Evergreen Barn Dog Training
Service area: Northern California coast, Mendocino coast
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Evergreen Barn Dog Training offers a variety of classes and consultations. These include Introduction to Nose Work, Introduction to Odor, and Continuing Nose Work for those interested in the sport.
They also provide Behavior Consults for specific issues and Private Training sessions for personalized instruction. Detailed descriptions, schedules, prices, and sign-up information for these programs are available on their Classes page.
About the Trainer
Evergreen Barn Dog Training has served the Northern California coast for over 12 years, offering training from basic to advanced levels and finding solutions for a variety of behavioral issues. Their training philosophy is science-based, force-free, and positive.
They also provide the exciting sport of K-9 Nose Work and are soon to launch a Tricks program. Owned and operated by Elaine Miksak of Mendocino, Evergreen Barn Dog Training invites you to explore their website to learn more about their philosophy and offerings.
Accomplishments
Elaine Miksak, the owner of Evergreen Barn Dog Training, is a Certified Training Counselor (CTC) and a Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI). She graduated from the renowned San Francisco SPCA Academy of Dog Trainers in 2003.
Elaine has been working with dogs on the North Coast for over 12 years, bringing a solid science-based training approach to her clients. In 2016, she became a Certified Nose Work Instructor with the NACSW, introducing the sport of Nose Work to the Mendocino Coast.
How to Get Started!
Clients can get started by filling out and sending the contact form available on the website. Alternatively, they can visit the Classes page for program descriptions, schedules, costs, and registration information.

Contact Information
Certifications
- CTC
- Credentialed
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
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