A Dog’s Best Friend Doggy Daycare & Training
Ranked #5 in Vancouver and #77 in Washington
Service area: Vancouver, WA
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
A Dog’s Best Friend offers several unique training programs. Puppy Kindergarten focuses on puppy socialization, foundational obedience, and fun, setting puppies up for comfort with other dogs and people. Play & Train is a hybrid program centered on leash skills, basic obedience on leash, and leash manners, combining private trainer time with social time in their daycare facility.
Courteous Canine aims to build foundations for a well-mannered canine citizen, covering leash skills, obedience, and beginning recall through a daily drop-off program that trains both the dog and owner. Board & Train is an in-home program designed to master obedience, teach manners in the home, address challenging behaviors, and provide real-world experience for a well-rounded family member.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Private lessons are available at $100 per hour for on-site sessions and $150 per hour for off-site sessions. Specific pricing for other training programs like Puppy Kindergarten, Play & Train, Courteous Canine, and Board & Train is not detailed in the provided content.
About the Trainer
A Dog’s Best Friend Doggy Daycare & Training is an award-winning business offering dog training, doggy daycare, and overnight boarding services. They focus on creating a fun, structured, and supervised environment for dogs, with safety and well-being as top priorities.
They require a temperament assessment for all dogs before participating in daycare, sleepovers, or training programs to ensure a perfect playgroup match. Their training programs are led by award-winning trainers who use balanced and transparent methods, aiming to build a well-balanced relationship between dogs and their owners.
The business was recognized as “Best of Clark County, 2024” in categories including Best Dog Daycare, Best Pet Boarding, and Best Dog Trainer. They offer unique training programs designed for individual dog and parent needs, focusing on long-term success and making training enjoyable for everyone involved. Their goal is to equip dogs with the necessary skills to happily accompany their owners on any adventure.
Accomplishments
A Dog’s Best Friend has been recognized as an “Award-Winning Dog Training, Doggy Daycare & Sleepovers” business. They won “Best of Clark County, 2024” in the categories of Best Dog Daycare, Best Pet Boarding, and Best Dog Trainer. Their trainers are described as “award-winning trainers.”
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can fill out an intake form, after which a training specialist will reach out to help find a suitable program. A temperament assessment is required prior to participating in daycare, sleepovers, or training programs. Private lessons can be booked directly through a separate booking form.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service