Ardent Dog Training
Service area: Serves dog owners worldwide through online programs; based in Seattle, WA.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Separation Anxiety
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
Programs are delivered as self-paced online courses with video lessons, downloadable guides, and templates. The core Separation Anxiety Solutions course includes seven modules covering understanding anxiety, assessment, management, training protocols, and long-term success. Students gain access to a private community and direct support from Kelly. Bonus content includes training games, enrichment essentials, and recall techniques. All programs are designed for home-based implementation with no in-person sessions.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Separation Anxiety Solutions course is priced at $129; includes lifetime access, downloadable materials, and community support. Private virtual Zoom sessions are available as an additional purchase. A free Beginner’s Guide to Separation Anxiety Training is offered in exchange for an email address.
Testimonials
“Ardent Dog’s separation anxiety program is wonderful. The course material helped us cut through all the noise and myths out there, to get down to what we actually needed to know. Kelly was incredibly helpful. Great program to help us get started on this training journey!”
-Darcy’s Mom
“We are shocked but also delighted to see how incredible your training worked. It’s crazy to think that not so long ago we couldn’t even leave the house for even a few minutes.”
-Coco’s Mom
“Maya is doing so well on your protocols. She set a new record today! 42 min. In addition to that record, she laid on her bed for the first 5 mins!”
-Maya’s Mom
About the Trainer
Ardent Dog Training is a Seattle-based dog training business specializing in separation anxiety and behavior modification using positive reinforcement techniques. Founded by certified trainer Kelly, the company offers online courses designed to help anxious dogs feel calm and secure when left alone. Their programs include science-based strategies, dog body language education, stress reduction techniques, and step-by-step training plans that can be done from home. Kelly has over a decade of experience and personally trained her own dogs with severe separation anxiety, which inspired her mission to help other dog owners. The business also provides free resources, including a Beginner’s Guide to Separation Anxiety Training, and offers lifetime access to course materials and a private online community for students. All training methods are rooted in modern animal behavior science, with no use of corrections or punishment.
In addition to separation anxiety, Ardent Dog Training offers courses in confidence-building games, canine enrichment, and reliable recall. Their programs are self-paced, video-based, and include downloadable guides and direct access to Kelly for personalized support. Students can also purchase private virtual Zoom sessions as a bonus.
The business serves dog owners worldwide through its online platform and is featured in The Seattle Times for its expertise in addressing rising separation anxiety cases in urban pets.
Accomplishments
Kelly is a certified separation anxiety behavior consultant and certified control unleashed instructor. She holds certifications as a trick dog instructor and evaluator. Her work has been featured in The Seattle Times. She graduated from Washington State University with a BS in Civil Engineering before transitioning to dog behavior consulting. Her personal experience training her own anxious dogs, Raisin and Wally, informs her training philosophy and program design.
How to Get Started!
Begin by downloading the free Beginner’s Guide to Separation Anxiety Training via email sign-up. Then, enroll in the $129 Separation Anxiety Solutions course for full access to video modules, guides, and community support. Students may also book private Zoom sessions with Kelly as an add-on.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 9am-5pm
Certifications
- CBCC-KA
- CPDT-KA
- CTC
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer
Location
43rd Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112Listing Tools for Trainers
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