“Training session #2 was spectacular. Madison is a source of positive support and confidence that helped me and Juno both feel like we could conquer even the harder stuff on our walks! I won’t be ready to say bye once our training goals are achieved!”

“Cathleen was recommended to me by a good friend. We were looking for training help as I have a small rescue dog who has become reactive on the leash after a series of triggering events. Cathleen is positive, patient, and so knowledgeable. She has the best calming energy and has really helped me in our training sessions by making small adjustments in my behavior. My dog is so relaxed and happy with her. We are making progress and I’m relieved to see my dog starting to settle back into her old self. I would confidently trust my dog’s care and training to her and highly recommend her to others.”

“Maria did a wonderful job with Pepper. She taught my puppy core commands like sit, stay, place, drop it, and heel. She helped getting Pepper used to riding in a car. She also provided socialization, exposing my puppy to different kinds of environments, people, and sounds. She communicates well and is on time.”

“I just had a video call consultation. Karen has great training solutions to the needs and problems me and my dog need help with. She laid out a very good plan on how we can train and achieve our goals. I'm very excited and happy to get started.”

“I worked with Allie to train my 4-month-old puppy. As a first-time dog owner, I was feeling overwhelmed but her guidance made such a difference. The training gave us a great foundation and I’ve even had strangers comment on how well-behaved my puppy is! I’m so glad I worked with Allie and would definitely recommend her to anyone needing help with their dog”

“Just moved here from across the country and started having behavioral issues with my reactive 4 year old vizsla when we started working with Catherine. She was honestly super helpful and informative. She helped me change the way I’m train him, and made it fun. He’s slowly becoming more confident and it’s amazing seeing how much he can learn. Would gladly recommend Catherine to anyone in need of a dog trainer.”

About: I am GoodPup Trainer Certified and have completed a hands-on apprenticeship, giving me both the technical knowledge and real-world experience needed to help dogs and their humans succeed. My training style is positive, clear, and tailored to each dog, focusing on building strong communication, confidence, and good behavior that lasts. I’ve worked with dogs of many ages, temperaments, and energy levels — from puppies learning the basics to adult dogs needing structure, manners, or behavior support.

“We definitely made the right decision hooking up with Stacy. She was casual and friendly but super knowledgeable and professional. She speaks dog and she was able to translate down to the the finest detail of what is actually transpiring in my dog's brain so that I could understand it and we can finally begin to communicate in a deeper way and I finally got that a-ha moment....I've had dogs all of my life but I've never been able to appreciate our relationship like I am now because of this new ability to effectively communicate with each other. It's really incredible. I was surprised, frankly, at how quickly the progress came. Stacey was nice enough to give us some follow-up paperwork so that if we needed to reference back to it, we could...she took the time to put this together for us later in the day, mins you, long after our session was over...that's impressive... just a great person and a great trainer. I highly recommend. Thank you, Stacey!”

About: I specialize in helping fearful and reactive dogs feel safer and more confident in the world. Through positive reinforcement, welfare-based training plans, I help dogs and their people live better together. I offer two ways to work together: Coaching Sessions (Trainer + Owner): One-hour sessions available as one-time, weekly, or bi-weekly packages. Hands-on, step-by-step guidance to help you build confidence and clear communication with your dog. North Seattle Home School: (4 weeks) 3 30-minute trainer–dog sessions, plus 1 transfer session each week to help you continue the progress at home.

“great instruction. and homework for our own practice”

“We couldn’t have asked for a better dog trainer. From day one she was kind, patient, and fully tuned in to our (sometimes chaotic) household. She listened closely to our concerns and explained the science behind every technique in plain English, so we understood the “why.” Instead of handing us a cookie‑cutter program, she brainstormed with us to create a plan that fit our schedule and even helped us divvy up dog duties so the whole family was included. Her calm, encouraging style kept our dog engaged and our family motivated.”

“Fantastic experience with Beth! She was exceptionally patient, listened to our needs, and gave us clear, actionable advice. She took the time to address all our concerns and made us feel very comfortable. We look forward to working with her more in the future for our dog’s training and eventually for a new cat!”

“Gus, Has a very natural and easy way with dogs. Provides clear and effective direction in a way that dogs will naturally follow. I’ve never seen a dog that didn’t like Gus. I’d definitely recommend his services”

“From the start, you can tell she’s experienced and highly trained. She works with our adult dogs on leash manners (not pulling), leave it, touch, and recall. When something doesn’t work or she needs us to try a different approach, she shows us by example. The whole session is fun for everyone. I’ve already recommended her to friends and coworkers!”

