Listen Here Dog Training

Listen Here Dog Training offers a range of programs tailored to different dog ages and needs. Puppy classes include Puppy Preschool (8-15 weeks, 4 weeks) for early socialization, Puppy Day Camp (10-15 weeks, rolling enrollment) for daily care and training, and Puppy Kindergarten (4-6 months, 6 weeks) focusing on life skills.

Obedience training includes Basic Manners 1 (7+ months, 6 weeks) for foundational skills like attention, leash walking, sit, down, and stay, and Basic Manners 2 (7+ months, 6 weeks) which builds on these skills for public behaviors. Tune Up Classes are available for advanced students (rolling enrollment) to continue training and prepare for Canine Good Citizen evaluations.

Specialized programs include Reactive Dog Group Class (6 weeks) for leash-reactive dogs, conducted in a setting where dogs have individual spaces and are gradually introduced to the sight of other dogs. Nosework classes are also offered. Private training sessions are available for dogs that do not thrive in group settings, are reactive to people or dogs, or have more serious aggression issues. The first private session is 1.5 hours to develop a personalized training plan.

Pricing Summary

Group classes vary in price and duration: Puppy Preschool is $160 for 4 weeks, Puppy Kindergarten is $240 for 6 weeks, Basic Manners 1 & 2 are $240 for 6 weeks, Reactive Dog Group Class is $250 for 6 weeks, and Nosework is $210 for 6 weeks. Puppy Day Camp is rolling enrollment at $90 per day. Tune Up Classes are rolling enrollment at $45 per class, and Rally Foundations are $35 per class.

Private sessions start with a 90-minute first session for $160. Continuing students can book 1-hour sessions for $130, or purchase packages: 2 sessions for $250, or 4 sessions for $495.

Prepaid pass packages are available for Tune Up Classes (6 pack for $230), Rally (6 pack for $200), and Day Camp (3 pack for $265, 6 pack for $515).

Policies

Full refunds for group classes are offered if Listen Here cancels a class or session and no other rescheduling options are available. To be eligible for a full refund for group classes, clients must notify Listen Here Dog Training by email 7 days before the class start date; no refunds are issued once the class begins.

For private sessions, cancellations must be made by email 3 days before the scheduled session to be eligible for a full refund; no-shows will be charged in full. No refunds are given for prepaid packages of class passes once they are started. Cancellations for Tune Up Classes require 48 hours notice, otherwise, the class will be charged or a prepaid pass will be lost.

Listen Here Dog Training, led by owner and instructor Summer Frazier, educates and helps dog owners develop a strong relationship with their pets. They believe dogs are intelligent and enjoy learning, and that many problems arise from boredom and under-stimulation. They encourage lifelong training beyond initial classes.

The business offers a variety of group classes including Puppy Preschool, Puppy Day Camp, Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Manners 1 & 2, Tune Up Classes, Reactive Dog Group Class, and Nosework. They also provide private training sessions for dogs that struggle in group settings, are reactive to people or dogs, or have more serious aggression issues.

Listen Here Dog Training aims to provide owners with the tools needed to help their dogs navigate life comfortably, focusing on foundational skills, public behaviors, and addressing specific challenges like reactivity. They emphasize creating a relaxed learning environment where both dogs and owners can learn together.

Accomplishments

Summer Frazier, the owner and instructor, earned a BA in Fine Arts from Evergreen State College. She began her dog training career in 2015 when she was hired as a trainer by Puppy Perfectors, later becoming a substitute instructor and eventually purchasing the business in 2017.

Summer is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPTD-KA) and an AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC, CGC-A, and CGC-U) evaluator. She has completed the Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid course and the Aggression in Dogs workshop with Trisha McMillan Loer and Michael Shikashio. She is currently working on certifying as a K9 Nosework Instructor.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can register for a class or private session through the “Register Now” or “Enroll Now” links, which direct to a customer login portal. For private training, the process begins with a 1.5-hour initial session at the training facility where goals are discussed and a personalized training plan is created. An “Orientation” slideshow is available, covering facility rules, what to bring to class, and where to wait upon arrival.