Questions, answered.

I work in clear, consistent signals and reward the behavior I want, shaping it into reliable habits. I don't run one single style; I adapt to the dog in front of me, and when a case needs more, I'll tell you what I want to try and why.

New puppies usually start with the Puppy Crash Course, or a Puppy Foundations board-and-train or day-training package for a bigger head start. For everything else, private lessons are the place to start, with Day Training as an accelerated option. Not sure? We'll sort it out on your free consult.

It depends on the program. Private lessons and the Puppy Crash Course are hands-on, so you're part of the session. Day Training and the puppy board-and-train and day-training packages are drop-off, so your dog works with me while you go about your day.

Wherever they'll do the most good. Private lessons come to you and the public places you and your dog actually go. Day Training and the puppy foundations packages are based at my home, with off-site outings and practice as your goals call for it.

King & Snohomish County, across the north Seattle metro. See the full list on the service areas page.

Puppies from 8 weeks in the Puppy Crash Course, and 16 weeks to 6 months for the Puppy Foundations board-and-train and day-training packages. Private lessons and Day Training are open to dogs of any age.

Start with a short consult form, then a free consult call, and we'll begin the training journey. Head to the get started page and I'll take it from there.

No. The consult call is free and the evaluation is a short form. You only pay for the training program you choose.

Yes. Puppy Crash Course, Puppy Foundations Board & Train, Puppy Foundations Day Training, Private Lessons (single sessions or bundles of 3, 5, or 10), and Day Training (single days, 5-packs, or 10-packs). Because every plan is built around your dog and your goals, pricing is matched to what your dog actually needs, and we'll put the right plan together on your free consult. See all programs.

Reactivity is one of the things I work with most, usually through private lessons. We'll shape calmer responses at a distance your dog can handle, and if a case needs more, I'll tell you what I want to try and why.

Eligibility is at the trainer's discretion. On some days I work with young puppies who can't safely be around reactive behavior cases, so we'll confirm the right fit and scheduling for your dog on your consult.

For sessions that come to you, travel within 25 miles of South Snohomish is included; beyond that, a flat travel fee applies. Day Training and the puppy packages are based at my home, with optional pickup and drop-off available each way, per day.

More than 48 hours: no charge. 24 to 48 hours: 50% of the session fee. Under 24 hours or a no-show: 100%. First-time clients get one courtesy cancellation.