Nicole was so awesome and her training was very efficient and humane. We sent her our 6month old…read morepug puppy for a board and train, she got all the help and knowledge that she needed! Plenty of one on one time with Nicole as well as a ton of socialization with her own dogs! She learned basic commands (sit, stay, lay down, and come) she also got trained on some extras like not jumping on people and children (OFF) as well as minding others personal space (AWAY) We also got almost daily updates from Nicole so we didn't miss our baby too much! We are overall pleased with our dogs growth and would recommend Nicole in a heartbeat!

Hi, I got a rescue ( most beautiful dog in the world) and I'm very particular about who I entrust…read morehim to. Nichole exceeded both of our expectations. She knows dogs, loves dogs and knows what she's doing. She trained Murray on all of the issues we talked about...and she trained me as well. I give her 10 stars (5 is not enough). You will be very happy you picked Nichole to help with your dog training issues. Judy C of Portland OR

Wow, where do I start? Our pup was deathly afraid of everything, and had so much anxiety! Walking…read morehim was no fun because of his fear of people, cars, other dogs, bikes, etc.. We reached out to Maritza in hopes of her training help, and we are so happy we did! She is such a nice, down to earth, and very professional trainer who really knows her stuff! We learned so much about reducing our dogs triggers in order to teach him how to be more confident and have less anxiety. Her method for training is also really cool and very kind toward the dog. We learned that training requires patience but also persistence. The fee she charges is well worth it and we would for sure do it again! We are all going to miss her! Our pup is a much more confident and happy boy!

Maritza has been a great help working with my dog on his separation anxiety and lease reactivity…read more She provided great insight on the reasons for my dog's behavior and offered great advice on addressing these issues. I appreciated her ability to adjust the training specifically to my dog after seeing the results of each session. I feel encouraged after each session and excited about doing the homework that she assigns. It is also very clear that Maritza loves dogs and wants the best for them and their owners. Thank you Maritza, for your help!

Exceptional Training That Actually Works for High-Drive and Smart Dogs!…read moreI cannot recommend Lesa's Obedience School highly enough. I first came to Lesa with Sabre, my high-strung, incredibly intelligent Belgian Shepherd Tervuren. Our main goal was getting him to listen to commands and behave reliably around people and other pets. Before finding Lesa, we tried multiple trainers who relied entirely on treat-based incentives. All that did was teach Sabre to only behave when a treat was in sight. Lesa's sensible, structured style was exactly what we needed. She understands that smart, high-drive breeds need clear leadership. She showed me how to get and maintain control, and Sabre absolutely loved every single training session. Sadly, we lost Sabre to cancer last February. When it came time to train our new Bernedoodle puppy, Baker, there was no question about where we would go. I am currently working with Lesa again, and I am entirely confident that under her expert guidance, Baker will grow into a beautifully behaved member of our family. If you want real, lasting results from a trainer who truly understands dog psychology, go see Lesa. Mary K

Leesa is great. I appreciate she teaches the owner how to properly handle the leash in order to…read moreposition or guide your dog where you want him to go. it is always extremely important to know how to use the tools properly for any job you are trying to do. If you follow her instructions you will be able to communicate to your dog what you want of him. She teaches the importance of vocabulary using the same words for different behaviors does not work . Down should not be used to mean get off couch , or don't jump up on people. Down should only be used for dog to be in down position. Success in training your dog begins with training yourself and Leesa will teach you so you can train your dog. If you want your dog to respond to you Leesa will teach you how to do that . This is not a class for people who don't care if their dog comes half the time when they call it or if the dog doesn't stay when told and there is a car coming. I personally want to have my dog be reliable as his life could depend on it

Erin is one of my absolute favorite dog trainers to work with! Not only does my dog LOVE her, I…read morefeel really comfortable working with her - she is supportive, encouraging, humble, and flexible!! Sometimes I feel like other trainers have their one "right" way of training but Erin always has a whole bunch of different techniques and strategies she uses to train dogs. She worked with me until we found something that really worked well and felt comfortable for me and my dog. I always walk away from our training sessions feeling successful (something my dog picks up on and really responds well to) and totally capable of dealing with whatever challenge I bring to the lesson. Erin is particularly good with high-energy "working dogs" and really understand their needs. I have a 4 yr old high-energy lab-shepherd mix who loves to work and move - she and I both have never done well with lessons where we do a lot of sitting and listening to the trainer talk. Erin introduced me to Rally and it was the magic "missing piece" that made all the other impulse control, good social manners, and general discipline work fall into place. (well, that and the Pack Hikes my dog goes on every week to burn off pent up energy!) :)

Erin has been an absolutely amazing trainer for our dog, and for us! She's been helping us with…read moresome stranger-danger and nighttime scariness, so our dog can go on evening and night walks without freaking out. She also gave us a bunch of help when we were studying for our Canine Good Citizen and our Novice Rally title! I would (and often do) highly recommend Erin to absolutely everyone. Her 1-1 trainings are super helpful, and her pack walks keep our dog sane throughout the week when we have to go to work. No amount of morning runs will tire our dog out like a single pack walk where she has to keep up with 4 similarly energetic dogs. I don't know how Erin does it! Thank you so much Erin!!

Our very reactive dog, Archie, needed private training so I contacted Happy Go Lucky on the advice…read moreof friends, and made an appointment with Lisa. I'm glad I did. From the very beginning Lisa was awesome, asking smart questions about Archie and his behavior, and using my answers to inform our training. (Needless to say, she was great with Archie, too.) A few months later, Archie's progress has been remarkable. He's not perfect (what dog is?) but he's vastly improved--and my wife and I now have the right tools to continue working with him on our own. Highly recommend!

