If you want your dog to be on the same wavelength and speak the same language as you, send them to Rascal! 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! read more

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Let me get this out the way right now. SEND YOUR DOG HERE. If you are even considering a board and train, 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. read more

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We just finished our second two week session with Zoe at Rascal Training. We have an 8 month old Bernedoodle. I can't praise Zoe and Rascal Training enough. Our pup is well behaved and definitely has a handle on commands as well as being able to focus on us when we are giving a command. Her recall is excellent. Rascal Training takes the time necessary to make sure the dog goes home with the best possible rate of success. Zoe trains in all kinds of environments and with all kinds of other dogs and people. Seriously, if you are looking for training for your best friend, give Rascal Training a try. We interviewed 6 other training facilities before landing on Zoe and Rascal Training. read more

After getting our second puppy after only having the first one for a year we were in over our heads. We made the decision to board and train our dogs with Rascal Training. If you are considering training your dogs in the Portland area, DO IT. Zoe and the other trainers at Rascal are truly amazing. They loved our dogs as their own, taught them a ridiculous amount of things and offer follow up trainings with the dog owners after the board and train is complete which is invaluable. We did the 4 week board and train. Just to name the biggest changes in our pups: - down, here, wait, shh, sit, go to bed, uh ahh (commands) - loose leash walking - off leash walking - recall (which was VERY huge for us) - crate trained I can't even type out how much this has changed our lives for the better. Dogs are happier and so are we. Zoe has answered every question we have had, which has been a LOT. She is super kind, patient, and professional. We have had our dogs go to walk and train sessions as follow ups and find those very useful as well. I cannot say enough praise for Zoe and Rascal Training! Check out my Ig for updates on our dogs @allthingsnicolemay and check out Zoe on Ig too! That's why we chose to go with Rascal! @rascaltraining read more

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Second review here and honestly, if you wanna gift you and your family a holiday present- a board and train season with Zoe and her team is probably the best and most rewarding gift for you and your relationship with your furry friend. I pride myself in having benefitted from training tips and a serious study into how to be a good trainer/leader for the crazy pup but there was only so much I could be consistent and reinforce by myself I called Kopi my B+ girl. Zoe really helped us take her to an A class dog. She knew us through the years and this is a crazy 30lb pup who understood a lot, knew lots of tricks, very eager to train for food but just genetically had impulses that were hard to manage. I have a broken crooked finger (due to my lack of attention and her exuberant force) to prove it. We were embarrassed by her but didn't want to force her into submission as she's really a lovable pup. We have two kids in our family and having a dog that would we would coexist happily with is so important. The investment and trust we put in Zoe really paid off. I've interviewed many other trainers and have taken her to many other consultations and evaluations with other organizations and no one has been able to crack Kopi's code like Zoe. And Zoe wants us to succeed and make this a lifetime journey. It's taken me months to write this because I wanted to feel assured that the training instilled gets passed on to us and Zoe helped us reinforce it after the B&T and now we have a pup who has a great life off leash and also is able to hike with us on a loose leash and minimal corrections and reactivity. Many others have tried to help but nobody transformed our rescued mutt to this more relaxed pup like Zoe/Rascal. To understand the magic and confidence of a talented and committed trainer like Zoe, you have to meet her and see for yourself! read more

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We are so grateful for Zoe and her team at Rascal! We have two dogs, each with unique and frustrating behavioral issues that made it difficult to do much of anything. We couldn't take walks in the neighborhood or watch TV. We always had to have white noise on loudly in the house because they were so reactive to any noises. We'd tried training on our own and with one on one sessions with other trainers. We never managed to get anything to stick. Doing a 6 week board and train with Rascal was the best decision we could have made! Zoe is very response and accommodating. You can tell she genuinely cares about every dog in her care and she posts updates regularly, so you can keep up with your pup's progress! Our go home sessions were super informative and helped get us set up for success at home. I cannot tell you how much less stressful our day to day life is now. We have a lot of work to do still, but Zoe helped get us to a place where we can manage and not feel like we're drowning every day. She has continued to be supportive in our follow up sessions and we feel so much better knowing they have somewhere safe and educational to go for boarding when we leave town. If you're on the fence - just do it. It's so worth it! read more

