Red was so helpful to our family! Our puppy, Patrick didn't like walks or meeting other dogs. He…read morewas nipping at our daughter and peeing in the house. I loved that Red came to our house to interact with our family- to see how he reacts in our home. After just a week of work with Red, Patrick was so much better- in all areas. We can now go on walks and he's so much better behaved. We still have work to do, but Red has given us the tools to help and she's always available to us by phone.

From the owner: I specialize in teaching pack leader mentality and dog communication techniques, for you dog lovers…read moreof all ages. I work on behavioral rehabilitation for teen dogs & old dogs & teach "good dog" behavior to young puppies. I give life time support for your dogs.

No straight answer on how our dog was killed in this facility. Just more threats. Lots of word…read moresalad on how the videos of a dog less than 40 pounds cleared an 8-foot concrete wall isn't available. Even years later, my phone blows up with all sorts of crazy accusations and stories. It's rather interesting. She's died many ways apparently. My dog was killed in your care, and you did nothing about it but threaten me. The lawsuit backfired due to the threats, and taking away my rights. Didn't pay for her cremation, but tried to put me in prison for extortion because I told him I would not take the review down. Then tried to sue me for 80k...is that what it was? Karma is a beautiful thing.

No training for the people. I brought 2 strong working breed dogs to Chris. When time to come get…read morethem, we were given a 30 minute explanation on how to use the shock collar and a demonstration on them doing a sit, place, off, etc. No instruction on how to continue the training. It doesn't stick if the humans don't continue the training. I'm now paying again (in time and funds) to train them myself. I'm trying DigitalDogSchool with Joel and turning life into a game we play together. University K9 was a waste of time and money.

I learned a lot of things about dog training that weren't on my list. In the future, I will be…read moreinterviewing trainers. I will have a list of my goals, my desired outcomes, my desired behaviors, my philosophies, my opinions on technique and whether or not I assign any value to that. Personally, I don't think it matters how I hold a leash. Nor am I impressed by anyone who thinks that their ability to get a dog to follow their commands is impressive when they have cheese in their pocket. I also don't think that a two-year-old dog is an " older" dog. I did inform the owner/trainer that the dog I was bringing to her class was a rescue and that she had already been trained to some extent. She did not seem at all inclined to meet with me for 15 minutes to see if an introduction to obedience class was necessary or if we should instead pursue one-on-one classes before going on the canine good citizen. This would have been a better use of my time and money. All that to say that if the AKC route is what you are looking for or you have a puppy that has never been trained, Cheryl may be a good option. But, I would recommend you have a conversation with her first, about what your goals and outcomes look like. This experience has been eye opening.

We have one class left, but I feel I can review the course now. Cheryl Huffman runs the Smart Paws…read moreAcademy. She is the dog whisperer. She can make the very naughty Oola Fandango do anything within seconds. It's magical. Better yet, she can train US to make Oola do anything. That is also magical. We haven't had as much time as we would like to train because of holidays, work and family stuff happening, but I feel I have a solid foundation and we can be successful when we can truly devote the time. Oola is already better behaved and following more commands more reliably. You get a DVD and workbook when you sign up for a course. The first lecture is just with the humans and Cheryl; you bring your dog to class after that. The teaching occurs in an unheated, no air conditioning barn on Cheryl's property, so in the winter dress warm, in the summer bring water. All the dogs are trained at the same time but she is happy to give you a few moments of one on one time, she asks for praises and problems from each owner at the beginning of each session, and is available by phone or email with questions. And it's cheap! Under 100 bucks for the series. She does obedience, agility, all sorts of stuff; we were in the beginning obedience class. Granted it is in Oregon City, so it's a hike for most people, but it is totally worth it. She has evening and weekend classes. Everything Cheryl does makes sense and she only uses positive training methods. There is no yelling, hitting, or pinch collars, and Cheryl is very clear that she expects you to treat your animal with respect and kindness. So, in summary, Cheryl Huffman ROCKS the dog world. In a few short weeks we have Oola off the halter and only using a collar, walking better on leash, sometimes comes when called, can sit and lay down on command, and is learning to stay with some success. Her behavior overall is better and we are less stressed. There is more training to do and we have the tools and the workbook so we can continue to improve when the class is over. Consider Smart Paws for dog training. You and your dog will be good canine citizens when you are finished. http://www.smartpawsacademy.com

Youngblood was on time, very friendly and my dog even liked him right off. He gave us great…read moreinstructions on what we were doing wrong and what we should be doing. It is not easy for me to change my ways but my little dog is doing better than I am. Youngblood was very patient with us. I highly recommend him to anyone.

We adopted Hunter after his being in 3 foster homes. As a one and a half year old golden, being…read moretossed around his whole life, he naturally had several "issues". Our friends recommended Youngblood, and we are so grateful they did. After just one lesson, Hunter seemed more at ease, and not as scared. We just finished our 5th lesson, and Hunter is a new dog. Calm, manners, not afraid. Can't thank you enough Youngblood and have already recommended you to a friend. Wish there was a higher Yelp rating to give you. Paul, Pam & Hunter

Chelsea is an incredible trainer. We initially brought our pup, Poppi, to her first series class,…read morewhich served as a perfect foundation for her training. The pricing is very reasonable, especially considering the detailed handouts we received that expanded on each lesson. Chelsea is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to canine behavior and motivation. I especially appreciate her focus on "consent-based" training rather than using force. We were so impressed that we booked a series of in-home sessions and will definitely be working with her again in the future!

