I have been working with Jenn and Gus at Optimum Dog for 1.5 months now with my 5 month old GSD…read moreincluding a ten day board and train. When he came home after his stay he was a new dog- nice leash manners, no more nipping, excellent place and call off for a 5 month old pup. Everywhere we go people comment on how well behaved and socialized he is. I have also done one-on-one training for me and my boy which has been invaluable for me to gain confidence and learn new ways to engage with my dog. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone wanting results and willing to put in the work!

Very happy with the training there. Ringo is the best. You all did so much for him. Thank you so…read moremuch. He the perfect gentleman.

I highly recommend LMK9 for all levels of AKC Tracking and Scent Work. I've worked with Roxie for a…read moreyear now and my dog has earned his Tracking Dog title and numerous Scent Work titles including his NACSW NW1 title. If you are looking for more out of your relationship with your dog give nose work a try with Roxie! You won't be sorry.

If you need dog training, look no further! Evergreen School for Dogs is the best dog training I…read morehave ever seen. Their calm and kind demeanor, true understanding of dogs, and ability to help us speak our dog's language is unparalleled. We loved having the opportunity to work with and learn from Corday. I could not possibly give a higher recommendation- they have earned my trust and respect. Our golden stayed for board and train for a week and then we had two weeks of in-home training. Life feels so much more manageable and happy for our whole home. Thank you, Corday and Evergreen School for Dogs.

This is Winston, he was a nightmare. He would jump on guests, recall was hit or miss, didn't know…read morehow to stay, sit or lay down, wouldn't walk on a leash And would howl while in his kennel. My family was looking for a miracle and Corday is a miracle worker. Investing in your Pet can make a world of a difference especially when it comes to their behavior. After some very informative back and forth emails We enrolled Winston in the 3 week board and train program. Throughout the time Winston was away, Corday was checking in and sending updates. After just ONE WEEK we went for a visit and Winston had already made huge improvements. Corday gave us a small lesson with Winston at that visit and it felt like we were with a different dog (In a good way). All of the concerns I had with Winston have been resolved within the 3 weeks he was with Corday. I cannot thank them enough. Our family has a new sense of freedom having a well behaved dog, and that's all thanks to Corday and the Evergreen school for dogs.

Barbara did a great job grooming our Schnauzer, even though puppy was "naughty" the groomer…read morepersevered. We had to pay more to deal with matting fur but thankfully and with patience by the groomer Lava was not hurt nor shaved to skin. Will return, with tips to address the biting during comb out

We lave taking our schnauzer puppy to Bark About K9's. Barbara, the owner, is very knowledgeable…read moreand passionate about dogs. We take our puppy in for grooming, training and periodic boarding. When we leave, we are confident that our puppy will be loved and well taken care of. I highly recommend Bark About K9's!!

Kori is fantastic, my family has known her over a year she has even trained my moms disability dog…read morefrom day one. Our dogs have done group classes, privates and even live-in training with Kori. She is very educated in dog behavior, she is gentle and takes each personality into consideration. We have a year old German Shepard mix named Lobo that we got from Mexico at four months old. He has always had extreme anxiety issues and we have never understood why he becomes so anxious. We even did several years of training with both of our dogs at a different facility and lost a ton of money with minimal results. Then we met Kori!! The most incredible results with Kori came from a series of three days Lobo stayed with Kori and her fur babies. Her pack totally accepted Lobo and she was so devoted to finding some solutions and reasoning towards Lobos actions. Lobo has horrible anxiety, does a ton of mouthing and is very protective of his pack. We learned from Kori that lobo acts this way due to the wild dog he is likely descendant of. Kori taught us a whole heap of tips and tricks to help us help Lobo. We also were having huge problems with my sisters dog attacking our smaller dog Dory. This attacking went on for weeks and we couldn't figure out why every time my sisters dog came in the house she went straight at Dory. Kori did a home visit, walked in and in 15 minutes of watching the five dogs interact she told us exactly what was starting the reaction, why and how scary it was due to how and where my dog was being attacked. Needless to say the news wasn't good but if it wasn't for Kori's extensive knowledge of dog behavior we never would have figured out why and may have lost my pup. Kori is a vital and loved member of our pack and I will never stop being great-full and amazed by her knowledge of animals.

