FirstBarkShannon and her team are amazing at what they do! They are professional and had communication with me during my dogs boarded training. Shannon provides the tools necessary to transform your dog. If you’re looking for obedience training for your pup, look no further.
Man's Best Friend
Battle Ground, Washington
About Man's Best Friend
World Class Dog Training & Guaranteed Obedience Since 1998 Man’s Best Friend and its owner, Shannon Walker has been recognized across the Pacific Northwest as one of the top canine boarded training facilities. Experienced in dog psychology, pack order and dog instinct, MBF brings the very best out of the human/canine experience. Thousands of people and dogs, including multiple police departments have benefited from the expertise and devotion that Shannon Walker and the MBF staff deliver. The boarded kennel facility provides a place where dog owners can leave their dogs and know every amenity will be provided for and trust in the safety and well being of their dog.
Training & services
Training goals
- Crate training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
Behavior support
- Aggression training
How training happens
- Board and train
- Day training
- Group classes
- Online or virtual training
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Support between sessions
- Follow-up support Customer-reported
- Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
- Police K9 training
- Service dog training Customer-reported
Dog sports
- IGP and protection sports
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
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- Behavioral Assessment
- Canine Academy
- Canine Boarded
- Canine Sport
- Daily Training
- Dog Behaviorist
- Dog Families
- Dog Handler
- Dog Home
- Dog Psychology
- Dog Training Courses
- Dog's Training Sessions
- Educational Program
- Intensive Training
- Leadership Training
- Master Trainers
- New Dog
- Off Leash
- Outdoor Fun
- Phone Consultations
- Private Instruction
- Training Equipment
- Training Facility
- Training Lesson
- Training Your Dog
- Video Training
- Walk Dogs
- World Class Dog Training
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Questions & answers
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Looking for training for our new 10 month old Lab/stafford/dane. Are there different packages/costs & what does that look like?
We did board and train for our boxer puppy at 6.5 months old. She was there for 30 days. All the staff there (that I personally interacted with) was absolutely fabulous. Shannon Walker works magic with dogs. If we get any other dog, it's definitely going there for training. Call them for prices, it may have changed since we paid our bill.
Community answer · Julie McCracken · 2020-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.7
143 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Leash pulling 7
- Battle buddy program 4
- Obedience training 3
- Recall training 3
- Skilled staff 3
- Thorough trainers 3
All 10 topics
- Boarded training 2
- Calm dogs 2
- Confident staff 2
- Dog transformation 2
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I would like to thank Mans Best Friend for taking the time with my Ollie. He is truly a changed pup. Before the month long training he would run away if not on a leash, and was also very hyper. Now he is calm and stays next to me while "off leash" and the "recall" is simply amaz…Read full reviewClose full review
I would like to thank Mans Best Friend for taking the time with my Ollie. He is truly a changed pup. Before the month long training he would run away if not on a leash, and was also very hyper. Now he is calm and stays next to me while "off leash" and the "recall" is simply amazing. Thanks to Shanon and her entire staff for taking care of my boy. I will admit I was concerned when Ollie had completed the training he would not be affectionate and would not be his silly self. When actually he is probably more affectionate and his "spirit" still exist. Once again thanks so much.
I was hesitant to leave my 5 months old retriever for a whole month, but it was the best decision that I’ve made in recent times. The trainers were knowledgeable, experienced and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend them not only for training, but for any boarding needs you might have.
Great staff, superior facilities
Trustworthy and hardworking, Family owned and operated. House for Northwest Battle Buddies. Amazing people
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