Just about finished out 6 week class for teen Puppy's nice…read moreclass Melissa did a really good job helping us learn how to handle our dogs

We had signed up for a six week training, the first class parents only. As the second class came…read moreour pup had developed diarrhea, was on meds. I also realized the second class would be the day after Labor Day which company would be here visiting. So the morning of the first "evening" puppy class I called Training Spot, explained my dilemma of a sick pup and company explaining we'd miss two classes. I asked if we could switch to a few private classes, I was willing to pay extra, was NOT asking for a refund. They would NOT accommodate me, I had to give at least a 48 hour notice. Period. If only my puppy could have given me a 48 hour notice she was going to be sick. Would not recommend.

Tod at Calm Dog has totally changed my dog's life. My doodle Dax was super reactive and almost…read moreunmanageable in public. Tod's calm assertive nature in training has allowed both me and Dax to become more confident and relaxed in a variety of settings. Dax now performs well in public and I look forward to traveling with him. I cant recommend Tod highly enough!

Really awesome trainer, had my crazy dog walking so nicely on a leash within minutes. And still…read moreafter many months, my dog walks like a champ!

Hire the Best Dog Trainer in Eugene/Spfld - Julia is an amazing dog whisperer. Our 8 yr old dog had…read moresome bad habits of barking excessively when he heard a noise outside or the doorbell rang. Julia showed us how to change that behavior and be the leader of the pack for our dog. He also was always underfoot (especially in the kitchen) which created tripping hazards. Within the first day of working with Julia our dog had created a new behavior and stayed out of the kitchen. We learned how to teach him how to be out of the kitchen without having to constantly yelling him "get out". Dogs don't understand that language. Julia is a pro at showing you what to do. We've already signed up for another session in a month and plan to attend her drop in play dates with other dogs. Thanks Julia for being so awesome!

Julia has a great teaching skill which is most important in dog training, as you're the one who is…read morereally going to be training your dog (after Julie is done training you). She has helped us with three very different dog personalities and sizes from a feisty/possessive 10 lb chihuahua to a submissive yet reactive 66 lb German Shepherd (and our little 14 lb terrier that just needs a little tweaking here and there). Julia's training style is not a positive/treat rewarding style per say-it's somewhat of a balance of btwn selective positive rewarding for "tricks" or abnormal behaviors (or fears) and quick corrections with tools (either a stick/extension of your arm or a specific style collar/leash that fits the needs of your dog). All 3 of our dogs have a different leash/collar & works perfect for each of them. The type of training is also about the mind set you're in. You don't wait to make corrections when they've done something wrong so many times that you're angry. You need to be focused and serious when you do have to correct. She also got us to kennel train when we're away which we didn't think would work out too well with our two small ones that have free roamed forever, but all three actually do very well and even sleep in there when we're home. Bottom line is if you're looking for a positive reward training only- that's not this. But if you're looking for something that strikes a balance but still allows you a great bond with your dog- then definitely try B the Leader.

Jim, Maxine and Kenny Fulks are really nice people and they breed really nice dogs. They have many…read moreclients who come back to them to get another dog when the time comes. They have years of Training experience and they love dogs so you can know your dog is in good hands.

Nate is Fantastic with all sizes and breeds of dogs! I call Nate "The Dog Whisper" When he was in…read moreLA, he helped me out with my GS puppy. " service Dog" First basic obedience First. Than I called Nate up and we talked. I had a lot of questions, and he answered every one. Nate had questions for me. He had great questions for my medical & physical disabilities are, and how I need my next service dog to help me with ADL. We're are working on Duke to be my service dog. He is doing great with Nate's guidance. I will be reaching out to Nate next week and do virtual training " service dog" Duke has his official service dog training vest, it's a little big,maybe he will grow into it or not. I have MH Asthma JRA to ARA Scoliosis Glaucoma Just to name a few. With the training Duke has already had and has passed with flying collars, and now that the severity of the pandemic is over. Now we can start virtual training courses. I am so proud of Duke, and how fast he catches on! Thanks to Nate and his expertise we are going excel this service dog course to. Thank you Nate for your kindness , empathy, patience through the pandemic and your amazing gift to help train me to train Duke! I lost my first service dog 10 years ago. I loved him so so very much! I miss him each and every day. Duke will get it, with Nate's training, I am confident. Duke is eager to learn and please. He loves his praise, rubs on the head and treats. He loves working! I love knowing I can count on Nate and Duke to help me in times of trouble. You will be doing yourself a huge gift by hiring Nate S as your trainer, and you train your puppy or and dog to be the best companion ever! Never to early to start training. Even an old dog can learn new training techniques from Nate S! So what are you waiting for ? Money, well it's a lot cheeped to hire Nate. Do the training right the first time, and you will have the best mannered puppy or dog, you will know how to train and work with your best friend! A well behaved is a happy dog and a delighted owner. I highly recommend Nate S. I am going to do training virtual. "Thank you Nate for continue to help Duke and "me" in service training"‍