I received Shannon's contact info from a few other trainers who were not able to help with my dog's…read morereactivity. I was hesitant at first (her classes are not in the "usual" seattle/redmond areas I'm used to) but we were so helpless at the time we decided to try it. From the first email, to our meeting, to classes Shannon was so friendly, kind, understanding and non judgmental. She responded to questions and concerns within a 24 hour time period (I have worked with trainers who took days or up to a week) and always gave amazing advice- even if we weren't currently enrolled in one of her classes. We took the reactive rover class and what we loved about it is that it was outdoors/on her property with LOTS of space and real life distractions. Everything was set up to ensure our dogs would have a positive experience- very important when all you've had lately were negative- and it was great! We were able to practice by "using" other dogs in class but in a SAFE and CONTROLLED environment. The price is amazing considering what you get. I definitely recommend her. It's been almost a year since we took her first class and since then we have taken others as well. It's just fun, she has obstacle courses, and practicing around other dogs in a safe and controlled environment is very important for us. Everyone's on the same boat so there's no judgment and everyone understands to give space because they're also going through the same thing. Much better than being out in public where people are always letting dogs off leash or approaching without permission. Shannon genuinely cares about her dog students and human clients. Give her a call, send an email, ask questions, you won't be disappointed :)

I met Shannon on referral from another trainer after the behavior my dog was displaying became more…read morethan I or she could handle - she seemed "aggressive" and was barking and lunging. From our prior communication, Shannon knew that she was walking into a firestorm of crazy dog and exhausted human, but she welcomed us and gave us hope in a secure and non-judging environment. She professionally and safely managed the entire situation - I never had to worry "what if she does this" because Shannon had it handled. She quickly and correctly assessed our issues and worked with us to develop a plan that worked for my family, within our time frame and comfort levels. During the process, she directed and guided us through every situation, including real time / real life events (walking in my neighborhood) and to this day (nearly 2 years later) provides on-going, free support. I attribute 100% of the success I now have with my dog to Shannon's guidance and mentoring. She's an exceptional trainer with an amazing ability to understand what's going on in the most fearful/anxious dog and their owner. Although graduated from private lessons, we now attend classes regularly - and not really because we need to, but more because they are super fun and what we learn and take away from those classes is priceless. I cannot recommend AnimalKind Training more!!

Cat rocks! I needed someone to watch my Heeler/GSP mix for a week while I was out East and she was…read moreright there for me twice a day, always txting or calling me when she arrived so I could hear Pepper over the phone and talk to her. Great stuff! PS: She takes great photos of your pooch for you too. All my family was impressed daily during our vacation :)

Catherine is super reliable and I have very high standards in allowing anyone to be responsible for…read moremy dog "Ellie". I am a teacher who works everyday but wants to have my dog walked during the week. I am totally happy with Catherine and her service. She arrives on time each day and let's me know by text that she has picked up Ellie. She always has a comment or two about where they are walking and she'll give me some insight as to how Ellie is feeling usually her comments are about Ellie's adoring public and the people she meets when they are on their walk. It's a great feeling to know that my puppy has someone who is coming to visit her during the day and she doesn't have to be home alone for the entire eight hours when I'm gone . In addition Catherine is very economical . It only costs me $15 to have her walk Ellie each day. In addition I asked Catherine to accompany Ellie to her obedience training on a day that I couldn't attend and she did a great job of taking Ellie to her class . I even got a typed up review of what the class was about and how Ellie did plus a description about all the new things that we needed to work on for our class the following week . I would definitely recommend Catherine and her frolicsome dog walks to anyone !!!

I'm fairly certain that Nina is a wizard. Her results are nothing short of miraculous, and watching…read moreher work is honestly a thing to behold. She provides the complete package: expertise, talent, and affordability. Her methods are efficient and effective. She will understand your dog's unique strengths and challenges, and customize their training to meet and exceed your expectations. Whatever your goals are, I'm sure she'll have several amazing solutions that work for you and your BFF. My wonderful Keely Kat*, for example, is likely going to lose her eyesight, and Nina went above and beyond to prepare us in supporting her future special needs. We're now equipped with a personalized toolbox of tips and tricks to utilize and build upon, setting us up for a lifetime of success. I'm beyond proud and happy that my puppers will be able to do all the good doggo things, even with her eyes closed! *Not an actual cat. TLDR; Working with Nina is one of the smartest decisions I've ever made, because she is just an exquisite human being/probable wizard, and delivers RESULTS, while providing the best customer service ever, at a totally affordable price. I will forever sing her praises and recommend her to anyone in need. Thank you, Nina, we love and appreciate you so much!!