Westward Hound

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 40 reviews

21291 Howard Ave NE, Kingston, Washington 98346

Positive reinforcementBasic Obedience & MannersPuppy Training & SocializationReactivity

21291 Howard Ave NE, Kingston, Washington 98346

Overview

FormatOnline

Training methodPositive reinforcement

Led byAmanda

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About Westward Hound

What they offer

Westward Hound offers private in-person sessions in Kingston, Poulsbo, Bainbridge and Silverdale, and virtual sessions for owners anywhere. Day training is available for dogs afraid of grooming and for other phobias.

What sessions cover

Training covers basic manners, recall and polite greetings, puppy socialization and exposure, leash reactivity, fear of grooming and veterinary procedures, resource guarding, fearfulness and shyness, and separation anxiety, which has its own intake form.

About the trainer

Amanda graduated with honors from the academy of dog trainers in 2020, co-founded a non-profit that connects professional trainers with shelters and rescues, and is a certified fear-free trainer.

How they train

The site describes positive reinforcement training.

What they can help with

Private lessons

One-on-one sessions tailored to your dog's specific goals.

Remote sessions

Day training

Structured daytime training and supervised play.

Basic manners ↗

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

Recall ↗

Building a rock-solid, reliable come-when-called.

Puppy socialization ↗

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

Leash reactivity ↗

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

Fear and anxiety ↗

Easing the panic and destruction some dogs feel when left home alone.

Resource guarding

Protection and personal-defense work for suitable dogs.

Separation anxiety ↗

Easing the panic and destruction some dogs feel when left home alone.

Certifications & verification

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The site says the trainer is a certified fear-free trainer

Listed by the trainer — not independently verified.

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 40 reviews · Google

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Westward Hound — 4.9★ (40 reviews), Kingston Dog Trainer