The Best Dog Trainers in Olympia, WA of 2026

This is a list of the top dog trainers in Olympia, WA, based on votes from the Sniffspot community and the general public.

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  Jen Lewis

  AKC Good Citizen Evaluator

  Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Puyallup, Sumner, Orting Buckley, Graham, Spanaway, Tacoma, Enumclaw, Auburn, Pierce County

  Jen Lewis has been working with dogs professionally for 20 years, training for 19 years, and she has a wide variety of experience with all breeds, ages, and temperaments. She has a deep understanding of canine behavior and communication and has many professional accreditations and memberships.

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  Heather Ringwood

  FDM, CPDT-KA

  Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training

  Specializing in Agility and Advanced Manners training, Heather's heart, love, and training focus is in showing others how to have fun with her dogs. In addition to dogs, Heather also coaches and trains people. These two skill sets play a major role in her ability to help people communicate more effectively with their dogs, and learn how to embrace and engage with their dog's temperament and per...

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  Ashley Alden

  CCS, PSDT-A, FDM

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training

  Thurston County, WA and the surrounding areas

  Like many animal lovers, my dream was to work with pets. I considered being a veterinarian, but quickly discovered I couldn't hack it. I gave up on my dreams and decided to pursue human medicine instead. After college and a bit of traveling, I jumped in to a "big girl" job doing clinical research at a military hospital. I enjoyed my job, but felt like I was living a double life.I'd wake up at 5...

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  Emma Holly

  MS, CPDT-KA, CSAT

  Aggressive dog training, Agility training, In home training, Puppy training

  Thurston, Lewis, Mason Counties and surrounding areas, including: Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Rochester, Rainier, Tenino, Centralia, Chehalis, Montesano, Aberdeen

  Emma has a Masters of Science in Animal Behavior & Welfare from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland and a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). She is also a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) and a Dog Walking Academy Field Trip Coach.
  
  Using reward-based, scientifically proven training and behavior modification methods, Emma specializes in canine anxiety, aggression and body...

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  Paul Grosart

  CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, CCUI

  Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy training

  Tumwater, WA and surrounding areas

  Paul Grosart (Pronouns: They/Them) \| BS, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, AKC CGC Evaluator
  
  Paul is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the Certification Counsel for Professional Dog Trainers, and an Accredited Dog Trainer of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). They have spent the last 4 years of their professional development focusing on service dogs, an...

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  Ann Howie

  CCA, CCFT, LICSW, ACSW

  In home training, Puppy training

  Thurston County

  I began my life by being friends with the animals on our farm. As an adult, I found ways to incorporate animals into my psychotherapy practice and to advocate for the animal's perspective as a dog trainer. I helped develop the first Standards of Practice in the field of animal-assisted services, I have written books and textbooks for both volunteers and professionals, and I continue to develo...

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  Sarah Forde

  Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training

  I use the most modern, science-backed methods to produce lasting results that will make you and your dog happy both during and after training.

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  Ada Weigel

  CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP

  Board and train, Puppy training

  Olympia, Tumwater, Yelm, Lakewood, Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, and Bonney Lake

  I fell in love with a naughty dog.I needed help and I had no idea what to do. Gunner came to my home as a temporary foster. His company really grew on me though and the house rules kept shifting. No dogs on the couch. Ok, fine. But no dogs on the bed. Ok, fine. But definitely no feeding him from your dinner plateCupcakes went missing from the counter and socks from the hamper. More concerning t...

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  Patti Howard

  BS CCS FDM

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Puppy training

  Thurston County

  I own Your Canine Resource, Inc. in Olympia Washington, a thriving company which specializes in canine behavioral training and nutritional consulting. I bring 27 years of hands-on experience and extensive study to Your Canine Resource. My training techniques are grounded in rigorous research in behavior modification as well as the conviction that kindness and consistency are great teacher compa...

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  Brenna Peterson

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Auburn, Puyallup, Spanaway, Kent

  I currently have two dogs, a chihuahua mix and a border collie. My main hobby is spending time with my dogs. We like trick training, rally, agility, and other sports, and enjoy playing, walking, and hanging out. I am almost done with my Psychology bachelor's degree and love to learn. I like meeting new people and their animals, I enjoy drawing and story-writing, and studying languages.

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  Sandra Roosna

  CCDT, FDM

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

  Olympia, Tumwater, Lacey, South Beach, Sunset Beach, Boston Harbor, East Olympia, Kelly's Korner, Delphi, Rochester, Chehalis

  I am a born and bred Estonian who shares a home with three couch-hoggers: Benny, Jess, and Waffles.
  
  My career path began during my undergrad years at Brooklyn College, where I worked as a dog handler and overnight attendant at dog daycares around New York City. I then went from managing daycares to working and volunteering in animal rescues in New York and Phoenix.
  
  My ultimat...

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

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