We have been using Valley View since we got our Rottweiler puppy. Her behavior, while challenging, is much better. Lynette is a very good trainer, she's good with all of the dogs. She's good at explaining what she is doing and why she's doing it. She has a good understanding of dog behavior given that she had over 30 years of training experience. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for training for their dogs. read more

Mr. Pinecone has been working with valley view since he was 6 months old. This class has created a wonderful base to support healthy, strong relationship with our pup. Training him (and our family ) so we can have a well behaved pup ! Lynette has been great at supporting us through the bumps and questions as we navigate Mario Pinecone becoming a distinguished gentleman. read more

Valley View Canine - Demonstrating sit and stay - Pet Training Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

If you are in the greater Portland area look no furhter than Valley View Canine! Lynette is absolutely amazing at working with dogs from all various types of breeds and backgrounds! She is so knowledgable, kind, and patient with her clients and their dogs. You can tell she loves what she does! She pours her heart and soul in to this business and all her love in to the animals and her clients. The hybrid format is so convenient for busy people on the go, with in person classes on the weekends! She has classes for all activity levels at such a great price compared to other people in town. If you are going to invest your time and money, this is your best bet! I've been working with Lynette for the last 9 months and my dog has made so much progress! Not only that, Lynette has been so gracious and understanding when I've had some things come up in my personal life as well. I consider her to be a part of my family! She loves with her whole heart and puts so much in to everything she does for us humans and our fur babies! Thank you Lynette! read more

Classes are always challenging and on time and never any cancelations. Oreo has been a real challenge from day one and carried baggage into our setting. Today he can take directions and follows commands. We train on life skills to be a better companion, and he has made leaps of progress. I can actually take him in public. Progress can be slow and seems like an uphill battle although at the end of the day it is all worth it. Oreo's breed is a greater natural challenge, and he can behave with the best. Oreo has never been mistreated at school and his loyalty is shining. He actually likes school. read more

Lynnette is such a great teacher, our husky has improved so much within 6 weeks, she answers all questions and has an amazing personality. read more

Valley View Canine - Pet Training Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

We brought our 2 year old rescue dog (of 6months) Chita for obedience 1 and we couldnt be happier! Our trainers were both helpful and they cared about everyones progression through the course. Chita learned how to sit, stay, heal and walk with confidence. Now on to obedience 2! Thanks guys! read more

Valley View Canine - Graduation day - Pet Training Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

My family has taken numerous dogs to Lynette over the years, across all levels of training. A+++ attention to how to care for your dog beyond just standard obedience training. Lynette doesn't use treat or incentive training, so your dog actually learns to listen to you. She's knowledgable with all breeds, the easiest to the most stubborn! 10/10 recommend! read more

My one year old Rhodesian Ridgeback spent a week at VVC's training live-in boot camp and the results far surpassed my expectations. Even though my dog and I go to weekly classes at Valley View Canine, the boot camp results accelerated my dog's understanding of correct behaviors. I see how important it is to have my dog spend time with an EXCELLENT trainer without me around. It reinforced that my dog should behave the same way around everyone. I plan on repeating the boot camp a couple times each year, in addition to repeating weekly classes, because the results are so worth it! read more

Pepper has been going there almost a year. She gets excited when we pull in and is eager to go play. When we pick her up she is happy and exhausted. I can't thank them enough! read more

There are a two reasons I had to write a bad review. 1. They use choke chains and I didn't know how controversial they were. And now I feel terrible for using one. They should have discussed pros and cons and given other options. Especially on the small dogs they can cause serious tracheal damage. 2. They use sales tactics to keep you taking classes. My dog got "third" place in the final test and was told we need to redo. I think that is fine to say we need to retake. But a final test seems unnecessary. *people should also know this class is set up more for show dogs than basic commands in my opinion read more

My Siberian Husky "Sparky" has came such a long way in just 6 weeks with Lynette's course. He's the best of boys

Our dog Charlie loves this place. We've been coming weekly for about a year and they take great care of him. They are indoor and outdoor which is awesome and conveniently located in Gresham on Burnside. They are awesome! read more

Valley View Canine - Charlie can't wait to go to daycare. - Pet Training Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

