This is a long overdue review. Also, I think this is more like a thank-you letter to Jen than a…read morereview. As many others have stated, Jen is amazing. Our dog, Shaka, just loved spending time with her and the other pups she cared for. We were a little worried at first about his temperament being around others (humans and other animals) since he gets a little skittish, but he seemed to thrive there. When it was pick-up time, he was always happy and seemed to sleep very well from getting his exercise and socialize in. (He also smelled great on his longer stays. Thank you for the baths!) Jen is super flexible and communicative. We were so appreciative of this since we tend be rather spontaneous and would ask to drop him off the day before sometimes. We also would extend his stay last minute, for example, when we were taking road trips and wanted to stop for the night instead of driving all the way through a town. (Sorry and thank you so much, Jen!) Shaka has stayed over from one day to two weeks (possibly more), and each time, we've received text updates from her and even pictures of him happy with his friends. I always looked forward to those. Shaka passed away early last year, and I've been meaning to write this for a long time to say, "Thank you, Jen!" for being such a wonderful caregiver and trustworthy and friendly person overall. Dog parents, I 1000% recommend Jen.

Jen is without a doubt the we will leave our best friend with. I trust her 100%!…read moreShe is a real lover of animals. My dog returned happy and healthy.

Quite possibly the best service in Portland! Meaghan and Jen go above and beyond to make sure my…read moreanimals are taking care of from long walks to cuddle time on the couch. I'm seriously impressed with how responsive and flexible they are. Meaghan was able to quickly accommodate me when my husband and I needed to attend a surprise wedding two states away and she's been great at changing with my schedule (some work days are longer than others). I'm so unlucky to have found these two because anyone else will pale in comparison. :)

I can't say enough good things about how amazing they are with our dog. Leo loves them & they treat…read morehim like he's part of their family.

Ruben and Shane at Kindred Dog PDX are amazing at working with a variety of Dogs and their…read moretraits...in addition to their owners. Their training is tailored to you and your situation. They've worked with all 3 of my dogs, with different ages and personalities and I've had amazing results. Each had their own little things that needed work. Ruben and Shane's ongoing support to make sure the dogs continue to thrive has been an amazing source of support. I cannot recommend them enough to anyone looking for training, support or learning how to advocate for your dog. From in person to virtual training, they are the best!

I highly recommend Kindred Dog Training! I got our sweet puppy Calvin at 12 months old and placed…read morehim in Rueben and Shane's 4 week board and train program. These four weeks gave our family the solid foundation we needed to successfully welcome him home. Whenever I had issues Kindred was quick and helpful to respond with videos that provided specific training for my questions. The in home visits offer a chance to get even more hands on and practical training for our home and neighborhood. One of the benefits of being a board and train client is 6 months of in person dog training classes. Each class we've attended I've learned new techniques to train Calvin and give him the life I want for him. I cannot recommend Kindred Dog Training more highly!

