Sensitive Dog
Ranked #2 in Seattle and #5 in Washington
Service area: Seattle, WA
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Leash Pulling
- Barking Excessively
- Puppy Training
- obedience
- Reactivity / Aggression
- aggression
- anxiety
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- One-Time Consultation
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Other
Sensitive Dog offers in-person private dog training and behavior services designed to help dog owners build a deeper understanding with their dogs across all life stages. They also provide an online “Puppyhood” video series, a two-hour guide covering critical puppy-raising fundamentals such as house training, crate training, chewing, mouthing, socialization, feeding, leash training, basic skills, and puppies and kids.
Testimonials
“After just the first session I saw a huge improvement in her behavior and knew exactly what to do in the tough situations. They understand dogs really well and focus on the specific issues that impact your life with your dog. I feel like I know how to communicate with my dog now.”
– Julie M.Bisquit – Malinois
“She had already improved so much within the one session, and each day I work with her she is improving even more! Even more importantly, I feel excited to work with her each day and implement her new training because she is enjoying it and I don’t sense ANY anxiety from her about it. I HIGHLY recommend Julie and firmly believe what we learned from just that one session was worth every penny, and we plan to go back for more.”
– KaceyRiley – Cattle Dog / Chessie Mix
“Our canine companions are integral members of our family, and I cannot say enough positive things about my multiple experiences with Sensitive Dog. Sensitive Dog’s strategies and suggestions are shaped by a combination of their vast knowledge of canine behavior, their multiple decades of training, and their evident love and respect for dogs.”
– Melinda B.Three Dogs With Different Training Needs
About the Trainer
Sensitive Dog offers thoughtful guidance for you and your dog, provided by Julie Forbes and Darcie Boltz, who are described as dog behavior experts, industry leaders, and compassionate guides. Their approach is soulful, intuitive, refreshing, and effective, focusing on a passionate, respectful, and sensitive style tailored to each human/dog combination. They emphasize clear communication and boundaries built on self-awareness, love, and trust to help dogs and owners thrive together.
They utilize a full-spectrum lens, considering a dog’s biology, environment, psychology, and spirit. Factors like nutrition, stress, health, genetics, emotional life, learning differences, motivational preferences, and family dynamics are all taken into account when addressing a dog’s behavior. They specialize in a wide range of issues, from basic skills like leash training and puppy fundamentals to complex behavioral challenges such as aggression, anxiety, and fear.
Services include in-person private dog training and behavior services for all life stages, as well as an online “Puppyhood” video course covering essential puppy-raising fundamentals like house training, crate training, socialization, and basic skills. They also offer consulting services for veterinary and dog behavior and training professionals and host a podcast featuring conversations with national dog experts and canine scientists.
Accomplishments
Julie Forbes and Darcie Boltz are described as Dog Behavior Experts and Industry Leaders. A testimonial mentions their “multiple decades of training” and “vast knowledge of canine behavior.”
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can connect with Sensitive Dog via email at hello@sensitivedog.com.