I called to see if I could bring my dog to their self grooming. They said they don't allow dogs…read morewith fleas or not friendly with other dogs. I found this to be insane. Instead I took my dog to evolution pet in Lake Oswego. There they welcome dogs with fleas as it is a grooming facility and sell flea shampoo too. Dogs are not there to party they are there to get cleaned. My dog does not like other dogs but did great as she was more interested in the wash. I highly recommend Evolution Pet.

We have been taking our dogs to Heartbeat for 9 years now, and cannot say enough about what a…read morewonderful job Raquel does taking care of them! Raquel loves dogs! Her passion and expertise create an environment where our dogs feel like they are at their 2nd home! When we drop them off, they run to Raquel with the same enthusiasm as they run to us upon our return. Raquel maintains training/behavior expectations we have established and helps us when behavior issues inevitably pop up, teaching us how to manage them. Her methods are kind and consistent, based on loving dogs while having great boundaries and behavior expectations. Whether it's specific dietary needs or medicine that needs to be administered, we can count on Raquel to meet our dogs' needs. Her communication is excellent - she even sends pictures!!! We feel so comfortable leaving our dogs with Raquel, I honestly can't imagine a better, move home-like situation than the one provided at Heartbeat at My Feet!

Excellent service | doggy vacation…read more We needed to find a dog sitter because we were leaving for almost a week out of state and couldn't bring our little boy. I found Heartbeat at My Feet on Yelp, which had solid review ratings and immediately contacted Raquel. She has great communication via email and text, and we were able to set up a doggy daycare for 1 day before we boarded him. The meet and greet went smoothly. We saw her house and met the other dogs. Ozzy got along with all of them! After the trial run daycare, we boarded him and came back to an excellent report on his time staying there. He was such a good boy and we can tell he didn't want to leave because he was wanting to go back inside the house where his friends were, hah! We received photos and videos when we were away. Ozzy was definitely enjoying the couch with the other dogs. This whole experience reinforces the reason why we choose this in-home service instead of a kennel. Rates are excellent and your pet will get the proper attention and care it deserves. If you're looking for your pet to be in good hands, choose Raquel!!

Fantastic training. We were incredibly happy with Lucid's dog training for our puppy. She is much…read morebetter behaved and better able to follow commands from both myself and 12 year-old. Chris was easy to work with, flexible on scheduling, very knowledgable, and easy going. Our philosophies and methods aligned well and we're incredibly happy with the outcome. An excellent value and something every family should invest in for a happy and successful dog.

I have done training with dog companions over many years, yet I never expected the level of…read moretraining that Lucid provided to Meg and her human, me. Nearing completion of the 15-week session, Meg loves the new things she learns and I understand how to communicate to her what she can accomplish - which is pretty astounding when you've got the right trainer. I would like to say, "wow, she is so smart" but the truth is it's we humans who need to learn how to best educate our dogs and Lucid is the best program I've experienced for this.

I cannot say enough good things about the VCA Surgical Specialists, and specifically Dr. Courtney…read moreKorff and her team. About 6 weeks ago Douglas, our two year old dachshund, had a mobility issue that suddenly occurred. I took him to the emergency hospital here in Eugene, and was notified he needed to see a Neurologist. My vet the next morning referred me to VCA in Clackamas. From the moment Douglas and I walked in we were treated with nothing but top shelf care. Dr. Korff examined Douglas then made her recommendation of surgery that was needed to try to save Douglas' ability to walk. The next 24 hours were rough. When I picked him up we were told that the surgery had gone great. The team at VCA had taken amazing care of Douglas. We were sent home with medications and instructions. For the next five weeks we did everything that we were instructed to do. We had our follow up appointment this past week. We were sent home with a glowing report! Dr. Korff said he looked great, and would continue to get stronger! I want to thank everybody at VCA for caring for Douglas and coaching me through his rehabilitation. I would highly recommend them for any care your pet may need. A++ Grade. Thank you so much!

When I got my Chocolate Labrador puppy my daughter suggested them plus they were only 1/4 mile…read moreaway. They are a nice veterinarian clinic with knowledgeable staff. It's by walk-in only unless you make an appointment. The Vets were fabulous with her and BellaBleu liked them too. It's now 5 1/2 years later and we still come here for all our needs. She was also spayed here. The prices are the best in town!!!

Amy is very sweet with a calm demeanor. I really appreciate her laid back approach. She takes the…read moretime to get to know our dog and let her feel comfortable with her. We got our Dane puppy at the peak of the pandemic so she isn't socialized very well. Trust is a huge issue with Callie and she gained her trust almost immediately. Her calming approach is just what Callie needs. Give Amy a shot. You can't beat her rates!

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Jamie is kind and good at what she does. She asks…read moreclarifying questions to make sure my Shih Tzu- Poodle's cut is what I want.

Have taken my 2 dogs there for past 4 years. Always a good experience. Dogs seem to look forward…read moreto all the attention. They are not fans of baths, but once they are done, they seem happy!