Behavior nerd…

I will work hard to meet your needs and create clear, concise and easy to implement solutions. I am dedicated to using the most modern, scientific and kindest possible methods for communicating with our dogs. Let’s work together to find a way to reach your goals with a plan tailored specifically for you! Dogs are amazing creatures and deserve the best lives we can give them.

  • Seattle Humane Society volunteer 2014

  • Professional Dog Trainer Certification from Karen Pryor Academy (KPA-CTP) 2017

  • Two years training puppies at a very popular positive reinforcement training center 2015-2017

  • KPA-Ken Ramirez Handling Problem Behaviors and Mistakes 2017

  • Michael Shikashio -Defensive Handling with Aggressive Dogs 2019

  • Seattle Animal Shelter Behavior Team Volunteer 2018-2022

  • Certificate in Applied Animal Behavior from the University of Washington (UW-AAB) in 2020

  • Dog Parkour Instructor Certification from the International Dog Parkour Association in 2020

  • Fear Free Pets Animal Trainer Certification 2020

  • Aggression in Dogs Master Course Michael Shikashio - 2021

Christine Bass KPA-CTP, UW-AAB

Fear Free Certified Professional

licensed & insured

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Check out some of my training videos!

Think you may have brought home a land shark rather than a puppy! Puppy teeth are sharp! This is how I teach puppies and dogs to take treats gently.

Nose touch is one of the foundation behaviors that I teach all dogs. It’s applications are wide and I use it for teaching many other things like leash walking, recall, canine fitness behaviors and husbandry behaviors for the vet and groomer.

Scratch boards are an amazing way to keep your dogs nails shorter between nail trims. Once your dog knows “shake” or “paw” it’s a short step to teaching your dog to file their own nails!

Enrichment idea for dogs. Providing dogs with activities that mimic their natural behaviors will help them feel happier and healther.