Whispering X K9 Training Academy

Certified★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 167 reviews

2185 Squalicum Mountain Rd, Bellingham, Washington 98226

Positive reinforcementAdvanced Obedience & Off-LeashBasic Obedience & MannersPuppy Training & Socialization

2185 Squalicum Mountain Rd, Bellingham, Washington 98226

Overview

FormatTraining academy on Squalicum Mountain Road in Bellingham

Training methodPositive reinforcement

Led byTracy Gorham

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About Whispering X K9 Training Academy

What they offer

Whispering X K9 Training Academy teaches classes from puppyhood through advanced competition. Puppy Stage 1 and Stage 2 cover name recognition, sit, come, down, longer stays and socialization with other puppies, with the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test offered at the end. Obedience levels run from basic heeling, stays, recall and greetings to community and urban obedience, and rally runs from basic to advanced competition.

Sports

The academy also offers parkour, beginning to advanced agility, dock diving, treibball and group walks.

About the trainer

Tracy Gorham has trained dogs for over 40 years, served as head trainer for a local dog training association, judges obedience and rally, and is a certified AKC FIT DOG instructor, AKC Temperament and Farm Dog judge and Canine Good Citizen evaluator.

How they train

She trains with positive methods and treat or toy rewards, focusing on the bond between the dog and its person.

What they can help with

Puppy classes ↗

Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy ↗

Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.

Basic obedience ↗

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Advanced obedience ↗

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Rally

AKC Rally, a fun, team-oriented obedience sport.

Parkour

Agility

Agility training: handling, obstacles and confidence-building.

Dock diving

Treibball

Group walks

Train alongside other dogs to build focus around distractions.

Canine Good Citizen

Certifications & verification

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The site says the trainer is a certified AKC FIT DOG instructor and CGC evaluator

AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator; tests dogs for the AKC benchmark good-manners program. Listed by the trainer — not independently verified. check the registry ↗

AKC CGC Evaluator

AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator; tests dogs for the AKC benchmark good-manners program. Confirmed in the AKC public registry.

Certified · AKC view entry ↗

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 167 reviews · Google

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Whispering X K9 Training Academy — 5.0★ (167 reviews), Bellingham Dog Trainer