Hire the Best Dog Trainer in Eugene/Spfld - Julia is an amazing dog whisperer. Our 8 yr old dog had…read moresome bad habits of barking excessively when he heard a noise outside or the doorbell rang. Julia showed us how to change that behavior and be the leader of the pack for our dog. He also was always underfoot (especially in the kitchen) which created tripping hazards. Within the first day of working with Julia our dog had created a new behavior and stayed out of the kitchen. We learned how to teach him how to be out of the kitchen without having to constantly yelling him "get out". Dogs don't understand that language. Julia is a pro at showing you what to do. We've already signed up for another session in a month and plan to attend her drop in play dates with other dogs. Thanks Julia for being so awesome!

Julia has a great teaching skill which is most important in dog training, as you're the one who is…read morereally going to be training your dog (after Julie is done training you). She has helped us with three very different dog personalities and sizes from a feisty/possessive 10 lb chihuahua to a submissive yet reactive 66 lb German Shepherd (and our little 14 lb terrier that just needs a little tweaking here and there). Julia's training style is not a positive/treat rewarding style per say-it's somewhat of a balance of btwn selective positive rewarding for "tricks" or abnormal behaviors (or fears) and quick corrections with tools (either a stick/extension of your arm or a specific style collar/leash that fits the needs of your dog). All 3 of our dogs have a different leash/collar & works perfect for each of them. The type of training is also about the mind set you're in. You don't wait to make corrections when they've done something wrong so many times that you're angry. You need to be focused and serious when you do have to correct. She also got us to kennel train when we're away which we didn't think would work out too well with our two small ones that have free roamed forever, but all three actually do very well and even sleep in there when we're home. Bottom line is if you're looking for a positive reward training only- that's not this. But if you're looking for something that strikes a balance but still allows you a great bond with your dog- then definitely try B the Leader.

Thanks to Halo dog training our baby changed completely. Dawn really took her time to show us how…read moreto deal with our dog excessive barking. Now she is able to stay calm and quiet around strangers and other dogs. We were able to bring another dog around her without her trying to attack. Thanks again for your help Dawn!!

Dawn worked with our 1 year old Standard poodle Zoe for 4 private sessions at our home. Zoe has…read morelearned so much from this experience, but Dawn helps us as the dog's owner. She has great experiences with dogs and the psychology of dog behavior. We will miss Dawn now that she is in Oregon, but we will be using her services via Skype.

Debbie has been so helpful in teaching me to teach my dog. We are in the Chaos to Calmness class…read morebecause my (large) dog is reactive to other dogs. As we progress in the program, my confidence grows and his ability to engage with me instead of the environment increases. I really appreciate Debbie's experience and understanding of both dogs and their people!

I have so much respect and appreciation for Miss Debbie! I had never been to any dog training…read moreclasses before and I am so glad that I was able to start off with someone as passionate and experienced as Debbie. I was looking for a trainer that focuses on positive reinforcement and who provided a safe environment for my dog. My number one concern with any kind of service provider for my pets is that I feel that I can trust them. I absolutely trust Debbie's judgement, safety/cleanliness protocols, and that she truly cares about the wellbeing of all the dogs in her classes. I brought home my dog at 1.5 years old after he was bounced around through multiple homes, so he had plenty of time in his formative first 18 months of life to create habits and default behaviors which did not serve him. He had no emotional regulation when it came to his excitability. I knew he was only happy and eager when he saw other dogs, but I also knew it could spook other dogs and that sort of chaotic energy can lead to defensive behaviors, something I wanted to avoid at all costs both for the safety of my dog as well as other dogs and their owners. We have seen a tremendous improvement in his excitability, so much so that friends, family and even my vet have commented on the improvement. We still have work to do, but I am now able to take him to a wider variety of places as well as able to take him on walks which I wasn't able to do before. He is a calmer, happier dog. And I am a calmer, happier owner now that I have tools and knowledge that I can implement in real life, which is so much easier to do after being able to practice these things in a safe, controlled class environment. Debbie has been nothing but positive, patient, helpful and insightful. She explains the whats and the whys. In getting the experience of practicing these training games and in learning from her talks both at class and in the online training videos for her students which supplements in person classes, I have been able to get a deeper, hands on understanding of those whats and the whys. If you are looking for a trustworthy trainer who works to truly modify your dogs behavior on a deeper level by changing their emotions and associations through positive reinforcement, then Debbie is for you! Also, I see another reviewer putting down Debbie's basement suite training location. I can't help but think that is a silly criticism because the basement suite does so much to block out outside sounds and sights that could interfere with training for reactive dogs. It makes it so much easier to keep my dog focused on the task at hand!!

Wonderful, intuitive dog training with a sense of humor & common sense! Make your pet a better pet…read morewith good training. Harold Hansen is one of the best!

Do NOT waste your money! The trainer is a nice older man but he never works with your dog or ANY…read morelive dog. Instead, he pulls out a toy stuffed dog on a leash and drags it around on the floor to "demonstrate" how his training is supposed to work. He speaks in a very low voice and is hard to understand. He never handles any of his customers' dogs to demonstrate technique. Over many years, I have worked with some very good trainers and some who weren't so great; however, Harold Hansen--the owner and sole trainer of Heeling Free--is by far the worst.

Chrissy trained both my australian labradoodle and his sister who was adopted by a neighbor, before…read morewe took them home (they were puppies that we adopted from spring creek labradoodle). She did an amazing job. Both dogs came crate trained, fairly potty trained (as much as a puppy can be), trained to come at command, to sit, stay, etc. My favorite is "leave it". We can literally put a juicy piece of chicken right next to him and tell him to leave it and he will! Our puppy is now 7 months old and the best behaved puppy we could have hoped for. Everyone that meets him comments on how well behaved he is and what a good dog is. Chrissy clearly has a natural love for animals and we couldn't have been happier with the training.

Chrissy at CPT-Eugene is an excellent trainer! In our two years of searching for someone to help…read morewith training (currently advanced/task training) for our two year old service dog, Jada, we have had both group classes and privates with several local trainers in CA. It was a big commitment to travel to Eugene, OR for training, but well worth it. We gained valuable skills and insights that we can continue to use to improve our communication, relationship, and results with our service dog. With my daughter's daily practice between lessons, we saw immediate improvement in Jada's ability to learn, general behavior, and enthusiasm to work. CPT uses a balanced approach and customized plan for training that is scientifically based. We met with Chrissy in-person for our training, but I would be 100% confident to also recommend her for the board-and-train service as well. She is a competent trainer who cares about your dog's well-being in the training process; she will do right by your pup!

They treat her fabulously. I see her playing with staff on the webcam and making new pup friends…read moreduring playtime. She is always excited to go because she has tons of fun and forgets about missing me. I feel very confident leaving her in their capable hands.

They allowed another dog to get over stimulated, French Bulldog, and attack another dog. Attacked…read moredog required emergency care and now the managers and owners refuse to provide contact info of the Frenchie as required by law to recover vet expenses. And this is only part of their lack of care or attention to care of animals. Workers constantly on phones, not in the play areas.. they just take money and don't care.