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My husband and I took our terrier mix to Rascal Training's board and train program in the hopes of helping our anxious and reactive dog. We were definitely a little nervous about leaving our buddy for so many days but what we got out of the program was so much more than we could have hoped for. Throughout the process Zoe was so attentive, gentle, thorough, and patient. The team was so good at giving updates and were always available to us if we had any questions. When it came time to pick our buddy up we were amazed at all the progress he had made. Our dog is an anxious dog and we could see the improvement in his confidence and we couldn't be happier. Zoe went well over the allotted time scheduled to make sure that we had a clear understanding of everything our pup had learned and that we felt comfortable with all the new tools we had just learned also. All in all I would definitely recommend this program to anyone that might be thinking about it. We personally walked away with a better bond with our dog, a better understanding of him, and I'd say more importantly a clearer grasp on how we can be better for him. Zoe and her team are patient, kind, humorous, and attentive and gentle. This definitely exceeded our expectations. read more

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We took our puppy here for quite some time for the Bark Until Dark Puppy Social on Saturdays. He always loved it, made friends and came home pretty tired. He's now older and needs longer sessions at a true doggy daycare, but I wanted to give Zoe and her business some props. They really saved us when our puppy was too young for the regular daycare places. This is a great place to give your puppy some socialization, our Bruno had a great time. Zoe and her staff are the best. I believe that's Bruno in their pic on here, he's the black Lab. read more

Zoe and her team at Rascal Training are a godsend! Our 1 year old puppy was out of control and we spent the first 6 months we had him wondering what we got ourselves into.  He was very reactive toward other dogs so we were never able to take him on walks and in the house he would constantly be chasing the cat, chewing on something he shouldn't be, jumping on someone, or licking everything in sight. I'm not exaggerating when I say Zoe changed our lives! Tag is now able to enjoy walks with the family, go to his bed on command, and has a much more calm demeanor. I would cry with joy watching the videos of Tag during his training and seeing the changes he made. I can't say enough good things about Zoe and what she's done for Tag and my  family. Zoe was very thorough going over all of Tag's training when he picked him up. She kept us up to date on his training through Instagram videos and was very responsive to emails. read more

Took my 11 week old Aussiedoodle to Zoe's Bark Until Dark Puppy Social last night! Super easy drop off and pick up, and picked up a tired and happy pup! Very fair pricing for puppy socials, and I will definitely be going back (hopefully weekly)! Thank you Zoe! read more

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Deagle is an American Pitbull Terrier, which predisposes him to negative biases. Being a first time pittie mom, I was not prepared. He was poorly socialized and had inconsistent training for the first 4 years of his life. It was VERY stressful to take him anywhere because of he would go crazy in the car while getting gas or at the drive-thru -- lunging, barking, howling. He would pull on his leash until he choked himself on flat collars. Walks were so very unpleasant. Only time I could be (mostly) stress-free was when at home. At home he's pretty chill and not destructive (even left alone for 8+ hours). When COVID hit and life came to a halt, it was perfect timing to get serious about his training. Unfortunately, he was so stubborn I was only able to get so far with the training. Then, I found Zoe/Rascal Training and boy am I grateful. Initially, Zoe was hesitant to take on Deagle due to his history of reactivity and aggression. Somehow she was gracious enough to take him (THANK YOU, ZOE) with my word that I am willing to put in the work. He did a 28-day board and train with RT. Throughout his training, Zoe kept in contact with me and explained to me he had pretty serious anxiety contributing to a lot of his "bad" behavior. He is a much more calm dog now, but this takes daily commitment to continue working with him on his skills and building confidence. Now, I can walk with him on a long/loose leash and he's not tried to bolt away from me. He walks in a heel position and auto-sits when I stop. Our walks are very different now and I'm so glad I decided to enroll him for the intense training. I still keep in touch with Zoe via text frequently and she's so responsive. I keep joking she will block me, but she reassures me she won't :) Training is an investment and commitment both financially and time, but really... you made the commitment when you got your dog. This will just make life less stressful and more pleasant with a well-behaved companion. read more

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We sent our poodle/aussie mix to Zoe for a two-week board and train and we are thrilled with the results. Zoe is an excellent trainer, very communicative and thorough. Our pup made huge strides in the program, most notably increased impulse control and less anxiety. We are having a lot of fun working with our pup now that she has a strong training foundation to build off of. read more

