Schilling's Northwest Lawdog

Ken's training with my 2 cane corsos and myself saved their lives. When we found him, my dogs had become dangerous with other dogs (and anything else that ran). Animal Control had gotten involved and i had been in numerous situations that were terrifying and out of control. I had done the recommended puppy training classes and worked with another trainer who had little understanding of owners and did not know how to communicate effectively. I still did not have the skills to deal with 2 powerful, smart, protective and potentially dangerous dogs. I had lost all confidence that i, as an older woman with balance issues, could manage these dogs safely. But i was very attached to them and i looked to Ken also to help me make the right decision for them. Scroll forward 2 years: after a year of private lessons with Ken, i started participating in group classes with his son Courtney, who is a wonderful dog trainer in his own right. My dogs are now well-behaved and have not lunged at another dog in many months. When they leave the property, they are in muzzles of course. They are being exposed to all kinds of different situations. Their trust in me has deepened and so has mine in our relationship and my ability to handle them. Ken's quiet and calm personality and vast experience with all kinds of dogs and owners created the safe space for my dogs and i to learn and change. He worked with my limitations and was kind and clear. The dogs learned indeed that disobedience was not an option anymore, but Ken always knew when they needed a break and relax and was quick with praise for them. I learned to set clear and consistent limits and expectations and follow through. My family and friends remark on their progress and how well behaved they are now. There is so much more i could say about my appreciation for Ken and Courtney. But you dont want to read a book. One regret i have is that i didnt start training with Ken and Courtney when my dogs were puppies - it would have saved a lot of heart aches! Do yourself a favor and start with them the day you get your pup!

Hands down the best dog trainers in this area, I see people come in all the time that were training with some other trainer then come into their first class and say “wow, I learned more here than I learned in 3 months at this pet place or that trainer. I often get comments of my dog’s level of obedience in public places, when those people ask me questions about the training I’ve put into Maya “my German shepherd”, and they describe what they’re doing have learned at their current dog training eta they usually jump ship and I see them within a few weeks at Schillings Professional Dog Training! You definitely cannot go wrong with the Schillings. If you pay attention in class and do what they advise, your dog will thrive in the environment and your relationship with your dog will greatly improve! Respectfully, Zach Zukin,