Four Paw Sports Center
Ranked #1 in Lynnwood and #44 in Washington
Service area: Lynnwood, WA, and the surrounding Pacific Northwest/Seattle area.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Barking Excessively
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
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:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Four Paw Sports Center offers a diverse array of training programs including Agility, Manners & Skills, Puppy, Rally Obedience, Nose Work, Fun & Games, Behavior Solutions, Treibball, Parkour, Rally FreeStyle, Flyball, Conformation, and Therapy Dog training. They provide both group classes and private lessons.
Puppy classes are available for dogs as young as 8 weeks old, and they also offer private arena practice sessions for intermediate/advanced students and competing handlers. Special events and workshops, such as a Reactive Rover workshop, are also part of their offerings.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
The business offers both multi-week class sessions and single-week flex options for certain programs like agility and rally. Specific pricing details are not provided.
About the Trainer
Four Paw Sports Center, established in 2010, is a dog training business dedicated to helping dog owners build strong relationships with their pets. They offer a wide range of programs, from performance sports like Agility, Rally, and Treibball to general manners and behavior solutions, all aimed at helping dogs live great lives.
Their trainers utilize positive reinforcement and science-based training methods to ensure dogs and their owners understand each other. The facility boasts 13,000 square feet of rubber-padded arenas, providing a safe and effective environment for training.
Four Paw Sports Center is committed to helping dogs make great choices, fostering a fun and supportive community for both dogs and their handlers.
Accomplishments
Four Paw Sports Center was established in 2010. Many of their trainers hold prestigious certifications, including Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP). Other certifications include Certificate of Canine Studies (CCS), Pro Dog Trainer (PDT), NATE Certified Trainer, IDPA Certified Instructor, and Fear Free Certified.
Trainers have strong academic backgrounds, with one holding an MSc in Applied Animal Behaviour & Animal Welfare and another with a BA in Sociology and Environmental Science. Individual trainer accomplishments include multiple championships, breed and group wins in Conformation, training top Junior handlers, and achieving numerous blue ribbons and titles in agility competitions (CPE, NADAC, AKC).
How to Get Started!
Clients can get started by reviewing and booking classes directly through their online booking system. Existing clients can log in to review their current bookings.
Contact Information
Certifications
- KPA-CTP
- CPDT-KA
- Credentialed
Associations
- Accredited
Misc Features
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
- restroom unisex
Other Services Offered
- Dog park