Brush Up Training

Programs include Puppy Start Right (4 weeks), Basics (6 weeks), Click for Tricks (6 weeks), Beyond Basics (6 weeks), and CGC Prep (6 weeks). All group classes focus on positive reinforcement, real-world application, and fun. Private sessions are tailored to individual needs, including behavior modification for fear, reactivity, aggression, or disabilities. Workshops and 1-hour sessions are available for urgent or specific issues. Training is structured to build skills progressively, with emphasis on generalization across environments.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are $99 for 4–6 weeks. Private sessions are available but pricing is not listed publicly; clients are encouraged to contact for details. Puppy Start Right class includes a book. No board-and-train or intensive programs offered.

Brush Up Training is a dog training business in Spokane, WA, led by CPDT-KA certified trainer Heather Brush, who has over 20 years of experience helping dog owners build strong, positive relationships with their pets using reward-based methods. They offer group classes and private sessions focused on fun, science-backed training that builds confidence and good behavior in dogs of all ages and backgrounds. Their programs include foundational obedience, puppy socialization, trick training, advanced manners, Canine Good Citizen prep, and specialized problem-solving classes for issues like fear, reactivity, leash pulling, and resource guarding. Heather also trains other animals, including horses and exotic pets, demonstrating her deep understanding of animal behavior science. The business emphasizes making training enjoyable so owners stay engaged and dogs thrive. They follow the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior’s guidelines for early puppy socialization and prioritize positive reinforcement exclusively.

Clients appreciate Heather’s compassionate, no-nonsense approach, personalized plans, and ability to solve complex behavioral challenges. Many have successfully trained their dogs for therapy work, earned CGC certification, and improved daily life with reliable recall and calm manners. The studio offers flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend sessions, and supports dogs with disabilities or from rescue backgrounds.

Heather is active in the professional training community, regularly attending advanced education events like Clicker Expo, and is a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator.

Accomplishments

Heather Brush is CPDT-KA certified with over 300 hours of hands-on experience and has earned over 130 Continuing Education Units (exceeding the 36 required every 3 years). She has attended Clicker Expo for 10+ years, is a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and has been involved in animal rescue since 2000. She has trained a wide range of species beyond dogs, including large cats, birds, and horses, demonstrating advanced behavioral science application.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can register for group classes by checking the online calendar for availability and emailing contact@brushuptraining.com. Private sessions require direct contact to schedule based on availability. No online booking system is listed; initial contact is made via email or phone.