About Man's Best Friend

Man's Best Friend, a well-known canine boarding and training facility, has been helping dogs and their owners build a better relationship since 1998. Led by expert trainer Shannon Walker, the facility offers a safe and caring environment for dogs to thrive. The trained staff provide personalized attention and guidance, teaching owners how to establish a strong bond with their pets and become effective leaders. The 30-day boarding training program has turned rowdy dogs into well-behaved companions, focusing on balancing and calming canine minds. Clients have praised the facility's excellent communication, hands-on approach, and the option to return for refresher lessons, ensuring a lifelong, happy, and harmonious relationship between owners and their furry friends. Many reviews mention how the staff is friendly, helpful, and attentive, making both training and boarding a positive experience. Owners appreciate that the facility is run by caring professionals, with the owner living on-site, providing extra reassurance for pet owners.

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  • May 2026

    We recently sent our dog to a board-and-train program, and I honestly can’t say enough good things about our experience. From the moment we met the trainer, we could tell how much she genuinely cares about the dogs she works with. She’s patient, knowledgeable, and communicates so clearly—not just with the dogs, but with us as owners too.

    The results have been incredible. Our dog came home more confident, well-behaved, and responsive—we truly got everything we were hoping for and more. It’s made such a positive difference in our day-to-day life and our relationship with our dog.

    What stood out the most was how much thought and consistency went into...read full review

  • Apr 2026

    The experience was great. Took a little time to check in. It was busy. Ultimately, our dogs were well taken care of and that’s what matters. (Boarding only). They are a bit more expensive than most kennels. I expect the best at that rate.

  • Apr 2026

    We cannot thank Shannon and her team enough what they did for our dog Max. We got Max as an 8 week old puppy and we love him we just didn’t know what we were doing and he had no boundaries or discipline. He was all over the place. Pulling on the leash, eating our walls, jumping on the counters and chairs-we had to remove all our dining room chairs because he could jump on them and then onto the table. After the 30 day board and train we got back our same fun loving dog but who is now so well behaved. We can take him places and I don’t have to worry about him jumping up or running away. He no longer pulls on the leash or eats the house or jumps up. We can finally use...read full review

Hours

Monday: 8AM - 6PM
Tuesday: 8AM - 6PM
Wednesday: 8AM - 6PM
Thursday: 8AM - 6PM
Friday: 8AM - 6PM
Saturday: 8AM - 6PM
Sunday: Closed

Location

1611 SW 20th Ave, Battle Ground

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