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Triple H Dog Training LLC

US

Triple H Dog Training LLC

Triple H Dog Training LLC is run by Abby, an experienced dog trainer with over 10 years of experience. Abby has trained dogs of all breeds and sizes. She is also a KPA-CTP, CGC Evaluator, CTDI, ATD T/O, AKC Fetch Judge, AKC FDC Judge and has a Bachelor in Animal Science with Pet Food Science Minor from Kansas State University.

Training Philosophy

Triple H Dog Training LLC utilizes positive reinforcement based training backed by science to train dogs. They put the dogs' mental and emotional needs first while training to keep each session successful.

Services

  • Private Classes: One-on-one training sessions with the trainer in a private setting.
  • Group Classes: Small group setting to allow dogs to work around other dogs in a safe and controlled environment.
  • AKC Testing: Testing for various AKC titles, including CGC, CGCA, CGCU, and AKC Trick testing.
  • Consultation: Help with making decisions on new sports to try or even new dogs.
  • New Dog Adoption Consultation: Online consultation for those looking to adopt a new dog.
  • New Dog Sports/Show Consultation: Online consultation for those wanting to get involved in a dog sport or dog show.

Pricing:

  • Private Classes:
    • In-person 1-on-1 Session (30mins): $65
    • In-person 1-on-1 Session (1hr): $95
    • 2 Private in-person session package (30min session): $100
    • 4 Private in-person session package (30min session): $160
    • Online 1-on-1 Session (45mins): $55
  • Group Classes: Prices vary depending on the length of the class (4 or 6 weeks).
  • AKC Testing: Prices vary depending on the specific test.
  • Consultation:
    • New Dog Adoption (30mins Online): $10
    • New Dog Sports/Show (1hr Online): $25

Note: For any in-person service, please contact Triple H Dog Training LLC at 903-508-8815 or use their chat function to book.

Certifications

KPA-CTP, CGC Evaluator, CTDI, ATD T/O, AKC Fetch Judge, AKC FDC Judge

Specializations

Obedience training, puppy training, agility training, barn hunt, dock diving, conformation, therapy dog, trick training, AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), AKC Fit Club

Training Methods

Positive reinforcement based training

Social Media Links

Triple H Dog Training has a Facebook page.

Media Appearances

Triple H Dog Training LLC has been featured in the Texas Co-Op Magazine in March 2023 and March 2024. You can download copies of these publications from their website.

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Ursula Pettyjohn

In 2004, Ursula decided to leave Corporate America and follow her dream of a life working with dogs.
Moving from the Seattle area to Olympia, Ursula has pursued that dream with passion becoming one of the preeminent dog trainers in the Puget Sound.

Training Philosophy

Lead Me On’s approach to training is all about clear, positive communication. We are passionate about helping you and your dog communicate better with each other. Whether your end goal is an all-around, well-mannered dog, a competitive champion, or the resolution of serious behavior issues, we can help. By focusing on positive training methods instead of bad behaviors, your dog will trust you and be more inclined to do what you want. When you focus on the undesired behaviors, you become a source of anxiety for your dog. With our training programs, we show you how to properly reward desired behavior and develop a strong friendship with your dog.

Services

Lead Me On offers a variety of services, including:

  • Enriched Boarding: Outdoor time, multiple meals a day, medication/supplements, Enrichment and human contact are all a part of your dog’s basic needs.
  • Bootcamp Board-and-Train: A 1 to 5 week program using science-based positive training to train you and your dog.
  • Private Lessons: You and your instructor create a Training Plan tailored to your individual goals.
  • The Pet Dog Program: Focuses on teaching you how to build a strong relationship with your dog for an enjoyable, well-behaved pet.
  • The Social Puppy Program: Focuses on teaching you how to properly socialize your puppy.
  • The Composed Canine Program: Helps dogs with reactivity and aggression issues.
  • Lead Me On University: Offers classes designed to give you and your dog a full education from kindergarten all the way through University level.

