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Kerry Ryan

Founder, Owner, and General Manager for Dog Adventures Northwest LLC

Certifications: Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers; Licensed Family Dog Mediator, Training Division (LFDM-T) through the L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology program; American Red Cross Animal First Aid/CPR; Bachelor of Arts from Brown University

Memberships: Association of Professional Dog Trainers; Family Dog Mediation Education Center; Pet Sitters International; Licensed, Bonded, and Insured through Dog Adventures Northwest

Kerry is an outdoor enthusiast, dog play specialist, ethical small-business entrepreneur, and proud mama of an awesome little dog named JoJo. She is a Professional Member of both the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the Family Dog Mediation Center, and has been voted the "Best Individual Trainer of the Northwest" by Spot Magazine for several years running. Kerry can geek out on dog behavior all day long, and regularly participates in continuing education opportunities in behavior and learning.

Kerry believes that many of the issues humans have with their pups can easily be alleviated through proper exercise and mental enrichment. To this end, Kerry started Dog Adventures Northwest to make it easier for people to meet the needs of their four-legged family members. Since its inception in the Summer of 2011, there have been many miles of happy trails and even more happy tails.

Kerry uses she/her pronouns.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dog Adventures Northwest was the best decision we've made so far with our dog. We had an overseas trip scheduled before we got our puppy, so Lenny stayed with Kerry Ryan for over a month. I was so heartbroken and nervous to leave our little man, but Kerry put all of my worries to rest and far exceeded our expectations. Lenny was treated as a member of the family. He got love, cuddles, training, and play everyday, and I got daily updates and pictures to help me survive our time apart. I learned so much from all of the updates and resources Kerry included in her daily notes, and I could ask questions and interact with Kerry at any time. (Lenny also spent a few days with Verena and we had the same high level of communication and level of comfort with Lenny in her care!) I did not know such an incredible company existed. I will be using them over and over again, and recommending them to all of my dog-loving friends and family! Lenny came home happy, healthy, more comfortable around other dogs and people, with such nice manners, and some new tricks. THANK YOU!!!!!!

Maddie and Lenny
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is such an awesome company! My sister sent her dog to their Board and Learn program, and he came back having learned a ton. I send my 8-month-old puppy to their weekly adventures and cannot even begin to describe how much she loves it. Verena, the trainer she works, with is so sweet and clearly treats her very well. My puppy Zuzu loves the adventures so much that one day she thought she saw Verena's car and she lost her mind in excitement (and was very disappointed to find out that it wasn't Verena). Zuzu comes back clean, tired, happy, and her recall skills are always improved. I can't say enough good things about this company - if you're considering using their services, don't hesitate! The owner, Kerry, is very responsive and kind. I don't think I can ever move, because I know I won't ever be able to find a place like this again.

Esther and Zuzu
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My daughter found Dog Adventures Northwest when I was ill and could not care for my 3 month old puppy. He spent almost 6 weeks with Kerry, and I can’t say enough good things about her training and boarding. Kerry took him right into her family and loved him like he was their own. He was taken on all kinds of adventures, from the coffee shop to the beach. He was offered all kinds of new experiences and, as a result, is an amazingly well-socialized puppy. No matter if I was at home or in the hospital, Kerry would bring Opie to see me whenever I asked. She took him for puppy check-ups and vaccinations. She drove across Portland to all of my locations without one complaint. He became use to car rides, as well as park adventures. My puppy returned to me as a good tempered and social dog.

Kim and Opie
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