Obedience Classes: Being a first time puppy owner(I have had many dogs but not yet a pup!) I was a little overwhelmed. Puppy preschool at Valley View Canine has not only been great in helping me train my pup, Millie, but has been a huge learning tool for me as well. Its nice to have staff and other puppy parents in the class to talk with and get tips from. There were certain things I was doing that weren't working and Lynette was able to show me a more effective way to do them. Practicing what we learned in puppy preschool quickly became mine and Millie's bonding time and she is a happy, well-mannered puppy. We have started Obedience 1 and it's going really well! I am excited to see Millie grow and learn. Doggy Day Care: It is nice to have a place I know will take good care of my pup when I need. When I drop Millie off she is so excited to be there she can't get inside fast enough. Thank Valley View for giving me peace of mind knowing Millie is happy and getting good puppy social skills! read more

Valley View Canine - My little German short hair after she gets home from day care! It's so good for her to socialize and get all her energy out! - Pet Training Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

My Mom has been taking her Brittany for dog training classes since she was 6 months old (she'll be 5 this year) and she can't say enough about how great Lynette is at teaching her dog obedience and agility classes. Mom wouldn't go anywhere for long if it wasn't a good fit, and she really enjoys her classes. Highly recommended!!! read more

The owner is no nonsense. Our dog needs that. He got kennel cough during boarding even though he got the vaccine. Younger trainers could use more training. read more

We are the proud owners of an 8 month old pit bull puppy. We want her to be an ambassador for the breed so knew we would want to go to training with her. Several friends recommended Valley View to us so we signed up for puppy preschool. Our 11 year old son is now progressing through Obedience 2 with our sweet Sophia. He has been treated with respect by the trainer and has won blue ribbons in two of the final classes. This facility is wonderful and the techniques taught are helpful and easy to use. We would highly recommend this facility. read more

Valley View Canine - Yay for Valley View Canine! - Pet Training Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

Our German Shepard has been going to ValleyView Canine for 6 months. When we first adopted our dog Storm he was aggressive toward men and small dogs. We were advised by a vet that he be euthanized because he was unpredictable. We enrolled Storm in classes and have seen a SIGNIFICANT improvement in his demeanor and confidence. We have received specialized care and techniques from our trainer Lynette. She is AMAZING!! All of the dogs love and respect her. I keep their business cards in my wallet and give them to anyone looking for a trainer. Highly recommend their services. read more

Valley View Canine - Our dog Storm completed two obedience classes and an agility training course! - Pet Training Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

I have had nothing but great experiences there! Now on my second pot in obedience 1 and she is learning so much so fast. Thank you to the staff at Valley View and soon to be in daycare! read more

Valley View Canine - My pup Sierra - Pet Training Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

EVERY DOGGIE HAS IT'S DAYCARE (A bit long, but if you have been here, please read this.) A friend recommended this place, and she probably does not even know what I am putting here. In the heat of the summer, we are hard pressed to even be able to walk our two dogs. (neither one of us are early wakers) I thought taking them to a doggie day care could help them continue to get some exercise. I took them for their evaluation to make sure they were compatible with other dogs and they were. We took them two times after that. I assumed because they were all about dogs that the building would be air conditioned. You are not allowed to go into the dog area and as of today I know why. After their second paid visit, one of our dogs got a very bad lung infection and we had to go to the vet and have her on meds. (I know, even day cares for kids have germs) Our second dog also got sick within a couple of days, and another vet appt and more meds for two weeks for her as well. We still thought we would take them back. When we went there with the dogs, I asked them about the air conditioning as both dogs were always VERY warm and thirsty after their visits there. I also told a very rude/nasty lady at the the front desk that my dogs had gotten sick. I was not blaming them, just letting them as a business owner. She got very defensive and was insulted that I thought the dogs could have gotten sick there. She the proceeded to tell me they do not have air conditioning, never have had it and her dog is just fine. After talking to her I am surprised anyone would go there. She wasn't there any of the other times. She told us she was the Manager - REALLY? This is the information the vet gave us in reference to the temp a dog/cat should be kept in. "In general, you should set the thermostat between 75 and 78 degrees F when you're at home in the summer. If you have a large, long-haired dog, such as a Husky or Samoyed, around 75 degrees may be best. If you have an elderly short-haired cat, 78 degrees could be preferable." No wonder they were hot and thirsty (water bowls are there). And I am sure this is more of the reason you cannot walk into the back area. I also asked about nap time, and was very surprised to find out that they put the dogs in a closet with NO A/C or HEAT (in winter) Who would leave their dog here overnight? There are no laws to regulate how they take care of our babies. I try not to pass judgement on many businesses as a former small business owner myself, but this was just BAD. Our dogs came back home with us, and will never go back. Just be informed. Live and learn for us. I am sorry I put my dogs through this! read more

