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My Approach to Training
Training goes beyond obedience. It shapes how your dog navigates their environment, what they find stressful or exciting, and how clearly the two of you communicate.
Behaviors like reactivity, pulling on leash, difficulty settling, and overexcitement usually come down to gaps in clarity or self-regulation. Dogs either don't yet understand what's expected, or don't have the skills to follow through. I work on both.
My approach is grounded in positive reinforcement, paired with clear structure and consistent, fair feedback about what works. Training never relies on fear or force, and is adjusted based on what each dog responds best to.
Every plan is built around your dog's temperament and how you envision your ideal day-to-day together. The goal is something that holds up outside of training sessions and a dog who you feel confident moving through life with.
Interested in working together?
Melissa
OWNER & HEAD TRAINER
I started training in 2020 through foster work with local rescues - primarily with dogs who needed behavioral support prior to or shortly after adoption. Working alongside experienced trainers and behaviorists taught me how to help dogs confidently transition from shelter life and build new skills in real-world settings.
My background in behavioral neuroscience shapes how I think about learning and stress, and years in project management taught me to build adaptable plans and help people track progress. I love that I can now use both to provide science-backed, goal-oriented training to help dogs and owners live their best lives together.
Jameson
ASSISTANT TRAINER & QUALITY CONTROL
Jameson came to us in 2021 as a reactive foster who needed some work regulating his emotions around other dogs. Working with him we fell in love. Now a reliable training partner calm enough to walk alongside client dogs and help with demonstrations, he's proof that reactive dogs have more capacity for change than people often expect.
On the clock, he assists with demos and provides calm exposure for dogs learning to be comfortable around others. He also takes treat-testing seriously. Off duty, he's into scent work, barn hunt, and meeting up with friends at one of the many Seattle dog-friendly breweries.
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