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There's a a lot to say about rascal training! Zoe, has been by far the best thing That's happened to my family! We brought our hyper, not leash trained 7 month old, not neutered puppy to her with low expectations. They were so low because, well, he's a puppy and puppy's are tough to train. She went above and beyond with his training. From a high distraction leash training to off leash recall training. She corrected our nonsensical way of training him and brought his true potential! He is a 180 on behavior but still has his personality that we loved so much about him! We weighed the pros and cons on her 2 week training and 1 month training and we are very happy that we went with the 1 month! She's affordable, and the results alone of the one month board and train are worth way more than what we paid! The pick up class was also wonderful! We spent 1 hour and 45 minutes going over all we needed to know and as well as a class for us, as we now know, not only is he constantly learning but we need to continue and to help teach him and learn! It's like a foreign language, if you don't use it you loose it! If I could give more stars I would! She's professional, welcoming and more importantly she's a actually amazing at what she does! THANK YOU ZOE, FOR HELPING WITH BATES YOU'RE A MIRACLE WORKER IN DISGUISE! -Elijah, Sadie, & bates read more

I have nothing but great things to say about Zoe and the Rascal Training Board and Train! I really wanted to find a program that I could trust, and after extensive research I found Zoe. For reference, before going to Zoe, my puppy had problems with leash pulling, impulsive eating, ignoring commands, and other common puppy behaviors. Going on walks or out in public felt like a chore that I hated due to how stressful it was, which was difficult because of how much energy my puppy has. We enrolled her in the two week program, which we then extended to the one month program with Zoe's recommendations, and I was so impressed by the results! Now my puppy walks right alongside me without problems, follows commands, exhibits patience, has excellent recall, and is more happy and confident than ever. She is still the same loving and playful dog, but now I can really trust her as well. Walks are fun for both of us, and I'm more motivated to keep up her training because of it! On top of the training, Zoe took such great care of my dog overall. Progress videos were shared through her Instagram and I loved seeing my dog on there going to so many fun places! Zoe is also extremely kind and super responsive - I sent her emails and asked a ton of questions, and she was always happy to help with super thorough replies. Zoe is now the only other person I trust with my dog, and it's clear my dog adores her. There are not enough words to describe how happy I am with Rascal Training, and I can't recommend Zoe enough!! If you're considering a board and train, this is the place to go! read more

Zoe came to train our mini aussie this week and was amazing! We were able to have a social distance meetup in our yard and she used her jedi dog tricks to calm our "furry demon" and teach us, including our 11yo daughter to do the same. For our 11yo, seeing our bitey little beast calm and sit at Zoe's feet was eye opening and it gave her the confidence to put the skills Zoe taught her into action to get the same results for herself. Zoe has a HUGE amount of knowledge to share and we can't wait for our next visit. read more

Zoe has been a phenomenal support to our family after bringing home our goldendoodle puppy. She came to our home for a couple training sessions. She listened patiently and was incredibly responsive and generous with her time and knowledge. After each visit we noticed immediate changes in our pup and felt empowered with new tools to move forward to continue the training. We then sent our pup to her for a two week board/train session and I am not exaggerating when I say she came home a different dog. She listens intently, she in much more obedient and quick to comply with what we ask of her. I have had a TON of questions and Zoe has been very willing to respond quickly and offer advise as we continue to learn. Zoe is the best! read more

My dog Baxter was a hot mess, aggressive , didn't know how to walk on a leash. We were the first dog in the new two week board and train program and Baxter is a totally different dog. Zoe did an amazing job of training Baxter in the basics and correcting his behavior. We will definitely be do some more boarding and her social groups for dog! It was an amazing experience. Plus she kept me up to date almost everyday on how he was doing and pictures! read more

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We would have a feral beast were it not for Zoe at Rascal Training. Well, perhaps not feral, but at least an ill mannered pup who jumps on everyone and bites anything that moves. Zoe is patient, kind, but firm. She is helping us become better dog parents. Very much recommended for puppy training--and she comes to your house! We are looking forward to a happy, healthy life of adventure with our dog Cova and are glad we now have the tools to communicate and provide direction. read more