Man’s Best Friend #2
Ranked #1 in Battle Ground and #100 in Washington
Service area: Battle Ground, Washington and surrounding areas including Vancouver, Washington
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Biting / Nipping
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Herding
- Working
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
- ✓ Positive with Some Corrections
Equipment:
- ✓ E-Collars
Man’s Best Friend offers several training programs including boarded training, private lessons, and puppy evaluations. Their signature offering is a 30-day boarded training program, which is described as a transformational and educational experience for both the dog and the family.
This intensive in-house program focuses on building a solid foundation of obedience through consistency and leadership, aiming to achieve a balanced, respectful, obedient, and happy dog. They also provide online courses through Top Dog Academy.
Testimonials
“It has been a pleasure having a great relationship with Man’s Best Friend for over 11 years. Shannon Walker and her team has been a valuable resource leading to a strong foundation with all the K9 teams in Vancouver and surrounding agencies!”
– Ryan Starbuck- Cpl. Vancouver Police Department
“Shannon at Mans Best Friend has been instrumental with providing a great foundation for obedience and training for our police dogs. We have used her for introduction for electronic collar and our obedience training for certification. Her experience with Schutzhund training helped immensely for obedience and she had always been a great resource to our department and handlers.”
– Brian Viles – Sgt. Vancouver Police Department
About the Trainer
Man’s Best Friend has been successfully training dogs for over 25 years, having worked with thousands of dogs to improve their manners and strengthen the human-dog bond. They aim to help families whose dog relationships are challenged by issues such as disrespect, jumping, running away, chewing, destructive behavior, and aggression.
They offer a range of services including boarded training, private lessons, puppy evaluations, and general dog training. They also provide boarding services at their well-designed, large-capacity facility, ensuring a comfortable, healthy, and safe stay for dogs.
Their highly recommended 30-day boarded training program is designed to be a transformational and educational experience for both the dog and the entire family. This in-house training builds a solid foundation of obedience through consistency and leadership. The owner and master trainer, Shannon Walker, brings years of experience, including work with police K9s, and has received several awards.
Accomplishments
Man’s Best Friend has been successfully training dogs for over 25 years, having successfully trained thousands of dogs. The owner and master trainer, Shannon Walker, has years of experience with police K9s, has won several awards, and has experience with Schutzhund training. The business has been a valuable resource for K9 teams in Vancouver and surrounding agencies for over 11 years.
Contact Information
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
- Kennel