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!

After suddenly losing one of our dogs in October 2025, our 10 yo Doberman was so heartbroken. He…read morebecame critically ill, resulting in over $5,000 in emergency vet bills and little improvement. We swore to no more dogs but then we saw Mia, a 9-month-old, Doberman puppy found on the street in LA by animal control. Her leg was degloved, necrotic and filled with maggots. She was intercepted by a rehab, received amputation and much needed medical attention. We followed her story for a couple months, hoping she would find a home, but she didn't. Somehow, we caved, did the unthinkable and flew to Los Angeles, scooping her up and driving her back to Washington in a rental car mid-winter. She was terrified, ferrell and full of dominant "spicy" energy so we booked an appointment with one of the top positive-treat-based trainers with reactive-dog expertise in the state, to help us introduce our dogs upon return and it was a disaster. Our senior exploded in pure terror, barking and lunging. She tossed treats; they ignored her. Twenty minutes in she shrugged, said she had "no magic wand," sent us home and refunded half our session. 2 days later she emailed us suggesting we rehome Mia to a foster "for our safety" which felt like a slap in the face. The very next day we thoroughly researched every trainer in Washington, and Nitro K-9 stood head and shoulders above the rest. I emailed Steve and he called back within minutes with genuine understanding, zero judgment, got us in within days and made our 2-hour commute in separate cars well worth it. In the first ten minutes Steve had both dogs calmly obeying, walking together on leash, and listening! He instantly saw what the other trainer missed: our senior was fear-reactive, meaning he was scared. Steve and North have taught us clear communication and connection with our dogs. They've taught us how to properly command quick correction and full attention using high-quality prong collars, like a mother dog's natural nips. No pain, no fear, no endless treats or bribes, just genuine praise, affection, and connection, the way real bonds and parenting work. He showed us how to step into calm leadership so our dogs could relax, trust, and stop carrying the burden themselves. He stayed by our side through every panicked text, every "what now?" and our dog's transformation is nothing short of miraculous. Mia is happy, confident and loves her big brother now. Our senior knows his role and is playing with her like a puppy again. They love each other and actually enjoy being together! If you're a reactive, rescue, fearful or high-drive dog parent, have been let down by "treat-motivated training" and have avoided prong collars because of the myths, you have been misinformed like we were. Don't give up, stop scrolling and call Nitro, I promise you won't regret it! IWe are forever grateful!

Katie was recommended to us right off the bat when we adopted our border terrier puppy. Due to…read moreCOVID, he did not receive any real training for the first 2 years of his life. We have been paying for that dearly! Katie has trained us, how to train our dog. Her method is simple and effective. The classes are always fun and well organized. Zorro can walk calmly on a leash, ignore other dogs, and accept treats from strangers, all huge accomplishments. The only downside is the commute to Woodinville from our home in seattle. Not fun at 5 pm. Though after 2 other failed attempts at training, we'll worth the hassle. Thank you Katie! We will be back for more!

Katie is an awesome dog trainer. She really helps you connect with your dog. We used her to help us…read morewith both our German Shepherds. Great techniques and the class is overall fun for everyone. My puppy still had a lot of work to go but I now have the tools I need to help us both. We will be going back for the next series of classes.

We've been taking our boxer here for almost 5 years for boarding and have had great experiences. He…read moreis always so excited when I make the turn into the property and hustles inside as soon as I open his door. He's always happy and well cared for when we pick him up. The staff is always very friendly toward us and welcoming to Ranger. We are so happy to have found such a great and reliable boarder. Thank you for always looking after our boy! It makes vacationing easy knowing he's in good hands.

2 days into a board and train they told me my 18 week old puppy randomly started limping and was…read moregoing to be put on crate rest. When we picked him up for the vet, we found out he has a Tibial Crest Avulsion and needs surgery. What an absolute joke of a place. Zero accountability. Do not waste your time on this place and do not trust them with your pets. We are looking at $7000 in surgery and vet fees. I am appalled they are still in business and couldn't not recommend you stay as far away from them as possible.

Our experience with sit means sit has been awesome!!! We have a pit bull that is sometimes reactive…read morewith other dogs. This made it difficult to go on walks in the neighborhood or go on hikes out of fear we would run into another dog. Our dog's trainer Pupp has been wonderful. Wow! We saw changes in our dog even after her first training day. After three weeks of our dog spending Monday's with Pupp we can now go for walks with confidence knowing how to get our dogs attention and control the situation. Pupp not only trained our dog but also trained us. Pupp was patient with us as we learned to work with our dog in a new way. This was well worth the money and I would tell everyone to bring their pups to Pupp!