I only used Betsy's services for a week and a half while I rented her basement apartment. She…read morevisited my dog twice per day-my pup is shy and anxious and would not have anything to do with Betsy. To her credit, I did see that she was making progress with my pup, which is no easy feat. Betsy and I were discussing my dog attending her daycare because my dog does infinitely better in a group setting. In addition, it was convenient for me for obvious reasons. My dog has gone to daycare for the better part of the year that I've had her, and she thrives in that environment. Never once have I had a complaint or negative report about my pup's behavior at daycare. In this conversation, Betsy used a condescending tone to refer to my dog as "difficult ". I informed Betsy that we no longer had an interest in her services, as I don't want my dog to be cared for by someone who would speak about her in that way. However, that's not why I'm leaving this review. I'm leaving this review because of something I observed with regards to her dog daycare. What her dog daycare consists of is several dogs hanging out with Betsy's daughter, Amelia (my best guess is she's a teenager)in their living room/dining room/kitchen area all day. Betsy is typically gone all day (8-3:30) from what she told me. There is a narrow dog run, running along one side and the back of the house. The daycare dogs are let out briefly to do their business a few times a day. While I was a tenant there, I had to do my laundry on the third floor of the house, above the daycare. This required me to wade through the group of dogs each time I went up and down the stairs to switch loads from the washer to the dryer. Every single time I did laundry during the month + I lived there, I noticed that Amelia was never downstairs with the dogs during daycare time. She was always in her room with the door closed. I suppose it's possible that she went in her room each time she heard me coming, but sound carries very well in that house and I'm sure that I would have heard her moving. I would also have considered this discovery a coincidence had it not happened multiple times. My primary inspiration for making this review is the fact that the very last time it happened, while sitting on my couch reading, I heard a kerfuffle between the daycare dogs. It did not sound like a fight, just like the dogs getting rowdy. Eventually, things settled down. Shortly afterwards, I had to go upstairs and get my last load of laundry out of the dryer. While making my way through the sea of dogs, I noticed that one of them was now holding one of its front paws up and was wearing a plastic cone around its neck. I only observed the dog for a couple of minutes, but it was never once willing to be weight-bearing on that paw. I hope that the dog wasn't seriously injured. Even more so, I hope that this is the only time anything like that has ever happened to any dogs that have attended this daycare. And even more so than that, I still have hope that it all was a complete coincidence that the dogs were never being cared for when I made my trips up and down the stairs. To be transparent, Betsy and I did not have a positive dynamic as landlord-tenant. Interactions were never heated, but Betsy did tell me that she is a very sensitive person and perhaps her daughter is as well. She may have been encouraged/wanted to avoid me due to the tension between her mother and I, despite the fact that I was polite to Amelia each time I saw her and professional to her mother. Bowser's Best Buddy is far different from any dog daycare I have ever seen, and I've been taking my dogs to daycare for over fifteen years. It's basically akin to your dog being at home, hanging out with a group of friends, sometimes supervised and sometimes not, with a potty break or two sprinkled in. There are no cameras for pet parents to observe their pups. I've never considered taking my dog to a daycare that doesn't offer this and my observation here has cemented that requirement for any pet care provider we use.

I have been a client of Betsy and Bowser's Best Buddy for about 9 years, starting when I had one…read morecat, then two, then a puppy, and finally a second puppy who is now an amazing 3.5-year-old dog. I know that Betsy is partially to thank for the wonderful companion Gromit has become. Betsy is conscientious and communicative, and she is very connected to the pets in her care. She spends time training them in addition to getting them out to stretch their legs and go potty, and she adjusts her training and walks to fit the dog's needs and personality. When my pup boarded with Betsy, he was treated like family. If Gromit could write a review, he would say he loves Betsy and Amelia as much as he loves me, and he wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bowser's Best Buddy to all of his furry friends!

My wife and I highly recommend Noble Woof and particularly, Christina and Katrina. We took our…read morelittle pup to work on some skills with Noble Woof and what we learned has been invaluable. The training and methodology with them is superb and surprisingly-beyond our belief-our puppy is listening. Yay, progress! We just want to thank the staff at Noble Woof for their professionalism, understanding, kindness, and skills that they've imparted to my wife and I so we can make our pup be even more perfect :)

I reached out to Noble Woof after receiving a strong recommendation about a year prior from someone…read moreI was chatting with one day. Their dog shared some of the same issues as my dog Loki, including marked difficulty with cooperative care. He was absolutely terrified of just walking into the vet, and was so distressed during physical exams, vaccinations, and labs that he would urinate on himself and attempt to bite staff out of fear. Prior to calling Noble Woof, I had already completed a year of group classes covering multiple other skills at another dog training business. Although these other skills were great and helped with solidifying my bond with Loki through training, I still overall felt defeated and hopeless and like a horrible dog owner, wondering if someone else could do a better job Calling Noble Woof was the best decision I ever made. Brie, who is also the owner, shared that she specialized in cooperative care, and offered to take Loki and I as clients, and so we have had the honor of working with her the last 4 months after signing up for the Ghost Pepper package, which I think now is the Gold Package. Brie is patient, kind, incredibly thorough, and her knowledge of dog behavior and specifically cooperative care training is amazing. It is obvious how much time and thoughtfulness she takes when reviewing the homework videos I submit, and her feedback is always easy to understand. She does a great job of responding to questions I have in a timely manner and does her best to accommodate my schedule when planning tutoring and trainings. One caveat to this is that I'm a huge planner and think we scheduled many of our sessions several months out. With Brie's help and guidance, Loki has made such major improvements, and it is a bonus that he absolutely loves Brie, and you can tell how much Brie loves dogs. Another benefit I wasn't expecting is that as his confidence is improving around the cooperative care, this confidence seems to be rolling over to other areas of working with him, which has been great! If you are feeling overwhelmed, reach out to the amazing team at Noble Woof; I couldn't be more grateful that I did.

