Sisu Training LLC

Serves , WA

35244

Hired 54 times

1 employee

2 years in business

$65

4.6

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, and Venmo.

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Hours

Sun Closed

Mon 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Tues 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Wed 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Thurs 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fri 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Sat Closed

Credentials

Background Check

Jacqueline Kemp
Completed on 7/24/2023

Introduction

Whether you’re looking for basic puppy training or more specialized service dog training, contact me. I have extensive hands-on experience, and I work to give you confidence training your own dog. If you need a specific task trained, inquire for details. Here are a few of the most popular tasks and behaviors I get hired to train: • PTSD task: Making space in crowds • Anxiety response: Deep pressure therapy • Potty training • Reactive dog desensitizing • Item retrieval • Service dog socialization • Loose-leash walking • Alerting behaviors • PTSD and anxiety task: Interrupting nightmares and self-harm behaviors

Q&A

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I’ve successfully worked with many, many dogs and their owners. You can get as many certifications as you want, but the real education that matters is the dogs you’ve handled and behaviors you’ve corrected. Hands-on experience is priceless in this field.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

In 2014 I started volunteering as a puppy raiser for Guide Dogs for the Blind. I learned so much from the four years I was in the club, and I raised two yellow labs, Irina and Jam. From then on, I couldn’t stop training dogs, even though I didn’t continue volunteering for GDB. I continued learning as much as I could and started taking on clients who gave me a chance to practice. Ten years later, here I am!

What types of customers have you worked with?

I specialize in training service dogs, but I’ve also worked with traumatized or rescued dogs, puppies who are so young they haven’t developed any vices yet, dogs with aggression issues, middle- or old-aged dogs who still haven’t been potty trained, and everything in between.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Don’t hire someone who has a “quick fix” solution. There are some situations where a session or two might resolve the behavior, but generally it takes some time and consistency from you as the owner. Special equipment like prong collars and choke chains have a purpose as short-term tools for specific segments of training depending on the dog. However, they should never be used as a solution in and of themselves. A trainer should meet you and your dog where you’re at in behavior and skill level and should work towards shaping a light, responsive, safe dog that fits your lifestyle.