Gwenyn has been amazing to train with! Her positive training methods yield lasting results and even…read moreafter on a few sessions, we saw a significant difference with our dogs! We love everything she offers!

From the owner: We specialize in dog anxiety and reactivity! read more

Marvin and Bianca helped to train our then 1.5 year old Golden Retriever. She was a stubborn girl…read morebut managed with consistency to level out and pass her AKC Good Citizen test. Thank you.

It has been a few years since my GSD attended Marvin Pierce's Board and Train, but she still has…read morethe good manners that were instilled in her then and now. It is such a pleasure to take her anywhere with no reactions to other dogs, friendly but mindful to people and so sweet to children. If you want a dog that you can trust and enjoy I would definitely recommend Marvin Pierce to help you train your dog. I continue to give out their information to others as I know I had a dog that was overly reactive and wasn't sure what to do. The answer: take your dog to Marvin Pierce Dog Teacher.

Very good veterinary services. We took all of our pets there for a long time but had to change when…read morewe moved. Otherwise, we would still have been there!

VETCOR NEWBERG - NO LONGER LOCALLY OWNED…read morehttps://www.vetcor.com/blog/acquisitions-february-2023 While they go out of their way to hide it, this is no longer our formerly beloved local Animal Hospital. In fact they are no longer a Hospital at all, offering zero walk in or last minute appointments, for light emergency services to their long standing and loyal customers. In addition to hiding their corporate ownership, their website has not been updated and still clearly states "Emergency cases shall always receive top priority, which is why occasional appointment delay is inevitable. Please realize that we make a sincere attempt to see each client on time" while they continue to display a staff picture despite half the Veterinarians leaving since the acquisition. The point of having a primary care vet is two fold. First is for regular scheduled checkups, but equally important is knowing that the vet you trust and work with has the capacity, or at least the intent, to see your pet when emergencies occur. The fact that they hide their corporate ownership, falsely continue to state services they no longer offer and present the faces of vets no longer working there makes it clear that their new corporate owners intentionally wish to mislead the local community. Don't be fooled, find a new primary care vet before it's too late for your pet.

I'm going to try not to turn this into a dissertation, but I have SO much to say!…read more This is my third dog to go through Sit Means Sit, so I came in with experience and pretty high expectations. This time, I brought in Kevin, my 5-month-old Great Dane puppy, complete with all the bells, whistles, and puppy chaos you can imagine. I left with a completely different dog. A well-trained, confident, happy puppy who exceeded every expectation I had. And for that, I will never be able to repay Ethan in my lifetime. Ethan is not only an exceptional trainer, but an exceptional human being. He has a true gift for what he does, and that is something you simply cannot teach. His professionalism, patience, dedication, and genuine passion for these dogs are extraordinary. He has completely elevated this location and the entire training experience. Having gone through this program twice before, I can tell you firsthand what a difference he has made. In the past, I left with instructions to watch training videos. This time, I left with a detailed notebook, a daily training guide, and the tools to continue building on everything Kevin learned. That level of care, organization, and commitment is a GAME CHANGER! If you have the opportunity to request Ethan, DO IT. He is truly one of a kind. If I could wish for just one thing, it would be that Sit Means Sit could be affordable and accessible to every dog owner. Kevin is incredibly fortunate to have had this opportunity. This experience hasn't just changed his behavior; it has changed the trajectory of his entire life. And with a breed as magnificent, powerful, and special as a Great Dane, that means everything. I wish every dog and every owner could experience what Kevin and I have. Ethan, you have my eternal gratitude. What you do matters more than you may ever realize. You aren't simply training dogs. You are changing lives, strengthening the bond between dogs and their humans, and helping these incredible animals become the very best versions of themselves. You have made Kevin a better Great Dane, and you have made me a better owner. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Ethan. You have a gift, and I hope you never underestimate the impact you have. Bless you, and thank you for giving Kevin such an incredible foundation for the rest of his life!

Well we are two weeks in with our doggie being home and having done a week of Board and Train with…read moreBrian. Prior to SMS, we were having issues with confidence and excitement. He was charging people and dogs while walking ONLY with me. And growling at and even attacked one of our cats, who for reference was his best friend for ages. They'd even sleep together and played a lot. I wanted Miles to get to training before we ended up with him biting someone was my greatest fear. So we picked him up on 4/20 in the morning and went over basics with Brian. Miles was EXHAUSTED for the first few days. Obviously from all that physical AND mental work. But he was immediately different. SO chill. Completely relaxed. By Tuesday of last week (just three FULL days after being home, almost 4,) I was already able to walk him and get Heel, Sit, Down and no reaction to people OR dogs passing with just a 1 tap on the remote. We started with a 3 or 4 the first few days.Miles regularly does GREAT with just this level. We went back on Friday, 4/26 for a session to follow up with Brian. We were VERY pleased with Miles progress as was Brian. We worked on the heel to perfect it and also Tie down, the leash stand and reviewed a few questions. Because Miles was doing so well, Brian suggested that maybe he'd do well with agility work. So he set him up a small course, and put him through it. Well Miles did NOT like it. He LOVED it!!! He had SO much fun. And he was doing AMAZING. He caught on SO fast. So fast rbat Brian sent us specs to build the jumps!! We also worked on high object "place." And Brian gave us lots of tips on that. With it only being 9 days since our pickup and 13 days since he started training, I'd say this was 1000% worth this training. We didn't have a BAD dog but a dog that needed some tweaks and some humans that needed help doing it. Now my husband and I look forward to walks and spending time with and taking him places. And Miles therefore gets MORE time with his people. Ellie, our daughter, LOVES doing "place" and commands with him and Jack, our son, is LOVING agility SO much that he and his dad already started building Miles jumps!!! We aren't very far into this but so far 5 HUGE stars. Thank you Brian!!! Also the office staff has been tremendous. They are responsive and kind and great at following up. 9ur entire experience from consultation to two weeks out is excellent!

