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Sound Dog Connection

Gig Harbor, Washington

5/5· 47 Google reviews

About Sound Dog Connection

Sound Dog Connection is devoted to enhancing the bond between humans and dogs through science based training (applied behavior analysis). We specialize in changing fearful behavior and helping dogs labeled as reactive or aggressive. We offer K9 Nose Work® sessions for fun along with enrichment for dogs of all ages. (We have sessions just for senior dogs)

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Leash training
  • Puppy training
  • Socialization

Behavior support

  • Barking
  • Fear and confidence
  • Reactivity training
  • Separation anxiety

How training happens

  • Online or virtual training
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies
  • Senior dogs

Training level

  • Advanced training

Dog sports

  • Scent work

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs

Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement

Other listed services

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  • Animal Behaviorist
  • Animal Massage
  • Animal Rescue
  • Animal Trainer
  • Animal Training
  • Behavior Analysis
  • Behavior Change
  • Behavior Plan
  • Behavioral Concerns
  • Canine Behavioral
  • Canine Body
  • Certified Behavior Analyst
  • Continuing Education
  • Dog Bark
  • Dog Competitions
  • Dog Events
  • Dog Manners
  • Dog Parent
  • Dog Sport
  • Educational Workshops
  • Fearful Behaviors
  • Helping Dogs
  • Mentorship Program
  • Private Behavior Classes
  • Private Coaching
  • Scent Detection
  • Shelter Dogs
  • Vet Trips

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Questions & answers

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Community answer · Sound Dog Connection · 2022-09-21

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I don’t have a fenced yard. Can I bring my dog to you for in person training.

I offer in person sessions at my studio in Gig Harbor and virtual sessions, I do not come the the home.

Community answer · Sound Dog Connection · 2022-09-21

We begin with a virtual session. I do have location I can use in Gig Harbor, so as some point we can meet there. For now I begin with a Zoom session, where we discuss the issues and concerns and begin the training. These session are getting excellent reviews, check out the testimonial section on my site:)

Community answer · Ann Waterbury · 2021-09-21

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Customer reviews

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5
out of 547 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Nosework 9
  • Knowledgeable trainer 5
  • Comfortable atmosphere 4
  • Positive reinforcement 4
  • Anxious dog training 3
  • Confidence building 3
All 10 topics
  • New space 3
  • Resource guarding 3
  • Understanding dog needs 3
  • Connecting with your dog 2

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47 collected reviews

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Tess Peck
5/5
My husband and I are blown away by Ann at Sound Dog Connection. We're new to Washington State with our two small dogs. After two years of social distancing and then a long-distance move, our dogs have become de-socialized and have developed some behavioral issues. We met Ann afte…Read full reviewClose full review

My husband and I are blown away by Ann at Sound Dog Connection. We're new to Washington State with our two small dogs. After two years of social distancing and then a long-distance move, our dogs have become de-socialized and have developed some behavioral issues. We met Ann after our vet recommended her. I cannot overstate how much her help has changed our dogs' lives for the better! I had literal tears in my eyes yesterday at our visit, when our fear-aggressive little girl voluntarily went to Ann on her own volition and **climbed into her lap** to ask for a treat! I can't convey what an utterly unexpected (and joyful) moment that was! Ann works with positive reinforcement, and she gives pet parents all of the tools and tricks to succeed. She guides and helps, offering personal observation, links to videos, articles explaining dog behavior - and then if you do the work, I can honestly say you'll be rewarded. It's evident from the very first moment that Ann is passionate about her work. She's really focused on learning about the individual dog and offering solutions for that specific dog's behavior. We had initially intended only a couple of sessions, but we've just signed up for a "nose work" package because there's so much more for us to learn!

Karen Petersen
5/5

Mönch and I have been loving learning nosework with Sound Dog Connection. As a bonus, Ann is teaching us sound techniques to reign in Mönch’s over-exuberant greeting tendencies. Ann is awesome and Mönch loves her!

Barbara Wood
5/5

Anne is truly dedicated to providing the best solution for you and your pup. She is truly the ultimate professional, giving her all. You couldn't be in safer hands.

Tami Aiken
5/5

Sound Dog Connection has been working with us to improve behaviors connected to anxiety with one of our dogs and now we have our senior Catahoula doing the Silver Sniffers program too. He is showing real excitement when we practice at home and we can't wait for our next session.

Dani Pedrotti
4/5

Ann offered some great "new puppy" advice during our first session with our new Golden Retriever. We are putting these techniques to work now, and will see how things progress from here! Looking forward to session #2!

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