About Ultimate K9

What they offer

Ultimate K9 is a Graham dog training business serving Puyallup, Spanaway, Tacoma and the rest of Pierce and South King counties. It offers private one-on-one lessons, group classes at its Graham facility, puppy programs, adult obedience programs and a weekly board and train. Its Masterclass program is built for dogs showing aggression, anxiety, fear or leash reactivity and pairs weekly private lessons with months of group classes, and it also works toward advanced obedience and off-leash reliability around distractions. The site lists in-home behavior consultations in Pierce and South King counties, and a free phone consultation is offered.

How they train

The site describes a balanced approach that may combine positive reinforcement, play, praise, food, structure, clear boundaries, leash communication and tools chosen for the individual dog, with an emphasis on dog psychology and on teaching owners to keep results going.

About the trainer

Belynda Moore began training dogs in 1987 and has trained professionally since 1994 after completing an apprenticeship.