7 Cedars Dog Training

Group classes are 6-dog max, held indoors, focusing on foundational obedience and enrichment. Puppy Social Hours occur Tuesdays and Fridays with age-appropriate groupings. Individual training consists of 4–6 sessions tailored to specific behavioral goals. Board & Train is a 1–3 week immersive program with daily play, training, field trips, and owner education via videos and follow-up visits. All programs emphasize positive reinforcement and owner empowerment.

Pricing Summary

Puppy Social Hours: $5 per session. Individual Training: Initial Assessment $120; single sessions $100; 4-session package $320; 6-session package $480. Board & Train: $200/day, minimum 7 days ($1,400 for 1 week, $2,500 for 2 weeks, $3,400 for 3 weeks). Includes initial consultation and home visit for Whidbey Island residents.

Policies

RSVPs for Puppy Social Hours must be submitted the day before each session. Liability and enrollment forms are required. Board & Train includes a follow-up home visit for Whidbey Island residents. No explicit cancellation policy is stated.

Seven Cedars Dog Training, led by certified trainer Maureen Fitzpatrick, offers personalized and science-based dog training services in Langley, WA. Maureen uses positive reinforcement methods grounded in operant and classical conditioning to help dogs and owners build clear communication and lasting behavioral skills. Services include group classes, individual training sessions, puppy social hours, and an immersive Board & Train program where dogs stay on her 3.3-acre fenced property with daily play, enrichment, and field trips. Maureen is also a foster and volunteer for Red Waggin’ Rescue, reflecting her deep commitment to canine welfare. Her training environment is calm, organized, and supportive, with follow-up videos, handouts, and home visits included to ensure long-term success for owners.

Puppy Social Hours offer affordable, supervised off-leash play for puppies 8 weeks to 6 months, teaching owners how to read dog body language and safely manage interactions. Group classes cap at six dogs for personalized attention, focusing on foundational obedience, recall, loose leash walking, and enrichment. Individual training addresses specific issues like leash reactivity, resource guarding, house-soiling, and jumping, with options for in-facility or in-home sessions for South Whidbey Island residents. The Board & Train program provides intensive, one-on-one training with daily text updates and comprehensive owner education to maintain progress after the dog returns home.

Accomplishments

Maureen Fitzpatrick graduated with honors from the Academy for Dog Trainers and completed Michael Shikashio’s Master Course in Dog Aggression. She is a certified trainer and counselor with specialized expertise in dog-dog socialization and behavior.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact via email to inquire about availability, schedule an initial assessment for individual training, or RSVP for Puppy Social Hours. Board & Train requires prior consultation to determine suitability.