Co-Regulated K-9s

Co-Regulated K-9s offers private in-person and virtual coaching sessions tailored to individual needs, day training packages for intensive support, and self-paced online courses focused on emotional regulation and bonding. Programs are structured around personalized plans that address behavior challenges like reactivity, fear, and leash pulling, with a focus on co-regulation between dog and owner. Clients typically engage for 3–4 months to build skills and confidence, with ongoing support available as needed.

Pricing Summary

Training is offered at various price points to fit different budgets, including private sessions, day training packages, and affordable self-paced online courses. Specific pricing is discussed during a free discovery call. Premium packages offer intensive support, while webinars and free resources are available for those seeking lower-cost options.

Co-Regulated K-9s is a dog training business founded by Ashley Cipolletti, a multi-certified professional dog trainer with over 15 years of experience in animal training and human mental health. Ashley helps dog owners transform their relationship with their dogs by using positive reinforcement combined with nervous system regulation techniques inspired by psychology. She specializes in supporting recently adopted dogs, leash reactivity, fear-based behaviors, impulse control, and deepening the human-canine bond. Her approach is trauma-informed, holistic, and focuses on co-regulation—helping both dog and owner manage emotions and build resilience together. Ashley offers private in-person and virtual coaching sessions, day training packages, and online courses. She also hosts The Co-Regulated K-9s Podcast and provides free resources like guides and webinars to support dog owners. Her training philosophy prioritizes the emotional well-being of both pets and humans, avoiding aversive tools and emphasizing curiosity, compassion, and connection.

Ashley’s background includes working as an Adoption Coordinator at Kitsap Humane Society, studying psychology and animal-assisted psychotherapy, and mentoring with experts in complex behavior cases. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Biology with research on human-dog co-evolution. Her methods are evidence-based and tailored to individual needs, making her ideal for owners of reactive, fearful, or anxious dogs who want lasting change through understanding—not just compliance.

Accomplishments

Ashley Cipolletti is a CPDT-KA certified professional dog trainer, a member of IAABC and APDT, and was recognized as Sniff Spot’s top positive reinforcement trainer in California in 2023. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy and is pursuing a Master’s in Biology with research on human-dog co-evolution. With over 15 years of experience training animals and working in mental health and animal welfare, she brings a unique, interdisciplinary approach to dog training.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a free Discovery Call to discuss their dog’s behavior, goals, and needs. During this call, Ashley assesses suitability for her programs and outlines personalized next steps, including program options, timeframes, and pricing.