunate.

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.

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.

Love there great prices and friendly staff! Highly recommend visiting the Tacoma location.read more

My family and I have been frequenting this PetSmart whenever I had my pets a long time ago. And…read morecurrently, my boyfriend and I come here often as we visit Banfield for vet visits and we grab any other pet needs here such as toys, treats, and dental water. The staff here are always friendly, helpful and sweet to our fur babies. We love that they have events to celebrate holidays, birthdays and much more! Their reward program is worth enrolling in as you get rewards pretty easily, even if you don't shop that often which is great. The store is usually well stocked, clean and organized well. The lighting in there is great too! So glad to have this PetSmart near us and look forward to all future visits.

My experience with Deborah has been very mixed. My dog is very well behaved with one exception -…read moreshe barks at the door. I scheduled a private session at my home with Deborah since this is the only place where my dog barks. She called ten minutes past our appointment time, asking if we were supposed to be meeting (we had scheduled this two days prior). Deborah and her trainees finally arrived, the training did go relatively well. My dog responded well to the techniques used, but I was very surprised that I was not involved in the training. I did not practice with my dog at all during the session. Also, the only thing my dog learned during the $150 session was to make eye contact when her name is called in order to earn a treat. A majority of the time was spent with Deborah and the two gentlemen she was training giving my dog treats in order to warm her up to them. In total the session was a little over an hour. While I was impressed that my dog stayed engaged for that long (usually during training she gets bored after about 20 minutes), I did not feel that the amount of improvement was worth $150. I emailed Deborah for advice the next day. My dog sleeps with me and was running to the front door to bark before I could command her to calm. This lead to a good amount of barking before I was able to get to her. It took two weeks to get a response and I was told that I was the problem and I needed to crate my dog at night. Crating is not an option because 1. I need my dog to sleep with me and 2. when we tried crating her originally she multiple times hurt herself trying to get out. The response was that I needed to spend more money on more training. I understand that one session can only do so much, but I really feel more could have been taught to me and that for the amount I paid there should be some more advice via email/phone to follow up.

Continuing from first review:…read more We were DEVASTATED by what Kori had said to us. We absolutely love our two dogs, spend lots of time and money to help them be the best that they can be. I am curious to know how many people they've said this to?? Again feeling sad and hopeless, my husband almost put Loki down...but I refused and found a trainer that ending up saving his life. This trainer was the best thing that had happened to our dogs!!! Here's the thing. We listened, tried everything they told us. They gave us bad advice, did not teach us how to work our dogs and put us and our dogs in a bad situation at the dog park. It gives me a terrible stomach ache just thinking about what we all went through with this place and all the money wasted. -Deborah talks the talk, but does not walk the walk -Does not have experienced training staff -Uses only harnesses -They did not teach us the tools to be successful on our own -Found ourselves asking what we're supposed to do when we weren't at lessons, even when we asked for answers -Told us to put our dog down and to give the other away -Deborah only cares about getting paid. Loki did not get his third private lesson that we paid for.. And did not complete the full board & train If you have a dog who really needs help, especially with obedience or behavioral problems, message me and I'll tell you where we got real help and real results. I promise that you will not be disappointed. Don't make the same mistake we did.

This place is amazing! The staff and workers are soo sweet. My French bulldog Kira loves it here…read more They always take great care of here and always accommodate us even when it's a last min appointment. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a groomer or a boarding home for your pet.

Please do not take your furbies here for daycare. My baby went here briefly. Something happened to…read morehim and he has not been the same ever since. The vet thinks he was beaten and mistreated. I believe it because on his last day there, he's been afraid of people, paces, flinches when I go to pet him and is a completely different dog. He used to be such a happy boy. They also refuse to let you see what is going on in the area where they keep the pups. Everything is hush hush. I asked about two injuries and never received an answer. My pup came home with a penis infection and a cut elbow. My pup will never go there again. Some of the staff is also not very nice. The manager is rude and aggressive. These people should not be working with dogs.