For the Love of Dogs Training, LLC - Hillsboro, Oregon

Lisa S.

HIRE HER! Cheryl did an amazing job with our dogs and with us! We have two dogs - one friendly and one reactive. Our reactive dog, Khloe (3 y/o), doesn't wam up quickly to new people/environments, but by the end of our 1-hr consultation Khloe had warmed up to Cheryl so much so that she even accepted a treat. This really surprised us (and sealed the deal!)

Cheryl's knowledge and understanding of dog behavior is invaluable. She did a fantastic job educating us and showing us how to use/apply it. Cheryl helped us understand the various triggers and how to recognize and address them before the dog(s) could react. When used correctly and taught properly, clicker training is effective and immediate - at least for our dogs. They caught on so quickly with the clicker and we continue to use it today. She also helped us understand that training is a lifelong skill/lesson that doesn't stop.

Crystal J.

We just wrapped up our 10 pack. It was clear from the first meeting that Cheryl loved dogs, our Luna was always so excited to see her! Cheryl tailored the sessions to your needs and what you wanted from your pup. Cheryl will provide you the tools you need to continue the training. A lot of the magic happens putting what you learn into practice consistently. We really enjoyed our sessions and will miss seeing Cheryl on a routine basis!

Tina A.

Cheryl was amazing ... 1st time corgi owners a very different experience from our lab. Cheryl was very patient & gave us some great insight on different methods to handle a lot of puppy energy. She worked with our schedule & having her come to our home was a great help. She was also able to give us insight & how to help with our 2 cats as well. 20 out of 10 would recommend!

Laura C.

Cheryl was great! Easy to schedule with, flexible hours, and always positive. I appreciated her specific instructions on how to give commands and how to reward my dog in a way that he understands and will follow. She responded to questions outside of our training session if I needed it, and was happy to address the specific behavior goals I wanted (teaching my dog to stay out of the kitchen during meals was amazing). She went the extra mile—even coming with me to an assisted living center to give my dog a taste of being a therapy dog.

Kimberly P.

What a paw-some experience! We just completed our sessions. I cannot speak highly enough about the experience. From the moment we met Cheryl, it was clear that she is dedicated to providing the best possible training for our reactive dog. Cheryl treated our dog with genuine care and kindness, creating warm and welcoming environments that put both us and our dog at ease. Her training methods are incredibly effective, giving us the tools to work with our dog on our own using everything she's taught us. Each training session from first to last was tailored for our dog. We look forward to working with Cheryl again in the future.

Char W.

I am so grateful that I found Cheryl through a Google search and so I want to make sure that I post how amazing she is, for others to find her as well. I swear by her method of clicker training. I can make a clicking sound alone now, and he immediately goes to a sitting position as a default, whether during a walk or inside the house. He knows all the basic commands very well and we've branched out to knowing and naming his favorite toys to retrieve using the clicker method with treats, then tapering off the clicker...then tapering off the treats.
My dog Simon is the first I've owned in 30+ years and I really didn't know how to work with him, communicate with him or even help him learn basic manners. I was great with cats, but completely ignorant with dogs. And Cheryl's training was really showing me how to build that communication with Simon and help him recognize positive behavior, rewards, and for me to repeat the process again and again.
And Cheryl was so patient with my crazy, busy work schedule. It was harder toward the latter sessions to dedicate as much time, but she left me with so many great tools and instructions that I can persist his training moving forward. AND she helped identify these crazy quirks about his personality that I can help bring into a better quality of life for him...which in this case, he LOVES to smell everything! So, I try to introduce him to new and interesting places, to explore just for that purpose. Cheryl helped me listen to his voice, and he's part husky so that's literal at times, but I recognize his requests to go for a walk, to get special attention, get a treat, go potty, ...you might think that's easy to discern, but those were lessons I needed to learn with her help. And he clearly tells me each and every time.
I want to also mention that Cheryl helped me in some other very significant ways. I didn't know anything about yeast infections in a dog's ear, or that it was a thing. But she identified it immediately in one of our sessions and I was able to get it treated quickly, due to her knowledge and education. She also educated me about kennel cough, which my dog experienced and I had no idea that was what had happened to him. Her training extends so much further than just clicker. It's very holistic....it's the person and the pet. Both of you will learn, and learn together. And the bond will be even better. I adored my dog before, but now I know that HE knows that too. And I thank Cheryl for that.

Ray P.

Cheryl was wonderful to work with. Our dog loved her and she was able to train our 12-year-old puppy who is very smart and very spoiled. Her methods work. We would recommend her to anyone who has a dog and needs a trainer.

Connor R.

Cheryl is the best most patient trainer. She showed us the potential we never knew our boy had. With Cheryls help Shadow went from a zero to a hero! He used only be able to run a muck, but now he could run 5k on a leash without pulling once! He sits, stays, goes to his bed when asked, all thanks to Cheryl. If you listen, and apply what she teaches you consistently, you WILL see results. We did the six lesson package, we actually got busy and never did the last one (sorry Cheryl).

10/10 highly recommend.