great staff both locations, always caring & loving the pups, our golden went to another daycare for…read more7 years until to many corporate changes were made, he made the transition to ADBF without any issues & loves going. Great job staff!!

After spiraling down the rabbit hole, researching the various plethora of nearby daycare options…read morewith the important sole purpose to take advantage of a perfectly optimal socialization opportunity, to enroll my newly rescued/adopted puppy. All the current active staff working at this specific location have demonstrated & proven how extremely capable & exhaustively knowledgeable as trainers, dog behavior specialists, groomers, etc. They have exceedingly created a trustworthy controlled environment setting that makes me reassuringly safe to entrust the safety & wellbeing of my 4-legged son. They have gone above & beyond for my puppy & I could not praise/thank them enough for their time, energy & effort to nurture my puppy's confidence & needs. Including assessing & addressing his trauma triggers being bullied as the "runt" of his litter, that occurred prior to his rescue. I am thoroughly enthralled with their most adorable & transparently informative daily report cards that are released after their daycare reservation. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to cultivate & nurture their doggo-puppers development & overall wellbeing (with a heaping side of well deserved spoiled treatment)! Will definitely be a continuing member, as long as they will have Beemo & I, after we officially move to the PNW.

Trainers are very kind and willing to answer lots of questions. In group settings, they are very…read morethoughtful of the dynamics between the different dogs to allow more reactive dogs to feel safe and minimizing class disruptions for less reactive dogs. I love that it is a low pressure environment, but still offering many options to add complexity if we choose. It allows us to set our own pace and be as rigid or lax in our training as we choose, or to give our pup extra challenges. We have a dog that needs to be constantly challenged, so we have done a combination of behavior classes and "fun" classes (agility/tricks) and all have been great experiences. If we say it's "time for school" our dog perks up and sprints for the door, so she clearly loves her time there!

We just started puppy manners class (completed second class so far). This place is fabulous! Lucy…read moreis an excellent trainer. The class is small so the pups can really learn to focus. We've all learned so much in just 2 classes. What is really fabulous about HeDog training is the extensive variety of classes they offer for ongoing training. We are going to get our boy Roy thoroughly educated so he can be a good canine citizen and we can have peace of mind with a happy, well/ trained dog.

Good solid instruction. Great space. Friendly atmosphere. Solid foundation and advice. Have…read morecompleted puppy class. Starting companion class next week.

Great place to get training. Usually it's us humans that really need the training. LOL…read moreSERIOUSLY, Dee is an amazing trainer

Amazing and good! We had a special situation with a rescue dog and she was very helpful. We are…read moreglad we called her!

Paws Down and Julie stepped in when another local training facility refused to tailor a program to…read moreget my dog, Kemper, and I where we needed to go before a last minute move overseas. I am a disabled combat veteran, but do not qualify for a 'service animal' from non-profits because I do not have the 'correct' diagnosis, even though I suffer from the same exact symptoms as those with PTSD. My wife's mother, who lives in Europe, recently had a stroke and my wife has been by her side since early August. If I hope to see my wife at all over the next several years, because of her and my commitment to ensure that her mother gets the care and attention she deserves, we needed to be much closer than the Pacific NW, hence our uprooting. In order to have Kemper fly with me in the cabin on a grueling 10-hour trans-Atlantic flight, he needed some several skills which he was lacking when we adopted him from the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society after six years of being abandoned and abused, for no reason, by one owner after another. Even with his unjust and unconscionable treatment early in life, he is one of the sweetest and dogs I have ever known. Julie and Kemper quickly developed a strong bond and she was willing to work with me one-on-one, tailoring a training plan for both of us to get us where we need to be with just two months before boarding the plane. Having a Master's in Psychology, I am an expert in operant and classical conditioning, but lacked the understanding of how dogs think, so Julie was training both of us along the way. Kemper picked-up on things quickly and me, not so much, but we were compelled to get the job done and succeed in our mission, no room for error. Paws Down is not exactly cheap when it comes to private training, but Julie did not charge for travel time to our home and routinely stayed after the allotted one-hour appointment times. Yesterday, less than two months after starting with Julie, Kemper passed his AKC Canine Good Citizen test and his certificate is on the way, arriving well before we need it for travel to our new home. Thank you Paws Down and Julie for helping me ensure that my support animal and I make it safely to Europe, reuniting our family after moths apart. CombatCritic Gives Paws Down Dog Training 10 Bombs Out Of 10 And A Spot On My 'WALL OF FAME' ... More Bombs Are Better ... HOOAH!

