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Sensitive Dog

Seattle, Washington

5/5· 122 Google reviews

About Sensitive Dog

Sensitive Dog helps people & their dogs thrive. Offering a holistic, balanced, refreshing & effective approach to dog training & behavioral wellness. Based in Seattle, we teach people to deeply understand their dogs, address behavior challenges, including puppy fundamentals, leash skills, reactivity, separation anxiety, anxiety, fear/phobias, post-traumatic stress, aggression, excessive barking, & behavior around strangers, and profoundly improve quality of life by addressing the interplay of genetics, psychology, environment, & relationship dynamics. Many clients come to us after traditional methods (positive reinforcement/balanced/e-collar/medications) have fallen short. Expect an in-depth and elevated experience. Private services only.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
  • Crate training
  • House training
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Socialization

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Barking
  • Fear and confidence
  • Jumping up
  • Reactivity training
  • Separation anxiety

How training happens

  • Board and train Customer-reported
  • Online or virtual training
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies
    Program details

    Puppyhood Online Course with Julie Forbes

  • Senior dogs

Training level

  • Advanced training

Assistance and working dogs

  • Herding training
  • Therapy dog training

Your dog’s background

  • Deaf or blind dogs
  • Rescue dogs

Training approach

  • Balanced training
  • Positive reinforcement

Other listed services

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  • Behavioral challenges
  • Dog learning and education
  • Holistic dog training and behavioral support
  • Veterinarian collaboration
  • In-Person Training
  • Anxious dog training
  • Behavior Specialists
  • Canine Behavior
  • Dog Behaviorists
  • Private Trainer
  • Training & Behavior
  • Training Programs
  • Behavior Challenges
  • Ongoing Training
  • Senior/Old Dog Support
  • Intensive training
  • Relationship based dog training
  • Dog behavior consultants
  • Positive dog training
  • Herding breed training
  • Dog training school
  • Canine behavior specialist
  • Holistic dog behaviorist
  • Behavior Cases
  • Behavior Consulting
  • Cattle Dog Training
  • Certified Dog Trainer
  • Collar Training
  • Companion Animal End-Of-Life Doula
  • Dog Parents
  • Dog behavior assessments
  • Dog's Behavior
  • Dog's Learning
  • End of life consulting
  • Help Dog
  • Holistic Dog Training
  • Holistic approach to dog training
  • Initial Training
  • Leash Skills
  • Online Course
  • Private education/training for dogs of all ages
  • Relationship Building
  • Sensitive dog training
  • Training Coaching
  • Training Curriculum
  • Training Options
  • Herding breeds
  • Dog behaviorist
  • Seattle dog training
  • Dog Offers
  • All breed training
  • All ages training
  • Lifespan training
  • Balanced dog trainer
  • Balanced dog training
  • Coaching Programs
  • Dog's Leash
  • Personalized Learning
  • Help Dogs
  • Leash Behavior
  • Online Course Consulting
  • Pet Care
  • Seattle Dog Trainer
  • Seattle Dog Behaviorist
  • Noise phobia
  • Sound sensitivity
  • PTSD
  • Dog Menu
  • Person Sessions
  • Support Dogs
  • Tailored Dog Training
  • Tailored Learning
  • Customized Training
  • Intensive Training Programs
  • Anxiety
  • Dog Training Near Me
  • International Association of Canine Professionals IACP (Member)
  • Private Dog Behavior Consulting in Seattle
  • Dog behaviorist Seattle
  • Anxious dog training Seattle
  • Dog behavior help Seattle
  • Fear and anxiety training

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Customer reviews

Google listing
5
out of 5122 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Leash reactivity 14
  • Reactive dog training 14
  • Leash walking 11
  • Tailored training 10
  • Cattle dog training 9
  • Dog behaviorist 8
All 10 topics
  • Sensitive dog training 5
  • Understanding dogs 5
  • Anxious dog training 4
  • Crate training 4

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100 collected reviews

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Keely Meehan
5/5
So far, Julie at Sensitive Dog has exceeded my expectations. She really took time to understand our dog’s personality and behavior, and her relationship with each member of our household. We left feeling empowered and optimistic. Our dog left happy and tired. Excited to work with…Read full reviewClose full review

So far, Julie at Sensitive Dog has exceeded my expectations. She really took time to understand our dog’s personality and behavior, and her relationship with each member of our household. We left feeling empowered and optimistic. Our dog left happy and tired. Excited to work with the techniques and activities we learned to help our dog be her best self. Also, Julie and Darcie were so kind, helpful, and patient through the whole booking process. I am so glad I chose to go with them!

Jane Summerfield
5/5
Highly recommend Sensitive Dog! We unexpectedly got an untrained senior greyhound mix. He was restless, reactive, and overwhelming to our other pets. Rather than needing to return him to the Rescue, Julie helped create a positive path forward for us. Focusing on better food/eati…Read full reviewClose full review

Highly recommend Sensitive Dog! We unexpectedly got an untrained senior greyhound mix. He was restless, reactive, and overwhelming to our other pets. Rather than needing to return him to the Rescue, Julie helped create a positive path forward for us. Focusing on better food/eating habits and teaching us leash control, basic commands and training, our household has been able to recover and provide a safe home for all its members. The work continues but it's been such a relief to know how to proceed. Five big fat stars from us-- plus five more!

Alex Hubbard
5/5

We worked with Julie at Sensitive Dog, and our experience was fantastic. Our dogs have gotten along so much better since we've worked with her, and it's made our lives easier in so many ways. Highly recommend! We will go back with any issues we have.

Jon R. Kershner
5/5
We have been so pleased with the progress our English Shepherd/Border Collie puppy has made under Julie's coaching. We used another training service prior to finding Sensitive Dog. Whereas the other trainers had one method that they use on all of the dogs they work with, Sensitiv…Read full reviewClose full review

We have been so pleased with the progress our English Shepherd/Border Collie puppy has made under Julie's coaching. We used another training service prior to finding Sensitive Dog. Whereas the other trainers had one method that they use on all of the dogs they work with, Sensitive Dog reads the dog and then implements the correct tools to facilitate communication. Before Sensitive Dog, our 8 month old puppy was frustrated and unhappy. He couldn't be trusted around our kids or to have any freedom in the house. We were constantly training him, but we weren't getting anywhere. Julie opened the doors of communication and after only four visits, our dog is happier and able to be a polite family member. Our neighbors are amazed at the transformation, and his progress has been a big help for this family. I totally recommend Sensitive Dog!

Ezra Delsohn
5/5

I cannot recommend a dog trainer more. Julie was incredible with our tricky pitbull mix, bmo and our lives have drastically improved now that we’ve implemented her training protocols. Go here if you have a dog that needs extra TLC and support.

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