Certifications

KPA-CTP
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Specializations

Obedience training, puppy training, reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety

Training Methods

Science-based positive training, clicker training, positive reinforcement

Customer Reviews

“Lead Me On kennel is a Diamond in our community. Ursula Pettyjohn is hands down the best trainer I have worked with. She uses positive science based techniques in a low stress environment. She has personally helped me and several of my clients with specific behavioral issues, from curing OCD behaviors to reducing fear aggression. She has an understanding of dog behavior that has come from years of education and experience. Ursula in my personal and professional opinion is the best trainer and educator for the human dog bond in town.“
Shelly Brown, LVT, Companion Veterinary Hospital

“(Ursula’s) facility provides a unique training style that works for so many people and dogs.. Ursula’s education helps so many people and animals live long happy lives together.. (Her) facility gives pet owners a chance to relax while they are away because they know their companions are loved, stimulated, and cared for. Lead Me On is a quality facility that I recommend to my clients.”
Kim Martin, DVM, Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital

“Ursula’s approach to boarding and training far exceeds that of alternatives in this region. For this reason, Lead Me On is the only such outfit our hospital endorses and recommends on a daily basis.. We witness professionalism and attention to detail that we have not witness at any other facility purporting to provide the same services.”
Paula Sommerville, President, Companion Veterinary Hospital

“I am a local veterinarian, practicing in Olympia for 43 years.. and recommend Lead Me On to our clients. Lead Me On provides positive science based training which has been very effective in working with dogs and their owners.. Lead Me On is a unique high quality boarding facility in which the enclosures are tailored to provide each dog a low stress environment by offering various degrees of privacy.“
Michael Kiefer, DVM, Olympia Veterinary Hospital

“Not only does this boarding kennel provide a safe, clean, professional, trusted environment for dogs separated from their owners, it also facilitates education in the movement toward the ethical treatment of animals. Lead Me On sets a very high standard in the boarding and training industry.“
Jessica Ceason

“I just wanted to let you know how thankful I am to you and your staff for taking such great care of Luca. She is very happy, seems completely herself and even a little more playful if that’s possible. I can tell that she hit the boarding jackpot with you. She will surely be looking forward to her future stays! She was not like this after previous boardings, so there is definitely a difference…”
Terra

“When I need to leave my dogs, Lead Me On is the place I take them. I have total admiration and respect for the way Ursula cares for the dogs as well as the training she does with them.. Ursula is an exceptional trainer skilled in the latest techniques of positive training and possessing an uncanny ability to understand what each individual dog needs to learn the most easily.”
Sandra Katzen

“We can’t say enough about our experience with Ursula’s Kennel. From the minute we met all the great people that work here and saw the beautiful grounds that our dog would be enjoying while we were away we knew we had made the right choice in kennels. Even though this kennel is far from our home we feel it is totally worth the hour drive to drop Rudy off and pick him up. Having our pup here really has added to the enjoyment of our vacations by knowing that he was being so wonderfully taken care of and having fun. Thank you so much for providing such a wonderful home-away from home for our pup.“
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Emma J. Holly

United States

The Happy Dog Institute aims to improve the lives of both dogs and their owners. They address behavior issues, provide fundamental obedience training, encourage socialization, and instill confidence using positive reinforcement. Their services include classes for puppies and adult dogs, private training, behavior consulting, and specialized assistance for leash-aggressive and reactive dogs, puppy socialization, family-oriented dog training in real-life scenarios, and agility training.

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Ann Howie

United States

Human-Animal Solutions, LLC offers therapy dog and handler training utilizing clicker training methods. Their services include behavioral testing of therapy animal/handler teams, as well as consultation regarding therapy animal programs. They hold certifications and serve locations in Thurston County, WA for dog training and provide consultation and people training services worldwide.

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Sandra Roosna

United States

Sandra Roosna

Sandra Roosna is a born and bred Estonian who shares a home with three dogs: Benny, Jess, and Waffles. Her career path began during her undergrad years at Brooklyn College, where she worked as a dog handler and overnight attendant at dog daycares around New York City. She then went from managing daycares to working and volunteering in animal rescues in New York and Phoenix.

Training Philosophy

Sandra Roosna is committed to employing strictly science-based methods that are fear-free, proven to change behavior, and improve the emotional state and overall well-being of dogs, as well as the relationship between them and their guardians. She recognizes and respects that every dog is an individual whose behavior is influenced by a combination of history, personality, health, genetics, and your social dynamic. She takes her time to get to know your dog and individualize her training plans that focus on humane and non-confrontational techniques.

Services

Benny's Best offers help with the following:

  • 💜 Basic and advanced skills (sit, come, stay, loose-leash walking, hand targeting, place, shake, and many more!)
  • 💜 Impulse control and settle
  • 💜 Barking
  • 💜 Reactivity
  • 💜 Separation anxiety
  • 💜 House-and crate training
  • 💜 Cooperative grooming care
  • 💜 Enrichment
  • 💜 Other tips and tricks on how to build and maintain a happy and healthy relationship between you and your pup!

We meet in your home or different location for one-on-one coaching sessions. Sandra will provide the tools necessary to set your pup up for success and help you develop skills to continue training on your own. Each session will be followed by a detailed email outlining the plan.

