Our Training Style
Our training aims to mend the relationship you may have with your dog with the least intrusive, most ethical, and science-based methods. This looks like using force & fear-free methods along with positive-reinforcement based training to cater your training needs small & large.
After our initial consultation, we will come up with a customized training plan that fits your goals for you and your pet, as well as that fits your busy life and schedule!
OUR MISSION
OUR PASSION is to carve a new field in educated animal training that promotes ethical and holistic dog training, creating positive human + canine relationships. We love looking at the WHOLE picture: nutrition, health, environment, and social determinants of health.
Through multi-channel collaborations, continued education in dog behavior, and science backed behavior modification, we treat underlying causes of reactivity and anxiety such as fear and aggression – all so that we can offer you the most innovative and effective training solutions.
Meet our dedicated team
Gwenyn Powers - Part Owner & Lead Trainer
I am a certified professional pet and service dog trainer with 5 years of experience training dogs. I specialize in One Health (relationship between humans, and animals, and health) and reactivity. I have been training dogs professionally for the last 5 years while also pursing both a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) and a Master’s in Business (MBA). My fascination for the intersection between human, animals, and our shared environment has drove my passion for dog training and coaching. With knowledge in both dog behavior and public health, my training methods address root causes for dog behavioral issues as well as real solutions to barriers to training that a pet parent may experience. Expanding access to low-cost education and dog training resources is a goal of mine that I try to meet through digital guides, affordable monthly retainers, and 24/7 access to me as your trainer.
Jessica Wilson - Part Owner, Trainer, & Nutritionist
I’ve been in the pet industry for 5 years, starting in pet retail at an independent store, I discovered my passion for pet products, nutrition and pet parents. Training my first puppy, Georgia, revealed gaps in my knowledge and I decided to seek help from wonderful local trainer when I just couldn’t figure out what I had been doing wrong. I learned about natural dog behavior and how dogs emotions impact their behavior. This led me to focus on psychology-based training with a focus on ethical and humane handling and deciding to pursue the CBATI-KA. I now have 4 dogs and participate in dog sports across the PNW with my Golden Retriever, Bogey. In addition to my training certification, I decided to take Professional Nutrition Certification to help myself as well as other pet parents make informed feeding choices. Currently, I also work at a grooming salon, focusing on skin and coat care and force free handling. My holistic approach to training emphasizes meeting all a dog’s needs for their overall well-being.
