Cathy Madson Dog Training

Certified

Kirkland, Washington

Aggression & Bite PreventionPuppy Training & SocializationReactivity

Kirkland, Washington

Overview

FormatOnline

Led byCathy Madson

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About Cathy Madson Dog Training

What they offer

Cathy Madson Dog Training serves greater Seattle and the Eastside, with virtual options worldwide. She specializes in complex behavior issues: dog-dog and dog-human aggression, leash reactivity, resource guarding, anxieties and phobias, and rehoming and behavioral euthanasia decisions. Other services include puppy training and socialization, obedience skills, dog and family matching and pre-adoption planning, plus online and group classes and pet CPR and first aid classes.

Before you book

Ask whether your case would start with an in-person or a virtual consultation. Testimonials describe help with conflict between dogs in one home, dogs and cats, and anxiety on walks.

What they can help with

Behavior consultations ↗

Behavior modification for unwanted or problem habits.

Aggression and reactivity cases ↗

Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.

Leash reactivity ↗

Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.

Resource guarding

Protection and personal-defense work for suitable dogs.

Anxieties and phobias

Puppy training and socialization ↗

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

Group and online classes

Train alongside other dogs to build focus around distractions.

Pet CPR & First Aid classes

Train alongside other dogs to build focus around distractions.

Virtual training

Certifications & verification

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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 ↗

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