CAMP BOW WOW is a drive for us and out of our way but I don't mind taking the drive for PEACE OF…read moreMIND! After doing a LOT of research Camp Bow Wow stayed at the top of my list. So I finally reached out, did the application process, scheduled Bruno's Interview and now Camp Bow Wow will be our first choice from here on out. There are a lot of requirements but in the end I'm so happy they are as detailed as they are!! If we had to go through as much as we did to get Bruno approved that means everyone else did too. LIVE FEED: YESSSS I love love love this perk of Camp Bow Wow. I can peek in at my fluffy boy at any time to see what he is up to, see who he is playing with etc. EMPLOYEES: I have been to many places that involve dog lovers but the employees at Camp Bow Wow LOVE and appreciate every little and big dog there. They have the patients, the love, the drive, to be around these hyper pups ALL DAY LONG. NEVER ALONE: One amazing thing that stands out to me about Camp Bow Wow is that there is someone with your pup that is Dog CPR Certified AT ALL TIMES when they are in the play room. YES, AT ALL TIMES. ^__^ All of our pups get a LOT of attention. WA LOCATIONS: As of right now I think Monroe is the only Location in WA State. Cant wait till more locations open up so we can plan road trips around Camp Bow Wow. Bellingham would be a great place to have one. That would be a great one for those Canadian travelers. ^__^

I brought my dog in for his first time interview and had a concerning experience. While reviewing…read morethe video cams tons of times through his two hour visit, I had noticed that there wasn't much supervision in the play area. My dog was separated from the main group with two other dogs in an empty kennel. All other workers were supervising other kennels and had only visited within the first twenty minutes. This felt concerning to me as this was my dog's first visit here, and the first time meeting these other dogs. I felt first time visit supervision should've been taken more seriously as these dogs are unfamiliar with each other. During that time, there were many urine spots on the floor that were not attended to and continued to be spread all over the floor. Lastly, the dog he was paired with continued to show inappropriate aggression towards my dog as I noticed through the cam. Open mouth, ears back, cornering behavior, while my dog was pushed against the wall. During those times and after, no supervision or redirection was given as they did not notice and no one was present. My dog is a very non confrontational skiddish guy and will not correct if he is uncomfortable, they were aware of his behavior prior, said he did great and that there were no issues whatsoever with him or any dogs. He also attends daycare regularly at another private daycare facility and has no alarming behavior with friends. With the unsanitary conditions and inappropriate behavior as well as a lack of supervision I would feel uncomfortable leaving my dog in their care again. The staff were nice, helpful, and welcoming; great with the scheduling process yet that's the only thing I can take away from the visit.

Not me crying on the way home from Puzzle's lesson today! I'm just so stinkin' proud of her and…read morehow far she has come with the help of A Canine Experience (ACE). Before we started training with ACE, several people were telling me to "give Puzzle back to the rescue " or "put Puzzle down" because of her behavior and the damage she was doing. It broke my heart because I knew she had it in her to be great - we just needed to learn how to work together. ACE taught us how. Our trainer, Lauren, was exceptional! I'm so thankful that she believed in Puzzle like I did. She changed both our lives! Puzzle is now the best friend I always hoped for and the goodest girl ever!

Porter is always happy when he comes home from "camp". He is a nervous boy who needs camp while we…read moreare away. We also had him in board and train. He came home a more confident and happy boy. He has great manners and is so much easier to work with at home. We are grateful for the staff. They really do love their job!

i took my Great Dane here for puppy class, novice, and advanced class. Pluto is doing so good and…read moreI'm so thankful for all the guidance throughout his process. Pluto is not 160lbs so I'm glad I could get a handle on things and now he gets to come everywhere with me. class was always so fun and such good energy. they truly have a passion for training

Top tier Dog Training center. We are lucky to have John and Kimmy Sparks in Snohomish county. Not…read moreonly do class participants travel from King and Snohomish County but John is recognized nationally as dog trainer. Besides your standard puppy training, bully breed training, obedience, recall, etc.. People actually board their dogs with the K9 sparks team for full training as well. The facility is CLEAN Highly respected Easy Parking which I care about when loading in my dogs. Reasonable Pricing Attention to each dog and owner/handler. We all need different skills as an owner and individual dog. They train to your needs and not just a basic class you would find at a typical puppy class. The community of classmates is inviting and we have made friends through the community. I'm a crazy dog lover who competes with my Golden Retrievers nationally. K9 Sparks in known throughout the dog world.

