Any Breed Training

17/11/2024

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/11/09/puppies-training-working-service-dogs/?utm_source=newsletter&wpsirc=nl_wellbeing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wp_wellbeing&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F3fa3d1a%2F67368f0282a1b34a8b6693e3%2F63cd570c4faed6188892ea80%2F27%2F53%2F67368f0282a1b34a8b6693e3

For now, there is no way to predict which dogs will make good workers, but canine behavioral scientists are trying to change that.

10/10/2024

https://www.backpacker.com/skills/is-it-ok-to-call-search-and-rescue-for-my-dog/

If your dog gets injured on a hike, you may wonder if you can call search and rescue for help. Here's what to do.

17/08/2024

https://www.outsideonline.com/health/wellness/harmful-algal-blooms-health-effects/?utm_term=ool&utm_campaign=ool-wym&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=320255053&utm_source=newsletter

Harmful algal blooms spike in the summer and can make humans and pets sick. Experts share how to protect yourself and your dog.

09/08/2024

https://www.elle.com/beauty/health-fitness/a61597653/loyal-dog-longevity-pill-explained/?utm_medium=10today.us.fri.rd.20240809.436.1&utm_source=email&utm_content=article&utm_campaign=email-2022

Here’s how to antiage your dog, according to science.

08/07/2024

08/07/2024

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Welcome to S.O.D.A. S.O.D.A.'s 2024 Annual Parking Pass Fundraiser is OVER! 552 Parking Passes were sold - THANK YOU for making this Fundraiser a Success! Celebrating 29 years of Marymoor Dog Park Stewardship: 1995-2024 S.O.D.A. (Serve Our Dog Areas) is a 100% volunteer organization founde...

12/07/2022

A little humor for the day!...

29/06/2019

Updates from the Marymoor Dog Park Association S.O.D.A
Car Break ins, be aware of Grass seeds and your dog's skin,and other topics at this page. Educate yourself if you take your dog to Marymoor.
https://www.soda.org/whats-up/ Become a member to receive helpful emails about the park.

CAR BREAK-INS AT MARYMOOR – Something you should already know: CAR BREAK-INS!  You better believe it – car break-ins ARE STILL taking place in the Marymoor Dog Park parking lots!  Car windows are smashed and personal items are stolen.  Signs are posted at entrances warning you to NOT leave v...

26/06/2019

New 5.0-star Review: "I called Nikki after being referred by my son. She had worked a miracle with his two barking dogs.We had our first session with her today and she was amazing. She addressed the most troublesome problems first and in just a few minutes, I was implementing her suggestions. Walked my Australian Shepherd puppy on her leash without her lunging or jumping for the first time since we adopted her. All her explanations regarding Sadie's behavior made so much sense. We are on a great start to understanding how to train our dog. We are excited to continue with our training. I highly recommend Nikki!"

22/06/2019

New 5.0-star Review: "Nikki was great! I was having leash trouble with my two dogs and she was able to help me get them under control and enjoy walking them again."

17/06/2019

New 5.0-star Review: "This training is so great! Our 3 year old Italian Greyhound (who are notorious for being difficult to train) was developing leash aggression issues and after just 2 sessions we have already seen immense changes in her behavior! Nikki is extremely knowledgeable and thoroughly explains all of her techniques in order to make sure that we understand why she does what she does. We are so excited to have a well trained dog thanks to Nikki!"

05/06/2019

New 5.0-star Review: "Excellent trainer has helped us immensely with our Golden puppy. Her techniques and patience works! Highly recommend her services."

29/05/2019

26/05/2019

New 5.0-star Review: "So far I have taken my 6.5 month golden retriever girl, Rainie, to 5 1-hour training sessions and every single one has been worth it. I started her out when she was around 3 months old and did a session every 2-4 weeks with enough time in between to practice everything. Currently my pup is able to walk on a leash right next to me without pulling, understands when it’s ok to approach a dog and say hi and when to “leave it”, understands “stop” when walking, able to do the simple commands of “sit” “stay” “come” “down” “drop it” vs. “give it”. She is 75% there with the command “heel” vs. “go ahead” (usually she just stays right next to me). She is transitioning to walking without a leash and learning the difference between her left vs right for hiking! To be honest, I am not drilling her with all of these commands every day, and she still remembers them. Best part is, no treats are used!Nikki does a great job explaining to you why your dog is behaving the way they are and is even able to predict how she thinks they will react with certain exercises after meeting them (I’m pretty sure she has been right every single time with Rainie). She takes the time to understand your dog and how he/she likes to push your buttons, what type of learner they are, etc. At first I was a little skeptical about Rainie being able to do all of these commands, but it’s crazy how much she has improved over those 3-4 months in just 5 sessions. She provides handouts with specific instructions on what she went over during that session (which is very helpful because I do forget the specific important details). She is very good at responding to questions over emails. At first, I wanted to sign up Rainie for puppy classes at Riverdog but all the classes kept filling up and the times weren’t convenient with my work schedule. I am so happy she didn’t get into those classes because she gets to work for a full hour with a trainer who specializes in animal behavior and has her whole focus on her. I just made sure to socialize Rainie with my friend’s dogs. To me the sessions are worth every penny."

03/04/2019

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01/04/2019

New 5.0-star Review: "Great experienced trainer who has a wide range of skills and is very flexible with her time. We have used for a few of our dog generations and highly recommend her!"