Diane Rich Dog Training, LLC

Diane Rich Dog Training offers private, group, and boarding training programs. Private training is individualized, starting as early as 7 weeks, covering obedience, manners, problem prevention, and solutions, including aggression and fear. It incorporates “Real World Training” in public settings and includes socialization. Group classes include “Puppy School I” for pups 10-16 weeks focusing on basic manners, obedience, and socialization, and “Real World Training Classes” for dogs 6 months and older to advance skills around distractions. “Camp Fraser” provides exclusive boarding for existing clients, offering a home-like environment with play, field trips, and continued training. Additionally, they offer “Pet Therapy 101 Seminars” and “Pet Therapy Prep Classes” to prepare teams for therapy work.

Pricing Summary

Puppy School I is $120 per team, with an additional $50 for a second dog from the same household. Real World Training costs $165, with an additional $75 for a second dog. The Pet Therapy Prep Class is $110 per team, with a $30 fee for a second dog with the same handler, or $65 for each additional family member with the same dog or a second dog. Hourly rates are available for troubleshooting or fine-tuning sessions.

Policies

No refunds are issued for cancellations made 7 days or less from the class date, or if a client is asked to leave a class for any reason, or due to health-related problems. Cancellations must be made via email, fax, or regular post, postmarked 7 business days prior to the first class, to receive a refund, which will be subject to a $20 processing fee. Missed classes or sessions are not eligible for free makeup classes or transfers to other training options. The business reserves the right to reschedule classes due to scheduling conflicts, class size, or illness.

Diane Rich Dog Training, LLC offers comprehensive dog training programs for puppies, adolescent, adult, and senior dogs, focusing on integrating mind, body, and spirit. Their basic philosophy is “Catch your dog doing something right,” emphasizing positive, fun, and “whisper training” techniques rather than force. They aim to teach effective communication between owners and their dogs to build trust, respect, and a strong bond.

The business provides private training, group classes, and boarding training through “Camp Fraser.” They specialize in a wide range of behaviors from basic obedience, manners, and socialization to complex problem prevention and solutions, including aggression, phobias, and separation anxiety. Real World training is a core component, preparing dogs to respond reliably in various public environments and around distractions.

Diane Rich is highly experienced, with over 25 years in the field, and has a Masters degree in education with an emphasis in behavioral psychology. She is an AKC CGC Approved Evaluator, a Registered Pet Partner® with Delta Society, and was the official dog trainer for the University of Washington’s mascot, “Dubs.” She has been featured as a pet expert on TV and radio, and has worked with celebrity clients.

Accomplishments

Diane Rich holds a Masters degree in education with an emphasis in behavioral psychology. She is an AKC CGC Approved Evaluator, a Registered Pet Partner® with Delta Society, and a former Licensed Delta Society Evaluator. She was the official dog trainer for the University of Washington’s mascot, “Dubs,” and has been featured as a pet expert on News and Lifestyle television and local radio. She was a contributing writer for MSN website: www.dogcentral.msn.com and hosted a radio call-in show about pets on KVI in Seattle. Diane is recognized as a “trainer to the stars,” having worked with celebrity clients such as Kirk Douglas, Jimmy Stewart, Dinah Shore, Carrie Fisher, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, Linda Laven, Ben Murphy, and Ruth Pointer of the Pointer Sisters. She has been voted Best Dog Trainer by 425 Magazine, and recognized as a Top 5 Best of Western Washington and a Top 10 Rated Seattle Dog Trainer. She also wrote, produced, and directed dog behavior and training tapes that have sold internationally since 1996.

How to Get Started!

To enroll in Puppy School I or Real World Training Classes, online registration is required, followed by an email confirmation regarding space availability and next steps. For Camp Fraser, clients must have successfully completed at least one full private training program and meet specific criteria, then contact the business via email or phone to discuss dates. For those interested in pet therapy, private 1:1 sessions are available to assess suitability, or clients can attend the Pet Therapy Prep Class or Pet Therapy 101 Seminar.