In addition to our on-campus classes, our team of certified dog trainers and animal behavior specialists has compiled a list of training and behavior resources, all of which practice positive reinforcement and fear-free methods. Please note Seattle Humane does not endorse specific trainers or animal behavior professionals.
Position Statements on Dog Training and Behavior Management
Seattle Humane advocates for interactions with animals based on compassion, respect and scientific evidence. In doing so, we practice positive reinforcement training methods. Our positioning on dog training and behavior management aligns with those of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB). For more information, we encourage you to explore the following:
Dog Training and Behavior Resources
Cat & Critter Training and Behavior Resources
Resources
Your Dog’s Friend – Force free, positive dog training
A nonprofit in Rockville, Maryland with force-free, positive dog training, free webinars and advice.
Dogs: Common Behavior Issues
Best Friends Animal Society
Preventive Pet
Positive dog training and resources
Michael Shikashio / Aggressive Dog
Help for aggressive dog, site includes free webinars and articles.
Private & Group Training Classes
GoodPup: We’ve partnered with GoodPup to offer one complimentary week of training to Seattle Humane adopters and community members. Sign up here! GoodPup will also make a donation to Seattle Humane for every person who signs up for the complimentary week and continues training past the free trial.
Seattle Humane Dog Training Instructors
Pupstanding Academy – Cathy Madson
Laying Down the Paw – Suzi McCaslin
Canine Arts Dog Training & Behavior Support – Ruby Keefe
Seattle Area Dog Trainers and Behavior Consultants
Eastside Dog Trainers and Behavior Consultants
Kinship Dog Training – North Bend, WA
Colleen Dog Training – Redmond, WA
Wiggles and Woofs – Redmond, WA
Laying Down the Paw – Redmond, WA
Serenity Canine – Bothell, WA
Kokoro Dog – Woodinville, WA
Kinfolk Canine – Issaquah, WA
North of Seattle Dog Trainers and Behavior Consultants
The Considerate Canine – Granite Falls, WA
Seattle Canine Solutions – Shoreline, WA
One Dog at a Time – Shoreline, WA
Thrive Canine Behavior – Fall City, WA
The Collective Canine – Lake Stevens, WA
Beyond the Tail Dog Training – Lynnwood, WA
Crawford Canine Connection – Everett, WA
Animal Kind Training – Stanwood, WA
South of Seattle Dog Trainers and Behavior Consultants
Gentle Ways Dog Training – Kent, WA
Happy Stretch Dog Training – Kent, WA
Positive Approach Dog Training – Tacoma, WA
Poi Dog’s Play and Train -West Seattle to Puyallup
Little Furry Things – Burien, WA
Riverside Dog Training – Olympia, WA
Zen Dog Seattle – Renton, WA
Pick of the Litter Dog Training – South King County
West of Seattle Dog Trainers and Behavior Consultants
Sidekick Dog Training – Olla, WA
Woof Wisdom – Aberdeen, WA
Westward Hound – Kingston, WA
Sea Lion Way – Bremerton, WA
Puppy Play
Seattle Humane Puppy Play Skills
Therapy/Service Dog Training
Atlas Assistance Dogs – Service Dog Training
Project Canine – Service Dog Training
Pet Partners – Therapy Dog Training
Summit Assistance Dogs Service Dog Training
Recommended Training Facilities
Resources
Cats: Behavior & Socialization
Best Friends Animal Society
Cat Lovers Academy
Cat behavior and training
Cat School
Cat training and behavior assistance
What Your Cat Wants
Cat Behavior Resource and Blog
Jackson Galaxy
Cat behavior blog
Cat Behavior Consultants
Feline Behavior House Calls
Cat behavior consultations
Companion Animal Solutions
Dog, Cat and Bird behavior consultation
Petspectives
Virtual/in-person consulting and one-on-one training sessions (Cats and dogs)
Space Cat Academy
Cat virtual behavior and training consultations
Chirrups and Chatter
Cat and Dog virtual behavior and training consultations
