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The Northwest Dog Trainer

Des Moines, Washington

4.9/5Ā· 148 Google reviews

About The Northwest Dog Trainer

Transforming dogs, and the lives they touch, across Seattle & South King County šŸ”ļø 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
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  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
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  • Obedience training
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  • Puppy training
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Behavior support

  • Aggression training
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  • Reactivity training
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How training happens

  • Board and train
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  • Group classes
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  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
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  • Pack walks
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  • Private training
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Dog age

  • Puppies
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  • Senior dogs Customer-reported
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Assistance and working dogs

  • Service dog training
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Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs Customer-reported
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Other listed services

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  • Training Evaluation (1 Dog 🐶)
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    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! Ā· Listed price: [object Object]

  • Training Evaluation (2 Dogs)
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    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! Ā· Listed price: [object Object]

  • 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! Ā· Listed price: [object Object]

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 5148 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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100 collected reviews

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jessica melton
5/5

The trainers are great. Marcus and Jermey helped us to train our traumatized rescue dog. He now is able to play with other dogs. He went through basic training and bite work training and he has amazing recall. We are very thankful to have worked with this amazing team!

Zachary Salinas
5/5
Before coming to The Northwest Dog Trainers, my dog was at risk of getting put down. She bit the delivery driver, and they wanted to press charges. When I met Marcus (the owner), my dog also wanted to bite him too. She went from a dog that’s over protective to a dog that is start…Read full reviewClose full review

Before coming to The Northwest Dog Trainers, my dog was at risk of getting put down. She bit the delivery driver, and they wanted to press charges. When I met Marcus (the owner), my dog also wanted to bite him too. She went from a dog that’s over protective to a dog that is starting to see some patterns of off leash walking. Their methods of training use some positive reinforcements mixed with leash corrections and the trainers help you fine tune your skills. I always thought it was just dog training, but they also need to train the handler. Both Jeremy and Marcus are expert at their crafts and you’ll definitely see a difference with them

Jennie Cole
5/5

We brought our Max here because he was very reactive and we wanted to be able to take him places. The trainers are great and our boy is finally able to be around other dogs.

zzz
5/5
UPDATE: This was my last class with my reactive dog Juno, and I want to thank the whole team for how they handled training her the past few weeks. They slowly integrated her into group classes so she could experience being around other dogs. I left feeling so proud of her for how…Read full reviewClose full review

UPDATE: This was my last class with my reactive dog Juno, and I want to thank the whole team for how they handled training her the past few weeks. They slowly integrated her into group classes so she could experience being around other dogs. I left feeling so proud of her for how far she's come. The leash training is something I never knew going into this, and they taught me how to work with my dog without verbal commands. I want to personally thank her trainers Jeremy, Melissa, and Marcus. And I want to thank the girls at the front Melisa and Trinity. Everyone was so friendly and supportive throughout our training, and I never felt like I couldn't do something. I wanted to see how far Juno could go. And I am really proud of the results and how much my rescue dog has learned in a matter of a few weeks. This is the best training facility I could have taken my dog to. Significant difference in my dog already since coming here. It's a work in progress but I love everyone here. It feels like a second family because everyone here knows me and my dog Juno. Totally worth it if you have a reactive dog/ rescue from shelter. Avoid regular pet stores for training if your dog can't even be in the same room with another dog. Take your dog to Northwest Dog Trainer asap if you've been thinking about it

Alison Day
5/5
If I could give this company and staff 10 stars I would. They are amazing, with dogs and people too! I began fostering a dog a few months back and quickly realized it would be in my benefit and my foster dogs benefit to seek out a professional. NW Dog Trainer could not have been …Read full reviewClose full review

If I could give this company and staff 10 stars I would. They are amazing, with dogs and people too! I began fostering a dog a few months back and quickly realized it would be in my benefit and my foster dogs benefit to seek out a professional. NW Dog Trainer could not have been more helpful. They have taught me so much about building a relationship with a dog, leash handling skills, and communication with your dog. They helped me turn a scared shelter dog into a well mannered love bug. My foster dog was recently adopted and I couldn't have done it without all of the wonderful training my foster dog and I got from NW Dog Trainer!

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