This is a really long due review for Stephanie, my life saver. I have an aggressive husky, who I…read morethought will never be trained. I booked a 3 days training session for my husky with her. She's very patient and knowledgeable. She also taught me how to be the Alpha of my pack. Photos say a thousand words!! Now I can take my husky to the dog park and she now gets along with my other dogs!

Stephanie is a miracle worker. Gave us all the tools we needed to give our pupper the best possible…read morestart. Now everywhere we go, people comment on how well behaved he is!

So glad to have worked with Baylee and Downward Dog Training. She is incredibly kind and patient…read moreand super knowledgeable. She was able to break down and explain everything that we were trying to accomplish and why we were doing it that way. She explains the techniques in a way that feels manageable and not overwhelming. Her follow up after each session was also super amazing, detailing all that we worked on and how to continue to progress. I highly highly recommend Baylee and Downward Dog Training.

I would highly recommend starting your puppy in the puppy romper room. We did that at 10 weeks for…read moreWalter Baby (he went every week) and now our dog loves all humans and dogs! This class taught me how to encourage my dog to find learning fun... It also trained me so that I can be a good pet owner. Cheryl gave lots of detailed advice about socialization and I learned a lot. Cheryl is very good at what she does... She can help any dog regardless of their personality. She answers emails and personal calls and is very helpful! I am so happy I found Smart Paws! My puppy is now 6 months and we are in the Beginning Companion class. I love it! Everything is positive rewards (no punishment) and it is so exciting to see my stubborn little bulldog learn new things! I would highly recommend this class for any dog.

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.

My husband and I have known Arci for a few years now. We met through French Ring training and our…read morefriendship grew from there. While getting to know each other, Arci mentioned she had her own training biz. So, naturally, we looked to her for some help in training our boy Frankie to get some of his commands and how he solicits play in check. You see, Frankie thought mounting was a way of soliciting play and as you can imagine, that was off-putting for the K9's around him . Arci was patient and had a great understanding of behavior and how to deal with a crazy Belgian Malinois pup less than 1-2 years old. Frankie has responded REALLY well to her training over the years and we're beyond grateful! On other occasions, she's boarded Frankie for a few nights here and there. Needless to say, he loves Camp Arci lol. The TLDR: Arci is amazing, has an exceptional knowledge of dog behavior and training, and we would 10/10 recommend her!

Arci is incredibly good at what she does! She is so professional and dogs absolutely adore and obey…read moreher. I personally recommend her as a trainer all the time to my clients, and I wouldn't trust my dog with anyone else. She's the most honest and hardworking and reliable person to work with your dog that you could ever find!

Erin is one of my absolute favorite dog trainers to work with! Not only does my dog LOVE her, I…read morefeel really comfortable working with her - she is supportive, encouraging, humble, and flexible!! Sometimes I feel like other trainers have their one "right" way of training but Erin always has a whole bunch of different techniques and strategies she uses to train dogs. She worked with me until we found something that really worked well and felt comfortable for me and my dog. I always walk away from our training sessions feeling successful (something my dog picks up on and really responds well to) and totally capable of dealing with whatever challenge I bring to the lesson. Erin is particularly good with high-energy "working dogs" and really understand their needs. I have a 4 yr old high-energy lab-shepherd mix who loves to work and move - she and I both have never done well with lessons where we do a lot of sitting and listening to the trainer talk. Erin introduced me to Rally and it was the magic "missing piece" that made all the other impulse control, good social manners, and general discipline work fall into place. (well, that and the Pack Hikes my dog goes on every week to burn off pent up energy!) :)

Erin has been an absolutely amazing trainer for our dog, and for us! She's been helping us with…read moresome stranger-danger and nighttime scariness, so our dog can go on evening and night walks without freaking out. She also gave us a bunch of help when we were studying for our Canine Good Citizen and our Novice Rally title! I would (and often do) highly recommend Erin to absolutely everyone. Her 1-1 trainings are super helpful, and her pack walks keep our dog sane throughout the week when we have to go to work. No amount of morning runs will tire our dog out like a single pack walk where she has to keep up with 4 similarly energetic dogs. I don't know how Erin does it! Thank you so much Erin!!

The best dog trainers in town! We adopted a 4 year old "barn dog", no manners, no confidence, no…read morecontrol. Thanks to Canine Classroom she is now a (nearly) perfect little love. A calm, focused, and super fun follower!! If you are looking for a trainer, today you have found them right here.

Current clients and so glad to have found the Canine Classroom! Steve has helped us so much with…read moreour sweet pup! We brought in a reactive dog who didn't listen and now have a calm, happy obedient boy! We love the real-life scenario training and the fact that we get these services for the life of the dog! Worth every penny

Marvin and Bianca helped to train our then 1.5 year old Golden Retriever. She was a stubborn girl…read morebut managed with consistency to level out and pass her AKC Good Citizen test. Thank you.

I had been to a variety of dog training experiences . Once…read moreI found Marvin Pierce dog training BOTH my dog and myself found a place that helped us to learn boundaries, manners, fun, along with amazing teachers that were always available to answer questions and continue to guide our improvements. To be totally honest...it was me that needed the training! I was not consistent with discipline, instructions and fun. I would give the entire team 6 stars if I could. Their knowledge, expertise, support and patience is definitely an A+.

The Better Dog states that you can do a free 30 minute consultation with Ursula and Dennis to see…read moreif they are the right fit. So we set one up. I messed up and had to change the date and they responded with "no problem, we adjusted, look forward to speaking to you." When we finally had our phone consultation both my husband and I fell in love with Ursula's bubbly personality and knowledge. She spoke to us about our dog's issues and made some suggestions for immediate help and then suggested a trainer for anxiety. But we wanted to make sure we could try with her first so we are setting up an in person as we feel she can definitely help us and our dog. They are responsive, understanding and truly care. Ursula listened carefully to our concerns and gave us great suggestions and feedback. So I cannot recommended them highly enough just based on that. BUT I know we will love her when we start training (and I'll definitely update my review!)

The Better Do Co, has made such a huge impact on our lives and our dogs life. Habibi went into the…read moreprogram anxious, aggressive and for lack of better words, a TOTAL brat. Ursula and Dennis, are not only dog whisperers but are easy to communicate with, quick to respond to any questions or concerns and are all around two of the nicest people we've met in Portland. They did not promise a "quick fix" but rather provided us with a foundation of rules and tools to help improve both our lives and Habibi's life. We enrolled Habibi in the Lodge & Learn program, and we could't be happier or more impressed with the results; he came out obedient, confident but still his goofy self. Honestly, we were anxious to to trust someone with our baby for an entire month but after speaking with Ursula on the phone, we felt confident he would be in good hands and that the Lodge and Learn program was the right fit for him. The transition from our home to their place, was the hardest part, but also went flawless and was executed perfectly. Once he was back at their place we constantly got pictures & texts to update us on his progress and they always felt like just a text or phone call away. They have continued to be impactful and available in Habibi's training once he has been home. He continues to grow and improve thanks to their love, training and guidance. The visible changes Habibi has shown speaks volumes to the program they run & the people they are. They have given so much love and attention to our guy & instilled confidence and happiness, and Habibi is truly a BETTER DOG! His ability to listen to commands, walk on a leash without pulling, or simply sitting at a park has brought so much happiness to my family. We will forever be thankful for the work The Better Dog Co, Ursula & Dennis have done for our lives & Habibi's life.