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Good CitiZEN Dog Training offers positive, reward-based dog training services to areas in Western Washington including Pierce & King Counties. Our services include group dog training classes at all levels, private sessions (in the comfort and convenience of your own home) in basic obedience and private consultations to address and correct problem behaviors -- including aggression. We also offer "Boot Camp" and "Day Training" services in our own facility. Train your dog now - get the pleasant companion dog you want and deserve!

Good CitiZEN Dog specializes in training puppies as well as their owners. We offer a special discount for owners of new puppies who are interested in scheduling a "one-time" private training session in conjunction with a Puppy Kindergarten group class. For more information about this and other services in Pierce county or King County call (253) 752-6878, or contact us through the website by clicking here.

"After a recent stroke that impaired my walking, the local Assistance Dog Club people referred me to Deborah for help. She undertook to train my young Irish Wolfhound male (and me) to work together. As a trained behavioral scientist, I was fascinated to watch as she applied principles of Pavlov, Skinner, and the Buddha, among others who have influenced behavior, with some 'tough love' and extraordinary communication (dog and human). Boomer, the pup, rapidly developed into an absolutely solid, steady,trustworthy helper who stays by my side, steadies me when needed, promptly obeys, and gives new luster to the "best friend" label that dogs so richly enjoy. Deborah is a superb, effective, intuitive dog trainer that I can unhesitatingly recommend for animals and people of any age!"

~ William Mayer, M.D., former Asst. U.S. Surgeon General, Retired

"In just a few short sessions, Deborah turned Winston and Sybil, competitive barkers, into good citizen corgis! Our neighbors are so grateful. She also helped us work on getting them to walk on lead without pulling us. At 4 years old we thought both issues were a lost cause we'd be dealing with forever. We really appreciate Deborah's patience and skill. Our walks are much more enjoyable now! "

~ Connie Hale and Kendall Jensen

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What's New

May 15th, Tuesday! New Classes Starting soon!

The next Growly Class will begin on Tuesday, May 21st. Please submit a contact form to enroll. This class is filling up quickly - please contact us now if you are interested. This is a great class for anyone with a new dog or a dog that gets out of control on leash when encountering new dogs or people. Call now and learn to be a great dog handler!

All new puppy classes will begin on Saturday, June 1st. Puppy Kindergarten class will begin at 10:00am, Puppy II will begin at 11:30. And, this time out we'll be doing Advanced Puppy Class at 1:00 PM. This is the class that does the testing for the Canine Good Citizen certification. Do yourself and your puppies a huge favor - Enroll Now!!!

Don't wait to start your new puppy with training! Our New Puppy Consultation is very popular for new puppy owners. We are puppy specialists and will help you make your home a safe and successful place to train and raise your new puppy. This 90-minute consultation is helpful for new puppy owners who have little or no puppy experience, for people with older puppies that are "out of control" or to help you to resolve basic puppy behavior problems and to "jump start" the basic obedience and attention and focus work with your puppy. People who do the New Puppy Consultation are extremely happy (actually they are amazed at what we accomplish in 90 minutes) to have invested the time and money, which gives them a solid basis in puppy rearing, maintenance and training.

Please ask us about Puppy Mondays! Give Tobi Young (our Day Care Manager) a call to find out more! 253-517-8115.

Want a trained, happy and tired dog. Day Training is open for all comers. We spend 30 minutes training your puppy or adult dog. Then they play with the other dogs with continuous supervision to ensure their social skills are developing properly.