Small classes, great trainers, fun and rewarding experience. We really appreciate the supportive…read moreteam at DITR. Basic obedience for our rambunctious pup and therapy skills training for our not so rambunctious pup. It has been a great source of training both us and our pups.

I took several puppy classes from another trainer in town, and when I started at Diamonds in the…read moreRuff, I was surprised at the difference. Dana and Carol gave us a handbook full of information, were organized, enthusiastic, obviously love what they do, and gave clear instructions. Sure - as a previous reviewer said, you can find the same information online, but having it demonstrated and being able to ask questions is invaluable, not to mention the socialization and fun that the puppies partake in. There is just no comparison. Training a puppy is a long term endeavor that can't be accomplished in a few classes, but the Byrnes gave us a great head start and foundation to build on. I wouldn't go anyplace else.

What a difference! The only actual 100% positive reinforcement dog trainer I have met in the…read morecounty. Other trainers will have you use training collars, but that's not how things work at Brush Up training and I have to say, I love it! They have made a huge difference in our lives with our dogs and I cannot rave about them enough!

From the owner: Brush Up Training uses positive reinforcement and fun to help you teach your dog the behaviors you…read morewant, and help you solve the challenges you don't!

Grace, of Doglink Training does a wonderful job and I'd highly recommend her for your dog training…read moreneeds. She is knowledgeable and personable with both you and your dog and her training approaches are awesome. Your dog will learn quickly, you will learn quickly; in my specific case I adopted a 6 year old German Shepherd he loves his training time with her. Grace has helped spark some additional bonding/understanding with my dog and I, building confidence in both of us.

Grace is working with us currently with our new Sheltie pup. She is very knowledgeable and…read morecustomizes her style to our dogs' personality. I could not recommend her more highly.

Stephanie (Pawsitive Connections) provides a superb experience, both for us and our dogs…read more Stephanie's knowledge, skills, abilities and her contagious passion for the love of dogs, makes attending her classes a must! I have been involved with dog training for years, and have finally found a place where the knowledge, training, cleanliness, care for the dogs, and ability to teach the humans is provided in a fun loving and effective manner. Stephanie, you are BRILLANT. A Whole Hearted Thanks, Dr. KayDee Steele

From the owner: We are your Spokane dog training expert. Offering group classes including obedience training, puppy…read moreprep, and reactive rover. Contact us to learn more about dog hydrotherapy, essentials oils, and at-home training. Feel confident taking your dog anywhere, anytime. Let's get started today!

My dog and I have one class left of the beginning obedience class and I can't share enough praise…read morefor Lilac City Dog Training Club. The trainer and her assistants have been more than helpful in giving me some tricks and tips for training my stubborn little guy. When I got discouraged because he was acting up or just checked out for that exercise, they encouraged me and were quick to point out a skill he was able to do that he hadn't been able to before we started. Our trainer did recommend for him a prong collar. I researched the heck out of it and decided to try out. Next class we fit it, and there was a night and day difference. On our walks, he no longer chases bicycles, squirrels, cats and children. I'll admit, price and location were the driving factors for choosing them at first. I'm glad I did! In fact, we've signed up for another class this fall.

I started classes in 2013 at Lilac City and am still taking classes in obedience. We are taught…read morepositive reinforcement through food, toys or praise. Correct usage of prong collars was explained but not encouraged. I also take at Spokane Dog Training. Instructors at both clubs are voluntary and good. One instructor may be better than another. Try a different one if you are unhappy with the one you have. My mentor who is an instructor at Lilac City has one of the highest obedience titled bichon frise in the AKC. Their prices are great compared to others.

DISGUSTING how they treat birds. More poop than water in the bowl, no fresh fruit and vegetables…read moreand over priced so the poor birds will be treated that way longer. The associate literally walked away from us when we asked to see the sun conure after telling us you can't touch the bird...she never came back

It was a few days before Christmas as the store was packed with shoppers buying gifts for their…read moreanimals and buying/adopting animals for Christmas. Most the reptiles and hamsters had little signs in their tanks that said "I went home for Christmas." There was one cat left in the adoption room and she looked so sad seeing another cat being adopted. I hope she got a home for Christmas because she was a beautiful calico. I went there to pick up cat food for my cat and ended up buying Christmas presents for my cat and my mom's cat. The lines were long but moved steadily. Overall, not a bad experience and I saw a woman pushing a duck in a baby carriage so that was wild.

Excellent experience with our 10 month old American Bulldog! Wyatt is our third AB from the same…read moreline, but he was more stubborn and physically stronger than the past ones. Aaron and Amy did an excellent job understanding what we needed/wanted out of him. The board and train program was not only effective, but Wyatt was treated like family while with Aaron. His recall off leash, place bed, and manners are excellent. Highly recommend!

Valor K9 Academy is the best around. Our whole family benefited from the private lessons and group…read morelessons. Without the skills that we learned from Valor K9 Academy we would not have the four family pets and one livestock guardian dog that we have.

Sophie has stick a great time! I feel so happy for the care you provide her makes me enjoy my…read morevacation more Sophie's Dad

Josh & crew have been taking care of my dachshunds for 22 years. I trust them to take the very best…read morecare of my furbabies.

Monty is my 16 years old dachshund-poodle mix, with lots of medical issues including painful hips…read moreand weak hind legs. The poodle side of him causes mats in some areas and he's very cranky about having his snout trimmed. Randi took all this into account, and she suggested a special plan to make grooming him as easy on him as possible. I dropped him off in the morning. Randi then did a little work on Monty, then let him rest for a while, then groom a little bit, then rest, etc. It would take longer, but it was worth it. I was so happy with the care he received, and how she had taken every point in my (long) list and addressed each one perfectly. One of the special touches is that they don't kennel the dogs during the process. Instead they have a huge play area that's like a mini dog park. Monty was having so much fun when I came to pick him up. They also do have kennels available for dogs who need that instead. Everybody's happy!

Great first haircut experience for our Goldendoodle pup. We will be returning for our grooming…read moreneeds.