Always positive reinforcement training. My girl loves the trainers there. Learning agility and…read morethe trainers are very patient and work with you.

Julis worked one to one with my rescue terrier mix. I was reassured that it will take some time…read morefor Sasquatch to trust other people. Sasquatch is always next to me, but has difficulty around men. Lots of work, patience and time.

Our 2 year-old formerly wild child golden retriever Yeti completed his 3 week board and train with…read moretrainer Sami 5 weeks ago. We were SO thrilled with his progress that we booked our 11 year-old golden Komodo for a 4 session training program with Sami to teach him the same obedience, basic manners, loose-leash, and recall skills. I'm excited to report that Komodo graduated with flying colors yesterday and we also learned so much in the process! Thanks to Sami and K9 Command's balanced training, David and I learned the skills needed to effectively train our dogs and help them live their best lives! Yeti used to bark at everything. People, dogs, animals on tv, and more. His lunging and barking would scare people away, including our extended families. Komodo also started picking up Yeti's bad habits - not listening, leash tugging, and excessive barking. Nothing was working, and we became really limited in where we could go with the dogs and who we could be with. We've seriously done more together in these past few weeks since Yeti and Komodo's training than we have in all of Yeti's life! Now we take the dogs to restaurants and shops, our soccer games, hikes, paddle boarding, family events, and more! Our 6 year-old nephew used to be afraid of Yeti and all dogs in general. Today we brought the dogs to his birthday party, and he kept saying over and over "Yeti's so well trained!" He even enjoyed playing fetch with him and petting them both while they calmly sat in a room filled with tons of kids and activity! I can't tell you how many times people came up to us saying what "good boys" the dogs were as well. :) Sami, you are an incredible trainer and thank you, thank you, thank you, for truly changing our lives! We are so grateful!

i Sent my dog for 3 week in house training. When I got him back he was still exhibiting all the…read morebehaviors that I asked them to correct. No change at all. Not sure what they did with him for 3 weeks but it wasn't training. Big waste of money. Do not use them. They do not know how to train a dog.

I have a giant 200 pound Neapolitan mastiff baby and I'm very nervous about him or not nervous but…read morevery protective because he's a giant baby and I don't let anybody handle him or take him out of my sight and these ladies here do a fantastic job and my boy really likes them and didn't get as nervous as I thought he was going to when they trimmed his nails. They do really good job of overseeing all the pups and knowing all their different personality traits!

Well I made a decision to let my puppy have a day with her own kind lol . This will allow her to…read moreengage with other dogs during the day and not be bored at home when work a 8 hour day! I met with the owner Josie very helpful. Nice place I believe my Sasha will enjoy the experience. Sasha will meet next week. Yeah I'll feel you more afterwards.

We worked with Beth at Cold Noses Dog Training for our 9-month-old rescue chihuahua Ellie and both…read morethought she did a great job. Ellie already knew sit, and Beth taught her look, touch, stay, wait, come, leave it, drop it, off, and how to handle alert barking in our condo. Ellie picked it up quickly and the instructions for keeping the training going between sessions were clear,so that we could actually follow them and keep making progress for the next session. Positive, patient, and she made sure both of us were comfortable with the techniques. Would recommend.

Me and my dog had three sessions with Beth and it is super clear that she really cares for the dogs…read morethat she works with -- we had a great experience! Beth was great at listening to any and all concerns I had and I could clearly see my dog making progress throughout the sessions. Would definitely recommend!

Steve and his team of trainers at Nitro K9 are the real deal. Both our young dogs have benefited…read morefrom Nitro's level 1 and 2 classes, and so it's very easy to recommend Nitro if you're looking for a trainer. It is worth acknowledging that Nitro makes use of prong and e-collars in their training method, and if you have concerns about these tools, I am happy to report there's nothing to be concerned about. I have witnessed my dog gaze up lovingly and with attention at Steve while under his guidance on a prong collar; you could feel the genuine connection between trainer and dog. This kind of experience was enough for me to put any concerns I had aside and welcome the training. It's also worth noting that Steve himself can be a bit of a personality, unafraid to speak his mind and get into a range of discussion topics. Underneath the personality is a genuine human, who wants nothing more than for dogs to receive the training that will most help them get along inside the home and the world. Thanks, Steve and Nitro K9 for your help with our dogs!