I really enjoyed working with Tom. My 2-1/2 year old mixed breed Shih Tzu/Poodle was anxious and…read morehad begun barking at everyone and everything. He was good around other dogs in the home, but as soon as we were in public, he would lung and try to attack other dogs. It was not only stressful, but also embarrassing! I decided to hire Tom for 4 sessions and see if my pup Murphy still needed additional help. I also opted to meet Tom at his property in Renton instead of my home as he owns several large, high performance breeds and I wanted my dog to have exposure to them. I immediately started to notice a change in Murphy after our first visit. Tom offered practical, easy to use tools and commands, and showed me how to consistently implement them. He is an excellent teacher, flexible to work with, and his methods are very effective. He gave me confidence in my abilities to train my dog, and the desire to want to continue with individual training at home and outside the home. Now I have a dog I am very proud of and happy to take with me wherever I go. Murphy is still working on socializing, but I am happy to report we have visited several off leash dog parks, coffee places, Home Depot, and all different trails and walks through our neighborhood. He responds to my commands, and is a much happier dog because of his training. I would highly recommend Tom & TM Dog Training! Thank you Tom!

Tom and Heather are amazing to work with. We've four dogs. Our most recent addition was a GSD…read morerescue we found on the streets. He's very reactive and Tom is a dog whisper! He's given us so many training tools to manage him. Kingsley will be a work in progress, but understanding him based on the learnings from Tom has allowed us to feel calmer, safer and more confident.

We purchased a training package with Got Sit for our nearly two-year-old pup, who struggled with…read moreimpulse control and got overwhelmingly excited around new people and during walks. Each session introduced new skills that built on what we'd already learned, and--most importantly--we had the opportunity to practice them with guidance. Seeing our dog's progress from week to week was incredible. For our final session, we successfully took him off-leash at Marymoor--something we never would have imagined when we started. The transformation has been amazing, and Got Sit Dog Training has made such a positive difference for our entire family!

Excellent and patient trainers. Really know there stuff! Great to work with! Started with wild…read morepuppy making progress!

Individual franchises so no higher management to help you. Trainer works for his mother who owns…read morethe business, but lives in Texas. Trainer cancelled often. Don't think a puppy can learn how to walk on leash by watching his dog. Continual inappropriate disclosure: drug addiction, recovery, mother's marriage, relationship with mother and girlfriend and girlfriend's business. Requested $500 refund. Have an email from mother agreeing to send me $500 Months ago. Will update review if I ever get the refund.

Such a bummer. I was so excited about the program when they told me they would work with Tolly for…read morea whole year if need be, but when I asked them about the program...how many sessions, etc they started saying things like "We won't know until we meet the dog". Ok, well that makes sense so how about you come meet my dog then tell me about the program. No go. They want money upfront and will not tell you anything about how many times a month they'll be working with you and your pooch. I even asked "So you are saying you may only see my dog two times in tehwhole year?" Then they started getting snarky. See below...

Martha was great. We booked her for our dog showing some leash aggression and playing too rough…read morewith other dogs. Martha came over and did a comprehensive assessment and gave us some tools to practice and use. We went for a trial run around the block and our Sid was like a new dog immediately. It was nice because we were able to get the training done in one session, approximately 4-5 hours. She was respectful of our home and safety and wore her mask inside. The next time a friend's dog came over I was able to confidently address the behaviors I didn't like (relentlessly chasing and jawing at his neck) and within a few minutes she was racing around the yard chasing AND being chased, pausing for a rest break/water break/a head scratch, and attentive to me. Thanks Martha!!

