Mary Crawford and her team are the best of the best. From evaluation through completion of our…read moretraining series, I have been blown away by the care and service provided by this team. Mary knows dogs better than anyone, and her ability to understand and troubleshoot the dog-human relationship is remarkable. She works with her whole team (including Kimberlee who provided extremely helpful guidance and emotional support from day one!) to troubleshoot difficult issues and develop creative solutions. My pup's training plan felt extremely customized, and we also felt (and continue to feel) super supported by the team. Training with Crawford Canine Connection is worth its value x10. I would recommend Mary to anyone and everyone struggling with their pup. She has changed our lives!

We rescued a Great Dane mix who was a street dog in Mexico. She was very frustrated on a leash. She…read moreis very social and wants to meet all the dogs she sees but she's big and looks aggressive when she sees a dog on a leash. Mary was referred to us by our vet. We had an amazing experience with her. She taught us how to help Annabel not practice her leash frustration. With consistent practice, Annabel's progress was significant and it has made our lives with her so much more enjoyable. We have even taken her camping with a campsite full of dogs and she done so well. I am so proud of her and so grateful for Mary. She is the true dog whisperer!

Nicole is so amazing and wonderful to work with. She definitely knows her stuff. She helped my wife…read moreand I work on some obedience training with our 6 mo. old puppy as well as our other 5 y/o dog. Nicole was always very prompt and communicative. She sends you a summary of the things you cover after every appointment which is super helpful. I was really amazed to see how well she worked with the dogs, and how quickly they learned from her. My wife and I are certainly on a good path to getting our boys trained up now. I can't recommend Nicole enough. You will be glad you went with her.

Nicole has been instrumental in helping us with our reactive dog (Portie). From puppy and now to…read moreadolescence, Nicole has guided how we should train our dog and sometimes have to hit the reset button to get the results we desire - a dog enjoying his life to the fullest! She is responsive/punctual, insightful (thinking of new strategies), and effective (positive reinforcement leading to less impulse behaviors). She is also helpful with post-session notes so that we can remember all that we learned and use it in our training efforts! Nicole also dog sat for us at a hectic point in our lives and was flexible and accommodating to our schedule. We continue to use Nicole's services and entrust our dog in her care! Thank you, Nicole!

My wife and I have been training our puppy with Kim since November. Our dogs name is Redford and he…read moreis currently a 6 month old Goldendoodle. We were really excited to get our first puppy but we did not realize all the headaches that were to come. A month or so in, I was at Pet Pros in Lake Stevens buying a muzzle for my puppy because he would not stop biting my wife. The clerk suggested that rather than use the muzzle begin working with a trainer. She handed me Kim's card. Kim has been a great trainer. The constant nipping has become a thing of the past. Redford knows over a dozen commands. Whether he listens or not is something we are still working on :-), but he is only 6 months old. Incredible! Additionally, my favorite thing about Lake Stevens K9 Academy LLC is that I am able to board my puppy with Kim. Redford loves his "playdates". So it gives me peace of mind when I'm away from him because I know he is in a place he loves and that he's in great hands. Thanks Kim! Nathaniel and Brittany Van Duine

We have been working with Kim at Lake Stevens K9 Academy since 2021. We enrolled our energetic…read moreBelgian Tervuren in a few puppy classes and he eventually completed his Canine Good Citizen test. It was a great way for him to be socialized and learn good manners. The classes were very low key and practical. We have continued to work with Kim and her team with dog boarding during our vacations and occasionally home drop ins when we have to work long hours. There's no one else we trust more! They always have great attention to detail and treat our dogs like family. We also have an elderly German Shepherd with reactivity and she does great with Kim as well. Highly recommend!

We found Just Peachy Pet Care at a challenging time in our lives, and we are so thankful we did…read more Both of our dogs were elderly and each of them needed special care. Our Labrador had just begun chemotherapy pills for colon cancer, and our Terrier had kidney disease. They both needed extra walks, cleanup, and affection. They also needed each other--they were inseparable. We were also dealing with ill and elderly family members out of state, necessitating many trips on short notice, some lasting several weeks. It was a very stressful and hectic time. With our dogs' special needs, commercial boarding facilities could not accept them. Other local boarders would not administer the chemotherapy medication or keep our dogs separated from other dogs to ensure safety with the chemotherapy passing through the system. Veterinarians could not provide the level of attention and affection needed. And this was far too much to ask of any friends. We needed specialty care for 2 dogs of drastically different sizes, and we needed availability on short notice (sometimes only a few hours' notice), plus the flexibility to not know when we would return from traveling. Just Peachy Pet Care to the rescue! Rebecca and Valerie provided a level of care for our pups that we couldn't even have imagined. Our pups were sooooo happy. Soooo comfortable. Sooooo loved. Soooo safe. And we were so relieved. We still don't know what else we would have done if we hadn't found JPPC. They even surprised us with pictures from a holiday photo shoot. Our pups were each able to stay with Rebecca and Valerie frequently until their final weeks. These stays even included trips to our vet for checkups, tests, and emergency visits, calling us into the appointments to speak with them and the vet together. We knew when it was time to get home and be with our dogs thanks to this incredible care. We said goodbye to each of our pups with very peaceful and affectionate final days, and then we returned to be with family after. We know this would not have been the possible without Rebecca, Valerie, and team. Thank you so much for everything you did for us and our beloved pups.

