We had a death in the family and had to find boarding for our 3 dogs on short notice. They were…read moreable to fit us in and took very good care of them and let us know how the dogs were doing as it was a long stay...and with the new rescue dog we didn't know how she would adjust to 7 days of boarding. When we dropped them off and picked them up they also gave us important info on training them too! We definitely recommend them...they were amazing!! We have always had excellent experiences there. Thank you again Centralia Pet Resort for taking such Great Care of Moxie, Ivy and Oakley!!

I was a first time dog boarding customer who used this boarding facility for 2 nights and 3 days…read morefrom Friday to Sunday. I think that for the things they do, $35 a night for boarding is a price that can't be beat. They offer group play or one on one play. Drop off and pick up are easy to navigate. Their location is very close to the Great Wolf lodge. Bryan was happy to show me the kennels upon request, Scott was kind enough to give us some tips on building our dog's confidence, and Gale was professional at all times. The presentation of the facility was clean, bright, and organized. The kennels are indoors with a platform that is attached to the wall. I can tell they spent a lot of time on their website as well, providing a plethora of info for you to indulge in should you have any questions. With that said, I do have some small qualms. I sent my dog's shot records as requested via email but I did not receive a confirmation of the receipt. When I called a couple days before our reservation to double check, I had learned that they did in fact receive my email but my dog did not have all his shot records present when I thought that he did. I was flustered at the thought of driving so far on the day of to potentially just getting rejected because we were missing information. Secondly, my dog definitely didn't use the potty enough. This may not have been at the fault of the trainers considering my guy probably held it in but he had thee longest pee of his life that I've ever seen after I picked him up. Since there's no knowing for sure how often supervision over potty breaks happen, my recommendation for all the first timers would be to not board your anxious dog. Overall we are satisfied with the experience.

I am super stoked that Lisa and Julie have been super helpful with my pets well being. They have…read morebeen more than accommodating to us. I order cat food from them they don't typically carry but are amazing about ordering on Thursday and in the following Friday. I also purchased an allergy test for my dog. Well worth the $105 to get results back of a list of allergies (my dog has seizures caused my foods she's allergic to) and has been accommodating about finding food and treats that keeps my girl happy and healthy without having anything she was allergic to.

Lisa is amazing! I needed help with training my very hyper aussie-mix pup, who nearly yanked my arm…read moreout of the socket when walking, especially if other dogs & people were around. One private lesson & I had a totally different & attentive dog, two lessons & I had the confidence & skills to maintain his good behavior. Thank you Lisa for saving us both from potentially years of frustration!

Lisa has been working with my dog and I for almost a year, on and off. I am legally blind and so…read morefinding a ride for scheduled group classes is hard. We started with private classes after I got my sweet German Shepherd Dog puppy. As a previous GSD owner and having had other dogs too, I know the importance of a well trained and well balanced dog, especially with a larger breed. Private lessons went great! Always good to have a refresher on puppy training as they do t stay that way long. It's amazing the little things that can be forgotten over the years. We worked on all the basics, potty training, chewing, jumping and early commands like come, sit and drop it. What was also nice is being able to ask about any concerns. Learning about the psychology of days has been sooo very useful! It's so easy to think of our fur friends and apply human thoughts, feelings and behavior.but that just isn't the case! Their dogs and see the world different. Learning to see the world and situations through my sweet girls eyes has been a wonderful journey Lisa has taken us on! It has really enhanced the "basic training" you'd normally get with anyone else. We have also been able to attend a round of group classes. Even though this is not easy for me it's so so very important to expose young dogs to other dogs and people so they learn good behavior and just to have that exposure is good. The group classes were great! Lisa not only trained us people how to work with our dogs teaching commands (Let's face it, it's really people training we get because we're the ones going home and working with our fur babies everyday.lol) but she again gave us insight into why we should do things one way and not another way. Lisa explains these dog insights and behaviors so well that it just makes sense! I have continued with occasional private sessions as things have come up and wish I could do more group classes again, I just haven't had the ability to get us there unfortunately. I very highly recommend Lisa at Best Paws Forward for any training and behavior needs!! Thanks for everything you have done for us,Lisa I appreciate you and your help so very much!

I appreciate Lisa and everything she's done for me and my dog. We work together as a team. We have…read moretaken 2 going on 3 of her 6 week training classes. I get complimented frequently of how well behaved my dog is. How calm she is and they can't believe that she's only 3. Lisa is always open for questions and making sure that it is a clear understanding of what to do. She has options of different types of tools to use to help lead your dog to success. I also love that after class she gives the option for puppy play time.

