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Olivia Petersen

Dog trainer in Seattle

#129 in United States, #7 in Washington, #6 in Seattle

United States

Seattle

https://www.soundconnectiondogtraining.com

Service areas:

Seattle; all neighborhoods, Burien, Kent, Bellevue, Mercer Island

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Olivia Petersen, Owner, is certified in canine studies (CCS), SAPro (Separation Anxiety Pro Trainer), and FDM (Family Dog Mediator) of Sound Connection Dog Training.

Olivia is passionate about continuing her learning and education and takes courses, webinars/seminars that focus on canine science and behavior. Through working with clients, she has also gained more knowledge as every family and their dog(s) are individuals who's needs differ. She is especially passionate in working with dogs who struggle with separation anxiety or reactivity as her own dog has struggled with these. Prior to entering the dog training profession, Olivia worked in the veterinary field and dog boarding and daycare facilities.

Olivia recently lose her heart dog, Sauce, a 16.5 yr old Dachshund to cancer. She currently lives in Seattle with her husband and 6.5 year old Dachshund, Spud (who she is learning to teach nosework!)

Certifications:

CCS SAPro FDM

Dog training services include

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

More info about Olivia Petersen's dog training:

Private in home sessions, day training, behavior modification, remote separation anxiety training, puppy basics (house training, lifestyle skills, socialization)

Behavioral issue focus:

I love working with dogs who struggle with anxieties. From separation anxiety to reactivity (lunging and barking at dogs, people, car, bikes, etc) both in the home and out in the world.

Dog training methods:

Olivia is a positive reinforcement based trainer who uses scientific, evidence based methods to support you and your dog through fun, cooperative training. All clients and dogs begin with a consultation where we learn together how, why and what your individual dog(s) need From there, I build a training plan and we start the training. This could include day training for basic lifestyle skills such as sit, down, recall or a more intensive program where we focus on reactivity work. I also offer support to my clients through remote sessions. This is especially important for clients working through separation anxiety with their dog.

Why I became a dog trainer:

Olivia decided to become a dog trainer while in college at WSU where she was originally pursuing Veterinary Medicine. She took courses in Neuroscience and attending talks by Temple Grandin and her career began. After leaving college, her passion grew even more when her current dog, Spud, struggled with anxiety related behaviors. Our relationships with our dogs (and animals) are some of the most beautiful ones we will ever experience. To have a sound connection with another being, is a gift and thus, Sound Connection was born.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

Helping owners and their dogs have a deeper connection and understanding is my favorite part of being a dog trainer.

My #1 dog training tip:

Train the dog you have today -Grisha Stewart

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