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.

I want to update my last review I left. It took me going through different dog trainers with not…read moremuch luck. Glacier (my lab) and I , were lost with what to do for each other. I'm a first time puppy owner and I don't know what to do with him. I was scrolling through Instagram came across Curious K9 and I thought ok I'll give them a try. I recognized her last name and realized I was in the right place. I will never for get the first phone call with LeeAnn and I cried through the whole phone conversation. I think I answered a couple of questions. One thing I didn't like about other dog trainers that I tried was all the games and confusing dog training style .With my very first appointment with them, they knew the problem and got on it immediately to help me and my lab. They were very good with helping me when I wasn't quite sure if I was doing the right thing. They are amazing. I took every class they recommended. I also did doggie day care with training two days a week for a month. I now have the very best relationship with my boy. The only place he stays when I go out of town and can't take him with is with LeeAnn and her team. He also has doggie daycare days. We are like family. I would highly recommend them for any of your dog care needs.

We've used Curious K9 since we adopted an Aussie puppy over 5 years ago. LeAnne has been…read moreinvaluable in training our dog Lilly to be a wonderful family member. We've boarded Lilly at Curious K9 multiple times and also send her to daycare. Lilly is always excited to see LeAnne and you can tell Lilly loves her. No recommendation better than a happy dog! Thanks LeAnne for treating Lilly like she was yours.

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

Although the trainer Tera is kind her co-owner Jennifer is a BISH!! This woman has zero people…read moreskills, is so transactional in her interactions, and talks down to almost everyone. Maybe she should go to training class to learn how to be more human and less robot.

They treat her fabulously. I see her playing with staff on the webcam and making new pup friends…read moreduring playtime. She is always excited to go because she has tons of fun and forgets about missing me. I feel very confident leaving her in their capable hands.

They allowed another dog to get over stimulated, French Bulldog, and attack another dog. Attacked…read moredog required emergency care and now the managers and owners refuse to provide contact info of the Frenchie as required by law to recover vet expenses. And this is only part of their lack of care or attention to care of animals. Workers constantly on phones, not in the play areas.. they just take money and don't care.

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.

We have a 2.5 year old rescue Aussie Shepherd who was neglected outside in a kennel for a year…read more This has left Bandit with reactivity issues, especially resource guarding. Rachel and her staff have worked with so much care and dedication in the last three months to help us help Bandit with these issues. We still have a ways to go. Rachel has researched ways to help Bandit that are above and beyond our expectations, and she made time to communicate with our Veterinarian. Opportunity Barks has been so positive and supportive to us. The daycare and kennel facilities at Opportunity Barks are fantastic. Rachel's private trainings include videos of the work we have done and have really helped us bring Bandit a long ways in a short amount of time.

I have a rescue basset I've had for 5 years. he's always been full of anxiety and had recently…read moreramped up to being fearful and causing destruction after a windstorm and he was no longer ok to leave home alone. He has been an only dog for 4 years now and while good with other dogs at the park, he wasn't social with them and preferred people. I decided to try doggie daycare. He wasn't thrilled at first, whining a lot and not social. The staff worked hard at trying to make it work for him and he got to where he was good for full days. They kept at it and found ways to redirect his anxiety and I was able to leave him for 5 days boarding while on a trip. He learned to play with others and settled in wonderfully. He used to hesitate when I left him, now he runs in excited and barking and doesn't look back! The facility is well organized, clean and comfortable, full of activities with ideal conditions for any dog. The staff is kind, caring, knowledgeable and proficient in dog training. Whether you're looking for quality, constructive play time for your dog, have a dog that needs socializing or training, I cannot recommend Opportunity Barks enough!

I love having Garrett work with my dogs! He has helped take my lab pit mix from a terrible puller…read moreto an excellent walker, as well as improving her skills at recall, sit, stay, etc. She had no training before, but responded very quickly to him. My corgi mix has a lot of fear issues - especially with men. However, she has made good progress on building a trust for him in just a few sessions. His approach with a focus on establishing a relationship with the specific dog REALLY WORKS! Strongly recommend

Garrett was fantastic with our border /shepherd mix puppy. He worked with him from about 18 weeks…read moreold for an intensive training and a few short lessons and our boy, Roy, is the best behaved dog! Garrett's gentle and positive techniques really made a big difference in how we worked with Roy at home (we learned how to be better dog parents) and the whole training process was very positive. Now Roy is an adult dog and our house is peaceful and our walks and off leash time is calm and fun. I highly recommend Garrett

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.

Debbie has been so helpful in teaching me to teach my dog. We are in the Chaos to Calmness class…read morebecause my (large) dog is reactive to other dogs. As we progress in the program, my confidence grows and his ability to engage with me instead of the environment increases. I really appreciate Debbie's experience and understanding of both dogs and their people!

I have so much respect and appreciation for Miss Debbie! I had never been to any dog training…read moreclasses before and I am so glad that I was able to start off with someone as passionate and experienced as Debbie. I was looking for a trainer that focuses on positive reinforcement and who provided a safe environment for my dog. My number one concern with any kind of service provider for my pets is that I feel that I can trust them. I absolutely trust Debbie's judgement, safety/cleanliness protocols, and that she truly cares about the wellbeing of all the dogs in her classes. I brought home my dog at 1.5 years old after he was bounced around through multiple homes, so he had plenty of time in his formative first 18 months of life to create habits and default behaviors which did not serve him. He had no emotional regulation when it came to his excitability. I knew he was only happy and eager when he saw other dogs, but I also knew it could spook other dogs and that sort of chaotic energy can lead to defensive behaviors, something I wanted to avoid at all costs both for the safety of my dog as well as other dogs and their owners. We have seen a tremendous improvement in his excitability, so much so that friends, family and even my vet have commented on the improvement. We still have work to do, but I am now able to take him to a wider variety of places as well as able to take him on walks which I wasn't able to do before. He is a calmer, happier dog. And I am a calmer, happier owner now that I have tools and knowledge that I can implement in real life, which is so much easier to do after being able to practice these things in a safe, controlled class environment. Debbie has been nothing but positive, patient, helpful and insightful. She explains the whats and the whys. In getting the experience of practicing these training games and in learning from her talks both at class and in the online training videos for her students which supplements in person classes, I have been able to get a deeper, hands on understanding of those whats and the whys. If you are looking for a trustworthy trainer who works to truly modify your dogs behavior on a deeper level by changing their emotions and associations through positive reinforcement, then Debbie is for you! Also, I see another reviewer putting down Debbie's basement suite training location. I can't help but think that is a silly criticism because the basement suite does so much to block out outside sounds and sights that could interfere with training for reactive dogs. It makes it so much easier to keep my dog focused on the task at hand!!

He has been absolutely amazing. Efficient, friendly, great communicator...we couldn't ask for a…read morebetter company to help out with this. It's impressive because we have three big goldendoodles, and all of their big old poops from the whole week are rounded up and gone in less than ten minutes. And the gate is locked back up afterwards, which is a greatly appreciated touch. I would 1000% recommend.

Absolutely too notch customer and pet service. He is so kind and does such a good job. He also just…read moredoes it all! Scoops poop, trains dogs and other stuff. Great company.