Diane Rich Dog Training, LLC

Diane offers private training sessions, small group puppy classes in Kirkland, and the Camp Fraser overnight program exclusively for private clients. She provides Pet Therapy 101 seminars for certification as a therapy dog team, requiring rabies proof and a 4–6 foot leash. Real World Training helps dogs generalize skills in distracting environments. Programs range from basic manners for puppies to behavior modification for senior or troubled dogs. All programs emphasize positive communication and real-life application.

Pricing Summary

Private training and group classes are offered with fees listed per team. Puppy classes cost $110 per team, with $30 for a second dog from the same home. Therapy 101 seminar fees are $15 for the first handler and $10 for each additional family member. No refunds within 14 days of class date. Cancellation fee of $8 applies if canceled within 14 days. Payment must be mailed after online registration.

Policies

No refunds within 14 days of class date. No makeups for cancellations or no-shows. Clients may be asked to remove their dog from class if it vocalizes, pulls, jumps, or shows aggression. Recording of sessions is permitted and retained by the business. Proof of rabies vaccination is required for therapy programs. Retractable, metal, or flexi-leashes are prohibited on facility grounds.

Diane Rich Dog Training, LLC is a dog training business founded by Diane Rich, a certified dog trainer with over 25 years of experience. She offers private training, group classes, and therapy dog certification programs in the Seattle area. Her training philosophy centers on “catch your dog doing something right” and emphasizes whisper training—calm, positive communication over force or loud commands. She provides Real World Training to help dogs listen in distracting environments and specializes in manners, obedience, socialization, housebreaking, and behavior troubleshooting. Diane also runs puppy classes in Kirkland and offers an exclusive overnight program called Camp Fraser for private clients. In addition to training, she coordinates pet therapy programs at hospitals, nursing homes, and schools, and trains handler-dog teams for Pet Partner® certification. She is an AKC CGC Approved Evaluator and has trained dogs for celebrities and university mascots.

Diane integrates behavioral psychology into her methods, holding a Master’s degree in education with an emphasis in behavioral psychology. She has authored training videos, hosted a radio show on KVI, and been featured on Fox News and other media. Her services are available for dogs from 7 weeks old through senior years, including challenging cases like fearfulness, aggression, and phobias. She supports rescue dogs and mixed breeds equally and does not engage in breeding or showing.

Diane’s business is referral-based, with many clients coming from veterinarians, groomers, and breeders. She requires proof of rabies vaccination for therapy programs and enforces strict leash and behavior rules during classes. All sessions may be recorded for training purposes, and recordings are retained by the business.

Accomplishments

Diane Rich holds a Master’s degree in education with an emphasis in behavioral psychology. She is an AKC CGC Approved Evaluator and a registered Pet Partner® with Delta Society. She was the official trainer for the University of Washington’s mascot “Dubs,” trained dogs for celebrities including Kirk Douglas and Dinah Shore, and hosted a radio call-in show on KVI. She helped implement pet visitation programs at Overlake Hospital and Camp Korey. She has produced and sold international dog training videos since 1996 and has been featured on Fox News and Maximum Living with Randy Altig.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact Diane via email or phone to inquire about services. For therapy dog training, clients must complete an online registration form for Pet Therapy 101, pay by mail after receiving an invoice, and wait for email confirmation. Private training clients are accepted by referral or direct inquiry, with no free initial consultation offered.