I heard about this place through our current trainer and I wish I would have known sooner! Linda is…read moreincredible and so is Robin. We went to puppy social hour and got many helpful tips from true experts. Other places holding puppy socials have been chaotic but Cold Noses Warm Hearts helped our dog have healthy socialization. We were able to understand so much more about our puppy when we left. I highly recommend CNWH!!!

From the owner: Dog Training. Classes and in-home privates. Puppy Classes, Teen Wuf, Canine Good Citizen, Therapy…read moreDog Prep, Public Manners Classes

I love everything about this place. I was a little…read more-concerned- when the first meeting was a zoom, but it really gave me a chance to share my concerns with Dr. Mandi, discuss her treatment thoughts for my GSD, and plan for our first appointment. Because so many dogs coming here are post-surgery or otherwise having issues, they're super careful to avoid K9-contact and so our first appointment was very low stress. Dr. Mandi worked with my dog to make sure everything was set for our plan. Thereafter we did physical therapy, where Trixie did as much PT as I did learning, water treadmill (which I thought was going to be a disaster but went swimmingly well). You see different team members when you come in so you get a really good perspective on different approaches to the PT/training (Trixie trains easily, me less so). They also are collecting all of the A-Team local providers here, including accupuncture etc.. 5-stars, definitely recommend.

This is not a place where you can visit and ask questions. We brought our 12 years old dog here to…read morecheck it out and thought we can make an appointment. The door was lock but obviously it's business hour. A guy walked out and run back in to grab a brochure. It's so unwelcoming let us wait outside very long. I don't need a leaflet. It's all online. I want to see your facility and meet your people. Treatments aren't cheap I will pay what I will get. But since they can't give me a clue I simply on to a better service out there.

Chrissy trained both my australian labradoodle and his sister who was adopted by a neighbor, before…read morewe took them home (they were puppies that we adopted from spring creek labradoodle). She did an amazing job. Both dogs came crate trained, fairly potty trained (as much as a puppy can be), trained to come at command, to sit, stay, etc. My favorite is "leave it". We can literally put a juicy piece of chicken right next to him and tell him to leave it and he will! Our puppy is now 7 months old and the best behaved puppy we could have hoped for. Everyone that meets him comments on how well behaved he is and what a good dog is. Chrissy clearly has a natural love for animals and we couldn't have been happier with the training.

Chrissy at CPT-Eugene is an excellent trainer! In our two years of searching for someone to help…read morewith training (currently advanced/task training) for our two year old service dog, Jada, we have had both group classes and privates with several local trainers in CA. It was a big commitment to travel to Eugene, OR for training, but well worth it. We gained valuable skills and insights that we can continue to use to improve our communication, relationship, and results with our service dog. With my daughter's daily practice between lessons, we saw immediate improvement in Jada's ability to learn, general behavior, and enthusiasm to work. CPT uses a balanced approach and customized plan for training that is scientifically based. We met with Chrissy in-person for our training, but I would be 100% confident to also recommend her for the board-and-train service as well. She is a competent trainer who cares about your dog's well-being in the training process; she will do right by your pup!

I met Katelin through an online community of Korea-based animal rescuers, adopters and other…read moreinterested people. Because the discussions were in English, they often centered on language barriers and other challenges experienced by many foreigners in Korea. Katelin was a positive member of the community and it was sad to see her go back to the United States a few years ago. Recently, in late September, my dog was very sick and I urgently needed information about caring for an elderly angel with numerous physical challenges. My angel already had some excellent vets, and I didn't need another medical diagnosis--I was looking to Katelin for advice on how to comfort my dog, keep her clean, administer medication and help her enjoy the outdoors with minimal stress. I couldn't find that kind of assistance locally, but Katelin was incredibly supportive when I contacted her online. She offered to provide the help we needed through Facebook or Skype, but sadly it was too late. I will always appreciate her kindness and concern at that difficult time.

From the owner: Dog & cat training tailored to you from a professional trainer! Private sessions: preventing,…read moretraining, and relaxing your aggressive or fearful dog or cat, preparing for a new furry family member, teaching basic skills, socializing puppies & kittens, training for Animal Assisted Therapy... and more! I also offer small, group classes!

Nancy is so kind, professional, and she has made a world of difference in my day to day life! I am…read morethrilled at how successful and easy this change has been for me. Everything has changed for the better, and from only one hypnosis treatment! It's been three weeks since my hypnosis appointment with Nancy, and I continue to just feel great! If you're stuck and needing help, I highly recommend Nancy! Plus, she's now in beautiful Newport, OR, which is a pretty drive from Portland. I drove to my appointment from Lake Oswego just for the day, but you can always spend the night, or weekend, and enjoy all that Newport has to offer! I am so very grateful to Nancy!

Nancy's calm voice and great listening skills make the guided relaxation experience effective and…read moreeasy! She helped both my husband and me have more tools to manage our sleep and anxiety issues. And the visit to Newport was fun, too.

After a cross-country drive from Texas to Oregon, I knew my dog had to be feeling stiff and…read morecramped--she had just spent a week curled up in the front seat without room to stretch, aside from short breaks and hotel stays. I knew she could benefit from a massage, and I wanted to support her comfort as best I could while we're here in Oregon. That's how I found Very Important Pooch and reached out to Lela. Oregon law requires a veterinary referral before a practitioner can legally provide massage therapy for dogs. As someone just visiting--and from Texas, which has nearly identical restrictions--I know firsthand the time and cost realities of that barrier. Coordinating with my vet back home would mean multiple appointments at $$$ each, paperwork, delays, and a series of uneducated questions about a modality I'm not credentialed in--because the barrier places the authority to "approve" massage in the hands of someone who, based on vet school curriculum analysis, is among the least qualified to assess it. And of course, I'm not certified either--and I don't believe Lela should be required to donate free hours just to convince someone who is supposed to be an expert in my dog's health but lacks even the basic hours of education in this field. Lela is already highly trained and certified to do what I believe in--and what I'd argue most of us already know is foundationally sound care. Veterinary programs I've researched devote a tiny fraction of their total hours to massage, chiropractic care, or even nutrition--often just 1-2 credits in a 4,000+ hour curriculum. That's less than 0.1% of their training. Yet those graduates become the legal gatekeepers to my pup's health and comfort. So instead of pushing up against that mismatch, I asked Lela if she could teach me directly. She met that request with professionalism and warmth. We scheduled an appointment, and I found myself becoming vigilant in watching my pup--so I could begin learning. She helped me start the session by focusing and centering, and it only got better from there. She used my own arm to demonstrate how much pressure to apply--something I never could've learned through a screen. I felt grounded in the learning and empowered to work with my dog. I bounced all over the place with questions, and she supported my learning style with grace. And it worked! My pup visibly softened under my hands, and this morning, she genuinely seems looser, more comfortable, and has more pep in her step. I've already booked another session for next week. Whether you're a local pursuing a vet referral or a visitor wanting to learn, I highly recommend working with Lela. She honors the law without compromising education--and she empowered me in the process. Oh, and tell her Paws and J sent you :-)

Lela is the best! My dog is medium-high activity level and he's eight now so I go to her to keep…read morehim healthy and able to enjoy the running around and spinning he loves so much. You can really see the difference and it's good to know I'm doing everything I can for him. Lela is so sweet and mellow and my dog gets really happy every time he hears her car pull up.