First in-person session:
Puppy training, basic manners, & trick training: $80/1hr
Reactivity/aggression: $100/1.5hr

Depending on the behaviors we'll be working on, there will likely be follow-up sessions. We will come up with a more detail behavior modification plan during our first session.

We set up a video call on Zoom or Google Meet to help with aspects of behavior and dog care that don't require Sandra's presence to assess the full picture or give physical guidance. Such topics include housebreaking, crate training, and enrichment advice.
Virtual sessions also serve as a convenient means to follow up on private training.
$40/30min
$60/1hr
*An additional travel fee will be added for round trips over 40 miles

Certifications

Fear Free Certified trainer

Specializations

Puppy training, basic manners, trick training, reactivity/aggression, housebreaking, crate training, enrichment advice

Training Methods

Sandra Roosna is committed to employing strictly science-based methods that are fear-free, proven to change behavior, and improve the emotional state and overall well-being of dogs, as well as the relationship between them and their guardians. She takes her time to get to know your dog and individualize her training plans that focus on humane and non-confrontational techniques.

Customer Reviews

  • - April & Zelda: "I highly recommend Sandra for dog training. She possesses an extensive knowledge of dog behavior. Sandra is caring, professional and skilled at seeing what is needed to help dogs and owners succeed in their relationship."
  • - Evelyn & Bodie: "We never felt comfortable hiring a trainer to work on Bodie's separation anxiety since we felt embarrassed by it and were blaming ourselves for his behavior. Since meeting Sandra we once again felt empowered to tackle the problem, which we did! We can now go on day trips without taking him with us!! Sandra is obviously very knowledgeable and passionate about animals. She was very kind, understanding and patient with us as well as Bodie."
  • - Mary & Tate: "Fantastic!"
  • - Sarah & Kona + Cumo: "Sandra has been a lifesaver! Feeling overwhelmed with a multi-dog household and first time dog owner, Sandra has been patient, compassionate, supportive, knowledgeable, and full of ideas for how to make our lives easier. Sandra is extensively trained and familiar with dog behavior and gives you many options for practicing and learning from her. She goes above and beyond in her responsiveness, individualized training plans, and follow ups-you can tell she really cares about the pups and their best interests! Highly recommend her services."
  • - Francine & Percy: "Sandra was recommended to us by a trainer at Petco. We recently adopted a husky mix who kept going after our cat. After a few sessions with Sandra they now get along perfectly."
  • - Vicki & Levi + Kira: "Sandra is prompt, conscientious, kind, loving, patient, safe, reliable and went beyond my expectations! I was looking for someone who could stay with my animals when we left on vacation. I was fortunate to have found Sandra! She did a meet and greet with all my animals, and they all fell in love with her. You could tell she truly loves animals, which made it easy to leave them with her."
  • - Michelle & Pongo: "Sandra is very detail oriented, caring and passionate about helping dogs and their owners. She was patient with my dog and let him acclimate at his own pace and comfort level. Strongly recommend for dog training."
  • - Ellie & Angel: "We have worked with dog trainers in the past but Sandra is by far the best. Her gentle approach worked wonders for your dogs and they were eager to learn from her."
  • - Jessica & Kaya: "Sandra is amazing to work with. Our pup loves her and she helps us understand how to best meet our doggo’s needs. She is very responsive and knowledgeable."

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Social Media Links

IG: @bennysbestdogtraining
FB: Benny's Best Dog Training

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Kerri Ann Mahon

United States

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Kerri Clifford-Mahon is the founder of In Sync Canine LLC. She has spent 10 years compassionately coaching owners through the challenges of puppyhood, the terrible twos of adolescents, and on into adulthood.

Training Philosophy

Kerri follows the guidelines of "LIMA", least intrusive, minimally aversive training methods. She will not use, body manipulation, yelling, stern corrections, prong collars, shock collars, vibration collars, bark collars, etc. She focuses on supporting the dog in front of her, allowing them to make choices, and reframing an internal dialogue of, "he never listens to me," to "how can I support him in a way that he understands?" Her approach is ethical and kind, going at the pace set forth by your dog.

Services

  • Puppy Socialization & Training
  • Adventure Day Camp
  • Overnight Boarding
  • Reactive Dog Walking
  • Day Training
  • Private Training

Certifications

Kerri is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed through the Council of Certified Professional Dog Trainers and a Family Dog Mediator. She has a Masters in Science, focusing on marriage family therapy and a Master of Science in Art Therapy.

