Dog B Good

09/16/2025

Big congratulations to Dan & Chrissy with their handsome boy, Bruce, for rocking our Basics + eCollar Program! They came to us with a solid foundation of obedience from previous training experiences and wanted more help with Bruce’s intense reactivity to other dogs.

While honing their leash skills, we also worked on believability and lots of troubleshooting - which is a big part of dog training in general, but especially so for a dog like Bruce who is driven and very happy to react. Dan & Chrissy are awesome students and wonderfully caring owners - they want the best for Bruce and recognized that his journey will be ongoing post-private lessons. We’ve given them more skills, tools and knowledge, and they’re doing the awesome work to help him make better, safer choices. For example, when we started lessons, we couldn’t have any dogs in our facility - both the sight and sound would set him off. Cut to a couple of months later and he’s working around our pack on a regular basis AND participating in a group setting with dogs he’s never met before with almost no reaction.

We know they’ve got the goods and Bruce is a lucky boy to have them. We’re excited to continue their journey in more group classes and see Bruce continue to shine.

09/13/2025

We won Platinum Status and Best Dog Trainers in Federal Way 2025!

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09/07/2025

Obligation + Motivation = Reliability

09/04/2025

Huge congratulations to Ben & Trina on graduating from our Foundations + eCollar Program with their Bernese Mountain Dog, Bjorn!

Bjorn came to us struggling with dog reactivity and resource guarding. Together, his humans learned how to step into leadership and communicate with him more clearly through leash work, collar, and eCollar training. That clarity has helped Bjorn make better choices and grow into a more balanced, happy boy.

The journey doesn’t stop here—but they’ve already come such a long way and had a lot of fun along the path. We’re so proud of this team and excited to see where their training takes them next!

08/05/2025

🎓 Congrats to Wendy & Nori!
They just wrapped up our 8-lesson Foundations Program, covering core obedience, leash skills, house rules, attention walk, and boundary training.

Throughout the program, we tackled leash pulling and resource guarding, and both Wendy and Nori made serious progress.

Solid work from a team that showed up, put in the reps, and got results.

07/31/2025

Big congrats to Marz & Cat on graduating with flying colors from our 11-lesson Foundations + eCollar program with their young boxer, Angus.

Angus came in full of energy and drive, and this team put in the work to give that energy structure and direction. Marz & Cat were open, engaged, and willing to take a lot on board - approaching training with a balanced mindset and a real commitment to understanding the process.

They embraced the importance of consistency, clear communication, and follow-through, which are all key to making long-term changes and building trust. Their work paid off, and it shows in how Angus now looks to them more for leadership.

It’s been great watching this team grow together, and we know their future is bright!

Solid foundation, solid future.

07/28/2025

🎉 Big congrats to Hayden, Julianne, and their Aussie boy Bogey!

Bogey started with us in an intensive 4-week Board & Train where we set the stage for better behavior at home with crate and place training - showing him how to be calm and learn the important skill of self-soothing. We worked on his ability to give majority attention on walks, which greatly helped his dog reactivity, taught basic obedience and began boundary setting. We included ecollar conditioning on top of it all and Bogey responded like a champ! He thrived here with the clear communication and had a lot of fun with our pack, too.

But the real magic happened when Hayden & Julianne jumped into our even more intensive 5-lesson private program, covering everything in our Foundations curriculum: Attention Walk, Place, Heel, Sit, Down, Stay, Structured Play, Boundaries on Objects, Threshold Boundaries and more. They didn’t just learn it—they owned it. 🙌

In just a short time, this team made huge progress. Bogey’s calmer, more responsive, and way more respectful at home—and with a baby on the way, the timing couldn’t be better.

People training for pooches? This right here. 💛

07/22/2025

🎉 Huge congratulations to JR and his happy boy, Lanbo, for graduating from our Foundations + eCollar Program!

Over eleven private lessons packed with learning as well as fun, JR showed serious dedication and a sharp learning curve, while Lanbo—true to his happy, steady nature—took his time and came through strong.

We loved working with this team and covered so much together. Great job, JR & Lanbo—you’ve built a solid foundation for a lifetime of communication and teamwork! 👏✨

07/09/2025

Have we mentioned how much we enjoy hearing from clients after lessons with their continued success stories?! Well, we freaken love it and here’s an awesome example!

We focus on teaching people because we know we are only a tiny part of the training journey. It’s what dog handlers do (and don’t do!) in the minutes, hours and days outside of lessons that really count. And what Winston’s people have done is nothing short of exceptional.

They have taken a dog that couldn’t be within eyesight of another dog or human without going completely ballistic to walking like a pro in their neighborhood and now enjoying a day trip to local park - teeming with people and dogs!

It’s all possible, folks. Dog training isn’t rocket science. It is effort, commitment and consistency. If you need help getting started, then reach out today. Winston and his people deserved it and so do you & your dog.

06/28/2025

Congratulations to Carla and Dexter on completing the our Foundations + eCollar private lesson program! It’s inspiring to see Carla’s dedication in training Dexter, especially given his energetic and stubborn nature, which was quite different from her previous pit bull. Their success highlights the effectiveness of balanced training, which combines positive reinforcement with clear boundaries, tailored to Dexter’s needs. Using structured play, like tug, as part of his learning has also been key in channeling his excitable energy constructively. Carla’s hard work is a great example of how people can learn to train their dogs effectively. Best wishes for their continued journey together!

06/21/2025

🐾 **Big Cheers to Britney, Rich, and Winston!** 🎉

This incredible team just graduated from our Foundations + eCollar Program, showcasing a remarkable transformation! Their nearly 1-year-old German Shepherd, Winston, started highly reactive to dogs and people, keeping our trainer Justin at a distance. Through dedication, Britney and Rich implemented consistent structure and clear boundaries, helping Winston become a more positively engaged pup who now enjoys lessons with Justin!

Winston will always have his suspicious nature but he’s more discerning and makes much better behavioral choices thanks to Britney & Rich.

Training is a lifelong journey, and their commitment shows it’s a process that evolves with a dog’s life. Team Winston FTW!

06/10/2025

Please help us welcome the newest and most adorable addition to the DBG pack - Nelly! Sara adopted her from as her next companion pooch and is beyond impressed with this pittie mutt (scroll for DNA results).

Now don’t be fooled by those sweet soulful eyes, Nelly is full of s***k and grit! She doesn’t mess around and easily holds her own with the big dogs, including big brother, Torben, who is being a wonderfully tolerant. Nelly is a curious and playful rapscallion, and she also loves a cuddle on the couch. The future is very bright for this little one and we can’t wait to share her journey with you all.
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