Business Details
6 Years
experience
Expert Dog Training Services in Woodinville, WA
Kokoro Dog is a force-free training center dedicated to enhancing the bond between dogs and their owners through science-based, positive reinforcement methods. Established in 2020, our facility features a private dog field, agility course, and swimming pool, serving the Woodinville/Maltby, WA area. Our certified professional trainers specialize in puppy development, obedience training, and behavior modification, offering group classes, private lessons, and specialized programs like Puppy Day Camp.We prioritize individualized attention, with small class sizes and tailored training plans to address each dog's unique needs. Our team holds advanced degrees in animal behavior and maintains affiliations with leading industry organizations, ensuring our methods align with the latest research and ethical standards.
Services
Puppy Training
Agility Courses
Water Therapy
Private Lessons
Nosework Classes
Canine Good Citizen Prep
Leash Walking Instruction
Reactive Dog Programs
Swimming Sessions
Field Rentals
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- Our team includes CPDT-KA certified trainers with advanced degrees in animal behavior.
- We offer specialized programs for puppies, reactive dogs, and performance sports.
- Small class sizes ensure individualized attention for every dog-owner pair.
- Our facility features a private agility course and temperature-controlled swimming pool.
- We combine scientific research with practical training for measurable results.
What people say
Patient trainers
Effective methods
Great puppy socialization
Knowledgeable staff
Clean facility
Services
Puppy Day Camp
Our half-day program focuses on critical early development for puppies aged 8-20 weeks. Certified trainers provide structured socialization, basic obedience training, and behavior prevention exercises in small groups. The curriculum includes crate training, impulse control, and resource sharing to establish lifelong good manners.
Private Training
Customized lessons address specific behavioral needs in home or facility settings. Trainers work with dogs of all ages on obedience, reactivity, and advanced skills using positive reinforcement techniques tailored to each dog-owner partnership's unique requirements.
Swim & Train Sessions
Controlled pool sessions improve canine fitness and confidence through guided water activities. Certified instructors lead 20-40 minute sessions focusing on exercise, behavior modification, and water safety while owners observe poolside with their dogs.
Agility Training
Our Max200 equipment course develops dogs' physical coordination and mental focus through structured agility exercises. Trainers guide dogs of all skill levels through weave poles, jumps, and contact obstacles to enhance athleticism and handler communication.
Nosework Classes
Certified instructors teach dogs to use natural scent detection abilities through structured nosework exercises. Classes develop focus, confidence, and problem-solving skills while strengthening the handler-dog partnership through positive reinforcement methods.
People
Hillary Hosford
Lead Trainer
CPDT-KA certified trainer with 10+ years experience. Holds MA in International Affairs from Johns Hopkins. Specializes in puppy development and canine good citizen programs. AKC evaluator and PPG member.
Erica Wells
Nosework Instructor
CPDT-KA certified with 15 years dog sports experience. National agility competitor and certified nosework instructor. Focuses on reactive dog programs and adolescent behavior modification using positive reinforcement techniques.
Julis Hayes
Group Class Instructor
CPDT-KA certified with Masters in Applied Animal Behaviour from University of Edinburgh. Specializes in adolescent dog training and behavior modification. Teaches Growing Pains and Control Unleashed classes.
Lindsay Bryson
Assistant Trainer
CPDT-KA and CPDT-KSA certified with experience in agility, rally, and obedience training. AKC evaluator and Fit Dog Level 1 instructor. Focuses on foundational training and behavior shaping.
Caitlynn Leach
Aquatic Therapy Instructor
APDT member working toward CPDT-KA certification. Competes in flyball and agility. Teaches swim sessions and water therapy programs. Specializes in canine fitness and rehabilitation training.
Questions
What training methods do you use?
We exclusively use positive reinforcement and force-free methods based on scientific research to create enjoyable, effective learning experiences for dogs.
Do you offer puppy socialization programs?
Our Puppy Day Camp provides structured socialization during critical development periods with small group sizes and certified trainers.
Can I rent the agility field?
Private field rentals are available in 30-minute blocks for agility practice or reactive dog training with advance reservation.
What are your vaccination requirements?
Puppies need one set of shots and deworming. Adult dogs require current rabies, distemper, and bordetella vaccinations for participation.
Do you offer water therapy sessions?
Yes, our temperature-controlled pool offers swim sessions for exercise, rehabilitation, and confidence building with certified instructor guidance.
Are private lessons available?
Private training sessions are offered both at our facility and in-home for personalized instruction tailored to your dog's specific needs.
