Barer Pet Behavior and Dog Training LLC
Service area: Serves Walla Walla, Washington and surrounding areas with in-home and outdoor training sessions throughout the region.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
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
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Programs begin with a comprehensive 90-minute in-home consultation to assess the dog’s behavior and owner goals. Clients then receive personalized training plans with printed resources and hands-on guidance. Follow-up sessions are offered in 30-minute increments, often conducted outdoors in real-world settings like parks, downtown areas, and near other dogs. Training is ongoing and tailored to build confidence and address specific issues such as reactivity, fear, or aggression.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not explicitly listed, but clients engage in initial 90-minute consultations followed by 30-minute follow-up sessions. Packages and custom plans are offered based on individual needs.
Testimonials
Dawn has been absolutely amazing to work with. She has been patient, knowledgeable, and accommodating to our schedule. After the starting consultation, we were provided with so many resources on how to handle our fear aggressive dog. We have been doing the mini sessions for a few months, and seeing my dog grow in confidence has been amazing. Dawn knows the balance in keeping your dog safe, managing their stress, but being able to slowly push them into new scenarios to build their confidence. I never thought I would be able to walk my dog downtown without fear, but our dog has been showing amazing improvements with each mini session.
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3 year old female Bassett Hound. We needed help with leash aggression toward other dogs, controlling her barking, following commands (more than when she felt like it), jumping on grandkids, and waiting at door when people visit. All was addressed, as owners we were advised and shown what to do, and how to do it. Harlee Rose is so much better, we are continuing the training guidance with great results. I highly recommend and am so glad I called. We had seven 30 min outdoor sessions, walking with trainers dogs, going downtown, and going to dog park, interacting with children, and at Tietan Park.
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Dawn visited our home for an initial consultation, spending 90 minutes with us and our puppy. The one on time was so valuable! Dawn left us with tons of resources, printouts and new training tips to help our little guy become a well behaved and well adjusted dog. He had a HUGE nap after her visit. A main goal for us was to decrease friction in the home by teaching the puppy not to chase our cat or be too rough with our older dog. In less than 24 hours, he’s respecting boundaries of both of them. We look forward to Dawn’s next visit where we will practice puppy ‘door manners’.
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About the Trainer
Barer Pet Behavior and Dog Training LLC is a professional dog training business based in Walla Walla, Washington, specializing in positive reinforcement-based training and behavior modification. They help dog owners with everything from puppy consults and basic obedience to advanced behavior work for reactivity, fearfulness, separation anxiety, and aggression. Led by Steven J Barer, a certified training partner of the Karen Pryor Academy, the team provides personalized, science-backed training that builds confidence and reduces stress in dogs. They also offer growly dog classes through Walla Walla Community College and Canine Good Citizen testing. Their approach focuses on creating a positive learning experience for both dogs and owners, with an emphasis on safety, consistency, and long-term success.
They serve dogs of all ages — puppies, adolescents, adults, and seniors — and work with all breeds, including special needs dogs and those with trauma. Their services include in-home consultations, outdoor training sessions in real-world environments like downtown and dog parks, and follow-up mini-sessions to reinforce progress. The business is known for its compassionate, patient, and highly effective methods that help families keep their pets in their forever homes.
Accomplishments
Steven J Barer is a graduate and certified training partner of the Karen Pryor Academy for Dog Trainers. He is a certified Low-Stress Handling trainer and conducts growly dog classes through Walla Walla Community College. The business is a member of the Reserve Veterinary Corp and offers Canine Good Citizen Evaluation/Testing.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with a 90-minute in-home behavior and training consultation to evaluate the dog’s needs and develop a customized plan. Clients receive immediate resources and begin training during the session.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 8am-6pm
Tuesday: 8am-6pm
Wednesday: 8am-6pm
Thursday: 8am-6pm
Friday: 8am-6pm
Saturday: 8am-6pm
Sunday: 8am-6pm
Certifications
- KPA-CTP
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer
Location
234 Bandra Dr, Walla Walla, WA 99362Listing Tools for Trainers
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