Sharp Dogs Seattle

Sharp Dogs Seattle offers comprehensive training programs tailored to various needs. Private training begins with an Initial Consultation, a 1.5-hour deep dive into your dog’s life, behaviors, and personality to create a customized training plan. Specialty consultations are also available for specific needs like pre-adoption preparedness, puppy parenting, and integrating a new dog. Following the consultation, clients can opt for individual sessions or discounted packages of 5, 7, or 9 sessions.

Group classes include “Reactive Remedy” (Level 1 & 2), a 6-week program designed for leash-reactive dogs to reduce barking and lunging, with the first session being humans-only. “Loose Leash Walking” is a 4-session class for dogs 16+ weeks old who pull on the leash.

The business also hosts “Play Groups” for socialization. “Small Dog Social Hour” is for dogs 16 weeks and older, weighing less than 20 lbs, providing a social outlet for both dogs and their owners. “Puppy Playtime” is for puppies 8-16 weeks old, focusing on positive social interactions and play skills, requiring proof of vaccinations. Additionally, a free “Introduction to Modern Dog Training” workshop is offered monthly, covering positive reinforcement and clicker training concepts in a humans-only setting with hands-on exercises and a Q&A session.

Pricing Summary

An Initial Consultation costs $260 for 1.5 hours. Specialty consultations for pre-adoption preparedness, puppy parenting, and new dog integration are also $260 for 1.5 hours. Private training sessions require an Initial Consultation first. Discounted packages are available: a 5-session package for $740, a 7-session package for $1025, and a 9-session package for $1305. Individual sessions are priced at $155.

Group classes include Reactive Remedy (Level 1 & 2) for $375 for a 6-week course, and Loose Leash Walking for $195 for 4 sessions. Play groups are also offered: Small Dog Social Hour is $18 for one dog, $12.50 for a second dog, and $9 for each additional dog. Puppy Playtime is $18 per puppy, with a second puppy from the same family costing $12.50. A coupon code “25OFF” is available for the first playgroup session.

Policies

Sharp Dogs Seattle operates by appointment only. The business is wheelchair accessible, with parking available by the entrance, though the bathroom is not wheelchair accessible. Sharp Dogs Seattle is an LGBTQIA+ friendly and safe business.

Regarding privacy, Sharp Dogs Seattle respects client privacy. While case information may be relayed to other professionals, client and dog identities will not be disclosed. Permission will be requested before sharing training and behavior reports with a client’s veterinarian, with the purpose of providing high-quality service and aiding the vet in treating the dog and addressing behavioral issues.

Julie Sharp is the founder and owner of Sharp Dogs Seattle, a dog training and behavior consulting business located in Seattle. She is a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant with over 15 years of experience, dedicated to helping families and their dogs.

Sharp Dogs Seattle offers a range of services including private training, behavior services, group classes, and dog playgroups. The business is committed to using science-based positive reinforcement methods, explicitly avoiding physical punishment, discomfort, aversive corrections, intimidation, or fear in their training approach. This methodology aims to build trust and create a positive, engaging learning experience for both dogs and their owners.

Julie emphasizes continuous education, regularly exceeding required Continuing Education Units to stay current with the latest literature, seminars, workshops, conferences, and scientific advancements in dog training. Her extensive experience includes teaching leash-walking strategies and foster parent classes for the Seattle Animal Shelter, as well as creating their foster dog manual. She has also fostered dozens of shelter dogs, including those with behavioral challenges, which has provided her with significant hands-on experience in addressing complex behavioral issues.

Sharp Dogs Seattle is licensed, bonded, and insured, and operates by appointment only. The facility is wheelchair accessible with parking available by the entrance, and the business is LGBTQIA+ friendly/safe.

Accomplishments

Julie Sharp is a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant with over 15 years of experience in the field. Her past roles include teaching leash-walking strategies to Seattle Animal Shelter dog-walker volunteers, instructing foster parent classes, and contributing to the creation of their foster dog manual.

In 2008, Julie developed and taught a reactive dog course, and she has continued to work with dogs experiencing behavioral issues since then. She demonstrates a strong commitment to continuing education, consistently exceeding the required Continuing Education Units for her certifications by staying updated with the latest literature, seminars, workshops, conferences, and scientific research in dog training. Julie has also fostered dozens of shelter dogs over nearly 20 years, including three “foster failures” with behavioral challenges, which has provided her with extensive hands-on experience in dealing with a wide range of rescue dog behaviors.

How to Get Started!

To begin private training, the first step is to schedule an Initial Consultation. This 1.5-hour session involves a detailed discussion about your dog’s life, behaviors, personality, and medical history, allowing the trainer to create a customized training program. After the consultation, clients can select a training package that aligns with their goals. For those interested in learning about modern dog training concepts, a free “Introduction to Modern Dog Training” workshop is offered monthly, which can be signed up for directly.