The team at Man's Best Friend did a great job boarding Louie for over two weeks while we went away on vacation. Louie takes time to get used to humans and needs to be kept separated from other dogs and MBF came through without any issues. We will certainly use them again in the future and if you have a difficult dog, they are worth a shot. We had complete peace of mind while we were overseas. Check them out!
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.
Reviews
I can't recommend Man's Best Friend enough. Shannon Walker is incredible at what she does and genuinely loves animals. It's obvious that this isn't just a job for her, she truly cares about changing the lives of both pets and their owners.
She knows exactly what she's talking about and gets straight to the point, but she also does an excellent job explaining how a dog's brain works and why her training methods are so effective. Instead of expecting you to blindly follow instructions, she makes sure you understand the reasoning behind everything, which gave me so much more confidence.
Some people may find Shannon a little intimidating at first because she's direct, but… read full review
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 the training.… read full review
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1611 SW 20th Ave, Battle Ground, WA 98604
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