I have boarded my tiny rescue dog with Gini a few times now. She has also been walked midday by…read moreGini from my house. Here are the things I like about boarding with Jing! / Gini: 1) Gini is always considering what my dog needs to feel comfortable when she first starts boarding. 2) Gini has a very calm but loving vibe and my dog loves this. 3) Gini is always easy to contact and set up a stay. 4) Her house is very clean and dog proof and she has a large yard for tiny dog adventures. 5) Gini sends me great photos of my tiny girl during the stay which is no small feat since my girl is camera shy. 6) It is easy to pay Gini electronically. Thanks! Beth.

Gini is EXCELLENT. She came over to meet me and pupper and we went on a walk together so she could…read moreobserve and see how it normally goes. The dog is somewhat leash reactive to other dogs, so Gini was prepared for that after our walk together. After we got back, Gini asked if she could enter the house alone to see how the dog would react to her, a stranger, entering without me. She was fine and Gini did a few more little exercises to make sure everything would be okay. She's been walking our pup for almost 2 months now, 4 days a week. She does 15 minute walks on days when we are home earlier, and 30 minute walks on days when we will be later. The pup loves it and we have not had any issues with her being unhappy (inappropriate elimination, destruction, etc.) now that I'm no longer working from home. Gini has even suggested a few tips and tricks (a different collar, a new keep-her-busy toy) to help with the transition and her general behavior. All have worked wonderfully. We also noticed that the dog is walking much better with us. We had trained a lot of the pulling out of her, but she still insists on being in front and right at the end of the amount of leash we allow her. After some time with Gini, she is still in front but there is much more slack on the leash and she seems more low-key. This is cheaper than dog daycare and works just as well for us. Actually it's better because it's in-home and we aren't constrained by the daycare's hours of operation (ours closes at 6:30 and there are many days we don't make it home before 7). She also sends photos every day of the pup on their walk. It's a great bright spot for my afternoons at the office, seeing the dog having a nice time!

I entrust Hot Diggity with the care of my dog on a weekly basis. I've used their services for years…read moreand they have the best staff and dog walkers! I get awesome write ups and pictures from each of her walks with them and it gives me great peace of mind to know that she's cared for, safe and loved while I'm working. Their services are invaluable and I would highly recommend them to anyone.

I came home from a short trip to find my dog greeting me at the door, not secured in her crate as I…read morewas told she would be in the emails I received. We do not let our dog free-roam when we are not home, and our house was not set up for it. There was trash in the trash cans that she could have eaten, and any number of things she could have gotten into that could be harmful to her. She also urinated and pooped on the carpet. In my bedroom. So I was cleaning that up at midnight after traveling. And of course I cannot stop smelling it. It's going to take getting the carpet cleaned. We have had this dog for 5 years and this is the first time she has EVER peed or pooped in the house. She also peed and pooped again when I took her out when I got home. This is very outside of normal for her and it makes me wonder if she was actually getting let out on her visits. I will be checking our cameras to see.

Outstanding service! Very knowledgeable about dog behavior and body language. These guys go above…read moreand beyond. They offer educational classes and CPR certification. If you need someone to talk about dog safety in your classroom, call these guys. You won't regret it. Oh! And if you need someone to come out and run your pup while you're at work all day, but are paranoid as to who is caring for your fur baby- these are your guys.

I LOVE Trailblazing Tails and so does my dog, Beau! He gets so excited to run every Tuesday and…read moreThursday and is eagerly awaiting Tricia's arrival. I would absolutely recommend this service. In November 2012, Beau (a pitbull/boxer rescue) had failed three dog daycare evaluations. Unfortunately, he has a lot of energy and it made the options to keep him socialized and entertained while I was at work during the day pretty bleak. I started looking at every daycare alternative and eventually found Trailblazing Tails. I set up a consultation with Tricia and all of the worries I had went away; she is extremely knowledgeable about dog behavior and body language. She then took Beau for a walk around the neighborhood to evaluate his behavior and shortly after that they were running 5 miles twice a week. She started out just running Beau by himself, but now five months later, he is running with his own little pack of 3 to 4 dogs and absolutely loves it! Tricia also gives reports after each run, including distance or time ran, what dogs she ran with, whether he went to the bathroom or not and sometimes even a picture.