FirstBarkWe love this place and so does our black lab Sadie. She has a lot of energy, and we were told more than once that she was "too much dog for us." Jenn disagreed and has worked with us. Our Sadie still has lots of energy, but she minds and is a loving and fun girl. We are grateful to have found Optimum!
Rocket Dog Academy
Mount Vernon, Washington
About Rocket Dog Academy
Rocket Dog Academy (formerly Optimum Dog) offers training for all ages, breeds, and skill levels, from basic manners to advanced behavior modification. Our programs include Stay & Train, trick training, Nose Work, Rally, Agility, and a robust Puppy Cadet curriculum. We also train on real-world outings and adventures to build confidence and reliability in everyday life. We proudly partner with local rescues, if you’re looking for a new companion, come meet the dogs in our care. Our facility also features a fully equipped indoor dog gym with memberships, fitness equipment, agility zones, and off-leash training areas.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Crate training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
Behavior support
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train Customer-reported
- Day training
- Group classes Customer-reported
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced obedience
Support between sessions
- Follow-up support
Dog sports
- Agility
- Rally obedience
- Scent work
- Trick training
Dog size
- Small dogs
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
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- Dog Academy
- Dog Gym
- Esa Dog Training
- Fitness Programs
- Immersion Training
- Specialty Training
- Training Programs
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
Do you know the prices for dog training
They have different prices depending on your dog needs. You will have to email them best way to contact them.
Community answer · Judy Jones · 2021-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.7
73 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- German shepherd training 8
- New collar 6
- Compassionate staff 3
- Obedient dog 3
- Rescue dog training 3
- Dog introductions 2
All 10 topics
- Dog transformation 2
- Ecollar training 2
- Obedience classes 2
- Prey drive management 2
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I rescued a dog who was going to put down due to fear aggression. I needed help understanding her behavior and how I could help her moving forward, that’s how I found Optimum. They worked with her for over a month training period and I couldn’t believe how well she progressed dur…Read full reviewClose full review
I rescued a dog who was going to put down due to fear aggression. I needed help understanding her behavior and how I could help her moving forward, that’s how I found Optimum. They worked with her for over a month training period and I couldn’t believe how well she progressed during her time with the trainers. They walked me through everything and helped me develop skills that I could use in the home. Her life was saved due to the impactful work Optimum dog does. Thank you!!
My husband and I feel very fortunate to have found Jenn. We adopted one of her foster dogs trained at Optimum Dog, and I can't say enough about the skills this puppy came home with: she is potty/crate trained, well-socialized, takes cues from our older dog, has no issues with ou…Read full reviewClose full review
My husband and I feel very fortunate to have found Jenn. We adopted one of her foster dogs trained at Optimum Dog, and I can't say enough about the skills this puppy came home with: she is potty/crate trained, well-socialized, takes cues from our older dog, has no issues with our cats despite never being exposed before, has great recall, and understands all the basic commands (plus more). Her sunny, cheerful, curious personality is a testament to how she was treated as a foster, too. Jenn made a lot of time for us with advice and resources. A puppy is obviously a major life change, but with the many foundations put in place by Jenn and her wonderful crew, we feel we got a major running start. It's very clear how much value is placed on making sure owners and dogs are set up for success and understanding. If we didn't live hours away, we'd be back regularly for ongoing training, though we'll definitely stop by when we're up in Washington!
I took my new pup there and did one on one training. They seemed very knowledgeable and that they had a lot of experience. I asked them about doing a stay and train and they told me really two weeks was the only way to see real progress. Ok, but that’s a few thousand dollars. I w…Read full reviewClose full review
I took my new pup there and did one on one training. They seemed very knowledgeable and that they had a lot of experience. I asked them about doing a stay and train and they told me really two weeks was the only way to see real progress. Ok, but that’s a few thousand dollars. I was ready to enroll in obedience classes but needed to check my work schedule. I purchased a collar and left. That night while walking my dog it became obvious that the collar was too large without the e-collar they had trained with also on. I immediately texted, less than 3 hours after I left, to ask to exchange. When we finally connected I was told that collar is the smallest they make and that they don’t do refunds. He did say he’d confirm with the owner of the place since we used it while training but it doesn’t work alone and he’d text me back. I haven’t heard a thing. Did the experience impact my dog training? No. But their customer service left me thinking I’ll take my money elsewhere. It’s the little things, and a $30 collar that doesn’t fit that they recommended to me seems like a place to step up and be kind.
We work with both Gus and Connor and they have both been so helpful and compassionate. We have a reactive rescue dog and are seeing so much improvement already and will continue to trust in Optimal Dog for our training needs. Thank you for all you do.
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