Dog Barn Training

Dog Barn Training offers various classes including “Life Skills for Young Puppies” (9-15 weeks, 6 weeks long) and “Life Skills” (16 weeks or older, 6 weeks long), which cover basic obedience, impulse control, recall, loose lead walking, and polite greetings. Specialized classes include “Loose Lead Walking advanced and Mat work” (5 months and older, 4 weeks long), “Intro to Agility” (6 months to 1 year or older, 6 weeks long), “Agility” (1 year or older, 6 weeks long), and “Reliable Recalls” (16 weeks and older, two 7-week sessions).

For more challenging issues, they provide “Behavior Modification” programs. These begin with an intensive Initial Consultation to discuss the unwanted behavior, its triggers, and goals. Following the consultation, tailored implementation lessons are devised to help dogs and their owners achieve a less stressful life.

Dog Barn Training is a dog training business led by Jan Gould, a KPA-CTP and UW-AAB certified trainer. They aim to help dog owners and their dogs live their best lives by addressing various behavioral and training needs.

They offer a range of classes and behavior modification programs, focusing on positive reinforcement techniques. Their facilities include a fully lit, 3,300 sq. ft. turfed rustic barn and a 10,000 sq. ft. fully fenced natural grass arena for group or private lessons.

Dog Barn Training also provides online lessons, allowing clients to learn from the comfort and safety of their homes. Jan Gould has over 18 years of experience in behavior modification and over 15 years in teaching, emphasizing continuous education in animal behavior science. She also produces a podcast called “Our Lives with Dogs” which explores the emotions of dogs and humans.

Accomplishments

Jan Gould holds certifications as a Karen Pryor Academy Professional Dog Trainer (KPA-CTP) from June 2016 and a University of Washington, Applied Animal Behavior Certificate (UW-AAB) from June 2018. She has over 18 years of experience studying and practicing behavior modification and over 15 years teaching.

Jan is committed to continuing education, regularly attending conferences such as Clicker Expo (2016-2022), International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (2018-2022), Professional Pet Guild (2019), Art and Science of Animal Training (2017, 2019), Animal Behavior Society (2018), Association of Professional Dog Trainers (2013, 2015-2017), Tagteach International (2017), Aggression in Dogs Conference (2020, 2021), and Control Unleashed Conference (2020).

She has also attended numerous seminars by experts like Michael Shikashio, Ken Ramirez, Bob Bailey, Susan Garrett, Terry Ryan, Dr. Chris Pachel, Suzanne Clothier, Trish McMillan, Debbie Jacobs, and Chirag Patel. Her online course studies include programs from Susan Garrett, Michael Shikashio, IAABC, Dr. Susan Friedman, Moira Hechenleitner (Separation Anxiety), and Pet Harmony. Additionally, Jan participated in a Dog Trainers Collaborative Trip to Puerto Rico to work with street dogs and shelters in 2016 and ABC Animal Training (Marine Mammal Training) in 2020. She produced a 15-episode podcast, “Our Lives with Dogs,” in 2022.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can contact Dog Barn Training by sending an email using the contact form on their website. They typically respond within 48 hours. Including a phone number in the message is helpful for a call back.

For Behavior Modification programs, the process starts with an intensive Initial Consultation. During this consultation, the unwanted behavior, its triggers, factors sustaining it, environmental management, and goals are discussed to devise a tailored plan.