We don't just teach you how to train your dog; we help you learn each other's language.
This strengthens your bond and equips you with the knowledge and skills to keep your dog happy, healthy, and safe.
With over 15 years of experience as a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant Cathy offers expert, compassionate, and actionable guidance.
Specializing in complex dog behavior, such as aggression, leash reactivity, and anxiety, Cathy is passionate about proactive training and helps dogs live happy, well-adjusted lives with their families.
Get personalized guidance to help your dog overcome behavior challenges or take your training to the next level.
Our virtual one-on-one dog training sessions are the perfect solution. These sessions provide individualized attention to address your specific needs and goals.
Plus, with the convenience of virtual training, you can participate from anywhere and enjoy the benefits of training in the comfort of your own home.
Does your dog growl, snap, or even bite when you approach their food or toys?
Is your dog overly protective over another member of your household, a particular sitting area?
You don't have to do this alone. Get the help you need with our Resource Guarding Foundations Course.
Do you feel guilty every time you leave your dog alone? Tired of coming home to destroyed furniture or hearing neighbors complain about constant barking?
We understand how difficult it can be to watch your dog suffer from separation anxiety — but there is hope!
Get personalized support from certified canine behavior consultant Cathy Madson in our Separation Anxiety Foundations virtual course. Get instant access to self-paced curriculum and a personalized training plan in the included 1-on-1 virtual sessions with Coach Cathy.
Are you overwhelmed with everything that comes with having a new puppy? Or is your adult dog constantly barking or jumping up on people?
Our workshops are designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and support you need to train your dog from the comfort of your own home.
Check out our Essentials Workshops — self-paced courses on a variety of dog training topics and common dog behavior issues — all for only $9!
Click on the workshops below to learn more.
Are you located in the North Seattle metro area and looking for in-person private dog training and behavior help?
Schedule a Private In-Home Session to receive hands-on help and a training plan to reach your goals.
Our dog trainer, Cathy Madson, currently teaches group classes at Seattle Humane in Bellevue, Wa.
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Cathy offers expert guidance for dog owners through virtual courses, one-on-one virtual coaching, and in-person dog training and behavior consultations in the Seattle, Washington area. She teaches group dog training classes at Seattle Humane in Bellevue, Washington.
With over 15 years of experience working with dogs in shelters, dog daycares, grooming salons, group classes, and private dog training, she has had the opportunity to work with hundreds of dogs and on a wide variety of behavioral challenges.
She believes that preventive and proactive training is key to helping dogs live a happy, well-adjusted life with their family.
She has appeared on a variety of local media, such as Q13, King5, Evening, and New Day NW, and frequently interviewed for print magazines and online content as a dog behavior expert.
Cathy is certified through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers, earning both the CPDT-KA and CBCC-KA designations. Cathy is a Family Dog Mediator (FDM), Fear Free Certified Certified Professional (FFCP), a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, the Pet Professional Guild, and Dog Writer's Association of America.