Hire the Best Dog Trainer in Eugene/Spfld - Julia is an amazing dog whisperer. Our 8 yr old dog had…read moresome bad habits of barking excessively when he heard a noise outside or the doorbell rang. Julia showed us how to change that behavior and be the leader of the pack for our dog. He also was always underfoot (especially in the kitchen) which created tripping hazards. Within the first day of working with Julia our dog had created a new behavior and stayed out of the kitchen. We learned how to teach him how to be out of the kitchen without having to constantly yelling him "get out". Dogs don't understand that language. Julia is a pro at showing you what to do. We've already signed up for another session in a month and plan to attend her drop in play dates with other dogs. Thanks Julia for being so awesome!

Julia has a great teaching skill which is most important in dog training, as you're the one who is…read morereally going to be training your dog (after Julie is done training you). She has helped us with three very different dog personalities and sizes from a feisty/possessive 10 lb chihuahua to a submissive yet reactive 66 lb German Shepherd (and our little 14 lb terrier that just needs a little tweaking here and there). Julia's training style is not a positive/treat rewarding style per say-it's somewhat of a balance of btwn selective positive rewarding for "tricks" or abnormal behaviors (or fears) and quick corrections with tools (either a stick/extension of your arm or a specific style collar/leash that fits the needs of your dog). All 3 of our dogs have a different leash/collar & works perfect for each of them. The type of training is also about the mind set you're in. You don't wait to make corrections when they've done something wrong so many times that you're angry. You need to be focused and serious when you do have to correct. She also got us to kennel train when we're away which we didn't think would work out too well with our two small ones that have free roamed forever, but all three actually do very well and even sleep in there when we're home. Bottom line is if you're looking for a positive reward training only- that's not this. But if you're looking for something that strikes a balance but still allows you a great bond with your dog- then definitely try B the Leader.

We have a 2.5 year old rescue Aussie Shepherd who was neglected outside in a kennel for a year…read more This has left Bandit with reactivity issues, especially resource guarding. Rachel and her staff have worked with so much care and dedication in the last three months to help us help Bandit with these issues. We still have a ways to go. Rachel has researched ways to help Bandit that are above and beyond our expectations, and she made time to communicate with our Veterinarian. Opportunity Barks has been so positive and supportive to us. The daycare and kennel facilities at Opportunity Barks are fantastic. Rachel's private trainings include videos of the work we have done and have really helped us bring Bandit a long ways in a short amount of time.

I have a rescue basset I've had for 5 years. he's always been full of anxiety and had recently…read moreramped up to being fearful and causing destruction after a windstorm and he was no longer ok to leave home alone. He has been an only dog for 4 years now and while good with other dogs at the park, he wasn't social with them and preferred people. I decided to try doggie daycare. He wasn't thrilled at first, whining a lot and not social. The staff worked hard at trying to make it work for him and he got to where he was good for full days. They kept at it and found ways to redirect his anxiety and I was able to leave him for 5 days boarding while on a trip. He learned to play with others and settled in wonderfully. He used to hesitate when I left him, now he runs in excited and barking and doesn't look back! The facility is well organized, clean and comfortable, full of activities with ideal conditions for any dog. The staff is kind, caring, knowledgeable and proficient in dog training. Whether you're looking for quality, constructive play time for your dog, have a dog that needs socializing or training, I cannot recommend Opportunity Barks enough!

Just about finished out 6 week class for teen Puppy's nice…read moreclass Melissa did a really good job helping us learn how to handle our dogs

Although the trainer Tera is kind her co-owner Jennifer is a BISH!! This woman has zero people…read moreskills, is so transactional in her interactions, and talks down to almost everyone. Maybe she should go to training class to learn how to be more human and less robot.

We started with this trainer, who missed the first class because she had the date wrong, and then…read morebrought a huge Great Dane sized puppy along with her to the second class, which terrified our small chihuahua and miniature maltese puppy. The third class never happened because she called us an hour before to tell us she was in the hospital for tests. Since we could not depend on her for reliability, we cancelled the class and requested half of our fee back. To this date she has refused to answer texts or phone calls, and she still owes us back $125 which we hope we will receive someday.

From the owner: Assistance dogs- These canines are medically necessary to…read morehelp their humans with physical and psychological needs. Aggressive dogs- These canines struggle to exist around certain stimuli without feeling the need to lash out, from other dogs and humans to resource guarding and more. Reactive dogs- These canines are either overly excited, anxious, or fearful of stimuli and will react in ways that are not helpful. Therapy dogs- These canines visit the elderly, the sick, and others who could use a little puppy love to brighten up their days, Wolf & Coyote Hybrids or Full Bloods- These hybrids and their handlers need to learn to communicate a bit differently than the typical domestic relationship. Anxious Dogs- These dogs are socially or environmentally overstimulated and need a little help to get through life. Beginner and advanced manners- The basics we expect every dog to know, from your basic cues to loose leash and bulletproof recall IPO/Schutzhund- This series measures the dog's mental stability, endurance, structural efficiencies, ability to scent, willingness to work, courage and trainability. Great for protection work! AKC Canine Good Citizen & Star Puppy- This is an advanced testing and certification process ideal for those who want a dog fluent in their cues, a step towards making the dog a service, therapy, or ESA dog, and for dogs who will be bred.

