About Me

Spokane’s Dog Trainer

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Hello!

I’m Carolyn, a dog trainer, Spokane native, Army veteran, and owner of two pointy-eared pups, and I want you to have the life you imagined with your dog - a life of fun, adventure, and amazing memories with your best friend. ‍ ‍

And sometimes you just need a little help getting there!

Whether your dog is reactive, just ignoring you, or needs help with manners, I can help.

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Who I Work With

While happy to work with most behavior problems and training struggles, I specialize in working with Spokane dogs who struggle with reactivity.

I love seeing reactive dogs rehabbed, off leash, and happily playing with new dog friends. 

I know firsthand how frustrating it is to not live the life you imagined with your dog because of their behavior, and it’s why I’m so passionate about helping dogs and their humans live their best lives together.

If you’re tired of struggling on your own or working with trainers and not getting results, you’re in the right place!

How I Train

My training is practical and focuses on real-world results. I take a balanced approach with a huge focus on play and changing the dog’s emotions.

We don’t train in an empty training facility, we train in the real world with real-world distractions, so your dog will be solidly trained anywhere. Most of my clients started with another dog trainer and now can’t get their dog to listen without treats or outside of their living room - I don’t train like that.

I want to stop bad behavior, teach good behavior, build motivation, and leave you with a dog who is happy to listen to you - so you can do more fun stuff with them!

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Why I’m Different From All The Other Spokane Trainers

I don’t rely on endless "watch me" drills, vague “trust-building,” or incessantly bribing dogs with food.

Nor do I rely on unfair e-collar use, constant punishment, perfect obedience, and shutting down the dog to get control.

My training delivers real outcomes you can see and use, with methods that are clear and fair and work for all dogs, regardless of age or breed.

In my nearly 20 years of experience, I’ve explored numerous methodologies, studied the teachings of many well-known trainers, and travelled the country to learn more, because as an owner I wasted a lot of money on charlatan trainers who were happy to take my money and offer cookie-cutter advice that didn’t get me anywhere.

I knew I wanted to do better.

Good Dog Training isn’t a franchise, cookie-cutter dog training business. It’s a local small business built through blood, sweat, tears, and a determination to never stop learning so I can do better for our dogs.

TRAIN WITH ME

Discover what Spokane’s dog owners are saying about Carolyn!

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testimonials
Millie

“Thank you so much for the great training session! I love that you recapped and organized everything, and the attachments you included are awesome… I am so hopeful that we are on the right track now, and I can’t wait for class to start!”

Emmy

“You gave me some great tips to get started with and I appreciate your followup email so I can refer back to all the info!!”

Toph

“Thank you so much for all your help! … We are so grateful for your work on helping us give her the best home she needs. You’re the best trainer!”

Bpo Bpo

“Our vet was very impressed with Bpo Bpo’s behavioral changes!”

Bear

“Thank you so much for all of the help with Bear! You’ve made such a tremendous difference! We can’t thank you enough!”

Tater

“Thank you! This has been so helpful! I wish I’d found you sooner.”

Jax

“Just wanted to say thank you again for all the help with training! He has come so far in training! You did an awesome job!“

Grizz

“Carolyn, thank you so very much. You are a great trainer. I read your homework and I am so happy we met. I feel a lot better now with Grizz and can actually take her for walks and I know what to do. I always walked where not many people were around. Your knowledge is truly what I needed. Thank you so much!”

Bodie

“Thanks so much for all the information you’ve given and for the thoughtfulness you’ve put into a plan that suits Bodie. We really enjoyed our time with you, and it has given us hope for Bodie, as we have been at such a place of desperation for him. You were our last hope for training, so we are glad we found you.“

Fiona

“Fiona has been doing amazing! This last week we walked past a vacuuming man in the hall and we walked by construction workers outside without incident. She has been making a lot of improvements. Thank you so much for all your help!!”