Nate has helped me out immensely in my journey into dog training…read more His expertise is evident in everything he does. It's rare to find someone in the dog training world that has such a wide range of experience! Whether it's simple pet-dog training, more serious behavior modification, or competition level training for a wide variety of dog sports Nate has mastered nearly every aspect of dog training. His training methods are both innovative and rooted in a deep understanding of the science of dog learning. Plus, his YouTube channel is a fantastic resource for ongoing learning. Nate's passion for dog training is contagious, and I can't recommend him enough.

Thanks to Halo dog training our baby changed completely. Dawn really took her time to show us how…read moreto deal with our dog excessive barking. Now she is able to stay calm and quiet around strangers and other dogs. We were able to bring another dog around her without her trying to attack. Thanks again for your help Dawn!!

Dawn worked with our 1 year old Standard poodle Zoe for 4 private sessions at our home. Zoe has…read morelearned so much from this experience, but Dawn helps us as the dog's owner. She has great experiences with dogs and the psychology of dog behavior. We will miss Dawn now that she is in Oregon, but we will be using her services via Skype.

My dog has been going for a while now and he loves it there. The people are awesome and very…read moreknowledgeable on dog care and behavior. We love taking our dog there and he loves going and always can't wait for the time he is there.

They are an important resource in our community. We've been taking our dogs to Best Friends since…read moreDec. 1999. Our dogs have loved this place, always eager to enter the door. And the training classes are so valuable for you and your pet. Make training successful and fun. Also, after your hard day at work your dog will be tired when you go home. The owner, management, staff are adept at handling almost any situation and help you to be a better dog parent as well as civilizing your best friend. Not one negative about this business.

Suzanne is brilliant! She knows so much about dogs, their needs and habits. Totally trust her to do…read morewhat's right for my dogs!

From the owner: Your pet will not spend the day in a kennel when they stay with us. They will have time out walking…read morein the woods, playing with friends and receiving some training. When the swim spa and pool are open they will be able to swim as part of their stay. The goal is to provide physical and mental stimulation through out the day so they go home tired and ready to nap. We offer private and group classes for obedience and Service Dog classes.

After disappointing attempts to teach my new gsd puppy not to bite, jump, chew, run-away, and other…read morebad puppy behaviors, a random stranger in Petsmart (who loved gsds too) recommended Ken Schilling's training. I had already signed up for another puppy class (which was prepaid) but my puppy was getting worse after two lessons. I signed up with Ken for their group lesson. Fantastic investment in my puppy!! Our first lesson was one on one. Basic and easy-to-follow exercises and practice followed. Ken's patience and calm demeanor calmed me down and put me back in control. We (the puppy and I) were awkward in group and had a tough time keeping up at first, turned out I have more bad habits than the dog! We enjoy our group lessons, and they are all obedience focused unlike the previous group which was more lecture to humans and puppy play time. (Mixing obedience and play immediately became a bad habit I'm still working on.) I'm glad I started early while my puppy was young! She is complimented often in public about how quiet and well-behaved she is and she is only six months old. She heels, sits, down, jump, stays, comes, and is getting better every practice. It takes time, this is a great start! Highly recommend the training and the trainers!!

A woman driving an SUV advertising Ken Schilling's business left two dogs in the hot SUV for at…read moreleast 35 minutes. I came out of Costco around 1730 and noticed 2 dogs in an SUV emblazoned with "Professional Dog Training Ken Schilling (541) 935-2041" on the door. It was 75° outside. The dogs seemed okay, but I wanted to monitor them till their person came out. A blonde woman in her late 50s-early 60s, wearing glasses and an olive green mask came out at around 1800, unloaded her cart then disappeared back toward the store for another 5 minutes or so. I learned from calling the non-emergency police line (at 1806) that I should have called immediately instead of waiting for the person to come back out. Lesson learned. She departed at about 1808. **Patronize this business with caution if the blonde woman has any hand in caring for the dogs.**