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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
  • Leash training
  • Socialization
    Program details

    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: $10.00

Behavior support

  • Barking
  • Fear and confidence
  • Reactivity training

How training happens

  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Adult dogs
    Program details

    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: $5.00

  • Puppies

Support between sessions

  • Follow-up support Customer-reported

Dog sports

  • Agility
    Program details

    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: $150.00

Additional services

  • Daycare

Other listed services

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  • Dog training
    Program details

    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: From $200.00

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

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Questions & answers

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What people have asked about this business.

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!

Community answer · B The Leader Dog Training · 2021-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing
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

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

93 collected reviews

Text reviews first · newest first
Eden C
5/5
I have been so impressed with B The Leader Dog Training! Julia is truly a dog whisperer. Both my dog and I have learned so much from the two times we have worked with her. Before going to Julia I had spent 6 MONTHS trying to get Iris to walk calmly on a leash (without pulling)…Read full reviewClose full review

I have been so impressed with B The Leader Dog Training! Julia is truly a dog whisperer. Both my dog and I have learned so much from the two times we have worked with her. Before going to Julia I had spent 6 MONTHS trying to get Iris to walk calmly on a leash (without pulling). Within 2 hours, Iris was a 1,000 times better! I would give Julie 10 stars if I could! I'd recommend you buy the 2 session package. The second sessions was just as helpful and as important as the first!

Wendy Harshbarger
5/5
Our experience with B The Leader has been wonderful. We brought our rescue pup to puppy playgroup shortly after we got her at 8 weeks old and she has been going ever since. Puppy playgroup has been a great way to help Zoey learn to socialize with dogs both big and small, to get a…Read full reviewClose full review

Our experience with B The Leader has been wonderful. We brought our rescue pup to puppy playgroup shortly after we got her at 8 weeks old and she has been going ever since. Puppy playgroup has been a great way to help Zoey learn to socialize with dogs both big and small, to get a lot of energy out, and it's also very reassuring to have other puppy owners and trainers to talk with about the challenges of raising a well-adjusted puppy. We did our first training with Julia last week (Zoey is now 6 months old) and after a 2+ hour training, the humans in our family have learned how to be pack leaders who help Zoey to be her very best. We are so impressed with the progress that Zoey has made at home in just 4 days. We highly recommend B the Leader. Julia, Dakota and Elizabeth rock!

Robert Hasty
5/5

Julia saved my dogs life.. Fabulous work. In 2 hrs my dog is a different dog. She teaches us how to make our dog just want to be a dog . It was an amazing experience and look forward to our next session. Thank you Julia and B the leader dog training.

Melissa P
5/5
We have had our puppy for 8 months and this is our 3rd trainer but finally a breakthrough! We have seen such a difference after just one session we still have another to go and maybe more after that but the difference is amazing. Julie is very honest and direct but also very kind…Read full reviewClose full review

We have had our puppy for 8 months and this is our 3rd trainer but finally a breakthrough! We have seen such a difference after just one session we still have another to go and maybe more after that but the difference is amazing. Julie is very honest and direct but also very kind and patient with the animals and the people, I had a complete melt down but didn’t feel any judgement whatsoever. Her approach is simple and basic but really has already helped so much she gave us something I hadn’t had for awhile and that was hope. I know we have a long road ahead of us but I’m actually excited now, trust me we’ve been to enough trainers and she’s AMAZING!

Brian Thompson
5/5

The team at the facility were able to help our two dogs begin their journey in living without fear. We were provided the tools and techniques in our session and saw a huge improvement within hours. We also love the safe and contoled puppy playdate environment where our dogs can work on their socialization and confidence skills.

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