Kindling Canine
Kindling Canine helps you and your pup build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship through dog training game!
Welcome!
15-Minute Consultation
This quick call will allow us to connect and chat about you and your dog's needs. This is to help us get the best idea of what program may fit you and if we vibe together as a support team for your dog!
Questions that may be asked include but are not limited to:
- What issues do you experience with your dog?
- What do you and your dog do for fun?
- Have you worked with a dog trainer before?
- What are your biggest concerns related to training?
- Do you like where your relationship is at with your dog?
*If you have any questions or concerns before this call, feel free to text (425) 675-8842 or email kindlingcanine@gmail.com
Sessions
Day Train
We take your dog out for 4 hours in one day to:
- Build trust and confidence with us, establishing a training relationship
- Observe their problem behaviors in real situations
- Find games tailored to their needs
- Learn specifically how to change and challenge their problem solving skills
We'll visit different parks, walk in public areas (like sidewalks outside shops), and stop by pet-friendly stores (Home Depot, Lowe's, Mud Bay, etc.) to help them generalize good behavior and build confidence around someone different.
At the end of the session, we will explain the games we used to the owner and write them down in a report card for the owner to review.
You'll also get a report card, including:
- A Google Photos folder with pictures from the day
- A short write-up on how your pup did and where we went
Please note: Your dog will not be training the entire 4 hours; that's a lot for one day! They will get breaks and downtime in the car-safe kennel (with water, and near a fan if it's hot), or she'll practice calm behavior in a low-distraction setting, like relaxing at a park.
*Your dog will NEVER be off leash while on this service except when in a car transportation kennel.
Day Tours
We take your dog out for 4 hours in one day to:
- Introduce socialization
- Build trust and confidence with the environment around them
- Work on regulating their nervous system
- Make their world bigger!
We'll visit different areas not too far from home, such as:
- Issaquah Community Center
- Jakob Two Trees
- Central Park
- Home Depot
- Lowe's
- Mudbay
- Outside dog parks (never entering, taking time to watch dogs walk by)
- and more!
At the end of the session, we will explain the games we used to the owner and write them down in a report card for the owner to review.
You'll also get a report card, including:
- A Google Photos folder with pictures from the day
- A short write-up on how your pup did and where we went
Please note: Your dog will not be training the entire 4 hours; that's a lot for one day! They will get breaks and downtime in the car-safe kennel (with water, and near a fan if it's hot), or she'll practice calm behavior in a low-distraction setting, like relaxing at a park.
*Your dog will NEVER be off leash while on this service except when in a car transportation kennel.
Check-Ins
A friendly visit while you’re away for the day. Your trainer drops by your house to give your dog company, a potty break, and a little enrichment.
Group Classes
AKC Canine Good Citizen Prep Course
Polish your teamwork and prepare for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. This 6-week course walks you through strengthening your dog's public manners and mastering everyday skills such as loose-leash walking, working through distractions, and impulse control around other people and dogs. By the end of the course, you'll be ready to take the Canine Good Citizen test with a strong chance of success, earning a ribbon and certificate, and titling your dog if you choose.
"Canine Good Citizen is a 10-skill test that teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners." - AKC
*Ideal for therapy or service dogs, or dogs just looking to be a community role model.
Packages
Puppy Party Package
4 sessions that can be scheduled at a consistency of your choosing. Sessions include training related to, but not limited to:
- Basic obedience and manners
- Teething
- Chewing and mouthing
- Toilet training
- Leash manners
1 Day Tour/Train at a time of your choice
1 Packet on caring for a puppy
*First session is booked now; next sessions are booked at the first session.
New Dog Package
3 sessions that can be scheduled at a consistency of your choosing. Sessions include training related to, but not limited to:
- Basic obedience and manners
- Energy management
- Breed specific enrichment education and assistance
- House training (potty outside, counter surfing, etc.)
- Leash manners
1 Day Tour/Train at a time of your choice
1 Packet on Bonding with Your Dog
*First session is booked now; next sessions are booked at the first session.