I've raised/trained and shown dogs and thought I knew it all, UNTIL we 'rescued' our Havashoo (the…read morebarker extraordinaire). I've been listening to Martha Norwalk on the radio for years, but never dreamed I would need her. Within 15 minutes of her walking through the front door, 'Max' was paying attention. Then we started on our little 'Cassie' who HATES for my husband and I to even come close to each other. Martha's tricks of her trade worked. To say I'm blown away is an understatement. So, if you are in need of training or retraining an older dog....I highly recommend her. Martha Norwalk Animal World Facebook: Martha Norwalk's Animal World Martha's Canine, Feline and All Creature Counseling www.marthanorwalk.com

We have a large (100+ pounds) 2 year old rescue pup who is great at home, but struggles with…read moreoverarousal around new people and other dogs. After our local training place closed we were looking for other options and committed to positive reinforcement training. Unfortunately a lot of trainers use aversives, especially with large strong dogs. We were so excited to find Julia, and after our meet & greet we were confident she was a good choice. Julia did a 2 week board & train with our dog while we were traveling, mainly focusing on leash skills and practicing calm behavior around exciting things. We noticed an immediate improvement, but have also been continuing to work on the training at home after our follow up. I'm happy to report that we are continuing to see improvement using Julia's methods.

From the owner: At Guiding Tails, I focus on building real, lasting relationships between you and your dog through…read moreclear communication, trust, and understanding. Rather than using tools that suppress behavior, my approach centers on changing how your dog feels, so they can move through the world with more confidence and less stress. I guide you step-by-step through real-life situations, helping your dog learn that you’re a safe, consistent source of support, especially when things feel overwhelming or uncertain. As an IAABC-ADT and Family Dog Mediator, I’m committed to ongoing education and science-based methods, so you always receive thoughtful, up-to-date guidance tailored to your individual dog. Sessions are available in-home, virtually, or through Zoom, making training accessible no matter your needs.

Eric is incredible at his job! We've only taken a few lessons and my little gremlin has improved…read morebeyond what i could have ever imagined. Rather than focusing on training the dog himself, he teaches YOU how best to work with your dog to get the results you are seeking! And i really feel that he gets to know your dog and how it communicates and behaves and works based on that, instead of having a one size fits all approach. I really can't say enough how much i appreciate and believe in how he works , and i am SO thankful. Peppy was a very anxious rescue when i got him, and with some super simple exercises and trust built through Eric's methods, im now giving him haircuts and working up to nail trims, his recall was non existent before and now he comes right away most of the time, and he even was able to do a couple flights with me with minimal issues. A+++++ service!! Thank you Bridge the Bark!!!

You and your dog may hear Eric's jolly laugh before you can even see him, and once your dog knows…read moreEric that moment will become a highlight of their day. After working with several trainers, my wife and I were fortunate enough to find Eric and our dog (and our relationship with her) have changed for the better ever since. Eric has a depth of knowledge, breadth of experience, and rhythm of interacting with dogs that is rare and exceptional. He finds creative ways to shape behavior with positive reinforcement, compassion, genuine connection to animals, and the use of some of the quirkiest home-made props you'll see in the industry.

Trust worthy, compassionate and kind are all what I look for when choosing someone with caring for…read moremy "other babies". Look no further than Comforts For Creatures. We have two very needy, sensitive, somewhat shy cats who LOVE Margot and practically run to her when she walks in the door. She is the next best thing to having your vet care for your pets if they have medical issues. Now that we live in Ballard we will need to find someone local but doubt we will be able to find anyone nearly as wonderful.

From the owner: Pet sitting par excellence! Specializing in geriatric and medically fragile animals. Extensive…read moreexperience with all kinds of large and small animals. No subcontractors or employees, so you'll know who is taking care of your pets each time you are away.