The Mindful Mutt

The Mindful Mutt offers private lessons and intensive 3-week board and train programs. Board and train includes assessment, structured training in a home environment, regular updates with photos and videos, adopter screening, meet-and-greet support, and transfer lessons for new owners. Training focuses on basic obedience, impulse control, reactivity, and confidence-building using LIMA principles. Programs are customized for each dog and owner team, with special attention to rescue and specially-abled dogs.

Pricing Summary

Board and train is a 3-week intensive program with discounts available for rescue organizations. Meet and greets cost $40 each, kennel visits are $30 per visit (minimum 2 per week), and transfer training lessons are $60 each or $220 for four lessons. Specific pricing for private lessons is not listed.

Policies

Rescue organizations are eligible for discounts on the 3-week board and train. Kennel visits require a minimum of two per week. First two adopter applications are free. Other requirements apply for kennel visits and transfer training; inquiries are encouraged.

The Mindful Mutt is a dog training business based in Friday Harbor, WA, serving San Juan County. They specialize in humane, LIMA-based (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) training methods that prioritize gentle, effective techniques to build focus and good behavior in dogs. Services include private lessons, board and train programs, and specialized support for rescue organizations and specially-abled dogs, including blind, deaf, and deaf-blind dogs. The trainer, Kay, emphasizes educating dog owners through practical examples and ongoing communication, ensuring skills transfer to the home. They offer regular updates with photos and videos during board and train programs and assist with adopter screening, meet-and-greets, and post-placement training. Their approach is tailored to each dog and owner team, with a strong focus on confidence-building, impulse control, and reactivity management.

They provide intensive 3-week board and train programs for rescue dogs needing behavior rehabilitation, helping make them more adoptable. For rescue organizations, they offer discounted board and train rates, free initial adopter applications, kennel visits to maintain training, and transfer lessons for new owners. They also support dogs with fearfulness, leash reactivity, separation anxiety, and potty training issues.

Kay continues her education with courses in senior dog fitness, canine nutrition, posture assessment, pain and behavior, and movement science, demonstrating a commitment to evidence-based training practices.

Accomplishments

Kay has completed continuing education in Senior Dog Fitness, Canine Nutrition, Canine Posture and Movement, Pain and Behavior, and Structure and Movement. She is committed to LIMA-based training and supports rescue organizations with specialized programs that increase adoptability of hard-to-place dogs.

How to Get Started!

Interested clients are encouraged to contact The Mindful Mutt via phone or email to discuss their dog’s needs. Rescue organizations can inquire about discounted board and train rates and adopter screening services. Initial consultations are not explicitly described as free, but communication is emphasized to customize the training plan.