Training services

“Building manners through motivation.”

  • 1:1 Private Training sessions

    Basic, intermediate, and advanced obedience for the family pet.

    The ideal choice if you are looking for a personalized plan for your family and dog. Keeping in mind goals and lifestyle. All breeds, all ages.

    We will go to your home if in the Snohomish County or a park that is local to you for an additional $30. Train at parks in the Lake Stevens area for no additional fee.

    1 hour | $150

  • Multi-dog sessions

    Do you have more than one dog that would benefit from a training program?

    Tailored specifically for families with more than one dog.

    2 DOGS: $250 | 1 HOUR

    Option 1 | 1 handler: The session will be split and the focus will go to each dog separately. One dog at a time.

    Option 2 | 2 handler’s: Work both dogs at the same time. Handler’s must be 18 years + to be qualified.

  • Board & Train

    Some call this “Doggy Bootcamp.” An intensive stay in our family home. Learning communication and all obedience to take home with the dog. All the hard work is done for you! Transferring the dog’s success to your home is made clear and simple. Take pride in knowing your dog is well taken care. All board & train stays condition communication, create clear expectations within the home, solidify duration behaviors, loose leash walking, recall, address problem behaviors, restructure leadership within the family home, and MUCH more. A lengthy list of what the dog will learn and focus on for those inquiring. Videos sent of the training while in progress weekly. Take-home and follow-up sessions included. Referrals available upon request. Contact for pricing and specifics about each program.

    2 1/2 week stay - 18 days: This stay is great for people who want to get their dog well on its way to a calm family member. Management is built and expectations are solidified. Sliding into a rhythm of conditioning and uphold expectations.

    4 week stay: This stay seems to be the most popular for families. This stay is paired with an Ecollar most times.

    6 week stay: This stay is fantastic to address problem behaviors, restructuring the pack order, great for reactive dogs, or sensitive dogs that need more structure. This will hone in your dogs skills and create reliability based on constant conditioning. This stay is paired with an Ecollar most times

  • Our Approach

    We specialize in building a bridge of communication with you and your dog. A lot of the training we do is handler focused. Making sure you understand the process and how to achieve behaviors so that your dog can clearly understand.

    We work a balanced approach to training. Meaning: motivation first, understanding next, and correction if needed.

    We discuss implementing a pack structure within the home.

    Equipment is paramount. We will show you how to fit properly if suggested for your specific dog, and how to best utilize if needed. For instance; how to properly use a leash to stop pulling and techniques for equipment.

    Once you are able to condition your reward marker, your dog will start to understand when they are doing right and when they are doing wrong. We begin training with treats and move to toy reward once behaviors are solidified depending on what the dog chooses as a higher value.

    Timing of markers and rewards is important when training. We teach you how use proper timing to raise your dog’s confidence and understanding.

    We recommend an 7-8 session commitment to fully understand the timing and technique, and for your dog to become conditioned to the communication we build.

  • Areas of Focus

    DEPENDING ON THE DOG, PROGRAM, AND SESSION

    Communication, Loose leash walking, Distance behaviors, Duration in behaviors, Relax cue, Off command, Quiet command, Bed command, Down, Sit, Touch, Recall to come back to you, Heel, Crate training, Engagement, and Focus.

  • Addressing these common behaviors

    Jumping on people, Mouthing, Destructive behavior, Restless behavior, Anxiousness, Nuisance barking, Housebreaking, Leash reactivity, Bolting through thresholds, Fence fighting, Counter surfing, Resource guarding, Begging for food, Getting into the trash, and Digging.

Praise for the proper puppy

“I went to Lori for help with my 95lb Malamute puppy after he tore my rotator cuff while I was walking him. He had issues with pulling, not listening to any commands as well as just basic naughtiness. I have noticed  a huge difference in his behavior and I am happy to say we can go for walks without any pulling. He loves his trainings with Lori and gets excited every time we pulled up. I will definitely be bringing him back for any issues that arise in the future! Thank you Lori for helping Badger be a better, happier pup!

- Kerri Burhart

“When I got my puppy, Sunny, I knew I was going to need a trainer. Having strong border collie genes meant that we would need a seasoned pro to work with us. Lori was patient and understanding of my learning style and Sunny’s needs. She was so helpful in educating me on the ins and outs of her breed. She spent time creating a thoughtful training plan and helped us develop a thorough communication system. She also helped me troubleshoot behaviors and quirks (like separation anxiety and being nervous around other dogs) and much more. We couldn’t recommend her enough!”

- Jody Megrditchian