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The Northwest Dog Trainer
Des Moines, Washington
About The Northwest Dog Trainer
Transforming dogs, and the lives they touch, across Seattle & South King County 🏔️ At Northwest Dog Trainers (NWDT), we do more than teach commands, we build trust, clear communication, and real-life results that stick. Every dog-and-owner relationship is different, so we create a plan that fits your goals and your dog’s needs. We specialize in the tough stuff: reactive dog training, leash reactivity, fear/anxiety behaviors, aggression rehabilitation, and behavior modification. We also offer puppy training, obedience training, private sessions, group classes, Canine Good Citizen (CGC) training, service dog training, and board & train options. Serving Seattle, Des Moines, Burien, Federal Way, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Kent, Auburn,
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
- Pack walks
Program details
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- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
- Senior dogs Customer-reported
Assistance and working dogs
- Service dog training
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs Customer-reported
Other listed services
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- Training Evaluation (1 Dog 🐶)
Program details
Evaluation Appointment – In Person Location: 22659 Pacific Hwy S Ste 201 Des Moines, WA 98198 This session is a chance for us to meet you and your dog at our Des Moines location. We’ll go over your training goals, talk about your dog’s history, and get a feel for their current obedience level. Our goal is to make sure you leave with a clear plan and feel confident about your next steps. Have questions? Just let us know, we’re happy to help! · Listed price: From $50.00
- Training Evaluation (2 Dogs)
Program details
Evaluation Appointment – In Person Location: 22659 Pacific Hwy S Ste 201 Des Moines, WA 98198 This session is a chance for us to meet you and your dog at our Des Moines location. We’ll go over your training goals, talk about your dog’s history, and get a feel for their current obedience level. Our goal is to make sure you leave with a clear plan and feel confident about your next steps. Have questions? Just let us know, we’re happy to help! · Listed price: From $75.00
- Training Evaluation (3 Dogs)
Program details
Evaluation Appointment – In Person Location: 22659 Pacific Hwy S Ste 201 Des Moines, WA 98198 This session is a chance for us to meet you and your dog at our Des Moines location. We’ll go over your training goals, talk about your dog’s history, and get a feel for their current obedience level. Our goal is to make sure you leave with a clear plan and feel confident about your next steps. Have questions? Just let us know, we’re happy to help! · Listed price: From $100.00
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
148 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Fun team 28
- Friendly staff 27
- Reactive dog training 15
- Friendly atmosphere 14
- Knowledgeable trainers 11
- Leash walking 11
All 10 topics
- Communication with dogs 8
- Personalized training 7
- Hyper dog training 2
- Rescue dog training 2
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These great people care about the dogs and the owners! Such a great crew to work with!
Love these guys!!
I brought my reactive dog here and the staff were fantastic. I love that they have a studio cat so that we can practice for those situations. I can't praise them enough!
Went for 15 individual sessions, for two 1 year old pups. Excellent! Staff were with us every step of the way. Came in with two dogs running us ragged, left with two well mannered dogs that we could walk and have around company. Highly recommend to anyone, any dog, that needs help with obedience training. S. Pinkham
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