About: I’m a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) specializing in working with reactive, anxious, and easily overstimulated dogs, especially on walks and in everyday environments. I focus on setting dogs up for success by working at a distance they can handle, rather than pushing them into situations that overwhelm them. Sessions are practical and tailored to your dog, with clear guidance so you know exactly what to do between sessions. I also include video and explanation so you can see the work in action and feel confident continuing it on your own.

“Megan has been working with pets for 11 years she always puts the dogs interests first and uses them to her advantage in training, if the dog is food motivated they will get a ton of treats with high value, if the dog is attention motivated they pet lots of praise and attention.”

“It was so great to have the advice and guidance in managing my smart, tricky, teenager pup! She has immediately responded to the new guidance and ideas. Would 1000% recommend Taylor for anyone and their pups!”

“She is very personable and knowledgeable. Took the time to get to know me and my dog as well as gave us great tips to help her succeed. Will be using her again.”

“Rachel/Xiangmin is a good trainer we talked through the app then transfer to WeChat since we both found out that we’re Chinese and it was easier to communicate there. She gives us a guide on training and what needs to be taught by everyone around my puppy so he knows and get used to it! Will always check in on us every week even if we didn’t book an appointment!”

About: I’ve worked with dogs professionally for 30 years. I started training 15 years ago and continue to keep up with the latest advances and protocols in dog training.

“She has a great vibe. All of our animals loved her. She took her time to understand our needs. She outlined reasons for the unwanted behavior and how to address them.”

“Hannah was really great at our training session with our newly adopted pup. She's very knowledgeable about different ways of training and very good at connecting with our dog. Also, great at explaining things very clearly and teaching us how to work with our pup. And her follow up is very appreciated and helpful as well.”

“Sasha has been helping us get our standard poodle through some basic training work and has also been guiding us on ways to start work on service dog skills. She is very patient with us (we are complete beginners) and has offered a lot of insights into dog psychology and what might be behind some of the behaviors we are seeing. For every new skill, she offers multiple approaches to tackle the situation. She has also been very flexible about scheduling appointments. Her warmth and kindness are very evident. I can't recommend her highly enough!”

“Very good session with Alexis. We had a long consult prior to our first session. Alexis gave us a lot of good information and insights into our new rescue pup. She followed up with written notes and directions.”

“Lanyao is a professional, responsible and loving dog trainer. I started to take Lanyao’s class shortly after adopting my dog. I knew nothing about dog training and ways of communicating with dogs at the beginning. She taught us patiently from simply sitting to waiting with distractions. I’ve asked so many questions about dog behaviors and she’s always so nice to explain everything in detail. My dog is always so happy to see her and play with her. I would definitely recommend Lanyao if any of my friends are interested in dog training!”

“Lee was great! She arrived right on time, was very friendly and knowledgeable, and provided helpful, practical advice on making the most out of my relationship with my two newly adopted adult dogs. I do not currently have ongoing training needs, but if I did I would have complete confidence that Lee could help me. I highly recommend her!”

About: I am a positive reinforcement, force-free trainer. I’m certified through the Karen Pryor Academy. I’m a former service dog trainer and current zookeeper, so I have experience training a wide variety of animals effectively without any aversive training methods.

“Kay had very relaxed and positive energy with our energetic dog, and gave practical ideas for dealing with his issues when he his overstimulated. High recommend!”

About: Tracy received a MS in Clinical Animal Behavior from the University of Edinburgh School of Veterinary Studies. She received her first dog training certification through the Northwest School of Canine Studies. She is also a Fear-Free certified trainer. Tracy uses force-free, reward-based training methods that set dogs up for success. She believes effective training builds communication between dogs and their humans. She does not use choke or prong collars, e-collars, or other common training tools that create fear or pain. Instead, she promotes front-attach harnesses, patience, and humor.

“Maria was able to step in immediately and identify the issues our puppy was facing and give us easily actionable projects to work on. She answered all our questions and has a great plan for moving forward.”

“Alison is an attentive and knowledgeable trainer. We had our first session and already came away with some basic steps to help our terrier, Bodie. We’d happily recommend Alison for training your pup!”

“We just started, but already seeing improvement.”