World Class Dog Training & Guaranteed Obedience Since 1998
Man’s Best Friend and its owner, Shannon Walker has been recognized across the Pacific Northwest as one of the top canine boarded training facilities. Experienced in dog psychology, pack order and dog instinct, MBF brings the very best out of the human/canine experience. Thousands of people and dogs, including multiple police departments have benefited from the expertise and devotion that Shannon Walker and the MBF staff deliver.
The boarded kennel facility provides a place where dog owners can leave their dogs and know every amenity will be provided for and trust in the safety and well being of their dog.
Training & services
Training goals
Crate training
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Behavior support
Aggression training
How training happens
Board and train
Day training
Group classes
Online or virtual training
Private training
Dog age
Puppies
Support between sessions
Follow-up supportCustomer-reported
Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
Police K9 training
Service dog trainingCustomer-reported
Dog sports
IGP and protection sports
Additional services
Boarding
Other listed services
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Behavioral Assessment
Canine Academy
Canine Boarded
Canine Sport
Daily Training
Dog Behaviorist
Dog Families
Dog Handler
Dog Home
Dog Psychology
Dog Training Courses
Dog's Training Sessions
Educational Program
Intensive Training
Leadership Training
Master Trainers
New Dog
Off Leash
Outdoor Fun
Phone Consultations
Private Instruction
Training Equipment
Training Facility
Training Lesson
Training Your Dog
Video Training
Walk Dogs
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Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
Looking for training for our new 10 month old Lab/stafford/dane. Are there different packages/costs & what does that look like?
We did board and train for our boxer puppy at 6.5 months old. She was there for 30 days. All the staff there (that I personally interacted with) was absolutely fabulous. Shannon Walker works magic with dogs. If we get any other dog, it's definitely going there for training. Call them for prices, it may have changed since we paid our bill.
5/5We had two dogs trained there. One is was an anxious mess and causing the other one anxiety. By having them both trained we are on the same page and we now know what we do as humans to enhance or encourage the anxiety in our little chihuahua. Shannon has been the best thing to ha…Read full reviewClose full review
We had two dogs trained there. One is was an anxious mess and causing the other one anxiety. By having them both trained we are on the same page and we now know what we do as humans to enhance or encourage the anxiety in our little chihuahua. Shannon has been the best thing to happen to them a bad us. We now understand how to communicate with our dogs effectively and support them there way a pack works support them.
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Jodi Dobson
5/5
I went through their cgc training program with our pup. Shannon and Jared were thorough, friendly, and attentive. They are patient but direct and calls out training opportunities in the moment to implement what’s being taught. I highly recommend Shannon and her team. I learned so much, They are naturals at what they do.
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Mia Brines
5/5
I got a foster puppy from them every one was really nice and helpful.
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Paul Matera
5/5
Brought my 6 month old German Shepherd/Pit Bull mix for training. He is now the best trained, happiest dog I have ever owned. Not cheap, but highly effective. Plus, I get refresher training for the rest of my dogs life.
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Doug Palmer
5/5
We have run multiple dogs through their training, including a board-and-train. They have all passed their AKC Canine Good Citizenship test! I appreciate their philosophy of training: it’s 50% the handler/human. If the handlers are not consistent then the dog’s training won’t be consistent!
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