Diana Simonsen Dog Training

Diana Simonsen Dog Training offers a variety of programs including Dog Sports, Family Companion training, and Behavior Solutions. Dog Sports classes include Rally Obedience, Heeling Games, and Trick Dog, with options for virtual run-throughs for AKC Rally and Obedience titles.

Family Companion classes provide tailored support for puppies, newly adopted dogs, and adolescent dogs, covering basic obedience, house training, socialization, polite greetings, and loose-leash walking. Behavior Solutions focuses on personalized, one-on-one sessions to address disruptive behaviors such as aggression, pulling/lunging/barking on walks, running away, and shyness/fearfulness, utilizing desensitization and counter-conditioning.

Classes are available as private or small group sessions, both in-person at their Carnation facility and live online. They also offer a free phone call consultation to help clients determine the best starting point for their training goals.

Pricing Summary

The business offers class packages with discounts: a 4-class Starter Pack receives a 5% discount, a 12-class Growth Pack receives a 10% discount, and a 24-class Ultimate Pack receives a 15% discount. They offer both group and private class packages.

Policies

The website mentions a Service Agreement and states that registration is always open. It also notes that the class calendar serves as a general guide and may be subject to change, recommending checking the page or contacting them directly for the most up-to-date schedules. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy are available.

Diana Simonsen Dog Training offers force-free, positive-reinforcement-based training for dogs and their owners. They provide personalized, one-on-one sessions and group classes, focusing on building a good relationship between dogs and their owners, teaching alternatives to unwanted behaviors, and reducing frustration.

The business aims to streamline and improve the training process using up-to-date and humane techniques, avoiding physical corrections or harsh methods. This approach is particularly effective for anxious or fearful dogs, employing low-stress techniques for behavior modification.

Their facility in Carnation, WA, includes a 7600-square-foot training arena with two fenced training areas for all weather conditions and ample parking. They also offer live online sessions, allowing clients to train from anywhere. Additionally, Diana Simonsen Dog Training provides a private Sniffspot for dogs to explore and play in a safe, fenced environment.

Accomplishments

Diana Simonsen has over ten years of experience in dog sports, training, competing, and teaching. She and her dogs have earned Obedience and Rally titles with the American Kennel Club (AKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC). Her first dog was the 21st German Shepherd to earn the AKC Rally Advanced Excellent RAE2 title and was ranked in Front & Finish Magazine’s Top Ten German Shepherds in AKC Rally for four years.

Diana is an International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) Accredited Dog Trainer and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA). She is also a Fear Free Certified Professional, an AKC Approved Evaluator for CGC, Trick Dog, and Temperament tests, and a Certified Trick Dog Instructor through Do More With Your Dog. In 2018, she earned “Trainer of the Year” for training teams to over 100 titles.

She is a member of the Pet Professional Guild, Seattle Positive Dog Trainer Group, Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and the German Shepherd Club of America. Diana is dedicated to ongoing education, having completed courses like Dr. Kristina Spaulding’s Unlocking Resilience, Professor Mary Hunter’s Shaping Skills Workshops, and Dr. Susan Friedman’s Living and Learning with Animals. She also attends annual hands-on training sessions with Ken Ramirez and Clicker Expo, and holds a Master Certification in Canine Nutrition and a Low-Stress Handling Silver Certification. She is also TAGteacher Level 1 Certified and maintains Pet First Aid training.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can schedule a free phone call consultation to discuss their training goals and determine the best starting point. After the consultation, clients can book their first private class or purchase group or private class packages through the online booking page. Registration is always open.