Rattlesnake aversion 

In the Pacific Northwest, we have many critters that can harm a dog. One of them is the rattlesnake. In this class, I will teach your dog to avoid rattlesnakes. 

Basic Obedience

Dogs appreciate training. They like to know the rules and how things work.  For example, when you go for a walk in the rain your dog can “wait” at the door to have their feet wiped off before going inside. Or, your dog can “wait” at its food bowl before they begin to eat. This course also includes:

• Loose leash walking

• Manners when meeting people and dogs 

• Basic commands(sit, stand, down) and recall with distraction

• Crate training

• Socializing 

• Waiting at thresholds 

Socialization group class

Group classes give us an opportunity to safely and properly socialize our dogs and teach them how to respectfully be around other creatures. 

• Some believe that dogs need to be in direct contact with other dogs to socialize. This is not the case. For example, I have found that I can socialize a dog outside an enclosed dog park by training obedience.

Behavior Modification and Management

• Do you have an aggressive or reactive dog? Or is it just a reaction to fear or uncertainty? I will assess your dog and put together a plan to build their confidence and show them a life that is predictable and positive so that we can form a new way of dealing with what the dog may consider a stressful situation.

Home Management and manners 

Do you have an active dog that you want to be able to live in your home stress-free? I have several tools to positively teach dogs to navigate stress such as separation anxiety without living space distractions, neurotic tendencies, and barking. I will show you how to help your high-drive dog learn how to live in their own home comfortably and confidently.

• bed/place command 

• manners with visitors in the home

• stop? jumping

• stop?  counter surfing 

• door thresholds (waiting for release word or name to come through a doorway

• Rules and respect among the pack and other dogs in the home

Skills & Sports

You may have an active dog that needs a “job”. After your dog’s evaluation, we can decide if any of the following activities will be a good fit. I can also provide at-home tools to keep your dog occupied.

• Retrieval
• Trail and off-leash
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Dock diving
• Ring sport obedience and jumps
• Competition preparation
• Nose work/ scent detection 
• Drive building through games and play

Service Animal Foundation training

• Emotional support

• CGC (canine good citizen) certification training. Training like CGC enables you to take your dog on a plane. 

• Get further certifications for your support/service dog.