Devoting my life to teaching others is my calling. Prior to becoming a Certified Professional dog trainer, I spent years as an educator and school principal. Combining my passion for teaching and love for dogs, I educate owners on how to establish nurturing, positive relationships with their furry companions. My extensive experience in dog rescue and shelter work as a kennel, foster home, volunteer coordinator, and board member for WAMAL (Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League) provides me with practical, hands-on skills to manage even the most challenging dog behaviors.
My devotion to rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing dogs is only matched by my commitment to establishing mutually respectful bonds between pet owners and their dogs. Witnessing owners and their furry friends develop lasting, close relationships provides me with unparalleled joy and fuels my unwavering motivation.
Dog training type:
Private dog training lessons, Board and train programs at a facility
Service location:
Customer location
Pro location
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Service Reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Service as described
5.0
Communication
5.0
Punctuality
5.0
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Brittany L.
Over the course of 7 training sessions, Julie proved to be an incredible resource for us. From the first days of bringing our puppy home, we felt overwhelmed, but Julie's expert recommendations helped us regain confidence in our training and handling abilities. Later, we consulted with her again to address some concerning behaviors, such as jumping on the countertop and biting. Thanks to her invaluable tips, these problems were resolved in just a couple of days. Our dog loves Julie and listens to her attentively - we'll definitely be calling upon her again for any future issues. If you need help with your furry friend, we highly recommend Julie!
March 26, 2023
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Matthew Y.
Julie is an excellent trainer whom we have collaborated with on numerous occasions, training our 3-year-old Maltese, Romeo. Additionally, we plan to work with her again for our puppy Rosie. Julie provides exceptional guidance, positive reinforcement, and affection towards the dogs she teaches. We highly recommend her services to our friends, family, and anyone in need of a reliable trainer.
March 24, 2023
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Kyle M.
My small dog has been able to conquer some of her greatest fears with Julie's assistance! Julie is exceptional at analyzing my dog's behavior and devising practical techniques to aid her progress. With Julie's suggestions, my pet has demonstrated considerable improvement and the practice exercises provided were always achievable and practical. Julie has an extensive understanding of dog personalities, and she can distinguish positive demeanor from unfavorable habits. I wholeheartedly recommend her services for all your canine-related needs! Tilly is grateful to Julie for her help.
February 28, 2023
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Daniel G.
Before the pandemic hit, we welcomed a puppy into our family. Unfortunately, Covid caused our puppy classes to be canceled. Although our furry friend was enjoyable to have around, she wasn't easy to take for walks and didn't know any commands. We had hoped to bring her to new and exciting places like parks and restaurants, but we faced a series of frustrating experiences, forcing us to quit. Luckily, we stumbled upon Julie, and she managed to teach us how to train our dog using only humane and gentle methods. As a result, we now feel much more comfortable and confident taking our dog along with us wherever we go!
August 29, 2022
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Lauren R.
Our traumatized and timid dog had an extraordinary experience with Julie. She displayed magical abilities in handling our pet and gave us several helpful pointers. It is noteworthy that Julie is exceptionally prompt in addressing any doubts or worries we may have. Our neighbor, who observed Julie in action, was so impressed that we recommended her services to them. Her compassion towards both dogs and humans alike is truly admirable.
