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!

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.

Interesting that my bad review was taken out. That says a lot about this company. I'll reiterate…read morethat we were not satisfied at all with Elsa's service. She came to our house once, talked to us for 30 minutes, gave our puppy a knee bone of some kind that my vets don't like, and then proceeded to show us how to teach our 4 month old puppy not to jump on people. Well that works fine in the yard but not so much when we are out and about. She also said she would communicate about our next session but she never reached back out. A month passed and I wrote a bad review and she erased it! That tells me a lot about her work ethic...there is none! Find someone else, it's sure not worth $75/hour!

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!

Nick and Nyssa are the best! They love animals and what they do and it shows! Your four footed…read morefriends will be loved and well cared for whether its at home care or overnight at the kennel. My two slightly anxious dogs just spent their first night EVER at the kennel. They came home tired, happy and clean! ( after visit bath!)

Our dogs really love it there. They are happy with their other doggie friends. We love the daily…read morephotos and pix.

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.

No wonder Back Cove has the highest rating on Yelp. If I could, I'd give more stars. The staff and…read morevets are very friendly. I have autism so them smiling a lot helps me understand how they're feeling. I'd like the waiting room to be more "homey" but I'm not deducting stars for that since I care more about the treatment.

Extremely impressed with Back Cove Animal Hospital. My pup is a new patient that I recently rehomed…read moreand unfortunately was not handled well in his prior life. As a result, he is very nippy and expresses his frustration such that everyone is aware. Because of this I was very very apprehensive about going to the vet with him. The Dr. asked if they could put a muzzle on my guy and I said "hah if you can". I kid you not they had a muzzle on him in under 10 seconds. I was floored. After that they were able to do what they needed to do and I was in disbelief. We left with meds to relax the pup before his next appointment and I am thrilled his ear infection is under control and he's in such good hands. We received a welcome packet with an emergency phone number list as well as dog friendly local breweries and recommended walking trails in the area and a koozie!

My dog and I took an Agility and Basic Manners Class when he was about 12 months old. It was a fun…read moremixture and the guidance was clear and supportive. I highly recommend this trainer and this class.

From the owner: The Familiar Canine offers dog training and behavior consulting services for the pet dog owner in…read morepublic group classes or individual sessions in the privacy of their home. We are committed to teaching owners reward based, force free dog training methods, based on the latest scientific research. We do not teach through intimidation, pain, or fear.

This was a cute little pet store in downtown Portland. The aisles are a bit small and it was hard…read moreto manuever with a larger dog. They offer a good selection of items being a smaller space. I wanted to find a "good girl" treat for my fur baby and they had just what I needed!

Went there two times, once to get my dog a harness, and two weeks later because we were in the…read moreneighborhood- and the second time the staff there remembered my dog by name. They are so attentive, considerate, and welcoming, making us feel like we've been regulars for years. Deserving of more stars.

If you want your dog to be pampered by someone who thinks they're grooming for the royal corgis but…read moreis actually giving off strong "first day at beauty school" energy, this is your place. Otherwise, save your money and your dog's dignity.

Choosing new customers over the people that have been loyal since opening. Choosing customers that…read morehave appointments every 4-8 weeks over twice a year. Little too big for their britches with a crowded, unorganized grooming area. Would not recommend.