Delightful Dog LLC

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Tucson, AZ 85718

Service area: Delightful Dog LLC primarily serves Brier, Bothell, Edmonds, Kenmore, Lake City, Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, and Mountlake Terrace in Washington. Travel charges may be assessed for clients living outside these areas.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Therapy Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Potty Training
  • Fearfulness
  • Stealing Food
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • In-Home
  • Private Lessons

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package

Types of Dogs

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large
  • Giant

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

Delightful Dog LLC offers several specialized training programs. Puppy Training covers essential topics like house-training, socialization options, early obedience, crate and chew training, bite inhibition, handling for vet/groomer visits, alone-time training, and puppy proofing the home.

The Manners program focuses on teaching polite behaviors such as sit, down, stay, recall, loose-leash walking, and respectful greetings, while also addressing rude behaviors like jumping, pulling on leash, nipping, chewing, digging, and snatching food. Therapy Dog Preparation helps dogs get ready for animal-assisted activities, including coaching for Canine Good Citizen certification and tips for comfort in various environments like schools and hospitals.

The New Puppy/New Dog Readiness program is a comprehensive session designed to help new owners start off on the right paw, covering house-training schedules, appropriate toys, crates, and home puppy proofing, even including shopping assistance. Private Coaching is available for owners who want to learn training methods themselves, covering basic manners, advanced tricks, clicker training, problem behaviors, or preparation for Animal Assisted Therapy volunteering. Sessions are available per-lesson or in packages.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Training sessions are available at a per-lesson price or in packages. Travel charges may be assessed for clients living outside the primary service areas.

Testimonials

“Crystal is a phenominal teacher…. Her sense of humor and self confidense have made even my most difficult dog training challenge managable. She is patient and very kind.”
– Adrienne Dungee

“I thank you for your patience with my rescue dog Bingo… She had several behavioral issues that made me think she would not work out in my household, but you helped us get to a calmer and more trusting place.”
– Jennifer Johnson

About the Trainer

Delightful Dog LLC is a dog training business owned by Crystal Saling, a highly qualified and certified professional dog trainer. Crystal holds certifications as a CPDT-KA and KPA CTP, is an honors graduate of Animal Behavior College, and a Full member of the Association for Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology, which underpins her wholly science-based and dog-friendly approach to training.

The business provides comprehensive dog and puppy training services, including Puppy Training, Manners, Therapy Dog Preparation, New Puppy/New Dog Readiness, and Private Coaching. They specialize in behavior modification for common issues such as house training, chewing, over excitability, jumping up, and aggression.

Delightful Dog LLC distinguishes itself by using only humane, reward-based training methods, employing tools like clickers, toys, treats, praise, and life rewards. Training is conducted in the comfort of the client’s home, offering complete convenience and tailor-made programs designed around specific training goals and lifestyles. This approach ensures lasting results without physical force or threats, turning every dog into a delightful companion.

Accomplishments

Crystal Saling is a CPDT-KA and KPA CTP. She is an honors graduate of Animal Behavior College and a nationally certified professional dog trainer. Crystal is a Full member of the Association for Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She regularly attends workshops by leading instructors in the field. Prior to starting Delightful Dog, Crystal worked as a pet trainer at a national pet store chain and trained and fostered dogs at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) as both a volunteer and an intern.

How to Get Started!

Clients can request more information by filling out an online form, which asks for their name, major cross streets, email, contact preference, best time to contact, phone, desired service, dog’s name, breed, and age. Clients can also call directly.

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  • 14 Years Experience

Certifications

  • CPDT-KA
  • KPA-CTP

Associations

  • APDT
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Location

Tucson, AZ 85718