Dog Training 101

Ranked #1 in Lynden and #35 in Washington

4.9 Stars,23 Reviews
1842 Front St, Lynden, WA 98264

Service area: Lynden, Washington

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Competition / Agility
  • Behavior Modification
  • puppy

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Potty Training
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • Group Classes

Program Formats

  • Sessions Package

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

Dog Training 101 offers a variety of group classes and private lessons. Group classes include Puppy Kindergarten (4 weeks, for puppies under 6 months, covering bite inhibition, crate training, potty training, and basic manners), Basic Obedience (6 weeks, for all ages, based on AKC CGC pledge, introducing basic skills and household manners), Intermediate Obedience (6 weeks, for dogs over 6 months, focusing on off-leash reliability, duration, distractions, and distance work), Agility for Fun (6 weeks, for dogs over 6 months who completed Basic Obedience, training dog/handler teams in agility course skills), and Trick Dog Training (6 weeks, for all ages, based on AKC Trick Dog guidelines). Private lessons are one-on-one, customized sessions. They also offer Open Gym Play for training clients with well-behaved social dogs. All dogs require Distemper/Parvo and Rabies vaccinations.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Classes range from $95 for a 4-week puppy class to $151 for a 6-week agility class. Private lessons are available for $65 per hour, and open gym play sessions are $10. A $30 24-hour cancellation fee applies to all bookings.

Policies

A $30 24-hour cancellation fee applies to all classes and private lessons. All dogs require Distemper/Parvo and Rabies vaccinations (Rabies if over 6 months in age).

About the Trainer

Dog Training 101 is a business led by Krista Boden, who has been professionally training dogs since 2005. Their core philosophy revolves around positive reinforcement, building strong relationships, and creating enjoyable experiences for both dogs and their owners.

Krista’s deep connection with dogs began in her childhood, leading her to a career that initially involved training service dogs to assist individuals with disabilities. Today, she is dedicated to empowering pet owners and their dogs through a life coaching approach to training.

The business focuses on nurturing and strengthening the pet-owner bond through various obedience and agility training programs, all while utilizing positive reinforcement and establishing clear rules and boundaries. Beyond her professional work, Krista is also actively involved in the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of shelter dogs.

Accomplishments

Krista Boden has been training dogs professionally since 2005. Her career began with training service dogs. She has competed in Rally, Obedience, and Agility with her own dogs.

How to Get Started!

Clients can schedule a meet and greet or book a training session directly on their website.

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  • 19 Years Experience

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon

Associations

  • AKC
  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Location

1842 Front St, Lynden, WA 98264