Have a dog who is high energy, high anxiety and high prey drive? Yeah, us too. Vega has been taking…read morelessons weekly for three weeks now. After the first session, we saw a calmer, more obedient fur-baby. She is learning not to overthink and stress out about every situation. She has been easier to control on leash and even went kayaking! This is part science, part psychology and part magic! Ask for Pupp as your trainer; you won't regret it.

We had our appointment scheduled, I filled out the questionnaire, then she was a no show to the…read morezoom call. Waited for 30min for her. We called, emailed, and sent a message via the website, and no response. I figured maybe an emergency came up but it's been 24 hours and not a single communication. She gets her payment in advance $275. We've now asked for a refund with no response so plan on disputing through our bank. This is honestly so disappointing. She came highly recommended by a dear friend that used her years ago. My husband and I did so much research on this. Spent a lot of time discussing and unsure to commit given the large financial commitment. We are pregnant with our first and finally decided now was the time to commit. Now this? A scam? Just very disappointed with this mess we have to deal with now.

Update: We contested the charge with our credit card since Randi never got back to us. She lied…read moreto our credit card company and said that we paid for the services after she completed them. We paid in advance for a video appointment. STAY AWAY!

Cannot recommend Apex Canine enough. I had my two 80 lbs dogs trained 3.5 years ago by Shannon and…read moreher team. Recall, walking, seeing other dogs- both dogs were on best behavior after Apex. Dogs started to slack in last year because I forgot the training. Shannon met me and doggies in a central location and helped me retrain them over the course of a couple hours. Was able to get them back to being obedient just in those short 2 hours. Walked them through a busy farmers market and we passed 8 dogs successfully without any reaction from my pups. Shannon is a miracle worker and really stands behind her service. Apex works!!

Shannon and company were amazing with my anxious toy poodle. She's now a confident well behaved…read morepup who is so bonded to us because we now give her clear instructions on what we both need to do I love Shannon's gentle approach that also has accountability and discipline.

Beth is a fantastic dog trainer!…read more She is both knowledgeable and personable. She explains what she is doing and why and the end result of the training sessions is that both my dog Dolce and I learned what to do. Now Dolce and I are working on what we learned every day and making real progress. Beth follows up with an email after each session. It details what we learned earlier that day so I can review it and apply the techniques every day when Dolce and I train. I can't say enough good things about Beth and Cold Noses Dog Training! With her help Dolce and I are on our way to being a successful dog and owner team.

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!

Canine Comfort Corner is the best dog day care on the East Side, period. We boarded our dogs at…read moreother places before finding Janice and had some bad experiences ( not going to elaborate on that ). We found CCC through a work friend, and have been bringing our dogs there for years now. Janice and staff are superb. Professional and caring. Janice is on another level, sometimes I think she loves my dogs more than I love my dogs ( if possible, lol ) she's full of advice and cares so much. This isn't a business to her, it's her passion.

I have an epileptic husky that goes to here on regular basis for both daycares and boardings…read more Janice and her team always provide her with the most safe, fun and loving environment when I am not around. I cannot recommend them enough. You can trust your furry family member with them :)

My wife and I had a pretty sour experience today when talking to whoever answered the phone. We…read morewere very excited to engage with this group because there are some good reviews but instead we were met with the opposite. We called to have a conversation but the guy that answered was just very condescending and kept telling us to refer to the website. (The website where we got their contact information from.) Considering that this person is the FIRST point of contact and that they essentially represent the business as a whole, we grew increasingly concerned that this would be our continued experience moving forward so we decided to go with another training group. TL;DR Don't bother calling -- just do everything online and they will probably treat you better. Otherwise, perhaps take your business elsewhere where they don't treat you like an incompetent idiot.

We did the Puppy Jumpstart and Day School. Our Maltese, Lucy who was very reactive to everything…read morestill needed help. It was embarrassing to take her for the daily walk. She would bark at everyone and everything and pull on the leash. We were going on a trip so signed her up for Board and Train with George for two weeks. She has improved so much and can walk around the park or Home Depot and not bark her head off and walk with a loose leash. He taught us how to continue with the work he started so she can continue to improve. Thank you George!

Dr Robertson has been our Vet for over 10 years . When she set up her own practice, we followed her…read morethere. She's that knowledgeable, kind, and compassionate to both owners and pets. Marc at that office also gets our kudos, too. I'm so glad we have them in our pets' lives and ours as well.

Five years ago we needed to find a mobile vet for our pup who would have a seizure (really!) just…read morewalking into a vet office. Enter Twin Pines Animal Clinic and Dr. Hardy. Our dog (now 13) is still nervous, but by the end of the home visit acts like she's found her new best friend. Dr. Hardy's explanations are excellent, and the team is quick, efficient, but never rushed. Highly recommended!