Shade offers group pet classes, privates, competition obedience and even a trick class!
She teaches mainly in the communities of North Kitsap and Bainbridge Island, but
branches out occasionally into Seattle and Olympia.

Training Philosophy
CLEAR LEADERSHIP PLUS POSITIVE MOTIVATION EQUALS RELIABLE OBEDIENCE
Shade explains her training philosophy in her own words: "I strive to learn and implement POSITIVE ways of teaching, to be fair to our dogs, to base their learning on the relationship between us, and to use whatever treat, toy, or tug that motivates your individual dog. This is my passion and life's work. I look at all the traditional ways we train our dogs and much involves techniques I would consider to be unfair. I respect the dog as a thinking partner in the learning process. Sure, you can train a dog with an electric collar, but why would you want to? I would rather use the dog's natural prey drive and channel the cat chasing into something I control, like a ball or tug. With my training, I teach you where the dog is coming from. Hopefully, you will emerge out of the experience with a better understanding of why your dog does what he does, and with a fair and giving relationship with your dog. And best of all, it's FUN!!"

Continuing Education
Since theories of learning constantly change, based on new research and studies, Shade keeps herself updated by attending numerous seminars, and subscribing to respected dog training publications. "There is always something to learn. Even if I don't always agree with an instructor's methods, it strengthens my belief in why I teach my specific training methods. "

Seminars include Ivan Balabanov, Lance Collins, Janice Gunn, Anne Kent, Polly Klein, Les Flores, Mike Schmidt, and John Rogerson. "It takes a village to become a professional dog trainer and to get a dog to national competition. I thank my club, my friends and my clients for letting me bounce ideas off them, for proofing and distraction and for putting the sleeve on and standing in the blind

 

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