Evergreen School for Dogs

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Evergreen School for Dogs

Welcome to our page. We offer dog training services that specialize in problem solving, obedience training, and aggressive behavior.

We offer private lessons, boarding and training, and training classes. Hello and Welcome to our page. We offer dog training services to Seattle and surrounding areas. Evergreen School for Dogs is owned by professional dog trainers Tommy Grammer and Corday Rice. We specialize in training for the companion dog. Visit our website for information on all of our dog training services we current

ly offer: www.evergreenschoolfordogs.com. Or drop us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to working with you and your dog!

07/03/2025

Unfortunately some in my neighborhood celebrate 4th of July week rather than just the day when it comes to fireworks, so I’ve been trying to make sure all of the dogs get plenty of exercise before evening in order to help them cope. Just a reminder that if you are trying to do the same to watch the intensity of the exercise, especially in the late afternoon heat.

Don’t be tempted to exhaust your dog at the expense of safety in order to make him calmer. The only thing worse than dealing with fireworks and dogs is adding a trip to the emergency vet for heat exhaustion or bloat to the mix! Wishing all of you bravery on a holiday that some of us dread😬!

06/30/2025

Meet Hank!
This big boy just arrived yesterday for a three week board and train program and is picking up new skills already! He is a six month old German Shepherd/Rhodesian Ridgeback cross and seems to have a nice balance of both breeds. Despite his size he still has a sweet goofy puppy personality and I know we are going to have a lot of fun training and playing together. Stay tuned for updates on Hank!

06/26/2025

Welcome back Frankie!
Frankie is back for maybe the last time😢. Don’t worry, he’s fine and training is never really over either, he’s moving to the Big Apple! I always thought that the name Frankie sounded good with a thick NY accent, so I think he’ll fit in just fine.

Frankie has been living with his owners in Seattle so the transition shouldn’t be as hard as it would for a country dog, but he will need to adjust to some new challenges like larger crowds, riding the subway and maybe more rats than rabbits! During his stay I’ll be focusing on leash walking in public, and walking more slowly in particular, which isn’t Frankie’s favorite thing to do. I’ll also work on stays with dogs and people very close to him, in preparation for elevators, narrow hallways, etc.

I’ll miss Frankie and his owners very much, they’ve been a joy to work with over the past few years and Frankie has made so much progress . At 5 he’s finally settling down a bit😅, so I guess the timing is perfect. Good luck to all of them in their big new adventure❤️

06/23/2025

I always make sure to include practical handling and desensitization to touch in my board and train programs. This can really pay off when shedding season arrives! Rocky used to be very sensitive to the brush, and would try to wriggle away throughout even short sessions. Yesterday after drying from his bath he calmly allowed me to brush out a bucket of hair while he was unleashed and without the help of treats! Just in time to look extra spiffy for his pickup today🤩

06/20/2025

Welcome back Olive!
I can’t say how happy I was to get a text from Olive’s owners a few weeks ago asking if she could stay with me again while they were on vacation. Even after doing this for years and keeping hundreds of dogs over that span, I still fall in love a little every now and then with a special dog. Olive is one of those! Even as a 5 month old she was so bright, sweet and tuned in.

I’m glad to say that at 11 months old she has not turned into a bratty teen, instead she is an even more thoughtful dog. She can now adjust her behavior depending on who she is playing with and is also the fastest to line up for a stay or reach me when I call the group. I hope I’ll be seeing Olive again whenever her owners need a training refresher or a vacation!

06/18/2025

Meet Moose!
This handsome 7 month old Labrador is here for 2 weeks of boarding and training while his owners are on vacation. Moose is a field bred lab with strong hunting bloodlines, and that really shines through when you start to work with him! Even though he is still quite young he has great focus and picks up skills quickly.

He also has the usual lab puppy problem behaviors that so many owners find frustrating, like grabbing objects in his mouth and playing keep away, counter surfing and jumping on strangers and friends alike! Once we get these little bumps in the road ironed out he’s going to make a great pet and could also excel in field or obedience trials. What a great guy!

06/16/2025

Thanks to everyone who came out to group class yesterday! As usual it’s so nice to see each dog and handler make a mini journey of improvement within one session. Whether you’re working on reactivity or refining your dog’s responsiveness to obedience cues, an hour within a group of dogs can really accelerate progress. Make sure you are signed up to receive emails about upcoming group classes, and we look forward to seeing you there!

https://www.evergreenschoolfordogs.com/training-classes-workshops

06/13/2025

Always nice to get reviews of our work with our clients:

Tommy was the perfect trainer for my two female dogs. When the matriarch of my pack passed, they had three horrible fights. Being in the veterinary field, my house is a hodge podge of rescue critters, and I knew this would continue to get worse without intervention. Tommy taught me how to create boundaries and how we can prevent things that may cause tension between the girls! We haven't had any further issues with the girls, it's made a world of difference in the tension level of our home. Tommy is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and great at showing me how to deal with their issues. I feel relieved having his expertise on our situation and have the ability to reach out with questions or concerns is a life saver.
As an added bonus, he spent a short time with one of my rescue puppies, asking a lot of questions, observing the dog and worked with her and was able to teach me how to stop some unwanted behavior.
Highly recommend!

06/12/2025

Just wanted to highlight another good off leash/on leash doodle encounter on the trail! Yesterday I was on a narrow trail with my two leashed dogs when we encountered a man with a large off leash doodle. As soon as he saw me he called the dog to him, leashed up and said hello, and that his dog was friendly. This is the correct order! Now that all of the dogs were leashed we could both decide what the next move would be. I simply stated that one of my dogs was not and that I would move off the trail. Thank you’s were exchanged and we moved along!

Unfortunately Adira has already learned to profile doodles as frequently off leash and out of control, so every experience like this counts towards changing her mind. Thank you and keep it up doodle owners!

06/10/2025

Get off the bench and join us for group class this Sunday at 4pm! This class is designed to get you and your dog ready for summer adventures in public places. It is a mixed levels, drop in class held in Arlington and will last approximately one hour. For more information and to sign up follow the link below. Hope to see you there!

https://www.evergreenschoolfordogs.com/training-classes-workshops

06/07/2025

You can practice a lot of important skills while resting in the shade this weekend!

Yesterday I moved a cot under a tree and worked on come when called, downs and outs. I’d rotate through them just depending on where the dogs were and whether they were crowding me or getting too hot and tired playing chase and needed a break.

If you’ve never practiced lying down outside with your dog, give it a try. It’s much harder for certain dogs to respect your space and not climb all over you when you are lower. Obviously if I were working with younger, wilder dogs a lot more effort would have been necessary, but I’m lucky enough to have a couple of regulars, Rocky and Hunter, to make the hot weather and my job a breeze!

Address

24914 27th Avenue NE
Arlington, WA
98223

Telephone

+14252440835

Website

http://evergreenschoolfordogs.com/

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