Nitro K-9 went above and beyond for me and my service dog…read more After another company took advantage of me while I was recovering from a brain hemorrhage, I was honestly feeling overwhelmed and unsure of who I could trust. Finding Nitro K-9 was such a blessing. From the very beginning, Steve treated me with kindness, patience, and genuine understanding. He didn't just see my dog as another training project--he took the time to understand what I needed and how important my service dog is to my life. The difference in the quality of training, communication, and care has been incredible. I feel so much more confident knowing my dog is being trained by someone who truly cares about doing things the right way. I cannot say enough good things about Nitro K-9. Steve has restored my faith in finding people who are honest, compassionate, and genuinely invested in helping both the dog and the person. If you are looking for someone to trust with your service dog, I would recommend Nitro K-9 without hesitation. Steve is truly amazing! Thank you, Steve, for everything you have done for me and my boy. We are so grateful for you!

I would highly recommend The Little Dog Retreat. Although we have moved away from the area, I used…read moreThe Little Dog Retreat for boarding many times for overnight stays. Safe, fun, clean, interactive, huge fenced play area and family style atmosphere are some of the positives that helped me choose Sasha for care. A great overall experience!! I would highly recommend The Little Dog Retreat. Although we have moved away from the area, I used The Little Dog Retreat for boarding many times for overnight stays. Safe, fun, clean, interactive, huge fenced play area and family style atmosphere are some of the positives that helped me choose Sasha for care. A great overall experience!!

I only trust the LDR with my pup! They are the best. Truly love and care for the little doggies in…read morean amazing way. I am so lucky to have found them and have been sending my pup there for over 4 years!

Connie is wonderful!!! she really takes her time and make sure to understand everything you're…read moreexplaining to her. She made me feel at ease that I can contact her at any time with any questions I may have. After spending three hours with her, I can tell, not only does she enjoy her work, but is very good at it. I highly recommend her.

We were really impressed with Connie and appreciated her help and attention to detail. She picked…read moreup on even small behaviors we hadn't noticed and was able to not only explain the reason why but gave us tools to help course correct. She was incredibly patient, kind and understanding. She listened and gave space for us to best understand the process. We are on day one of our homework, practicing walking and correcting bad behaviors like jumping, barking, whining etc. We are committed to the process and are so glad Connie will be here to guide us and add layers to give us and our dogs the best life possible. Thank you, Connie! -Ralph, Katie, Twyla and Cooper

Eric is incredible at his job! We've only taken a few lessons and my little gremlin has improved…read morebeyond what i could have ever imagined. Rather than focusing on training the dog himself, he teaches YOU how best to work with your dog to get the results you are seeking! And i really feel that he gets to know your dog and how it communicates and behaves and works based on that, instead of having a one size fits all approach. I really can't say enough how much i appreciate and believe in how he works , and i am SO thankful. Peppy was a very anxious rescue when i got him, and with some super simple exercises and trust built through Eric's methods, im now giving him haircuts and working up to nail trims, his recall was non existent before and now he comes right away most of the time, and he even was able to do a couple flights with me with minimal issues. A+++++ service!! Thank you Bridge the Bark!!!

You and your dog may hear Eric's jolly laugh before you can even see him, and once your dog knows…read moreEric that moment will become a highlight of their day. After working with several trainers, my wife and I were fortunate enough to find Eric and our dog (and our relationship with her) have changed for the better ever since. Eric has a depth of knowledge, breadth of experience, and rhythm of interacting with dogs that is rare and exceptional. He finds creative ways to shape behavior with positive reinforcement, compassion, genuine connection to animals, and the use of some of the quirkiest home-made props you'll see in the industry.

