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Lisa Lucas

Dog trainer in Spokane

#691 in United States, #78 in Washington, #3 in Spokane

United States

Spokane

https://northerntailsdogtraining.com

Service areas:

Serving Spokane and Stevens County

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I've been training dogs, professionally, for twenty years. The dog training classroom is my "happy place." But when I am not with dogs, students and clients I can be found in my garden, on a hiking trail or in a music studio.

Dog training services include

  • Reactive dog training
  • In home training
  • Off leash training
  • Puppy training

More info about Lisa Lucas's dog training:

I offer small, personalized group classes in South Stevens County and the Spokane Valley. I also provide individual help for dogs with all sorts of anxiety-related behaviors.

Behavioral issue focus:

All behaviors that have anxiety at the core. Reactivity. Resource Guarding. Separation anxiety. Over-stimulated greetings. Hyper-activity.

Dog training methods:

My approach to training is holistic. Behavior is the result of different puzzle pieces coming together in a certain way. Those puzzle pieces are: the behavior of their humans, current living environment, early socialization experiences, physical health (diet and exercise), genetics, temperament and training. My job as a trainer and behavior consultant is to bring all of those pieces into alignment for the happiness and well-being of both ends of the leash.

Why I became a dog trainer:

I love dogs...and I like people :-)

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

Watching frustration and confusion melt away as people learn how to communicate with their dog friends. And seeing the light go on in a dog's eyes when the communication starts to make sense to them.

My #1 dog training tip:

If you are frustrated and your dog "isn't listening" it is because the dog is not understanding what you want. They really and truly do want to work in partnership. If that isn't happening, it's because the human hasn't been an effective teacher. If this is the case, get some help.

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