I had my first meeting last week with Elsa for my submissive, timid puppy Cal. Elsa was great and…read morevery informative. Within a few minutes Elsa had approached Cal in such a way so that Cal stopped barking and was calm enough to start the training. Elsa instructed me on the appropriate way to train Cal and then watched as I then followed her instructions. I really appreciate her letting me take control for majority of the session and for bringing yummy high value treats for Cal. When the session was over I felt confident in my skills to train Cal. I would recommend Elsa. She is reliable, a fast communicator, backs up her training with research articles, and shows obvious knowledge in dog training. She followed up Cal's session with an email reminding me of the points we went over which was very helpful for my foggy short term memory. I could tell that Elsa genuinely cared about Cal's future and was dedicated in helping me!

As a first time dog owner I was having trouble wrangling my new puppy but after 3 sessions with My…read moreWonderful Dog I felt like I was back in control. She gave me the tools to continue to train my dog on my own and offered me some insight on pup psychology. Highly recommended!

Working with Dogwise Obedience and Christine was game changing for us. We have a 1.5 yo St Bernard…read morewho was diagnosed with congenital juvenile epilepsy as a young puppy which resulted in a lot of hospitalizations and behavioral issues due to heavy medication. With Emma growing to be a large dog, getting her behavioral issues under control was critical. Christine was able to build a curriculum for us and work with us in the most productive, flexible and respectful way. We never felt judged, she listened to our concerns and we were able to learn incredibly effective ways to manage this big special girl. We feel very confident and hopeful about the future as we continue to work with our puppy and knowing that we have Christine on our side!

Dogwise Obedience was incredible in giving us new perspective and training tools for our dogs! We…read morehave had our dogs for many years and we able to gain new insight on our relationship and communication with our dogs. Christine was always on time, supportive and honest in he training. This training was a game changer for us! We are so grateful to Christine!

It went well from the first moment of contact. We were in town preparing for our daughters wedding…read morethat was coming up in the next few weeks. We have a beloved family dog who needed somewhere to play and be happy. We found happy tails and immediately knew we found the right place. Jay was welcoming and accommodating given our out-of-town status. Enrollment, including uploading health and safety data as well as scheduling the time that we needed to have our pup in their care, could not have been smoother. We did a test run two days before the wedding for 4 to 5 hours and agreed that if we didn't want to be at the wedding so badly we would spend the day at happy Tails! Whitaker was quickly noted to be a "good boy ". We returned on Saturday early in the morning and left him in good hands until the pick up at closing time on the same day. Everyone was happy and we wonder should we move to Portland in order to use this wonderful doggy daycare? It is not a usual experience to connect so quickly and to feel so safe with such an important member of the family. Thank you all! P. S. The wedding was a smashing success thanks in part to your team!

I feel secure in leaving my dog at Happy tails. He always returns happy and tired. 3 other family…read moredogs were boarded at the same time and we asked for family play dates.

Elsa Larsen is a dream! She came to us, and worked step-by-step on individualized solutions to my…read moredog's specific challenges. I can really tell she knows her stuff: there was no behavior for which she she didn't have at least one workable solution to offer. I really appreciate how she modifies the training for my dog and our lifestyle. Also, she is personable, relaxed, funny, and kind. In a field where people-social skills are sometimes eclipsed by animal-skills, it was refreshing to have a responsive, warm, and professional trainer in my home. I have a friend who has spent hundreds of dollars striking out with ineffective or intolerable trainers. Skip the search and go with Elsa! I was referred to her by the owner's of a dog that could barely leave the house until they began working with Elsa. Now we pass each other in the neighborhood, proud of our dogs' attentiveness and calm behavior. I have a completely changed dog! And Elsa Larsen at My Wonderful Dog to thank for it! Thanks Elsa! :)

Elsa is the BEST! It was clear within the first ten minutes of meeting her that she really…read moreunderstood our dog Otha, and also understands how to break training down for humans. Her knowledge of dog behavior is so impressive. Training with her was an investment in our relationship with our dog that will last a lifetime! We are thankful to have gotten to work with her, and will definitely book more training sessions with her in the future when we need to brush up on our skills.

