Private training student Rutger and his proud owner after successfully testing for his AKC Canine Good Citizen certificate at NorthWest K9. Accelerated Fast Track student "Tucker" the Australian Cattle Dog demonstrates his intensely focused obedience generated by his owner's newfound confidence in her handling skills. Custom Training student "Bessie," a beautiful young Presa Canario, polishes her Schutzhund-style heeling. Her owner utilizes positive training, delivering her ball to reward focus and precision. Just four months old, Jump Start student Raven calmly maintains her long down on an elevated surface despite the distractions of pedestrians, vehicular traffic, pelting rain -- even the delicious aroma of teriyaki chicken wafting from a nearby restaurant.

TEAM EVALUATION The Team Evaluation is an excellent opportunity for a professional consultation if you are: Recovering from a bad experience with group training, and want to explore customized private training. Considering acquiring a new puppy or dog from a breeder or rescue, and need advice about evaluating and selecting the right dog for you and your family. Wanting to start your newly acquired puppy or dog with appropriate household manners and introductory focus-building. Deciding which trainer is best for you and your dog and would like an opportunity to meet with NorthWest K9 Training Director Moc Klinkam to determine if our training program meets your training style preferences and performance goals. Needing to resolve a specific behavioral issue, such as heeling obediently on lead, resolving chronic barking, or crate training, but are unsure how to proceed. Hoping to train your existing dog for a service career, and need an objective professional evaluation for potential service temperament, drive, and overall suitability. Interested in pursuing formal training with your dog, and want to explore the different opportunities and disciplines. Having significant behavioral issues that have brought you to consider re-homing your dog, and you need professional advice to assist you in developing a training plan that will allow you to resolve the problems and keep your dog. Introducing a new dog into your household. Adjusting to the special management needs of a senior or disabled dog. Having difficulties living with a dog that is not owned by you, and want to learn how to better manage your interactions with the dog and the dog's owner. Please see the main Client Training page for detailed information about the introductory Team Evaluation. How to Request a Team Evaluation Please use our convenient online TRAINING REQUEST form to share some information about your dog, specific behavioral problems, and your training goals. We'll contact you upon our receipt of your Training Request and let you know how we can help you. We'll then direct you to the on-line Enrollment Agreement. The Enrollment Agreement gives you the opportunity to select your preferred training schedule, pay your tuition on-line, and complete your enrollment in a NorthWest K9 training program to get you and your dog started with "Training That Works"!