There are not enough good things to say about Jason and System of a Dog. Jason came to our home and…read morelistened, asked questions, and watched to see how I was training and what our dogs needs were. Holly, our 1.5 year old pit bull puppy, is very high energy and I struggled walking her, managing her excitement around dogs and people. After just a few sessions with Jason, I learned SO MUCH about dog training and how her brain works. She never pulls when walking anymore, she listens to commands, and she is excited to work with me. Jason cares about the dog and the people. He was flexible with our changing schedule and customized all of our training to what style I was comfortable with AND what we needed for our lifestyle. If you are considering working with System of a Dog, DO IT! Your dog will succeed, you will have learned a ton, and your own personal confidence will grow. Thank you so much, Jason!

From the owner: At System of a Dog, we train you to train your dog! With a custom training plan for each…read moreindividual and their dog, this truly is dog training for every person. We serve clients through In-Home Training--We Come To YOU! In addition we offer Board and Train, Pick-up and Drop-Off Adventure Training, and Group Classes! Jason and Kellie bring over 25 years experience training, working and rehabilitating dogs and their people.

Glen was so helpful in our training (mostly mine). Beau is a stubborn little Frenchie but he is…read moresmart and has learned a lot with the training techniques Glen shared with us. I can now walk him in my neighborhood without much pulling. He has learned to wait at the door until I am ready for him to go out or in. He still jumps up when greeting but is better and we continue to work on it. Glen was also flexible and accommodating of my schedule.

We had an in-home consultation with Glen with our dog Linda, which went well. Glen was informative…read moreand Linda responded well to him. However, as we explained her reactivity issues to dogs and some people, Glen seemed reluctant to schedule further training sessions with Linda, telling us "I recommend taking some time to review the article I sent you, and begin implementing them, specifically only greeting if Linda initiates the greeting. " Since he seemed reluctant to schedule further training, we are seeking another trainer. One trainer I spoke to questioned whether Glen doubted he had the expertise to deal with our dog's reactivity issues?

Update! Our other dog passed away a few weeks ago, and Coach struggled to find his footing without…read morehis sister, and we lapsed in our reinforcement of training so some new behavior issues began popping up with our boy. I reached out to Dick to inform him of our loss and of Coach's subsequent problems-he got out to our new house as soon as he could, we worked him for a couple of hours this morning. We are so grateful for Dick, he's always there to answer questions, he's upfront and honest about what we're doing that's creating issues and he makes the training fun and enjoyable for all of us! I know he'll help us guide Coach through his grief and when we're ready to add to our family, we know Dick will be there to help every step of the way!

Dick, has been a blessing to work with. Trusting someone with my little old grandma of a dog Hazel…read moreis not easy, especially when she's so set in her ways. Dick was able to identify Hazel's problems immediately and right away organized a game plan to minimize her bad habits. He reiterated that training is not going to be an overnight thing, however after the first day of training , I can tell Hazel was reacting positively to the certain changes. She is still stubborn and sometimes going back to the bad habits, but I can always know that I can contact Dick if I ever need help with anything. It was a pleasure to work with him and just know that if you sign up with him, you'll have a person in your corner no matter the time or day.

After a three nights stay at the Best doggy hotel in Oregon, my beloved pets, Buddy and Lucy, a…read morecouple of aged Cavalier Kings, have been re-energized. You care for my pets, has never cease to amaze me. They can't wait to get out of the car because they know where they've just arrived. And I never have to worry while I'm traveling. It's comforting to know that we have a veterinarian, Kathleen, and the dog whisperer, Jeff, to watch over them just like they were they were their own. Thank you again for squeezing us in over the Thanksgiving holiday. Don't retire for a while. You're too young! :-) I highly recommend Mountintop Kennels. Joe Leathers

Belated review, from first two kennel overnight visits…read more Outdoor segregated grass play areas, A/C and heating in the kennel apartments as needed to keep guests comfortable. Turns out our 60 lb Border Collie mix prefers recess with the "Littles", and this was happily accommodated. We are very reluctant to leave our pup for lengths of time, she has some emotional issues that came with her when we adopted her as an adult dog. Thrilled to report she received the best loving care at Mountain Top, and the proof was that she marched right in on her second stay with no trepidation. That says it all. We don't often travel without our pup pup. But when we do, we know she is safe and happy staying here. It is a beautiful property and top notch care.