I love A1K9! My black lab Tucker has been going here for the past year and loves it…read more I can't say enough good things about everyone that works here. Between the owners Terresa and Taylor who are just so so nice, fun and compassionate, to the rest of their staff they're all genuinely happy to see my boy Tucker and seem to enjoy what they do which is so rare. I'm never worried that the staff can't handle a situation with all the dogs in the yard which I've felt before with other doggie day cares. Taylor makes sure everyone outside with the dogs has a good calm energy, which when your working with a pack this size you need. I was worried too about the hot summer weather that it would make the turf too hot for the dogs but they do a great job flooding the turf with the hose so the dogs can cool off, they also have great frozen treats you can purchase for them to give your dog during the day. Tucker has never been happier with a daycare, nor more tired when he comes home, which to me and I'm sure most dog owners is the sign of a successful day. Thank you A1K9.

We hired Taylor to help us with our 2 year old mixed breed pup. Our main focus for her was recall…read moreand helping her get over her fear of bikes on the trails. He was able to accomplish this in half of the sessions we had scheduled! He is very patient and knowledgeable, HIGHLY recommend A1K9!

The place is a palace for training! A huge barn for indoor classes, fenced area for agility…read moretraining and wide open fields for a romp before class. There are several trainers to choose from, all of whom are very knowledgeable. Worth checking out if you want to up your game with your dog.

Great trainers and facilities…read more The trainers provide independent observation and correction to both dog and handler -which doesn't happen at other facilities. The sessions are fun and informative for all involved. Very highly recommended.

Signed my dog up for daycare and I received very good communication on what I needed to do and what…read moreto expect on his first day. The staff was excellent and my dog adjusted well on his first day.

excellent experience from start to finish. I was only in town briefly and had an emergency need for…read morecare and they took great care of my puppy.

I have not used this service. But, after watching a series of illegal and inconsiderate driving…read morefrom their vehicle, I would not trust the safety of my pets to them. In heavy traffic, I watched their vehicle go straight through an intersection from a right hand turn only lane, putting them in another right hand turn only lane and cutting off traffic in order to go straight. If you're going to put the name of your business on your car and advertise "pet taxi" service, perhaps drive in a safe and legal manner. I wouldn't want to risk my animals getting in an accident because the driver doesn't feel the need to drive properly.

From the owner: Touch My Soul Pet Services specializing in personalized dog walking and pet sitting. I take care…read moreof 1-2 dogs at a time so all owners dogs get the quality of care they deserve. I also specialize in therapeutic animal massage for those dogs that have separation anxiety from their owners, to helping dogs with post surgery, to arthritis and Hip Dysplasia.

It took us nearly two years to find a trustworthy walking and pet sitting service, but it's been…read moreworth the wait to find Ali and her business. We checked them out because entrusting both my home and my four legged kid to just anyone wasn't a option. Yes, they really are bonded and yes, unlike other services, these folks come with years of professional experience. This was important to us. They work with our schedule, are reliable, there's never an unexpected substitute: just the same reliable person. The rates hit the sweet spot for us also and come in a few bucks less than most of the other services in town. This was a score for us and I'd suggest giving them a try. You won't be sorry.

Ali is such a genuine, sweet, caring individual. I feel so lucky to have found her! I have a very…read moresweet 11 yr old pittie who can be both shy and skeptical with new people. Ali took the time to come and meet my dog and get to know her before her first scheduled visit. Ali was great with her and immediately I could tell this was someone I could trust to be in my home and take great care of my dog. I LOVE the PetCheck system she uses too- she scans in and out (with a barcoded magnet) so I know when she is there, and she also sends an update email for the visit, including pictures! I HIGHLY recommend Tails and Trails. Her prices are really reasonable, especially for the quality of care and peace of mind.