Patti is the most amazing person, and an exceptional trainer…read more I have a rescue Rottie girl and have been incredibly apprehensive to work with a trainer. I came to Patti with concerns of reactivity and negative leash behaviors. Patti was the perfect person to go on this journey with. She is thoughtful, kind and so knowledgeable- so much quality information and personalized training techniques were given to me in our first session. She followed up with an in-depth guide and assessment for me to work from, which I really appreciate having this information to consistently reference. It's only the first week and my dog has had a complete change in her leash behavior and her general demeanor, I'm just in awe. We will be continuing on with Patti for the foreseeable future, I'm so grateful for her and will preach her life-changing work until the end of time. 20/10 cannot recommend enough.

My lab gained a lot of weight over the past year, and my attempts at significantly cutting back his…read morefood left him starving and still overweight. I called Patti, and she put him on a diet that has finally resulted in his losing weight and being healthier than he has ever been. I am delighted. Patti has a tremendous amount of knowledge about canine nutrition, cares deeply about dogs and the importance of feeding them nutritious and nourishing food, and is simply wonderful to work with. I couldn't recommend her more highly.

Happy Dog Institute has the most qualified, scientifically based and personable trainers. Emma,…read moreAshley, Heather and Paul are incredibly knowledgeable, stay up to date on all things dog training, and have excellent rapport with ALL their clients. I have done their basic obedience classes, sports classes, one on one training advice and also their chaotic canine course for my reactive dog. All of my dogs that have attended classes here now have a stronger bond with me, listen great, and my reactive pup is leaps and bounds better than he was when we began. If you are looking to build a life-long bond with your dog through training and proper handling backed by real, current science, without using pain or negative training methods, and want to see positive and life-changing results, choose Happy Dog!

I've had great experiences with both Emma and Heather at the Happy Dog Institute…read more I've worked with Heather with a normal dog for Fun Foundations training. I gained a solid foundation with positive reinforcement training that set us up for success. I've also worked with Emma with a rescue dog who had major fear and aggression issues. I found Emma to be very knowledgeable and appreciated the advice and insight she gave us and the program she put us on. Don't expect them to train your dog for you, that's not something that any trainer can do unless you're prepared to essentially hire them as a part time employee for an extended period of time. Dog training takes time and consistency. Do expect them to set you up to be able to put in the time working with your dog, use positive reinforcement methods that are proven to help animal minds learn better than stressful punishment based methods (not to say I don't believe there's never a time to reprimand a dog for bad behavior, just saying reprimands don't help anyone learn good behavior which is the purpose of training) and answer your questions. I look forward to working with them in the future!

We have been bringing our puppy here for training for the last couple of months. It has been a…read moregreat experience. The facility is always clean and everything is in great shape there. The trainers are all very knowledgeable and very nice. They are attentive to each puppy and their owner. The class sizes are small, which is great. You are able to get individualized help throughout the class, which is nice. Every week is a new topic, which rotates on a cycle. We like this approach, as it gives you the ability to plan maybe what you need more help with or are able to take less classes that week. The playgroups are very well ran, with a lot of attention given to the puppies to make sure they are getting along. These playgroups have been great for our puppy's socialization and having more positive interactions with other puppies. They have a nice waiting area with coffee/water/snacks for people who may be there to observe. They have many different types of treats and toys that you can purchase if needed. Make sure that you bring a lot of treats for the training, you will definitely use them! Also, make sure to schedule your classes in advance, as they tend to fill up quickly, since they are such small sizes. Overall we are very happy with our decision to bring our puppy here!

