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B The Leader Dog Training

Springfield, Oregon

4.6/5· 93 Google reviews

About B The Leader Dog Training

B the Leader offers dog behavioral training and classes. Owner, Julia Bowlin, has been training dogs since 2004. We specialize in behavior problems including jumping, biting, pulling on the leash, and running away. This is deeper training than basic commands. We teach you how to create a balanced coexistence with your dog in your daily life.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
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  • Leash training
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  • Socialization
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    We require proof of vaccination before allowing any new pups to enter the play area. Puppies 6 months and under need to have at least three rounds of their DHPP vaccines and one Bordetella. Please call ahead before your puppy’s first time attending playgroup to let us know you’re coming! · Listed price: [object Object]

Behavior support

  • Barking
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  • Fear and confidence
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  • Reactivity training
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How training happens

  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
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  • Private training
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Dog age

  • Adult dogs
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    For dogs older than 6 months we require them to come through our training program before attending or continuing at playgroup. Training allows us to be sure a dog has a good behavior baseline and knows to be respectful of our staff members while in playgroup, which is a very exciting environment! · Listed price: [object Object]

  • Puppies
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Support between sessions

  • Follow-up support Customer-reported
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Dog sports

  • Agility
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    1 month of classes (Four 30 minute classes in total). Agility Training is an amazing way to deepen the connection of trust and respect between you and your dog and build their confidence. Encountering new obstacles and commands will enhance your dog's confidence and exercise their brain in new ways. · Listed price: [object Object]

Additional services

  • Daycare
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Other listed services

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  • Dog training
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    We offer 1:1 individual training sessions that focus on building a bond based on trust, respect, and love between handlers and their dogs. Our training methodology teaches you how to address behavioral concerns such as barking, leash pulling, reactivity to other dogs, and more. · Listed price: [object Object]

  • Behavioral Concerns
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  • Canine Behavior
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  • Dog Playgroups
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  • Dog Training Home
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  • Dog Whisperer
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  • Initial Training
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  • Nervous Behavior
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  • Pet Care
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  • Rabies Vaccinations
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  • Spay/Neuter
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  • Training Program
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  • Training Sessions
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  • Training Training
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  • Vet Services
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Questions & answers

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I understand you have a play group. Is that for dogs in your training only?

We hold puppy playgroups for dogs 6 months and under on Sundays from 12:30-1:30pm. We don't require training for that but we do ask you call ahead to let us know you'll be coming! For dogs over 6 months we require a training to make sure all of our pups are respectful of our staff and of each other!

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Customer reviews

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4.6
out of 593 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • aggressive behavior 7
  • leash pulling 6
  • dog whisperer 5
  • behavior changes 4
  • playgroups 3
  • behavior correction 2
All 10 topics
  • dog leadership 2
  • leader training 2
  • puppy playgroup 2
  • rescue dogs 2

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93 collected reviews

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Craig Godwin
5/5
I cannot recommend Julia enough. Her patience, expertise, and love for dogs comes through in her training, both with people and their animals. She has helped us through two rescues, and I don’t know where we’d be without her. She has helped our pups become their best selves and i…Read full reviewClose full review

I cannot recommend Julia enough. Her patience, expertise, and love for dogs comes through in her training, both with people and their animals. She has helped us through two rescues, and I don’t know where we’d be without her. She has helped our pups become their best selves and instilled in us the training and confidence to continue that trend for their lifetime. With both of our dogs she transformed our experience from being frustrated and overwhelmed into a true relationship. We are so grateful for her help.

Fiona Couperthwaite
5/5
We can't thank Julia enough for her experience, dedication, patience, and knowledge. She truly cares about the well being of your dog and your relationship with your dog. We cannot recommend her highly enough. Our first dog had some very challenging behaviour over a period of tim…Read full reviewClose full review

We can't thank Julia enough for her experience, dedication, patience, and knowledge. She truly cares about the well being of your dog and your relationship with your dog. We cannot recommend her highly enough. Our first dog had some very challenging behaviour over a period of time. We reached out to Julia in desperation, and she fit us in almost immediately and assessed the situation. Over several months she gave us methods and techniques, and adjusted our human behaviours so that we could apply everything we had learnt consistently at home. This resulted in a complete turn around in our dog's behaviour, and now we are pleased to say that both us and our dog are much happier. Julia is now helping us with our second, younger dog, also challenging but in a different way, with similar methods that are paying off. She has gone above and beyond for us several times. We appreciate that she applies different methods to correct a behaviour, and can recognize if it isn't working and will adjust to something different that works better for the dog. Julia has our total trust, and we would recommend her again and again. Thank you Julia!

Kevin Boren
5/5

We have two babies. One 5 years old and one 6 months old. Julia came to our house to train. She was amazing! It took about ten minutes for her to be in control of our two dogs. Our minds were blown! We would recommend B the Leader to anyone who wants to not just get very professional dog training but to learn the skills as a human for what to do to get your dogs to respect you.

S Kinney
5/5

Julia is very knowledgeable. She came to my home and witnessed the issues I was having with my dog first hand. She shared her expertise to me in a very practical way and trained ME "to be the leader". I was amazed how my dog responded and corrected some bad behaviors very quickly. Now, it's up to me to continue what I have learned!

Lori Stenshoel
5/5

Julia has this almost magical ability to connect with dogs. She helped my pup through her important firsts with patience, confidence, and genuine love. I felt completely supported, and my dog thrived with her guidance. Clear boundaries, kind energy, and a true gift with animals—couldn’t recommend her more!

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