Rose City Dog Training Testimonials

I can’t say enough good things about Rose City Dog Training. When I moved to Portland with my elderly pug, Potato, who has a spinal condition that severely limits his mobility, I was bracing for the emotional toll of his eventual passing. On a friend’s suggestion, I adopted a second pug, Peg, as a sort of “buffer” to ease the transition. But Peg’s energetic and feisty nature initially made me question my decision—she was nothing like Potato. That’s when Rose City Dog Training, recommended by my best friend Sheila for their positive vibes, came into the picture.

From the moment we began, Dallas from Rose City worked with Peg and me diligently, transforming our relationship from chaotic to harmonious. Now, I can’t imagine life without Peg. She has truly become an indispensable part of our family. Beyond training, Abi and Dallas have also been exceptional as dog sitters. Whether it’s accommodating Potato’s special needs with immense care or managing Peg’s boundless energy, they handle everything with grace and professionalism.

Their dedication goes beyond mere service; they genuinely care for Potato and Peg. They’ve taken Potato to his vet appointments when I couldn’t, and they keep me updated with frequent texts and photos, reassuring me that my dogs are in loving hands. This peace of mind has significantly improved my mental health, knowing I’m not alone in caring for my dogs.

Writing this testimonial is the least I can do to express my gratitude for everything Abi and Dallas have done for us. Thank you for being more than just trainers and sitters—thank you for being part of our family.

We got our beloved dog, Zissou, 11 years ago, and have seen a plethora of dog trainers over the course of his life. He’s a lovable goofball, but really struggled with dog reactivity, fear around kids, and is easily overstimulated. We had kind of gotten to a point of just avoiding other dogs all together and separating him whenever other kids were coming over. Through other trainers, we had been able to go from a football field’s length away, to Zissou being about 6 feet apart from other dogs without reacting aggressively, but we hadn’t really ever addressed his underlying anxiety. Until we met Dallas! All of our previous training fell by the wayside, and we started working on counter-conditioning to help rewrite the negative associations to positive ones for Zissou. It has been a night and day difference! All of the sudden Zissou was happy, relaxed, and confident on walks or for any reason that we need to separate him. I feel like I’m seeing my 13 year old dog as a puppy again! Dallas is so knowledgeable, personable, and will really work with your dog until there’s a dramatic improvement and you feel confident as a handler. He even would bring his own extremely tuned-in dogs to help Zissou to start trusting other dogs again. I’ve learned more about dog psychology from Dallas than I have from any book or any other trainer, and I honestly believe he should be charging way more for his incredible services. We couldn’t be more impressed or grateful for him.

We called Rose City Dog Training when Emma would not growling at our guests. The final straw was actually when she attempted to bite one of our neighbors during a barbecue. Thankfully, we got everything we needed from Rose City Dog Training to show Emma how to be calmer and more trusting of our friends. She looks to us for direction now, rather than ignoring us. We have a well-behaved dog and our guests no longer visit with fear or apprehension!

Ender was one of the most challenging dogs I’ve ever had. He was such a nervous wreck where he’d submissively urinate anytime someone just LOOKED at him. He also would cry for hours when left home alone, and in general, he did not seem happy with his life. We did everything we could to help him but nothing worked until we called Rose City Dog Training. The knowledge from their training programs is priceless and has given Ender the chance to find self-confidence in his obedience training. It’s not just about getting good behaviors, but also getting a better relationship with your dog where they trust you and feel better. Thank you so much, Rose City Dog Training!

I adopted an adorable puppy named Archie who was the sweetest thing, but his puppy energy was like nothing I had ever seen before in a dog. I really thought maybe Archie has some severe doggie ADHD or something physical going on, but turns out, he was just the cutest little hell raiser. I needed help and Rose City Dog Training gave me the tools to command Archie’s attention and get him to be better behaved and successful. Now Archie can follow commands at the first try, he walks nicely on the leash and greets people more politely, and I feel like I have control of my house and life again!

When I researched baby training for dogs, I found Rose City Dog Training. I called because my 4 year old dog Nyla was starting to show signs of aggression toward my newborn. It got worse when my son start wiggling around more…it seemed to offset Nyla’s anxiety. The training from Rose City Dog Training may have saved my son’s life, and certainly Nyla’s. We had to get more control of our dog and her behavior, and Rose City Dog Training showed us exactly how to do that, while maintaining our lives as parents. Nyla is a better dog because of Rose City Dog Training and she is much more relaxed with our son. We could not recommend Rose City Dog Training enough!