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Evergreen School for Dogs

Welcome to our page. We offer dog training services that specialize in problem solving, obedience training, and aggressive behavior.

We offer private lessons, boarding and training, and training classes. Hello and Welcome to our page. We offer dog training services to Seattle and surrounding areas. Evergreen School for Dogs is owned by professional dog trainers Tommy Grammer and Corday Rice. We specialize in training for the companion dog. Visit our website for information on all of our dog training services we current

ly offer: www.evergreenschoolfordogs.com. Or drop us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to working with you and your dog!

12/07/2025

If you have a high energy dog that would gladly do another walk, run, hike or fetch session any time of day or night, it may be helpful to add a day of rest to your routine. Personally, the more free time I have, the more I do with my own dogs, and the more they come to expect it and even demand it.

Then when I get booked with board and trains they might get a little less adventure and attention, and have to adjust their expectations accordingly. The more frequently they experience these fluctuations, the quicker they adjust to the change, and the easier it is to live with them through a busy week!

Nowadays, whether I'm busy or not, I try to add a random do nothing day (for the dogs at least) once a week or so. I'm usually still around and interacting with them in the house and yard, just not doing a long run with them, or a trip in the truck to a new spot.

I think it has made them a little more chill and adaptable in general, while still getting the necessary exercise and exploration they need during the rest of the week. To be clear, I still believe that exercise is one of the most important things that you can provide your dog, it just may be helpful to add some unpredictability into your routine, so that your dogs don't spin out if you all take a rest day!

12/03/2025

Meet Umi!

Umi is a two year old Golden Retriever/Newfoundland mix female here for 11 days of training and socialization while her owners are on vacation.

Within the past several months Umi has been more selective about who she wants to play with, and has been in a few minor scuffles with other dogs. This behavior change fits a common timeline for maturing dogs, especially females, who tend to grow less forgiving of other dogs' rowdiness as they reach adulthood. I will be watching Umi's interactions closely to hopefully gain some insight into the new pattern, while also working on recall, stay and leave it so that she can be managed in tricky situations with other dogs.

Umi is an very sweet girl, already has a great obedience foundation and is eager to work with me, so the process should be enjoyable for both of us!

11/29/2025

Welcome back Moose!

Moose will be leaving today after a weeklong refresher course. He had spent two weeks here in June, when he was around 6 months old, so it was a perfect time for his owners to take a vacation and send him here for some new skills and fun!

Moose is one of the nicest young labs I've worked with, he is very food motivated and driven but also has an off switch naturally and takes cues from other dogs to tone it down as well. A little rare among intact year old male labs😂

He is fully into his adolescence now though, so is making some defiant choices at times, especially when it comes to the recall. I was seeing more keep away or straight up ignoring me, especially if a toy or other object was in his possession. Everyday practice has improved the situation greatly, and his owners should be able to easily keep him on track when they get him home. They have done a wonderful job maintaining the majority of his training from June, and I have a lot of confidence in them as well as Moose!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!
I'm thankful every day to have these three as well as my board and trains to explore and learn with. We're so lucky to live in a place as beautiful as western Washington!

11/25/2025

Meet Eth!
Eth is an adorable 5 1/2 month old female German shepherd here for the three week board and train program. She is pretty much a clean slate, without much training but with a happy attitude, high food drive and eagerness to learn. This should make her progress straightforward and fun!

She's a bit of a jumper so will need some manners work as well, especially since her owners are planning to have a baby in the next year. Good for them for anticipating the need for training rather than waiting until the problem is upon them and time is limited.

Eth (pronounced Eeeth) gets along great with people, other dogs and now goats, through a fence at least, so her stay should fly by for both of us. Check back for an update on Eth!

11/21/2025

Yesterday I took my little guy Wyatt on a walk and was reminded of some advice that I have given others but wasn't taking myself!

Since there were good sight lines and nobody nearby, I had Wyatt off leash for a good 20 minutes before we spotted a dog and I called him to leash up. He recalled well but the second that leash was connected he started to puff up and pull me. He was much more reactive than usual while passing the other dog, so I continued to work him on leash until he was his usual semi neutral self.

My advice (unheeded by me yesterday😕) is that if you want to let your dog off leash and still have pleasant and easy on leash pass bys, you need to leash them intermittently during the walk and outside of the presence of another dog. If the only time you leash up is when you see another dog, it's a recipe for reactivity and pulling.

If you are walking in an appropriate off leash environment you don't need to necessarily leash up for long periods, but make sure that calling your dog and having them walk by your side on leash for a bit isn't a predictor of an exciting or aggravating event, like passing a dog, bike or runner.

Your recall should also be a predictor of a reward and not always of a leash, so make sure that you don't leash up every time you call. Practice calling, treating or praising, and letting your dog go back to whatever occupied them beforehand, at least some of the time. Then practice calling, rewarding, leashing and walking for just a minute or two, outside of any new environmental changes, then unleashing and continuing on.

This sounds like a lot of work for a leisurely stroll, but I promise it shouldn't take more than 5 minutes total and the forethought to stick some treats in your pocket before leaving the house. You'll also see improvement very quickly if you follow the steps carefully. Have fun with it and let me know if you see a difference!

11/17/2025

Thanks to everyone who came out for group class yesterday! We had a full class with a nice mix of first time attendees and regulars. Here Ziggy and Beau demonstrate a snappy little u-turn as they approach one another. It's a skill essential for reactive and neutral dogs alike, and can help you avoid conflicts on the trail or on the sidewalk.

We have a couple of spots still open for next Saturday's class if you'd like to attend, just follow the link below!

https://www.evergreenschoolfordogs.com/training-classes-workshops

11/12/2025

It's not just puppies and young dogs that benefit from new experiences. This week, or sometime soon, find a new or forgotten spot with your older dog!

I recently took my three to an area that I hadn't been to in quite a while. They all had so much fun romping in an empty field, but Meadow especially was looking like a six month old! She is around 11-12 years old and still quite active with the help of osteoarthritis meds, but I hadn't seen her this excited about running in a bit😊

I also practiced my recall with all of them using high value treats, which turned it into a real party😂

So get out there, find somewhere novel to go, and see if your mature dog does some age regression in front of your eyes. You both may need some extra pain meds the next day but it will certainly be worth it!

11/10/2025

Thanks to everyone who came out for group class yesterday! It was a very well behaved assortment of dogs, and quieter than usual, so we were able to move quickly through a few different exercises and also learn some important tips and tricks to improve your dog's recall.

There will be additional classes this month on 11/16 and 11/22. Follow the link below for more information and to register. Hope to see you there!

https://www.evergreenschoolfordogs.com/training-classes-workshops

11/03/2025

Welcome back Jente!

Jente is a two year old mixed breed female just finishing up a week of training and play while her owners are on vacation. She stayed with me for a week last spring as well so adjusted to the routine quickly and I was able to get to work on a few things with her right away.

She is a very social and energetic young lady, so needed a brush up on some manners and leash walking. Jente has also always been a little spooky around certain loud noises and new sights, so I made sure to do a few field trips to different locations during her stay here.

If you have an upcoming vacation I still have a few spots available in November and December for board and trains. Especially if you are already struggling with some behavior problems, the holidays are not always the best environment for a young dog to learn good habits! Reach out if you are interested in reserving a spot😀

https://www.evergreenschoolfordogs.com/boarding-training-programs

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!
Show us your costumes in the comments!

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24914 27th Avenue NE
Arlington, WA
98223

Telephone

+14252440835

Website

http://evergreenschoolfordogs.com/

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