The Northwest Dog Trainer

We have a shepherd husky mix with significant people insecurity issues, esp with men. Due to our previous excellent experience with board and train with our 2 older dogs when we lived in TX, we decided to try that with Gizmo. It was a terrible experience for him. The whole reason we sent him there was amplified and worsened, he came back more scared and 5 lbs lighter (he’s a young dog at a healthy weight). We reached out to The Northwest Dog Trainer for help, as we wanted him to feel more comfortable around new people and we needed to be able to manage his reactivity with more authority. From the initial evaluation we knew this was the right place for him. There were no pretenses that he would be transformed into the perfect dog - we knew this going into training, and were very appreciative that there was no attempt to sell this narrative to us. Marcus was very upfront that he would never be a cuddly and welcoming dog with newcomers, but the goal was to get his behavior to a more neutral rather than reactive nature. Marcus, Jeremy, and Melisa have been excellent to work with. Each class is a little different with new challenges. They are teaching us how to work through Gizmo’s issues, which is clearly what we and he needed. We’ve had and continue to have such a great experience that we’ve enrolled our youngest dog into training as well. We can’t say enough good things about our experience with The Northwest Dog Trainer. Highly recommend.

5 stars, 10/10, forever recommending. From the evaluation it felt so good and safe to bring my pup to the team! I saw my pup making quick progress, even with some small snags, and the support behind the process was great. He is now 11 months old and just passed the CGC test and we couldn’t have done it without the training we received at NWDT. Everyone was wonderful and the classes are well supervised and attentive. The group classes always bring something new and fun for the humans and pups. The lighthearted friendly vibes are also epically appreciated!

I was blown away by their passion and dedication towards building a community of animal lovers. From the moment I walked through their doors, it was evident that they genuinely care about creating a safe and welcoming environment for both dogs and their owners. The trainers at Northwest Dog Trainer put in an incredible amount of effort to understand each dog that comes through their doors. They take the time to assess the unique needs and personalities of each dog, tailoring their training methods accordingly. It's clear that they are committed to ensuring the best possible experience for both the dogs and their owners. Also Melissa is an angel 🫶🏼 thankful for my time spent with northwest dog trainers !!