If you have to go to the emergency vet, this is the place. My husband and I loved that they allow…read moreyou to stay with your pet throughout the process. We went on a Sunday afternoon because our dog got stung by a bee and was having an allergic reaction. They were very quick to help us, all of the vets and techs were warm and understanding, along with walking us through each step. The bill ended up being a lot cheaper than what we expected, and they gave us info about what we could get at a pet store for a lower price for follow up care. That was so appreciated! We've recommended them to all the pet parents we know in the area. Hopefully we won't need to visit them again, but if we do, we know our pet will be in great hands.

the last thing a pet owner wants ahead of a long weekend is a trip to the emergency vet; actually,…read moremost pet owners i know aren't excited about emergency vet visits at any time of year but when they happen and you want to make sure your fur baby is ok, you go, regardless of the costs involved. late last week i made the decision to take my dog in with an issue i've seen him have before but this time all my efforts didn't curb the symptoms and i decided i'd get a jump on what promised to be a full emergency waiting room ahead of fireworks and loud noises. the closest VEG location to me is in interbay but when i called they suggested i go to lynwood, federal way or redmond because they were already slammed. so up to lynnwood we went and when we walked in, i got an introduction into how differently VEG locations handle things. each pet/human is greeted and triaged. the open concept of seeing everyone working and every other patient out in the open may be different from what you're used to but it demystifies things for sure. you're not left wondering what's happening to your pet behind closed doors. and in an emergency when your cortisol levels may already be elevated this is most likely a welcome difference in protocol. we were ushered to an alcove with a couch and someone came over with a laptop to get details and reasons why we were there. minutes later a tech and vet arrived and we talked to them. she patiently listened and said she'd develop a plan for how to investigate what was going on and in retrospect i appreciated that she didn't go straight to imaging and other costly testing but decided to go the route of labs/biochemical diagnoses to rule things like pancreatitis out. once she left us, i got a text message with a quote and link to pre pay. having done that, we waited a bit longer and another pair of staff arrived to draw blood. we were told it would take about 30min for lab results. we waited, we watched the staff moving around to different patients with different needs levels. eventually the vet returned with lab results and recommendations before another tech came with discharge papers and a goodie bag of sample gastrointestinal foods. all told, we were there about two hours and i was highly impressed with the level of service and care we received. things were clean, the staff all seemed positive about the company they are employed by and they genuinely care about delivering a high standard of care to everyone who walked through the doors, human and animal. one thing i appreciated was that the vet mentioned that i could call or email with follow up questions and also mentioned that if we needed to return, we could go to the interbay location because all locations are connected and would have access to his file/treatments. yesterday we received a follow up text to check on him, also encouraging calls if we have questions. VEG seems to have emergency veterinary service and human customer service dialed in. it's hard to know who and where to go in an emergency but i'd carried the VEG name and number in my phone for years without having a need to use them; now i can say that i'd recommend them based on our experience this past weekend.

I had never gotten my corgi Nugget groomed before, but she has been blowing coat SO bad this season…read moreand I knew I was in over my head. I saw the amazing reviews for Hippie Hounds and decided to give them a call. They were available for same day scheduling and gave me a very accurate estimate (a fair one too). They made drop-off so easy. They were all so kind and made me feel comfortable about leaving Nugget with them. Upon picking her up, it was seriously like I was picking up a new dog! She literally looks like she shed 10 lbs of coat. They gave her a cute bandana and everything! I'm so glad they made her first grooming experience positive because we've already talked about getting her regularly groomed here! P.S. they gave her the cutest peach butt trim! I'm obsessed!!

Great service. I'm so happy they were able to give Sasha a wonderful nail trim (much needed). They…read morehave great hours and always very helpful, happy and considerate. This is our favorite place to come for grooming. The only place Sasha doesn't bark or longe. Sasha is starting to enjoy the pampering. I'm so happy the people who work here care so much for dogs . They deserve recognition for all they do! Very caring. I'm happy they are here. Thanks again for getting Sasha in/out so quickly! You are all awesome the entire team of people. I think I enjoy coming more than Sasha lol. Her nail trim is beautiful. Black nails lol. She's so happy she has her paws back to a great walking and running style. No more sounding like high heel shoes when she walks . I'm sure it feels like slippers lol. By the way, Parking is great. Ample parking Good in/out of the parking lot, near the corner. Very large inside (two sides). Always clean. They have a place for washing. Grooming haircuts and of course treats. You can purchase shampoos etc. I highly recommend this grooming facility over all others . Yeah. TIL next time.