Sound Dog Connection

Training begins with a 75-minute initial behavior consultation to assess the dog’s needs. Clients then choose between individual follow-up sessions or structured packages focused on confidence-building, reactivity, or life skills. K9 Nose Work® is offered as private coaching or group classes. Puppy training is available in a 4-session package. Zoom sessions are available for all services. Programs are tailored to individual dogs and owners, with ongoing support and optional mentorship for professionals.

Pricing Summary

Initial behavior consultation: $235 for 75 minutes; follow-up sessions: $199 each; four-session package: $740; puppy package (4 sessions): $700; Zoom sessions: $175 initial, $150 follow-up. All packages are non-refundable and valid for 6 months. K9 Nose Work® sessions and workshops have separate pricing.

Policies

All training packages are non-refundable and valid for 6 months from purchase. Sessions must be scheduled in advance. Cancellations require notice, but rescheduling is permitted within the package validity period.

Sound Dog Connection is a science-based dog training business led by Ann Waterbury, a certified animal behaviorist who specializes in helping fearful, reactive, and aggressive dogs using applied behavior analysis. They offer private and group training sessions at their dedicated facility in Gig Harbor, WA, focusing on behavior modification for issues like reactivity, fearfulness, separation anxiety, and aggression. Their unique approach integrates K9 Nose Work® as a confidence-building tool for dogs of all ages, including seniors, and they provide Zoom sessions for clients nationwide. Ann’s methods are rooted in positive reinforcement, with an emphasis on understanding canine behavior and strengthening the human-dog bond. They also offer workshops, mentorship for professionals, and resources for veterinarians and dog owners.

The business supports dogs from puppyhood through senior years, with specialized programs for fearful dogs and those labeled as “complicated.” Their facility is designed to be calm and distraction-friendly, located next to a veterinary clinic for added convenience. They also provide cat behavior sessions and educational content through blogs and recorded webinars.

Ann is a nationally recognized expert, having presented at the Canine Olfaction and Detection Science Conference and collaborated with forensic canine specialists. Her clients report dramatic improvements in dogs’ confidence, behavior, and quality of life, especially in cases where other training methods have failed.

Accomplishments

Ann Waterbury is a certified CPDT-KA, CDBC, CNWI, and UW-AAB. She presented at the Canine Olfaction and Detection Science Conference in Miami, FL, sponsored by Florida International University. She collaborated with FBI forensic canine specialist Craig Schultz on a published research chapter. She is a certified NACSW™ K9 Nose Work instructor and has trained dogs to title in Nose Work.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a complimentary 15-minute phone call to discuss your dog’s needs, then schedule an initial 75-minute behavior consultation at the facility or via Zoom. A behavioral questionnaire is required before the first session.