My boyfriend and I got the 12 class/4 month group class for our new puppy that we brought home in…read moreNovember. Overall, we had a positive experience. If we ever get another puppy, I would definitely consider coming back. Here are some things I would keep in mind if I could do it all over again: Pros: -We got lucky with the timing of when we got our puppy, and were able to get our class package at a discount for Black Friday. -Staff are very friendly and helpful whenever I called in. -I was nervous bringing in our puppy that wasn't fully vaccinated for Puppy Preschool. However, they did a great job keeping up with vaccinations as well as sanitation. -Sudee and Diva were excellent!!! While all 5 instructors that we had were experienced, I think they were the most energetic. I felt that the classes with them were more fun and went by so much faster. -Highly recommend Puppy Preschool. Our Alaskan Malamute was SO shy when we first took him to class. He hid behind the stool and would run away from other puppies that were much smaller than him. By the time he graduated, he was playing with other puppies! The classes also reminded us of all the different things that we needed to socialize/introduce our puppy to. There are so many things that I didn't think of, so I'm glad this class filled the gap. The initial months with our puppy were the most challenging, and these classes did such an amazing job stimulating/wearing him out!!! He would sleep for hours after we brought him back from class, and it was a really nice break for us to regain our sanity. It was also a nice space to ask questions and get reassurance as new puppy parents. All in all, I felt these classes were well worth it and I wish we squeezed in a couple more with our class credits. Cons: -Orientation was not very helpful. It felt like a sales pitch for the larger packages. Once we got home and tried to book online, it was unclear what the different packages were for, and we ended up booking the wrong one. Fortunately, I called in and Walker helped set us up with the correct package. -Our primary goal was to socialize our new puppy in a safe and controlled setting. For this purpose, the 12 credit group classes were more than enough. It felt like a struggle to use up our remaining credits based on the schedule/type of classes. -The website isn't user friendly, but they revamped it so it has improved. -You can't interchange credits for group classes vs playgroups, etc.

This review is for dog training, specifically with Jeremy. Although Petco is a chain, the trainer…read moreis local. We have had great success with Jeremy at the Petco by Capitol Mall. We did group lessons three times and have now moved to private lessons. The price for one-on-one lessons is so reasonable - $329 for 6 sessions! Jeremy has brought Chico (and us) along so much better than the $200/hr trainer we were using. Jeremy "gets" dogs and he's gentle, patient & persistent. He demonstrates the skill and then has us work with the dog as he gives helpful feedback.

They have a large selection of foods and accessories for your pet. Things not available in smaller…read morestores are in abundance here. To that point, Petco's prices are reasonable (or as much as pet supplies are).

I haven't actually started anything yet but talking to Tara i am convinced along with all the…read morereviews that I've seen and heard and read about this is the top dog outfit anywhere in Thurston county. I'm looking forward to the future and working my service dog with her and her team.

Dissatisfied & do NOT recommend. Told that all animals in the obedience class had met specific…read morecriteria for up-to-date shots/vaccinations. Not true. Our pets were exposed to Parvovirus from here. No verification done by owners/trainers. When confronted about parvo exposure, they said it wasn't their problem. Not going back. Beware, not up to health standards. The owner criticizes & berates animal owners. She singles out an owner and gets on her soapbox about ridiculous things. Very unprofessional *Additional update to original post: Ongoing unprofessional & harassing behavior by the owner who has sent me several threatening messages due to my review/experience. Won't go into the specifics as this not the forum, but want others to know the type of service they can expect from here.

Belynda has helped us take training our 8 1/2 month old Akita to the next level. We just finished…read moreher 8-week course, and it was amazing to see how much our pup has grown. Her knowledge on canine behavior and training was evident in each session -- we always left feeling excited about what we had learned. Would absolutely recommend.

I have a 3 year old German Shepard. He was left in my vehicle while I was a driver for UBER. Tried…read moreto find a home for him for a couple of years, wasn't ready for another dog. Never was able to find him a good home, Ended up keeping him. Around July of last year, figured it was time to get him some training. Took him to a few trainers, they all classified him as "A Reactive Dog" and he was untrainable. Saw an advertisement for Emerald Meadows, sent Belynda an email explaining the situation. She took him on with no questions asked. The transformation with Cooper has been amazing. She not only spends training time with your dog, but she also trains the human on how to train your dog. I highly recommend her services. Cooper and I will continue to go to her classes.

Garrett Stevens is truly one-of-a-kind when it comes to dog training. His unorthodox style may not…read morebe what you'd expect, but that's exactly what makes him so effective. Our Great Pyrenees was stubborn, independent, and we honestly weren't sure if we'd ever get through to him. Garrett changed everything. Instead of relying on cookie-cutter methods, Garrett took the time to really understand our dog's personality and gave us tools that actually worked. His approach is calm, intuitive, and based on building trust and respect--not just obedience. The difference has been night and day. Because of Garrett, our Pyr is finally on the right path to success. Walks are no longer a battle, our home is more peaceful, and most importantly, our dog is happier and more confident. If you're looking for a trainer who gets results, thinks outside the box, and truly cares about both the dog and the owner, Garrett Stevens at Alpha and Omega Dog Training is the best there is.

Garrett changed my way of handling dogs and he saved Makos' dogs life. We have overcome being…read moreHIGHLY reactive to everything. We loose leash walk and can even run wild and free in remote locations with full recall.