Vashon Services
Building a positive happy relationship with your dog is our number one focus!
Have the very best listening dog! You can learn to speak so your dog listens and behave so they behave. It is all about the play and love we share and teaching in positive and respectful ways! Training teaches you and your dog how to communicate with each other.
Teaching your dog to be your companion is your greatest gift to them.
Call or text 530-574.6646 for information or to set up an appointment
Have the very best listening dog! You can learn to speak so your dog listens and behave so they behave. It is all about the play and love we share and teaching in positive and respectful ways! Training teaches you and your dog how to communicate with each other.
Teaching your dog to be your companion is your greatest gift to them.
Call or text 530-574.6646 for information or to set up an appointment
Puppy PrimerThe Puppy Primer
Highly recommended by veterinarians for preventing unwanted behaviors $175 for a 90 minute private in home lesson for puppies 8 weeks old to 3 months old, the crucial learning and development phase of your dogs life. This Puppy Primer session will teach you how to get your pup off to a great start! Areas covered: House breaking, chewing, sleeping, nipping, preventing separation anxiety, how to use an Ex pen vs a crate and why, preventing destructive behavior, cats and kids and puppies, commands and fun games to teach a solid recall! Puppies have windows of social development just like human children so you get one chance to get all the good exposure in while you can. Have a social happy puppy who grows into a happy social adult dog! |
Private on site lessonYou come to us! We discuss behaviors and goals for your dog and head outside to work on skills.
$150 for a one hour session located on the Burton loop. We cover anything you would like in these sessions: dog to dog reactivity, leash training, hand signals and voice commands, working on off leash skills, problem solving behaviors that you have identified that need to be adjusted. Private on site consultation
You come to us and let's talk dog! $60 1 hour session
These consults are for the following: choosing the right breed for you, how to get ready for a puppy, adding a new dog to the family, problems with younger family members and dog getting on well with each other, getting on the same page ~ meeting with couples to set the best course with the dog rules or blending dogs into a new couples lives, dealing with the loss of a pet and making decisions on adding a new family member, making the best choice for the dogs sake "is this the right dog for me?" |
In home private sessionWe come to you! Private lessons in your home one hour $150 for owners who wants focused one on one in home training to help with loose leash walking, teaching commands and hand signals and understanding how to and not to use treats to effectively train. Learn to have a dog who listens on or off leash and with or without a treat! This is a great option for a new dog in your home as well as a dog you have been working with and are ready to move forward! We ask owners to make a list of questions before the session.
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In home behavioral evaluationThis is a 90 minute session $225 that addresses behaviors that post as a safety concern: destructive behaviors, escape artists, bite risk, extreme shyness, separation anxiety, poor dog to dog interactions, excessive barking, dogs who lack impulse control. We will work together to find solutions that work for you and the set up in your home. These are often followed up with private one hour lessons to keep moving your dog forward.
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Service dog trainingSpeciality service dog training
The Buddy Dog Program Autism Assistance Dog training program for children 7 years up to 18 years old who would benefit from having a service dog to help with activities of daily living. This specialized training program is offered to a limited number of very dedicated students a year. Students teams are child and parent with parents being deeply committed to raising a service dog. This begins with finding the best matched breeder to find the right puppy to work with the dedicated handling team the child, parents and trainer. This is a 30 week individualized program with two sessions per week. Many children learn to use their Buddy Dog as direct comfort and companionship transferring the need to be close to someone at all times to the dog, we use this companionship to increase independence. We work with children in fun ways to have them learn to see how their behavior impacts the dog teaching behavioral and impulse control skills. Buddy Dogs assist with socialization skills and independence. |
Private Park LessonPrivate Park Lesson
45 minutes $150 Private lesson to help you and your dog get a handle on working around distractions, learning leash skills and hand signals. You will work through behaviors such as jumping on people and mild reactivity towards dogs, bikes and children. We also work on prey drive issues and learning fun games to increase compliance in your dog. Please save an hour for our lesson just incase we run over on time. |
Puppy Time Small Group ClassesPuppy time Group $200 for 4 classes
These are rain or shine raincoat classes in a fully fenced yard! Puppies must have the first two shots in their series plus one week PLUS Bordetella Vaccination, up to 6 months larger breeds and a year for smaller breeds. Bring treats, poop bags, water for you both, family and friends and your shot records! All dogs must be friendly ITS OKAY TO BE SHY NO REACTIVE PUPS IN THIS FAMILY FRIENDLY CLASS! Learn to have a wonderful, happy and well socialized puppy! Let's learn good listening through fun games that teach hand signals and commands! WELCOME TO THE LAUGHING DOGS FAMILY!! |
Adult Dog Class Sunday Classes in April
please text for more information 530-574-6646 family friendly class for dogs 10 months on up this class is a match for all friendly dogs who need some skill building and manners. |
Retreat and Train
These are intensive training sessions where you come and stay with us in your own private one bedroom apt located on our property. These lessons will give the beginner the foundation work needed to be a great listener and tools to use when you go home that keep moving your dogs forward, for students with some training we focus on getting your dog polished up with working on recall and hand signals that work as well as leash skills to get a nice loose leash walking pup, the more advanced students get the skills needed to jump to the next level of working on being off leash great listening dog!
Choose from a two day one night with 2 private lessons $375 or three day two night package with four private lessons $650. We will have a pre-visit consult call to discuss goals and develop an individualized training play for you and your dog!
Check-in is at 10am training schedule is dependent on your travel and the need for a little down time to relax
Check-out time is noon so you have the rest of the day to enjoy and explore.
Apt has own entrance, internet, tv with netflix and hulu, bathroom, kitchen, fenced yard, full kitchen.
COME - STAY - TRAIN - PLAY!
Choose from a two day one night with 2 private lessons $375 or three day two night package with four private lessons $650. We will have a pre-visit consult call to discuss goals and develop an individualized training play for you and your dog!
Check-in is at 10am training schedule is dependent on your travel and the need for a little down time to relax
Check-out time is noon so you have the rest of the day to enjoy and explore.
Apt has own entrance, internet, tv with netflix and hulu, bathroom, kitchen, fenced yard, full kitchen.
COME - STAY - TRAIN - PLAY!