I was here a while ago, but my experience was negative enough to where I've decided that even after letting time pass, I need to review this terrible business. Had made an appointment to bring my dog for day care, showed up on time, and the door was locked (?). A woman came to the door and she was talking to another female in the office, I guess to see if it was "ok" that she let me in. Once inside, they acted as if this was normal procedure, which it may be, but it doesn't make their customers feel very welcome. So lastly, I was asked if my dog was "crate trained" - which he's not. They said that this would "be a problem" because all dogs are crates for "nap time" in the afternoon. Sounds like an excuse to not watch the dogs to me. I was told that for now it would be okay, but I needed to crate train him if I was going to co to use to bring him there. None of this, of course, was explained to me on the phone when I made an appointment. Sorry, never again, and it sounds like there's been plenty of other people with negative experiences here read more

I am lost for words to explain how wonderful all the employees are to my family. I will be recommending this place to everyone if they need some fur baby daycare or training. I can thank them again for all the help these last 6 weeks with our shy fur baby to come out of his shell. read more

We're on our second round of classes with new to the family puppy. First was puppy preschool and now in obedience 1. The instructions we receive weekly have helped our German shepherd be happy and loved addition to the family. Lynette's coaching along with her valued staff have made the time at puppy school fun for both the puppy and the puppies family at a very nominal cost for what should be a 10 to 14 year commitment with a loving and obedient companion. Thanks for teaching me so I can teach my puppy. read more

Incredibly knowledgeable! Amazing staff that is awesome with the dogs. They have helped my sisters dog with her anxiety and now working with my very large puppy. read more

I was totally just satisfied with the puppy class. The class was crowded and had too many students. Virtually no one on one training and when asked the instructor for direction,received a vague and unclear instruction. The uses of the so called "training collar" which turned out to be a choke chain was completely ineffective and cruel. The class atmosphere was intense and stressful. The class criteria for the class I took was not met by any standard and was completely disappointing. Instruction and training was demonstrated with a dog that already knew the command and behavior, which was done without any explanation of how to obtain the desired behavior with our own dog. It was not a positive experience by any means. read more

I used VVC for 3+ years - for both obedience class and doggy daycare. The obedience class was nothing special. My dog finished first in her class, and I was promptly called up individually to get her certificate and be told she needed to retake the class ? I had my dog going there for doggy daycare 2x/week. I thought things were going fairly well, albeit with continual changes in staff, their main door locked during normal business hours, and an extremely rude bookkeeper (don't accidentally park in her spot - she will ignore you for months, and then if you park there, proceed to go off on you on how that spot is reserved for the owner, only to park there herself). Because I have a large, furry dog - I was told at the beginning that when new dogs come in, they will put my dog with them, as she is large and can handle other dogs chewing, aggressive play, etc. I didn't see an issue with this for the most part. If my dog came home with scabs and part of her ear chewed, I informed the workers. A couple months ago, I went to pick up my dog. I was a lot earlier than usual. I was told my dog was not liking a new dog and growled, but was fine. The other worker then proceeded to get my dog, from a closet. This closet is small, lights are out, there is no stimulation, limited air flow. I asked why my dog was in there and for how long. NOBODY could answer this question. It took my dog 2 full days to recover and get back to herself. I notified the owner, and was met with excuse after excuse in the fact she had turnover, was going through growing pains, and basically, she made zero effort to keep me as a client. She wasn't sure herself as to why my dog was in the closet. She actually refused to acknowledge she even had the closet. She came back later and stated my dog was growling and when scolded, put her teeth on the worker. Hmmm.... not saying my 5 year old dog is perfect, but this is something I have NEVER seen her do. Also, there was never a bite report, and the report card I received stated my dog had an excellent day. As the policy states all sales packages are final, and have a year to use - I am out over $160. In the owners own words. "If you had brought this to my attention sooner, we could've worked something out." Well, I DID bring it to her attention, and NOTHING was worked out. My dog is much happier at her new daycare and I would be cautious to anyone taking their pets there at this point. read more

I am so impresses with Valley View. I have driven by their location for years and never paid it any mind. I see during the summers the purple balloons, but never had a need to stop by. Then I got my little Geena: if you don't know about Blue Heelers, they need lots of activity and socialization! So there it was... An opportunity to swing by! She goes there once a month for Day care, twice a month for Play hour and has Passed Puppy Preschool with their knowledgeable trainers. You may think, boy she is kissing ass, but I promise you, they really are worth 5 stars. read more

