Hello!

I’m Carolyn, the trainer, the heart and soul behind Good Dog Training. I’m a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and have been training dogs for over 10 years using reward-based methods. I’m a Spokane native who has volunteered in shelters, fostered for rescue, and competed in AKC obedience. My passion is working with reactive dogs.

My mission is to empower and guide you through your dog training journey with compassion and empathy.

My Values

I WILL ALWAYS TREAT YOU AND YOUR DOG WITH RESPECT + KINDNESS

I WANT TO EMPOWER YOU TO FEEL CONFIDENT WITH YOUR DOG.

I LOVE LEARNING AND SHARING THAT KNOWLEDGE WITH YOU!

Why Choose Me?

Feeling overwhelmed by the search for the right dog trainer?

With countless options out there—different credentials, prices, and methods—it’s tough to know who to trust. Many owners have already been through the frustration of working with other trainers, only to feel unheard or stuck without solutions.

It’s normal to worry about being judged, being told your dog is beyond help, or needing to use uncomfortable methods. And, of course, there’s always the fear of investing time and money without seeing results.

But imagine discovering your dog’s true potential, feeling the relief as behavior improves, and the joy of realizing just how smart and capable your dog really is. With the right approach, those stressful behavior problems can become a thing of the past. The right trainer will make all the difference, helping you and your dog succeed together.

My Good Dogs:

Gauge, 15 years

The dog who got me into training, Gauge is laidback and easygoing. He is a true mutt, with his breeds including heeler, Akita, and Brittany Spaniel. He is my longtime helper for reactive dogs.

Ellie, 14 years

A foster failure, Ellie joined me as a scared puppy from the shelter. She is a nervous, formerly feral dog, so you won’t see her much! Ellie is also a mutt, with her breeds including pit bull and German shepherd.

Olive, 1 year

Olive is a sassy border collie/heeler mix, who you’ll probably hear before you see. She enjoys bossing Oak around, chasing birds, going running with me, and screaming after bicycles.

Oak, 1 year

Oak came all the way from a breeder in Scotland and is a world traveler! Oak is a mama’s boy who loves his flirt pole, attacking the sprinkler, and chewing up my sunglasses.

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

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!!”