If you want an off leash dog, this is the place. If you want a dog who comes when called, who…read morelistens, who is so engaged with you that she does not race off to greet other dogs unless you tell her it's time to play with them, this is the place. I did the three week board and train and I picked up a very different dog than I dropped off. I live in the Portland area and I now walk my dog in the woods off leash, in the park and neighborhood off leash, and I don't get lectured!! I get looks of admiration when my dog walks right past at my heel. This is the freedom and the connection my dog and I were looking for. There is nothing like it.

If you are looking for dog training that will actually work with you and your dog, this is the…read moreplace. Matt Luchsinger is a gifted dog trainer whose methods rely on positive reinforcement and discipline to bring out the best in any dog. Matt's classes are equal parts talking/discussion and implementation. Everything Matt does is rooted in the psychology of the dog and you leave with a much better understanding of what makes your dog tick and how to motivate your dog to listen and behave is a way that will keep him safe and loved in the real world. Matt's approach is no-nonsense and his explanations and anecdotal examples make it easy to understand his principles. If you take a class here, you and your dog will be put through your paces until you both become comfortable with the techniques. Matt is a great teacher - a good psychologist for both dogs and people. Watching him transform an unfocused dog into an attentive student is inspirational and makes you, as the dog's owner, want to form a tight bond with your dog. Matt also has a way of imbuing tentative owners with the skills necessary to establish themselves as the boss. We are lucky to have this level of dog training available in the Gorge. I highly recommend NWB Dogs.

We cannot thank the staff at Cascade enough for how they treated our 6 month old puppy, Bridget. We…read moreare full time RVers from Arizona, so it's difficult to find a good groomer on the road. We hit the jackpot with Amanda, she was absolutely AMAZING! She listened to what we wanted and Bridget turned out beautifully, couldn't ask for a better experience. We also waited the whole time in the lobby, spoke with the friendly front desk, and saw happy dog after happy dog leave daycare with their owners. It is a safe, clean, friendly environment that anyone should feel comfort in knowing that their fur-baby will be well cared for.

I took my year old puppy to Teen Woof class and she has made great strides in her behavior. I…read moredidn't know how to train a puppy, and the simple techniques they taught us really helped. It's a LOT! We didn't get all of it, but they supplied handouts to help us review and use at home. Very professional, but the classes were fun too. Excellent, professional dog trainers.

A wonderful place for your dog or cat. They take care of your pet as if it was their own. The daily…read morepictures were very welcomed and appreciated.

From the owner: Bridge Of The Paws in Stevenson, WA is a small, family-operated, boutique boarding facility,…read moreproviding personal attention and care for all our furry guests. Our goal is to keep your pet safe, healthy, and happy while you are away from your loved one. We'll treat your family like our family!

Janet talked and told stories the entire time, not helping us work on anything with our new dog…read more She answered two phone calls during our session and a Rover request. The final straw was talking about using horse dewormer to treat MS. When she was talking and went over an hour (no training involved), she charged us for an hour and a half.

Janet has been watching my rescue GSD for over 2 yrs now. My dog Belle loves spending time at her…read moreplace. Janet not only spends quality time with all of the dogs & is very attentive to them, she considers them family. She has made working & training dogs a lifetime career & it shows in her immense knowledge. I can go away for a day or a couple of weeks & always know Belle is in the best of care with no worries....Thank you Janet for all that you do.

We are so lucky to have Kelsie in the Hood River area, she truly is amazing. My dog loves her…read morebecause she totally understands him. He's like, "finally somebody gets what I am trying to say!" Her training is extremely effective. Of course, most of the training is for you, the owner. She will give you very effective exercises to work on throughout the week. Carry a notebook, she can pack a lot of knowledge in a single sentence! I can't recommend Kelsie enough, the progress I have seen with my dog is nothing short of miraculous.

Kelsie is indeed kind. Her methodical step-by-step approach is effective. She carefully monitors…read moreresults and makes changes, as necessary, to keep the dog on track. I am very impressed with her professionalism, comprehensive program, and the improvements we are seeing.

Positive Solutions is THE best way to train your dog. Dawn Gilkinson is a great trainer of dogs and…read moredog owners. She provides online support, plus a training manual that is very helpful, along with in home visits that are so beneficial. We have one dog, a very enthusiastic puppy, and she has turned our frantic puppy into a well behaved young dog. I would highly recommend Positive Solutions to any one out there, rather their dog is a pup or older. With Positive Solutions, you can even teach an old dog better behaviors.

Dawn possesses the finest attributes and enjoys the most perfect personality to effectively train…read moredogs. My dog and family have greatly benefited from her professional training and expertise. Dawn has a passion for working with dogs and it shows extremely well in how well my dog has positively changed. I am absolutely amazed! Dawn has earned my trust and I highly recommend her.

Trainers are very kind and willing to answer lots of questions. In group settings, they are very…read morethoughtful of the dynamics between the different dogs to allow more reactive dogs to feel safe and minimizing class disruptions for less reactive dogs. I love that it is a low pressure environment, but still offering many options to add complexity if we choose. It allows us to set our own pace and be as rigid or lax in our training as we choose, or to give our pup extra challenges. We have a dog that needs to be constantly challenged, so we have done a combination of behavior classes and "fun" classes (agility/tricks) and all have been great experiences. If we say it's "time for school" our dog perks up and sprints for the door, so she clearly loves her time there!

We just started puppy manners class (completed second class so far). This place is fabulous! Lucy…read moreis an excellent trainer. The class is small so the pups can really learn to focus. We've all learned so much in just 2 classes. What is really fabulous about HeDog training is the extensive variety of classes they offer for ongoing training. We are going to get our boy Roy thoroughly educated so he can be a good canine citizen and we can have peace of mind with a happy, well/ trained dog.

Before we placed our male GSD, Moose, into the behavior class he was crazy and didn't listen. He…read morewas a very hyper and independent 1 year old. I had just had a baby and was very overwhelmed by his behavior. I knew we had to do something! I found Mans Best Friend on Facebook and a couple of months later we were on the way to drop off Moose for the 30 day program. 30 some days later when we went to pick up Moose I could immediately tell a huuuuge difference. The trainer came out with Moose and walked him right past us, the whole time he walked right by her side! I was so amazed! My dog was seriously walking next to her and not pulling at all! The next couple hours the trainer showed us everything Moose had learned (the down command and recall). Now that Moose has had this class he is a totally different dog! I feel comfortable having him outside knowing what when I call him he will come to me right away and lay down when I tell him to (and not get up until i say so) If you are considering this trainer I highly recommend her! It is WORTH it. (Photo of my boy for attention)

If you are serious about training with the best in the world and want to work with caring, smart,…read moreand talented staff. Man's Best Friend is the place. You will become the leader your dog needs and the obedience, respect, and confidence your dog will have is priceless. All dogs and humans should train here.