I have mixed feelings about my experience at River Dog Jax. On one hand, the instruction is…read moretop-tier. I absolutely love Keiko Swanberg; she is a highly experienced and incredibly positive certified trainer. Her teaching style makes a world of difference, and the progress seen in the classes is a testament to her expertise! However, the facility itself leaves much to be desired. The space is consistently dirty and unkempt. There is a very noticeable smell, and dog hair accumulates heavily in all the corners and along the edges of the room. It is disappointing to have such a high-quality trainer working in an environment that feels so neglected. I hope the management prioritizes a deep clean soon to match the caliber of their instructors.

I am not much of a Yelper but decided to leave a comment on here in addition to my Google review…read more Our pup Indie has been going to Jax Riverdog for nearly 2 years. Indie requires some extra attention and care due to some injuries and food sensitivities, and when Carolyn and Kim were there- she definitely received all the love and attention! Indie knows Jason very well and enjoys his company, and I believe she is slowly warming up to some of the newer staff (she is a particular pup.) Indie always comes back exhausted from camp, and we always love seeing photos of he on her walks, or playing games, or, her favorite, getting pup cups! The team at Jax, especially the Companion Camp have always been informative and caring and we know that Indie is in good hands here, when there were days her arthritis was acting up, the Jax team was quick to contact us, and let us know how she was doing so we could determine if she should just rest, or if we should come get her. She also wears a brace (for her arthritis) when she is active- so Jax has been very understanding in learning how to put it on her, and when it should be used. We have also given her a bath in their facilities (wish it was open on weekends but understand that requires additional staffing) We are currently taking our 2nd class on K9 Nosework with Austin on the weekends - and she loves it! We have had positive experiences at Jax and truly appreciate all of the folks that look after her when she is in their care.

Such a bummer. I was so excited about the program when they told me they would work with Tolly for…read morea whole year if need be, but when I asked them about the program...how many sessions, etc they started saying things like "We won't know until we meet the dog". Ok, well that makes sense so how about you come meet my dog then tell me about the program. No go. They want money upfront and will not tell you anything about how many times a month they'll be working with you and your pooch. I even asked "So you are saying you may only see my dog two times in tehwhole year?" Then they started getting snarky. See below...

Do not waste your money! Bark Busters is a scam. I'm not even sure the trainers are well trained. I…read moreadopted a dog, a mix husky/pit bull who's been abandoned by previous owner and was found on the streets of Seattle. Not sure of my dog's background but he clearly has PTSD. He's aggressive towards other dogs and he's protective of food. Jordan recommended we use one of Bark Busters's harness which I paid a fortune for it but since my dog's behavior was not improving, he then recommended we use a prong collar as my dog is quite strong due to his mix breeds. At first, it worked since my dog got hurt every time he would try lunging at other dogs. But he got used to the collar. His pain tolerance is quite high as he's mainly husky. But after a while, my dog had even more aggressive behaviors and he got very frustrated at me while walking, jumping on me. He also started getting into this trance when he was seeing or even just smelling another dog. When in trance, I couldn't touch him or he would try to bite me. I made a lot of research and in fact prong collars shouldn't be used with dogs with PTSD. It makes their anxiety and fear even worse. I wasn't keen on using a prong collar in the first place but I thought Jordan knew what he was doing. Also, I paid for a year long training and he ghosted me after 6 sessions inventing those weird excuses like having driven on a dead body on the freeway so his car got damaged hence he couldn't come. I've always found the Bark Busters' pricing strange and I should have read reviews before but I was desperate to find a solution for my dog so I paid $1095. I got 6 sessions so at least Jordan didn't ghost me after the 1st session but I can't even say I learned anything and for sure Jordan worsen my dog's behavior so please, don't bother. Think about the Bark Busters' pricing. You pay for 1 year or for a lifelong training. The amount for a year is in the end not that expensive if the trainer comes every 2 or 3 weeks. So how can the trainer earn money? How can he live if you only pay $1095 for a year? Well, the trainer has to ghost you in order to get more clients and continue earning money. Jordan will ask you to grunt at your dog (I'm still not convinced it works and that there is science behind it) and to spray water at your dog but none of these work. Go to your vet and ask for recommendations. Or go to a place that people you know recommended.

We couldn't be happier with Concierge K-9 Training! Joshua and Kayla have been amazing with our…read moreRhodesian Ridgeback, Mack. We were unsure which program to choose but went with the off-leash program, and it was the best decision. Mack went from a high-energy puppy who struggled with listening, jumping, and leash pulling to a well-mannered, confident dog. With a one-year-old at home, having hands-free control over our large dog has been life-changing. The program's results have been night and day for our family. You can tell Joshua and Kayla truly care for and bond with every dog that comes through their programs, which made us feel so comfortable trusting them with Mack. An added bonus is their boarding option for program graduates, which includes a training refresh. It's a relief knowing we can leave Mack with people we trust while we're away. We can't recommend Joshua, Kayla, and Concierge K-9 Training enough. Their expertise and care have truly transformed our lives--and Mack's!

Put my 2 years old Doberman Pincher Kratos in his 2 weeks board and training program, my baby boy…read morecame came so structured but still my lovable boy. Joshua is very knowledgeable and is very responsive to his customers. Thankful for his hard work.

