Our Philosophy
We train animals using modern, ethical, scientific techniques to understand, address, and modify behavior. We understand that a dog’s best behavior only exists when it is rewarded, therefore we use positive reinforcement, clicker training, and force-free techniques to train your dog. We strongly believe in the importance of understanding your dog’s behavior and meeting their species specific needs in order to live a cohesive life together.
Our Team
Meet Kay
Kay (she/her) has extensive knowledge and experience working with many types of animals. She has a degree in psychology from the University of Washington where her studies focused on the science of animal behavior. She is passionate about working with dogs and is constantly working to keep up with the latest discoveries in the field. Kay has also worked as a zoo keeper and trainer at Pt. Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Kay became a certified trainer through the Karen Pryor Academy in 2017.
Meet Poppy
Poppy (she/they) has been working in partnership with animals since she first learned to walk alongside her childhood Irish Setter, Laney. She is a graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy, Mike Shikashio’s Aggression in Dogs Master Course and IAABC’s Cat Behavior Consultant Mentorship Program. Before coming to Tacoma in 2020, her love of animals lead her to volunteer with several rescues and shelters in the Bay Area. Poppy attends workshops and conferences to build her skills and stay current with the science and ethics of force free, positive reinforcement training.
