Dog Training in Tukwila, WA

Hi, I'm Martha, most of my clients call me "Aunt Martha" because of all the free coaching I give you after I have worked with you in person. As an animal behavior therapist as well as a trainer, I work very differently than other trainers. I specialize in teaching you everything you need to know to live successfully with and solve all the problems you are having with your puppy, dog or dogs in one session. I come to your home to work with you and your family and animal friends. I usually only need to see my clients once (no worries here if you need shorter follow up sessions down the line, I can do that) and I take a holistic approach. My definition of that is that I share everything I have learned that affects your dog's behavior. I teach you about food/feeding and how that affects behavior, I cover the physical/health/well being subject if there is something there that will be helpful to you and your dog, I look at the history, your home and environment, how you are doing things and set up and let you know what you are doing right and should continue and what we need to change or add to solve all the issues on your list. I do my best to help you understand your dog, why it is doing what it is doing and teach you how to communicate, teach, behavior modify and train to resolve everything you need help with. I have been doing this professionally for more than 50 years so many of the most serious problems are under control the day I work with you, especially things like barking! I also give you free phone follow up privileges after I have worked with you. I always do a free/no obligation phone evaluation so read my reviews, send me a request, I will send you back a quote and then we can chat about your dog friend in detail and I will explain further and schedule you with me if you decide to hire me. I look forward to hearing from you soon! Thanks

At Dedication Dog Training we're focused on building the strongest relationship between you and your dog. We are a small team with over 30 years of combined experience in the industry, specializing in extreme problem behaviors. From intense aggression and reactivity to service dogs, we are dedicated to making your dog fit happily and healthily in your life.

My life has been dedicated to teaching others. As a former educator and school principal, and now as a Certified Professional dog trainer, I use my teaching skills, along with my passion for dogs, to educate owners how to develop positive, loving and effective relationships with their dogs that will last! I have a strong and experienced background in dog rescue and shelter work, having been kennel, foster home and volunteer coordinator and board member for WAMAL (Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League). My work with WAMAL puts me in direct contact with dogs from a wide variety of backgrounds, some with quite difficult behaviors, and it is this interaction that gives me practical hands-on experience of dealing with challenging situations. My commitment to rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing dogs is only equaled by my commitment to making sure every dog and owner I train develop a mutually respectful bond that lasts a lifetime. Knowing that I have helped make that happen is what truly motivates me.