West Plains Canine School

West Plains Canine School offers individualized private instruction tailored to each dog and owner’s goals. Programs range from basic obedience and puppy training to advanced competitive obedience and Rally, with step-by-step guidance through all levels. Training is conducted at the facility and focuses on building consistent behavior through balanced methods. Sessions are ongoing and designed to progress based on the dog’s development and the owner’s learning pace.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not listed on the website; clients are directed to call or email to schedule an appointment and discuss rates.

West Plains Canine School is a family-owned and operated dog training business founded by Barbara Gordon in 1993. It offers personalized private instruction for both family dogs and competitive canine athletes, helping owners build well-behaved companions and high-performing dogs in obedience and rally. Barb uses a balanced training approach that combines clear rules, consistent boundaries, and meaningful consequences to create reliable behavior without being overly harsh or permissive. Her expertise spans basic obedience, leash manners, recall, and advanced competitive obedience, with a proven track record of training dogs to earn Utility Titles, Obedience Trial Champion titles, and Hall of Fame recognition. She tailors instruction to each dog and handler’s needs, whether the goal is a calm family pet or competition success.

Barb’s training philosophy emphasizes understanding canine behavior and the human-dog relationship, helping owners avoid common mistakes that lead to problems like leash pulling, reactivity, or poor recall. Her students report immediate improvements and deeper understanding compared to other trainers, with many praising her ability to explain complex concepts clearly and adapt to individual learning styles. She works with dogs of all ages and breeds, from puppies to seniors, and has trained Golden Retrievers, Bouviers, Border Collies, and Miniature Pinschers to elite levels.

The school operates from a private facility in Spokane, Washington, and offers one-on-one sessions focused on building strong teamwork between dog and owner. Barb’s decades of hands-on experience in both pet and competition obedience make her a trusted resource for owners seeking lasting results.

Accomplishments

Barbara Gordon has over 30 years of experience in competitive obedience, earning Utility Titles, Top Dog awards in the US and Canada, and multiple High In Trials. Two of her Golden Retrievers earned Obedience Trial Champion titles and were inducted into the Golden Retriever Hall of Fame. She also earned Utility titles with a Border Collie and Companion Dog titles with two Miniature Pinschers.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call (509)954-4262 or email Allgoodogs@gmail.com to check availability and schedule an appointment for an initial evaluation and training session.