Your Canine Resource

Programs include pre-puppy consultations, supervised puppy play groups (4 consecutive Monday sessions), 1–3 week puppy boarding school with daily diaries and 2 transfer sessions, and private in-home training tailored to specific goals. Behavior modification includes assessment, customized plan development, and ongoing sessions. All programs include coaching for owners and lifetime support for training cues. Zoom consultations available for behavioral assessments.

Pricing Summary

30-minute assessment: $75; 60-minute assessment: $100. Puppy boarding school: 1–3 week custom plans. Private in-home training sessions available. Lifetime support included with all programs. Pricing for group play sessions and other services requires direct inquiry.

Patti Howard of Your Canine Resource offers professional dog training and behavior modification services in Olympia, Tumwater, and Lacey, Washington. She specializes in puppy training, including supervised play groups, boarding school programs, and private in-home sessions that focus on manners, socialization, and impulse control. Patti also provides pre-puppy consultations to prepare new owners, and behavior modification services for adult dogs with issues like jumping, barking, leash pulling, and separation anxiety. Her training philosophy is rooted in kindness, consistency, and positive reinforcement, informed by 27 years of hands-on experience and advanced certifications in canine behavior and nutrition. She is a certified Family Dog Mediator, holds a Bachelor of Science, and is certified in Advanced Canine Nutrition. Patti also co-founded the Washington Assistance Dog Education Center and contributes to canine science research through SPARCS. Her services include nutritional advice and homemade dog treat recipes, making her a holistic resource for dog owners.

Patti offers both in-home training and facility-based sessions, with a strong emphasis on coaching owners to understand dog body language and apply training consistently. She provides lifetime support for all training cues and includes daily diaries and follow-up sessions for boarding programs. Her puppy play groups are designed for puppies 6–18 weeks old, with close supervision to ensure safe socialization. She also offers Zoom behavioral consultations for remote clients.

Patti’s background as a professional chef informs her advocacy for high-quality, economical dog nutrition, and she serves as a nutritional advisor for Green Juju Whole Food Supplement. Her approach combines science-based behavior modification with practical, real-world application tailored to each family’s lifestyle.

Accomplishments

Patti Howard has 27 years of hands-on experience in canine training and behavior. She is a graduate of Northwest School of Canine Studies (CCS), certified in Advanced Canine Nutrition, and a certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM). She co-founded the Society for the Promotion of Applied Research in Canine Science (SPARCS) and the Washington Assistance Dog Education Center (WADEC). She is a primary nutritional advisor for Green Juju Whole Food Supplement and previously owned two successful dog training businesses in Seattle.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with completing the Behavior Assessment Information Form and submitting it via email. After submission, Patti will contact the client by phone or email to schedule an assessment. A complimentary 10-minute phone consultation is also available upon request.