FirstBarkAmanda is top-notch. I think she is a wonderful and very knowledgeable trainer. My Bernedoodle puppy Stella loves her, too. Thanks Amanda, can't wait until our next class.
Westward Hound
Kingston, Washington
About Westward Hound
Humane and evidenced based dog behavior and training. Building trust and harmony between you and your dog! Virtual training sessions available.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Obedience training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Chewing
- Reactivity training
- Separation anxiety
How training happens
- Day training
- Online or virtual training
Dog age
- Puppies
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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- Dog training
Program details
Behavior modification for fear and anxiety, separation anxiety, manners, obedience.
- Behavior Analysis
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
41 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Reactive behavior 7
- Leash walking 5
- Behavior advice 3
- Dog behavior training 3
- Gentle approach 3
- Separation anxiety 3
All 10 topics
- Practical exercises 2
- Puppy manners 2
- Reactivity training 2
- Resource guarding 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Amanda's services are top notch. She teaches techniques that make sense and work. Our dog loved working with her , and she enjoyed working with him as well. Very highly recommended.
Patient, knowledgeable, and kind are just a few words that remind us of Amanda and the services she provides. We feel better after learning the best ways to work with our little lady, but it's undeniable to see how positive the changes have been for her as well. We (and our pup) are so grateful we connected with her.
Amanda really knows her stuff! She’s so patient with both our dog and us! We have trust and confidence in her ability and knowledge. We look forward to continuing our lessons with Amanda and seeing how well we and our dog will benefit from them.
Amanda is a wonderful trainer and I cannot recommend her enough! After completing her puppy manners course, our husky pup, Mishka, has significantly better recall, greatly improved leash walking, and is overall more attentive and willing to learn. Amanda uses a positive reinforc…Read full reviewClose full review
Amanda is a wonderful trainer and I cannot recommend her enough! After completing her puppy manners course, our husky pup, Mishka, has significantly better recall, greatly improved leash walking, and is overall more attentive and willing to learn. Amanda uses a positive reinforcement training model and really helped us understand our dog’s behavior and how to work with her. Amanda is incredibly knowledgeable, very professional, organized, and easy to communicate with. I love that she provides a written summary of each training session along with homework and additional resources to continue working with your dog between sessions. The written materials are so helpful and great to reference after completing the training program. We have seen so much progress with Mishka since working with Amanda and we are so grateful we her expertise! Thank you Amanda!
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