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Offering private training & behavior services in Seattle

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Starting in the new year, we’ll be offering classes in addition to our private training. Everything from puppy classes & play groups to classes for teens and adults, and “leash-reactive”, fearful & nervous dogs and more.

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Julie

Obedience and behavioral training are some of the best investments you can make for your pets. Not only does it set your family up for a rewarding and easier life with your dog, but it also strengthens the bond between you and your four-legged companion. 

Obedience and behavior training in Seattle

I’m Julie Sharp. Since 2008, I’ve been offering private dog training in Seattle with one-on-one sessions for dogs of all ages and sizes. To ensure a productive and constructive learning environment, I only use  positive reinforcement methods that are scientifically proven to earn your dog’s trust so training is most effective. 

Basic manners or behavioral problems

Whether you’re looking to teach your dog basic manners, address a specific issue, or correct a serious behavioral issue, I’ll create a personalized, positive-methods training program catered specifically to your dog’s unique needs and personality.

Ready to get started?

I can help you with:

• Pre-Adoption preparedness

• Puppy Parenting – Solid Start

• New Dog – Good Beginnings

• Basic manners (all ages)

• Nuisance behaviors

• Advanced behavioral challenges

Puppy training and puppy classes
Private dog training works for large breed and small breed dogs
Adolescent teenage dog in snow with toy needs dog training

Teenagers

Puppies

Adults

Certified professional behavior consultant dogs

My Certifications

certified professional dog trainer in Seattle
Karen Pryor Academy certified trainer
Fear Free Certified Professional Dog and Puppy Trainer

The Seattle Animal Shelter recommends that you hire a trainer who is certified through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)

Barks about Us from Clients

“Julie Sharp is a gem! When I adopted a very chaotic 15-month-old herding mutt, I didn't have the tools to communicate effectively with him. Working with Julie was a wonderful experience! She gave me those tools to help Chaos. Thanks to her instruction, Chaos overcame his challenges. Highly recommended!” –Brian & Chaos

“Julie helped us train our rescue, and I'm so grateful. Not only did she help us teach basic behaviors to our pup and handle reactivity, but she also helped us build a happier and stronger relationship with our dog. Thanks Julie!” –El & Peridot

See more barks about us on our testimonials page

This adolescent, large breed dog shows good obedience and basic manners. Teaching your dog to relax is a skill to teach
Frenchie King Charles Cavalier mix's trip to the beach is a great enrichment activity. Adolescent and teenage dog can be over-excited, high-energy, reactive dogs. They can seem stubborn or maybe they are ignoring you
This large Great Dane is a newly-adopted rescue dog who needed some basic training once he was adopted. He was also reactive on-leash. He used to bark and lunge reactive towards other dogs on his walks. Training and behavioral training changed his
Sharp Dogs Seattle pup dog training for pitbull pit bull and pitbull pitties mixes in Seattle including reactive and aggressive dog training
Puppy socialization by introducing puppies and kids Under-socialized puppies can be under-socialized dogs. Socialization for dogs and people is important Include playdates, trips to dog-friendly stores and dog-friendly restaurants in Seattle