Just completed a beginner obedience class here with my husband and 7mo old rescue pup. We had a…read moregreat experience overall. This was an awesome opportunity to practice training with the distractions of other people and dogs and with the support of 2 very talented trainers. I highly recommend Happy Go Lucky!

If you want your dog to be on the same wavelength and speak the same language as you, send them to…read moreRascal! Zoe is amazing. We have a high-energy cattle dog mix, and at 8 months old, he stayed with Zoe for 3 weeks in April for advanced obedience. I was so nervous about leaving him (he's my first puppy!), but it was awesome to see his progress on their Instagram. When we picked him up, he got to show us everything he learned, and Zoe walked us through everything she taught him. He totally understands what we're saying now! He knows how to regulate himself and finds time to be calm. When he's playful, his recall is EXCELLENT and he comes right back, even if there's a lot going on. I took him camping a few weeks ago and got so many compliments on how well-behaved he is for being so young. Bowie also went and stayed at Rascal for a week in June, and having that safe space for him where he can fine-tune his skills while we are on vacation is a life-saver. I've been recommending Rascal Training to everyone I know, and I think you should send your pup, too!

Let me get this out the way right now. SEND YOUR DOG HERE. If you are even considering a board and…read moretrain, do it. We sent our big oaf of a GSD rescue (Shadow) to Rascal after a ton of research and it was the right choice. My partner and I live in Montavilla and wanted to be able to bring our dog everywhere we could. Unfortunately, she was an 85 pound asshole that couldn't walk on a leash and spent her life being anxious and obsessive. She also couldn't hang with our cats and would waste her days staring down the hall at them - nothing could tear her away. Looking through the Rascal website and instagram I knew that Zoe was the right person. As Shadow progressed through the program she was able to go on a ton of field trips. This aspect was very important to me, knowing that Shadow would have exposure to public places (home improvement stores, coffee shops, bars, restaurants, etc.) with someone who can make sure the experience is positive. Shadow has only been home a few days, but it's been amazing. She can go for walks now without giving us blisters on our palms by pulling. She is able to lay down in the front yard with me while there are crows and squirrels around. SHE HEARS ME WHEN I CALL HER. The hardest part of the whole thing has been my own training, but even that is easier every day. Seriously, Rascal Training is worth it a thousand times over.

I learned a lot of things about dog training that weren't on my list. In the future, I will be…read moreinterviewing trainers. I will have a list of my goals, my desired outcomes, my desired behaviors, my philosophies, my opinions on technique and whether or not I assign any value to that. Personally, I don't think it matters how I hold a leash. Nor am I impressed by anyone who thinks that their ability to get a dog to follow their commands is impressive when they have cheese in their pocket. I also don't think that a two-year-old dog is an " older" dog. I did inform the owner/trainer that the dog I was bringing to her class was a rescue and that she had already been trained to some extent. She did not seem at all inclined to meet with me for 15 minutes to see if an introduction to obedience class was necessary or if we should instead pursue one-on-one classes before going on the canine good citizen. This would have been a better use of my time and money. All that to say that if the AKC route is what you are looking for or you have a puppy that has never been trained, Cheryl may be a good option. But, I would recommend you have a conversation with her first, about what your goals and outcomes look like. This experience has been eye opening.

We have one class left, but I feel I can review the course now. Cheryl Huffman runs the Smart Paws…read moreAcademy. She is the dog whisperer. She can make the very naughty Oola Fandango do anything within seconds. It's magical. Better yet, she can train US to make Oola do anything. That is also magical. We haven't had as much time as we would like to train because of holidays, work and family stuff happening, but I feel I have a solid foundation and we can be successful when we can truly devote the time. Oola is already better behaved and following more commands more reliably. You get a DVD and workbook when you sign up for a course. The first lecture is just with the humans and Cheryl; you bring your dog to class after that. The teaching occurs in an unheated, no air conditioning barn on Cheryl's property, so in the winter dress warm, in the summer bring water. All the dogs are trained at the same time but she is happy to give you a few moments of one on one time, she asks for praises and problems from each owner at the beginning of each session, and is available by phone or email with questions. And it's cheap! Under 100 bucks for the series. She does obedience, agility, all sorts of stuff; we were in the beginning obedience class. Granted it is in Oregon City, so it's a hike for most people, but it is totally worth it. She has evening and weekend classes. Everything Cheryl does makes sense and she only uses positive training methods. There is no yelling, hitting, or pinch collars, and Cheryl is very clear that she expects you to treat your animal with respect and kindness. So, in summary, Cheryl Huffman ROCKS the dog world. In a few short weeks we have Oola off the halter and only using a collar, walking better on leash, sometimes comes when called, can sit and lay down on command, and is learning to stay with some success. Her behavior overall is better and we are less stressed. There is more training to do and we have the tools and the workbook so we can continue to improve when the class is over. Consider Smart Paws for dog training. You and your dog will be good canine citizens when you are finished. http://www.smartpawsacademy.com

My biggest concern when searching for pet care is whether or not I can trust them to care for my…read morefurry family member. Rarely do I feel they will care as much as I do. Most often I rely on reviews to make sure a pet has not been mistreated. That is not the case with Diamond Dogs! This business cares about your pet. The owner puts her heart into this business because she loves pets as much as you. You can trust that when your pup is with Diamond Dogs, they are in the best hands possible!

I met Tori in 2017 when she was working at the SFSPCA. The best word to describe her is fabulous…read more. If you are looking for a qualified trainer you found the right person.. Tori really cares and will go above and beyond to provide you with the best training and tools. I am still thankful that I met her and she showed me some amazing tools to work with all kind of Dogs, from reactive/shy to fearful , Tori knows how to deal with it all!