Emerald Meadows Canine Training

Service area: Emerald Meadows is based out of Graham, WA and serves the Pierce and South King Counties with in-home counseling services.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Emerald Meadows offers a variety of programs tailored to different needs. The Puppy 101 Course and Puppy Kindergarten provide guidance for new puppy owners, covering essential commands and home skills like potty training. STAR PUPPY PLUS is for puppies needing more finesse or addressing emerging behavioral issues.
Private Lessons offer one-on-one communication and foundation training, with many clients reporting significant progress in a single session. Group Classes are designed for distraction training and skill confirmation, helping dogs with socialization, leash manners, recall, and coping with anxiety or aggression.
The Bronze Program focuses on basic manners around the home. The Silver Program aims for good manners at home and on outings, teaching essentials for a well-behaved dog. The Gold Program is for dogs needing more time for training or aiming for off-leash reliability, and is popular for older puppies and dogs with major behavior issues.
The Master Behavior Reform program specializes in dog psychology for severe issues like aggression, anxiety, or excessive fear, also offering accelerated skills for highly reliable obedience. The Platinum Program is a board and train option where the trainer takes the dog home for three weeks, followed by handover lessons and group classes.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Introductory lessons are offered at a 50% discount, costing $75. Group classes are available to members only, at a monthly rate of $90, or $55 per month with program pricing. Membership can be renewed at the discounted rate through the Gold and Master programs.
Testimonials
“We got our dog (a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Toller for short) as an untrained 8 month old, not very interested in retrieving. Within 3 months, she’s still less than a year old, we have a solid obedience foundation, she is doing double & triple marks, blind retrieves and are set for her first Hunt Test. Whenever someone asks about dog training, I mention your name and website. Your foundation was more than that: – Local vet knowledge/recommendation; – The whip and toy for prey drive (Flirt Pole); – Adding some real meat to her training treats for motivation; – Group sessions and working around other dogs; – The glove (fetch training); – Force fetch; – Retrieving the farther of 2 objects first; – etc, etc……”
– Brian & Vages
“Based on a referral from a friend, I contacted Belynda Moore to see if she could help us with our 4 year old lab. After a one hour lesson, our lab no longer pulls of her leash, a habit she had for 3 1/2 years. Belynda knows what she is doing and it was the best money we have spent on our dog. I now enjoy taking her for walks, instead of her taking me for a walk! I would recommend her to anyone who has a problem with their dog’s behavior.”
– Sherry in Seattle
“A few days after adopting Rocky I realized he had separation anxiety. It was so bad that one time he even destroyed an entire door in my apartment. I tried hard to work with him on my own, but when my resources weren’t cutting it I searched on-line for a trainer. Luckily I found Belynda. After a one hour in-home session, she was able to give me valuable tips and tricks to help Rocky and to save my home from further destruction. Belynda’s expertise and guidance gave both Rocky and I the help we needed.. Thank you!”
– Carrie from Tacoma
About the Trainer
Emerald Meadows Canine Training, based in Graham, WA, offers personalized dog training services focusing on effective communication and leadership for dog owners. They emphasize dog psychology, believing that understanding a dog’s thought process is crucial for resolving behavioral issues and fostering a balanced, happy dog.
The business provides in-home counseling services in Pierce and South King Counties, with obedience classes held at their Graham facility by appointment. Their unique approach integrates essential dog psychology into every foundation lesson, setting them apart from other companies in the area.
Belynda Moore, the primary trainer, has been training dogs since 1987 and professionally since 1994, with continuous education in various training styles. She primarily teaches private classes, incorporating assistant dogs and distractions as needed to provide clients with full attention and instant help.
Emerald Meadows specializes in addressing aggressive, fearful, and anxious dogs, viewing these behaviors as dangerous and unhealthy for the dog. They teach owners how to help dogs cope with stress constructively, promoting safety, happiness, and health. They offer a range of programs from puppy training to advanced behavior reform, aiming to prevent issues and build strong owner-dog relationships.
Accomplishments
Belynda Moore, the trainer, started training dogs in 1987 and professionally in 1994 after a long apprenticeship and training clinic hours. She has continued her education through additional clinics and learning different training styles, including dog psychology. She has over 30 years of experience, totaling over 55,000 hours, which is vital to understanding how dogs think and learn. The business specializes in aggressive dogs.
How to Get Started!
Clients can schedule an introductory lesson at 50% off to learn more about the programs. This intro lesson is priced at $75. They can book a lesson or a phone consult online, or contact the business via phone or a contact form on the website.

Contact Information
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
- LGBTQ-friendly
- transgender safespace
Location
29508 113th Ave E, Graham, WA 98338Listing Tools for Trainers
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