Specializations

Kerri specializes in training puppies, lifestyle manners for all ages, group dog play, multi-dog households, and reactivity and aggression.

Training Methods

Kerri uses positive reinforcement methods and focuses on supporting the dog in front of her, allowing them to make choices.

Customer Reviews

"Kerri was amazing! My dog stayed with her for a few days and she sent me lots of updates of Beans going on adventures and hanging out with her adorable dogs. At first Beans was pretty anxious about being left, but Kerri built her confidence up and by the time I came back to get her, she was her usual goofy, happy self and completely relaxed. I would definitely recommend her to care for my friends' dogs.
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What’s essential in choosing a Dog Trainer?

Looking for professional dog trainers in Olympia, WA? Look no further. Whether you’re dealing with a new puppy or an older dog with behavioral issues, finding the right dog trainer can make a world of difference. Our carefully curated list of experienced dog trainers in Olympia, WA are here to help you and your furry friend build a strong, trusting relationship. Each trainer offers a unique set of skills and techniques to address your specific needs. With their guidance, you can work towards a well-behaved, happy, and healthy dog. Check out the advantages of using their professional services below.

Customized Training

Tailored training programs to address your dog's specific needs.

Behavior Modification

Expert guidance to modify unwanted behaviors and encourage positive ones.

Socialization Skills

Helping your dog become comfortable and well-behaved around other dogs and people.

Obedience Training

Teaching essential commands such as sit, stay, come, and walking on a leash.

Problem Solving

Assistance in addressing specific behavioral problems like aggression or anxiety.

Customized Training

Providing ongoing guidance and support to ensure continued success.

If you're looking to build a strong, positive relationship with your furry companion, professional dog trainers in Olympia, WA can provide the expertise and support you need. With their knowledge and experience, you can work towards a happier, well-adjusted, and well-behaved dog. Start your journey towards a harmonious life with your canine companion today.

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Customized Training

Tailored training programs to address your dog's specific needs.

Behavior Modification

Expert guidance to modify unwanted behaviors and encourage positive ones.

Socialization Skills

Helping your dog become comfortable and well-behaved around other dogs and people.

Obedience Training

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Problem Solving

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Providing ongoing guidance and support to ensure continued success.

Ready to embark on a transformative journey with your dog? Contact trainers today to schedule your first session. Our team is here to support you and your canine companion every step of the way.

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What are the qualifications I should look for in a dog trainer in Olympia, WA?

When searching for a dog trainer in Olympia, it's essential to look for professionals with certifications from reputable organizations, experience in dealing with various breeds, and a positive approach to training.

What training methods do dog trainers in Olympia, WA commonly use?

Dog trainers in Olympia often use positive reinforcement, clicker training, and balanced training methods. It's important to discuss training methods with potential trainers to find a style that aligns with your preferences.

How do I know if a dog trainer in Olympia, WA is the right fit for my dog?

Before committing to a dog trainer, consider scheduling a consultation or observing a training session. This will give you a sense of the trainer's approach and how well your dog responds to their methods.

What types of training services do dog trainers in Olympia, WA offer?

Trainers in Olympia typically offer a range of services, including obedience training, behavior modification, puppy training, agility training, and sometimes specialized training for service or therapy dogs.

Are there specific considerations for training dogs in the climate of Olympia, WA?

Given Olympia's weather patterns, dog trainers in the area often incorporate training methods that adapt to the region's frequent rain and cooler temperatures, ensuring that training is effective regardless of the weather.

How long does it usually take to see results from dog training in Olympia, WA?

The timeline for seeing results from dog training can vary depending on the dog's age, temperament, and the specific training needs. However, trainers in Olympia typically emphasize consistency and patience to achieve long-term results.

What are the average rates for dog training services in Olympia, WA?

Dog training rates in Olympia can vary based on the trainer's experience, the type of training, and the duration of the sessions. It's best to inquire directly with individual trainers to get an accurate understanding of their pricing.

Do dog trainers in Olympia, WA offer group classes or private sessions?

Many dog trainers in Olympia provide both group classes and private sessions to accommodate different learning styles and training needs. Some may also offer in-home training for added convenience.

How can I find reputable dog trainers in Olympia, WA?

Searching online for reviews, asking for recommendations from local veterinarians or pet stores, and checking with breed-specific clubs or rescue organizations can help you find reputable dog trainers in Olympia.

Are there any breed-specific training programs available in Olympia, WA?

Some dog trainers in Olympia offer specialized training programs tailored to specific breeds, recognizing that different breeds may have unique learning styles and behavioral traits that benefit from specific training approaches.

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