Very negative and punishment based approach to training. We really regret taking our dog here for puppy classes. The instructor seemed irritated when we asked questions after class and spent the majority of class with dogs with owners she'd worked with before. They also spend an entire class talking about "puppy nutrition" which just leads to them pushing their food that they conveniently sell at VVC. Find a place that will use reinforcement and praise and take the time to train your puppy with more individual attention. read more

Valley View Canine is a rip off business. They will take your money for daycare, then not let your dog show up and keep the money. They stole $50 from us and also lost our training collar and did not reimburse us. We feel totally scammed and would recommend you look elsewhere to an honest business for your dog needs. Keep away from this business!! read more

We decided to give Valleyview a chance with helping us train our puppy because it had some good reviews on the web. However our actual experience was nothing like the reviews we had read. It was a very impersonal experience. No one at any time asked us what our goals were and what experience and prior training we had. It was a very cookie-cutter training program one-size-fits-all. And if you're a dog owner you understand that is not always appropriate. The demeanor towards the dogs was very cold and distant. Upon completion of the program only we were told by the trainer herself that 8 out of 10 of their trainees fail the class, meaning only 2 out of 10 pass to the next level. With that they ask you to repeat the class all over again with a very small discount that would amount to about $5 in savings. We were appalled by all of this and it just goes to show that it is a direct reflection of the trainer that 80% of her class does not pass to the next level. We were very diligent owners training every day in between classes and felt our puppy was doing very well and on par with the skills taught during the program. Would not recommend. read more

After trying several places, from Halsey East Vet to Bark Busters this is the best place for both dog training classes to doggie daycare. They are clean, professional, and know dog behavior. And they are nice. :) read more

This place is awesome! Was recommended by a friend who also trained with her dog there. They not only train you while training your dog they start each class with important information that every pet owner should know. I have had dogs for years but learned so much from them that I didn't know. Also, we boarded our dog at VVC when we were on vacation and they took such great care of her. The dogs aren't stuck in runs or crates but brought out for playtime with other dogs a couple of times during the day. I was even sent a picture of my doggie playing with some new buddies. And to anyone saying that they train with negative and punishment my question is what the heck are you talking about! That is as far from what I learned in my class. You train with praise. My dog will be taking classes here for a long time and getting her nails trimmed - they do a great job with that as well. I would give this place 10 stars if they were available! read more

Carmen our boxer hound just got back from play group. It is nice to have this for her to burn off some energy & socialize with other dogs. Great to have this so close to home. We also really feel like she benefited from the training / obedience classes we had her take there. Their daycare comes in handy when needed. We have also used the boarding. We of course prefer to have her with us, but when that is not an option we feel confident she is getting great care at Valley View! read more

I recommend everyone I know to take their dogs to Valley View Canine. I started there years ago with my dog to get some help with her dog aggressive behavior. After obedience classes and day care to help socialize her, she's an angel. And she loves going to "school". She gets so excited every time we drive by there. We've taken Obedience 1 thru 4 and Agility, as well as Advanced Agility. Plus other classes that have been offered through the years. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. And the owner, Lynette, is amazing with the dogs and their owners. They really know their stuff there. I feel safe and secure knowing my dog is in such good hands. I will continue to take my dog there for advanced training and day care for as long as possible. Many thanks to the staff at Valley View Canine!! read more

We have taken 2 puppies (in the past) and now currently in obedience class with our new 8mo puppy. It is so informative and the hands on help from Lynette is great. She also answers questions and concerns outside of class, in our case mostly through email. You can tell she is very experience, knowledgeable and cares. We are so glad to have found Valley View Canine over 10 years ago and we will continue to value and attend classes as needed. read more

I hated my experience there they were constantly week by week changing the time of class and for people who work that is very unreasonable and very unprofessional on their part! Having to adjust work schedules week by week is ridiculous and can make our employers very upset! I will NEVER go back to Valley View Canine this was my first time purchasing training classes and their services was the worst services imaginable! I will not ever recommend this location to anyone who asks me and if asked about this location I will strongly recommend not to ever purchase classes from this location! Our trainer did not guide us at all during our classes and in my opinion she was very rude and it was not a pleasure or good experience working with this trainer she kept repeating through out the six weeks that we should be greatly appreciative that they were able to fit in an extra class that was very rude and unnecessary for her to keep repeating it we all paid 120 dollars for that class they still received their money they should not be throwing it in our face constantly that they made an extra class no they got their money! I will probably never do another training class due to this horrible experience! read more