I had no clue what I was getting myself into purchasing my two month old Rottweiler puppy Victory…read morein December of 2021. It was an emotional roller coaster. Victoria was amazing with Victory. She's very reliable, resourceful, and most importantly knowledgeable when it comes to dogs. She's the dog whisperer. My puppy Victory literally worships the ground Victoria walks on. If you are serious about having your dog trained well hire Victoria. If you're a first time dog owner, buy 12 sessions. We've come a long way from where we started. Victory and I went from the puppy struggles of her crying relentlessly in her crate to me now being able to be in the same room while she's in her crate and not crying. The struggles of leash training to now being able to eat out on the patio at restaurants. Investing in your dogs training is so important. I promise you you won't be disappointed by hiring Victoria as your dog trainer.

We love Victoria. She has worked with us for a long time. We have a lovely but very rambunctious…read moreand kinda too smart Goldador. We're still working hard but have definitely seen benefits from her advice.

The women who own the business love what they do and it shows. My cats all think they are cool and…read moremy oldest cat who needs meds can be fussy but she is taking her meds easily with Ellis as her tech! Ellis and Christina are simply the most positive and patient with my kitties. When they came out for pre-visit I knew I could rest easy that my senior would be getting her meds and all would be treated well. Ellis leaves a message each time she visits to let me know how the visit went. So appreciated! Highly recommend!

The team at Issaquah Pet Sitter is top notch. They clearly love animals - their notes on my dogs…read moredemonstrated they understood their little personalities and idiosyncrasies really quickly. Christina and Ellis fit me in at short notice despite their own personal commitments. The app tracked their walks and for each walk I received notes, photo and a map from Christina and Ellis. Very professional and committed - a real joy to work with!

We worked with Nikki to train our golden retriever puppy. Her training is very personalized and…read moreowner-friendly. She is friendly and accessible if you have questions between sessions. I am very happy with the results so far with our young guy and will work with her again in the future if we need to.

Nikki has helped me solve my dogs' behavior problems such as aggression toward other dogs, jumping…read moreon people, and leash pulling. After every session, I have a clear game plan for what to work on. I am now able to take both dogs out for walks without it being an unpleasant experience. She is a skilled and knowledgeable animal behaviorist. She's a clear communicator and she responds promptly via email and text. I highly recommend her.

Absolutely incredible place! It feels just like family here! I'm so grateful for the warm and…read morewelcoming atmosphere at Pickles Playland in Issaquah. A heartfelt thank you for all the wonderful experiences!

I kind of feel like I'm getting Punked here. I met the lovely owner on Mother's Day, who booked my…read moredog for a grooming the coming Friday. On Friday, when I brought my dog in, they had double booked her. Eek. After not being able to reach the owner, the groomer said they'd fit her in, yay! $317 for the groom. I don't think they groomed her. I truly am considering if they did anything. I was so excited about this place, but HARD PASS. Please see the photos.

We absolutely love the groomers at our pet squad in Issaquah! We take all three of our dogs to be…read moregroomed, and today I had the most wonderful experience with Kyla! You can tell how much she loves animals and her caring disposition. I brought in my Rhodesian Ridgeback, who is a rescue, and he could absolutely not get enough of her. She is so kind and loving towards animals... I can see why she is fabulous at this profession! Kyla, thank you for being such a loving person, and loving our animals when we bring them into the grooming salon. I know sometimes a lot of dogs are barking and stressed out, and I can tell that you just have an amazing disposition and a love for animals, thank you!!

I took my dog to the grooming salon and checked in as usual. During check-in, the groomer, Kara O,…read morefelt through my dog's coat like normal and didn't mention any concerns about matting or difficulty grooming. I even agreed to go with a shorter cut to make things easier for her. However, after having my dog for two hours, she called and said his head was too matted to finish grooming. This felt more like an excuse than a genuine issue. It seemed like she didn't want to complete the job, especially since she already appeared behind and uninterested when I first arrived--she kept us waiting while she was outside vaping. I'm extremely upset that my dog was sent home like this. Not only did the groomer think this was acceptable, but the manager did as well. There was plenty of opportunity at check-in to assess whether the grooming could be completed. Instead, she shaved almost all of my dog's body and left his head untouched, making him look completely uneven. This experience was very disappointing. I will not be returning, and I strongly believe Kara O should not be handling dogs if this is the level of care provided.

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.

We were seeing resource guarding, and our German Shepherd was beginning to get aggressive to our…read moreHusky mix. So we knew we needed to help. We've been working with Julia for a couple now and saw results almost immediately! The aggression is completely gone and our home is much calmer. She obviously knows her stuff! I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a little (or a lot!) of help with their fur babies. And the fact that she comes to our home is so helpful!

I travel almost 3 months out of a year. My dog Didi goes to Pooch 'N Pals for boarding. He loves…read morethe place, with so many doggy friends to play. Knowing Cheryl and her staff are taking good care of my dog I can really relax and enjoy my trips.

Cheryl and her team at Pooch n Pals are absolutely WONDERFUL. We used Cheryl for training our large…read moreGoldendoodle and take him for doggy day care once a week. She and her team are angels . . . warm, welcoming balanced with consummate professionalism. A great service for our community.