Deborah was wonderful with our puppy, Argos. We wanted to start training soon after we got him and…read moreshe was able to schedule us quickly! Argos loved working with her and learned very quickly. We appreciated that she came to our home, so that Argos could train in his normal environment before heading to new places and meeting new puppies. Definitely would recommend to anyone with a dog and if we need any training in the future we will definitely give her a call again.

It has been awesome to work with Deborah over the last few months. I've only had a few training…read moresessions with her due to my crazy schedule, but those few sessions have been extremely helpful. Plus my puppy absolutely adored her! I enjoyed her positive approach and how she was super knowledgeable. You can just tell she really loves her job and cares about helping people. I had previously been having issues getting my puppy into obedience classes and was actually asked to leave a group class once because my puppy was too aggressive with others. Deborah taught me the skills to get on my dog's level and find a way to help her be more behaved and overall strengthen our relationship. We worked on many things, everything from jumping, to sitting and waiting for food, and she even helped me take my dog on a walk to work on leash pulling. One of the best parts about Patient Pawz I feel is that Deborah not only lives up to the name by being patient with puppies, she is also extremely patient with owners and really does work to find a time that fits with your schedule as well.

Our first session with Youngblood was great! He's very knowledgeable and professional. He gave us a…read morefollow up reminder message of what we learned and advice on how to use the technique in details. Will definitely recommend him to other people for dog training.

We adopted Hunter after his being in 3 foster homes. As a one and a half year old golden, being…read moretossed around his whole life, he naturally had several "issues". Our friends recommended Youngblood, and we are so grateful they did. After just one lesson, Hunter seemed more at ease, and not as scared. We just finished our 5th lesson, and Hunter is a new dog. Calm, manners, not afraid. Can't thank you enough Youngblood and have already recommended you to a friend. Wish there was a higher Yelp rating to give you. Paul, Pam & Hunter

I hated these classes, she spent 90 minutes instead of 60 minutes. She meandered and bloviated and…read morewas just plain unorganized. She was difficult to work with and we really didn't got anything out of this. If anything she made things worse. I'd be surprised if the place was in business much longer.

Cj has been training dogs in my family for years. She's so in tune to what they need and is focused…read moreon positive reinforcement. It created a stronger bond between my dog and I which I was not expecting. My dog has a tendency to be anxious reactive and I was given so many tools to help positively change that behavior.

Laura is amazing! I knew she was going to be perfect for my little Lilly after using her boarding…read moreservices while I was in Hawaii. It's so nice to have some as knowledgable as she is that I can call or text for advice or recommendations anytime I need. I trust her with my pets and I know they will be safe and happy! I would definitely recommend her!

Laura is a skilled dog behaviorist who has helped us coax our shy rescue dog out of her shell…read more Laura uses positive behavior training, which research shows is best, to shape and reward desired skills. Our dog also attends her small, home based day care two times a week and absolutely has blossomed under Laura's care! We started out with a timid dog who hid in the corner and now have an enthusiastic and curious companion who loves to explore her environment and play with other dogs! We recommend Laura's individualized and competent services enthusiastically!

Without a doubt the best training and doggy daycare and overnight facility in town. Roy Beans is a…read moreregular at daycare and he's been through the 3 week board and train. I feel so secure and confident with a well trained dog. It makes life so much easier and more joyful. The trainers at DBF are so compassionate, energetic, enthusiastic, and skillful - they are the best trainers we've ever had.

The best daycare. Also, Judge has had training and now he is having a refresher course. Tyra the…read moretrainer is great with the dogs, very patient and professional.

I have taken both my Husky and my Beagle to Waldorf and they both have loved going there!! I would…read moredefinitely recommend them if you are looking for a great place to kennel your pet they are awesome!

I had never boarded my German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois before but after talking to Jeff at…read moreWaldorf kennel and seeing their facility I took the plunge and have been happy with the care my dogs receive. The dogs each get their own kennel but have multiple play sessions together every day. The staff is attentive to their feeding instructions and I leave plenty of treats and toys with them to keep the dogs entertained. I especially appreciate that play time isn't a doggy daycare style with unfamiliar dogs. Only my two share the yard together. They come home tired and happy. I have also noticed that when they arrive at the kennel for their return stays they happily trot off with the staff after I say goodbye. Always a good sign.