Northern Tails Dog Training & Intuitive Animal Communication

Group classes are small, 5-week programs held at a forested, fenced facility in Clayton, with options for Puppy Kindergarten, Head Start, Prep, Total Recall, CGC, and Trick Dog training. Each class includes a training manual, supervised socialization, and reward-based instruction. Private in-home training addresses specific behavior issues with personalized plans. The boarding school is a 2-week immersive program with off-leash play and customized training, followed by 5 private follow-up sessions. Animal communication is offered via Zoom as individual sessions or a $65 introductory class.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are $165 for a 5-week program. Private training packages require payment after the first lesson, with a 72-hour refund window minus a $95 fee. Boarding school includes 5 private follow-up sessions. A free e-book is offered upon email signup.

Policies

Group class registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable once classes begin. Private training payments are due after the first lesson; a full refund is available within 72 hours minus a $95 fee, with no refunds after that. Boarding school includes follow-up sessions as part of the package. All policies prioritize commitment to client success and trainer availability.

Lisa Lucas is a professional dog trainer and intuitive animal communicator with over 25 years of experience helping dogs and their humans build harmonious relationships. She offers compassionate, positive reinforcement dog training through private in-home sessions, group classes at her forest-surrounded facility in Clayton (Deer Park), and an immersive boarding school program. Her training focuses on reward-based methods tailored to each dog’s preferences—whether food, play, or praise—and avoids forceful techniques like e-collars. In addition to training, she provides intuitive animal communication services, enabling pet owners to connect with their dogs on a deeper emotional and behavioral level. Her facility features secure, fenced outdoor areas for off-leash play, and all group classes include supervised socialization. She also provides a free e-book on communication shifts to transform pet behavior, and her learning center offers free training tips for common issues like puppy biting, interdog aggression, and recall training.

Lisa is a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and has helped clients achieve AKC titles in Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog programs. Her boarding school program is especially popular for dogs with high energy or behavioral challenges, with clients reporting dramatic improvements in obedience, calmness, and social skills after just two weeks. Families are encouraged to participate in group classes, and children are welcome under supervision. Her training philosophy emphasizes patience, understanding the dog’s perspective, and setting dogs up for success through positive reinforcement.

She serves Spokane and Stevens Counties in Washington, with animal communication services available globally via Zoom.

Her services include puppy kindergarten, recall training, behavior modification, and AKC title preparation, all delivered with kindness and expertise.

She also offers a training manual with every group class and provides follow-up private sessions as part of her boarding school package.

Accomplishments

Lisa Lucas is a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT #62528) with 25+ years of experience. She has helped clients earn AKC Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog titles. Her boarding school program has received exceptional testimonials for transforming high-energy and behaviorally challenged dogs. She is highly rated in the Greater Spokane area with 72+ Google reviews.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can download a free e-book to begin learning communication techniques. To enroll in group classes or schedule private training, contact Lisa by phone or online. Boarding school inquiries require direct contact to discuss availability and dog suitability. Animal communication services can be booked via Zoom.