Glen was so helpful in our training (mostly mine). Beau is a stubborn little Frenchie but he is…read moresmart and has learned a lot with the training techniques Glen shared with us. I can now walk him in my neighborhood without much pulling. He has learned to wait at the door until I am ready for him to go out or in. He still jumps up when greeting but is better and we continue to work on it. Glen was also flexible and accommodating of my schedule.

We had an in-home consultation with Glen with our dog Linda, which went well. Glen was informative…read moreand Linda responded well to him. However, as we explained her reactivity issues to dogs and some people, Glen seemed reluctant to schedule further training sessions with Linda, telling us "I recommend taking some time to review the article I sent you, and begin implementing them, specifically only greeting if Linda initiates the greeting. " Since he seemed reluctant to schedule further training, we are seeking another trainer. One trainer I spoke to questioned whether Glen doubted he had the expertise to deal with our dog's reactivity issues?

Debbie has been so helpful in teaching me to teach my dog. We are in the Chaos to Calmness class…read morebecause my (large) dog is reactive to other dogs. As we progress in the program, my confidence grows and his ability to engage with me instead of the environment increases. I really appreciate Debbie's experience and understanding of both dogs and their people!

I have so much respect and appreciation for Miss Debbie! I had never been to any dog training…read moreclasses before and I am so glad that I was able to start off with someone as passionate and experienced as Debbie. I was looking for a trainer that focuses on positive reinforcement and who provided a safe environment for my dog. My number one concern with any kind of service provider for my pets is that I feel that I can trust them. I absolutely trust Debbie's judgement, safety/cleanliness protocols, and that she truly cares about the wellbeing of all the dogs in her classes. I brought home my dog at 1.5 years old after he was bounced around through multiple homes, so he had plenty of time in his formative first 18 months of life to create habits and default behaviors which did not serve him. He had no emotional regulation when it came to his excitability. I knew he was only happy and eager when he saw other dogs, but I also knew it could spook other dogs and that sort of chaotic energy can lead to defensive behaviors, something I wanted to avoid at all costs both for the safety of my dog as well as other dogs and their owners. We have seen a tremendous improvement in his excitability, so much so that friends, family and even my vet have commented on the improvement. We still have work to do, but I am now able to take him to a wider variety of places as well as able to take him on walks which I wasn't able to do before. He is a calmer, happier dog. And I am a calmer, happier owner now that I have tools and knowledge that I can implement in real life, which is so much easier to do after being able to practice these things in a safe, controlled class environment. Debbie has been nothing but positive, patient, helpful and insightful. She explains the whats and the whys. In getting the experience of practicing these training games and in learning from her talks both at class and in the online training videos for her students which supplements in person classes, I have been able to get a deeper, hands on understanding of those whats and the whys. If you are looking for a trustworthy trainer who works to truly modify your dogs behavior on a deeper level by changing their emotions and associations through positive reinforcement, then Debbie is for you! Also, I see another reviewer putting down Debbie's basement suite training location. I can't help but think that is a silly criticism because the basement suite does so much to block out outside sounds and sights that could interfere with training for reactive dogs. It makes it so much easier to keep my dog focused on the task at hand!!

I'm surprised with all of the great reviews when I can't even get them to pick up the phone or call…read moreme back. I have been looking for a reliable pet sitter for my dog when I go out of town for work (which is somewhat regularly). I have tried on three different occasions reaching out to them and I've never gotten ahold of anyone when calling or have I ever received a call back when I've contact them through the website or left a voice message. Seems pretty basic to call a potential customer back (and I would have been a repeat customer) if you are a business, but hey what do I know? Based on this, I will not be reaching out to them again as I can already tell they are unprofessional.

Rachael was fantastic!! Meet and Greet was fast and easy!…read more Our kitty boys were well cared for and our home was kept safe and clean! She even grabbed an unexpected package off our porch! We will definitely be asking for her by name again! Thanks Muddy Paws !

Tracy has helped us now with 2 of our dogs…read more Mango who is now 4, was a very skiddish and aggressive towards others dogs is now trained so well thanks to Tracy. Her approach is great with dogs and kind. Perfect for Mango. When we got our second Dog, mango was struggling with another pup in the house. Tracy has been a huge help with getting the two of them to cohabitate well together. Thank you Tracy!

After taking a few Feet & Paws' workout classes with my dog, I signed up for a couple of private…read moredog training lessons with Tracy to work on some issues we were having, (like pulling on the leash, etc). She came over for a few sessions and patiently showed us what to do. It's been especially great because she continues to help us with those specific issues whenever we're at the group fitness classes. Gretchen has shown a lot of improvement since we've been working more closely with Tracy. I'm really glad we signed up for the private dog training. Highly recommend.