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 contacted Matt 3 summers ago when we got a second dog, a German Shepard puppy, a rescue who had…read morebeen abused... Matt was incredible with her and Apollo the older German Sheppard rescue I have, loved him in a minute. He was fair and upfront with the price, no extra cost for training tools, my dogs loved Matt and his team so much that for the first time I felt comfortable leaving them instead of home with a dog sitter, we left them at NW Balanced when we left on vacation, I came back and dogs where happy and relaxed (and better trained) My experience in 2017, 2018 and this year has been extraordinary, my dogs have dietary requirements and sometimes suffer from anxiety, Matt accommodated all their food needs plus there was no anxiety in his care, could not recommend NW Balanced enough-to all my friends and their beloved dogs.

Very disappointing! I took my 18 month old German Shepherd to be evaluated by Matt for training…read more After he worked with him, he gave me 2 options to move forward: 1. Weekly training with me and my dog for $1200. 2. Train and board with Matt for 3 weeks for $4000. I told him I would let him know. I emailed him several weeks later to let him know I was choosing the $1200 route and was excited to begin. Mariam (girlfriend) emails me back to say that Matt is only interested in training him for $4000. I said we didn't want to spend that much and we're choosing the other package. She emailed back to say that if we can "get the funds" ($4000) to let them know and Matt will be happy to train him. Very condescending. I asked why I was given 2 options at the evaluation and now that has all changed?! I wouldn't even know the other option existed if he hadn't told me. She answered she didn't know, but she is letting me know what Matt is now saying. Matt never called me to explain. Bad business!

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.

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.

Gorge Dog is small, but cozy and well stocked! We are dog people so we swung in to check out the…read moreinventory. We have a Great Dane and our friends have a Jack Russel Terrier. Gorge dog had something for everyone dog! From beds to treats they had so many fun things for the pups! Well worth the stop! Great service, great inventory!

If you have a dog or know a person with a dog, this is a fantastic shop to buy unique items. For…read moreexample, the dog collars were so fashionable! Bright pink with white daisies or red with silver hearts or black with bronze stars. Fabulous! Also had beautiful rain jackets and fun sweaters. And for the human, cross body bags, purses or handbag tags with your favorite breed, vegan leather of course. Great selection of grooming products and colorful toys, frisbees, dog bowls and supplies. While I don't currently have a dog, most of my friends do and a gift for their dog, or one that reminds them of their dog, is always well received. Even though it's on Oak Street, don't think of this as a tourist shop. It's as much for locals as visitors with very reasonable prices. Although they definitely have items with a Hood River touch, like a windsurfer on a collar, which make great purchases to remind one of their trip, a local would love this too. This is a super cute shop, definitely worth stopping in!

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.

If you have to leave your four legged family member for several days, Power Line Kennels is highly…read morerecommended. I'm truly surprised there aren't more reviews posted for this business. It was so hard to leave my Jack for a week not knowing much about this facility. I toured several kennels in the Sandy, Boring & Gresham area. I got a good feeling from Power Line. Laurie and Tiffany are the owners (mother, daughter) and have been for many years. Jack needed some special attention and they provided him with the extra care. I emailed them once a day and they always responded back. They even sent a picture of Jack after he de-stuffed his bed, ugh. I would recommend you tour this facility and even leave your pet for a day getting him/her familiar with site, smells and sounds.

I travel for work and my Golden Vinny needs a safe trusted kennel from time to time. I've had both…read moregood and bad experiences over the last 8 years. Power Line Kennels is a top shelf friendly home for Vin when business calls me away. We have been a totally satisfied part of the family at Power Line and will continue to be. I highly recommend them, Woof!

We had our 8-month-old puppy in DeAnn's Canine Good Citizen class. It was a fantastic experience,…read moremuch better than previous class at a big box store. DeAnn kept us all on track and emphasized the important skills, plus answered questions about other behaviors that we wanted to address. Definitely recommend this facility and this instructor!

I spent a week in a dog training seminar at 4 Paws. There were pros and cons to the facility…read more Pros: -This is a big space and depending on what type of needs you have, you could have 4 big rings or 6 small rings. -The people who manage the space, when I saw them, were friendly. -The bathrooms were clean. - There was bottled drinking water available. - There was a classroom area, we didn't use it, but it's great that it is available. - there is a huge outdoor area, nicely grassed for walking and playing with your dog on breaks. - well appointed with tons of dog equipment. Cons: - I'm probably going to say this one several times. The floors have a black mat overlay, which is better to walk on than concrete. BUT, I had to wash my white dogs EVERY DAY. Their paws, legs, skirting, and faces were dark grey. - The black flooring turned my pants black wherever it touched. - The dogs are breathing that black material as well as ingesting it when there is a treat that touches the ground. - One dog in my course left with Bronchitis. - we were wearing masks and still had black residue in our noses. Onward from how much I hated the flooring material. - I spent a shit ton of money for a 7 day training. During most of it there was banging and drilling and all sorts of noise because the facility didn't plan around the training, but rater opted to have maintenance or whatever done, during operating hours and during a time they had rented out the space. At times it was almost impossible to hear above the racket. - I felt this decision was incredibly disrespectful to our trainer and to those of us there for the training. I drove in for the training, as mentioned, paid a fair amount, and what I discovered is that I will never come back to this facility for another training, as the pros do not exceed the cons.

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!

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.