Joyce's Dog Obedience Services, a Seattle-area dog trainer specializing in positive reinforcement techniques and serving the Seattle, North King County and Snohomish area.

HELLO, WOOF, & WELCOME!

We are delighted that you have chosen to investigate our services through our website.

Our specialty is training people to train their dogs. We offer various classes as well as many types of private consultation.

Cesar Millan, isn't there a better way?

If you're looking for thoughtful dog training that is positive and relationship-building, then you've come to the right place.

If you're looking for a quick and dirty fix, then you need to educate yourself about the consequences! You can start here by viewing this video clip posted by KOMO News after Cesar Millan's recent appearance in Seattle.

If you're a real Cesar Millan fan, then you may not like the training we do. We rarely confront dogs, and we don't punish them. What we do is help you teach them. We teach you about how dogs learn. And we help you use that information to start turning your dog's undesirable behaviors around.
Read more about what we do and don't do, below.

What We Do & What We Don't Do

We Don't:

Use prong, shock or choke collars
Jerk on the collar to correct the dog
Correct the dog when we haven't already completely taught him what we want him to do
Set the dog up for failure

We Do:

Help you understand the root causes of "normal" but unwanted dog behaviors
Work with you to set up a management program to prevent unwanted behaviors until new behaviors are in place
Teach you how to:
- Teach your dog the rules of your household (pack) = MANNERS!
- Use positive reinforcement (usually food rewards) in training
- Use management and training tools that are gentle on your dog
- Teach your dog to want to pay attention to you
- Teach your dog useful obedience skills
- Transition from frequent to less frequent rewards when you and your dog are ready
- Set your dog up for success in training and living with you

... and so much more!

New Locations

Now offering classes in Mukilteo! Check the Fall 2008 schedule for more information!

Now offering private in-home consultation and training
in the Portland/Vancouver Metro area!
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Contact Us

Feel free to contact Joyce with any questions you may have.
cell: 206-819-7297
toll-free: 1-877-671-5315