There's too many good things to say about Just Peachy Pet Care! I boarded my dog Cinder with for…read moreover a week and she had so much fun! She can be a little nervous in new places and especially with new dogs but Rebecca was so accommodating. She got to go for lots of walks and hangout around the yard. Thank you again for watching my girl!

I have been bringing Cosmo to Adventure Dog Ranch for over 10 years. I brought him all the way from…read moreShoreline because they took such great care of him and he gets to play and socialize with the other pups. Now we also bring Bandit, our newest addition as well. They always get so excited when they recognize where they're headed. They love it there and we are happy knowing they are looked after so well.

Rev, my boxer/ridgeback mix LOVES going to Adventure Dog Ranch. His tail is wagging furiously as…read moresoon as we turn into 2nd Avenue NE when he recognizes where we are headed. Kerri & Steve are "dog whisperers" with an affinity for knowing what each dog needs in play with other dogs. Free range play all day & comfy sleeping rooms at night. They are happy to manage medications if required, & I know Rev is well cared for whenever I leave him with them. Thankful to have Adventure Dog Ranch as back up dog parents.

Me and my new puppy just started working with Michelle, already learning so much! She is clearly…read morevery knowledgeable and explains the rationale behind so many factors in dog behaviors to help us communicate and understand one another better. Very much appreciate she instills positive reinforcement methods to help grow the owner-pet connection and build trust. We can't wait to keep learning together. 10/10 recommend!

Holy cow, this is great! I've tried tutoring seminars and classes before, but Ready Pup Go is…read moresomething much more. Michelle is thoughtful and knowledgeable, but most of all curious about the specific details that go into my dog's issue, the circumstances surrounding it, and even acknowledges the influences of other 'stuff' in my life that may also be contributing to my dog's specific needs. Michelle has taken the time to talk through all of my concerns, and has brought several important issues to my attention; things that I just wasn't connecting to my dog's emotions and behaviors. I'm super busy with kids, job, etc, but Michelle was able to work with me, my schedule, and my family's specific needs and situation. I was feeling pretty defeated, like I needed to go get a PHD in dog behavior in order to fix some of these seemingly small issues that were becoming larger, but Michelle helped get me back on track so I could help my dog!

I started training with Mari around January, and now, about four months in, the progress I've seen…read morewith my dog Mila (a German Shepherd mix) has been incredible. Mari places such a strong emphasis on building a real relationship with your dog--understanding their mindset and behavior, not just focusing on commands. Thanks to her approach, Mila's confidence has grown, her reactivity has improved significantly, and our obedience foundation is now solid. What I really appreciate is that Mari takes the time to explain the why behind everything she does. She doesn't just train your dog--she teaches you how to be a better handler. Mari also takes the time to truly understand your goals with your dog. Even at our initial consult I was so surprised at how good of a read she was able to get of Mila! When I first got Mila, I used to cry during walks out of frustration. She would drag me down the street and react to every dog or person we passed. After going through group classes and working with two different private trainers, I started to believe that leash training (let alone solid obedience) was just out of reach for us. But since working with Mari, we've not only conquered those basic goals--we're now working toward getting Mila off-leash! And trust me, Mila is not an easy dog to train. Mari and I started with private lessons, and was able to take Mila for quick 2 week board and train while I was out on travel. Mari provided me daily updates on Mila, pictures and videos everyday, and most importantly, followed Mila's pace to learn throughout the board and train. Mila absolutely LOVES Mari! I would recommend Mari to anyone looking to improve their relationship with their dog--whether you're working through reactivity, confidence issues, or just want to build a stronger foundation. Mila and I will continue training with Mari until we hit that off-leash goal, and when I eventually get a new puppy, I already know who my trainer will be!

Eric is incredible at his job! We've only taken a few lessons and my little gremlin has improved…read morebeyond what i could have ever imagined. Rather than focusing on training the dog himself, he teaches YOU how best to work with your dog to get the results you are seeking! And i really feel that he gets to know your dog and how it communicates and behaves and works based on that, instead of having a one size fits all approach. I really can't say enough how much i appreciate and believe in how he works , and i am SO thankful. Peppy was a very anxious rescue when i got him, and with some super simple exercises and trust built through Eric's methods, im now giving him haircuts and working up to nail trims, his recall was non existent before and now he comes right away most of the time, and he even was able to do a couple flights with me with minimal issues. A+++++ service!! Thank you Bridge the Bark!!!

You and your dog may hear Eric's jolly laugh before you can even see him, and once your dog knows…read moreEric that moment will become a highlight of their day. After working with several trainers, my wife and I were fortunate enough to find Eric and our dog (and our relationship with her) have changed for the better ever since. Eric has a depth of knowledge, breadth of experience, and rhythm of interacting with dogs that is rare and exceptional. He finds creative ways to shape behavior with positive reinforcement, compassion, genuine connection to animals, and the use of some of the quirkiest home-made props you'll see in the industry.