Dana Martin wrote 01/13/2011 03:21 PM Looking for trainer in Seattle, WA #311690 - 01/13/2011 03:21 PM
Dana Martin Webboard User Reg: 09-13-2010 Posts: 790 Loc: Bothell, WA Offline	I've been searching for a PPD trainer in Washington - preferrably Seattle or north. The only 2 I've been able to locate are in Tacoma & Olympia - both of which are over an hour away from where I live. Anyone have any ideas/suggestions? Thanks! Here Decoy, Decoy, Decoy!
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Kelly Byrd wrote 01/13/2011 10:26 PM Re: Looking for trainer in Seattle, WA [Re: Dana Martin ] #311757 - 01/13/2011 10:26 PM
Kelly Byrd Webboard User Reg: 07-28-2010 Posts: 2249 Loc: Tacoma, WA Offline	Lol. I was going to suggest a couple. But they are in Tacoma and Olympia.... Aaron- you out there tonight? You know anyone up in Seattle? Shade Whitesel is a fantastic versatile trainer/handler, but does not do PPD to my knowledge. She does do bite sports. She come to Seattle, but I'm not sure on what schedule anymore. You might give her a call. http://www.shadesdogtraining.net/index.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLQxqgtGeOk Shade and her ScH3/ring sport dog Reiki.
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Aaron Myracle wrote 01/14/2011 10:03 AM Re: Looking for trainer in Seattle, WA [Re: Kelly Byrd ] #311789 - 01/14/2011 10:03 AM
Aaron Myracle Webboard User Reg: 06-06-2008 Posts: 5062 Loc: WA, USA Offline	My recommendations mirror yours. Work with Shade, get the OB and control on the dog. She goes up and visits Matt Newkoop's ring club in Seabeck a lot- she knows more about suit work than people realize.
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Aaron Myracle wrote 01/14/2011 10:19 AM Re: Looking for trainer in Seattle, WA [Re: Aaron Myracle ] #311793 - 01/14/2011 10:19 AM
Aaron Myracle Webboard User Reg: 06-06-2008 Posts: 5062 Loc: WA, USA Offline	Shade and Reiki performed well at the UScA Nationals, btw. She has proven you can make it to that level with marker training.
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Dana Martin wrote 01/14/2011 12:31 PM Re: Looking for trainer in Seattle, WA [Re: Aaron Myracle ] #311821 - 01/14/2011 12:31 PM
Dana Martin Webboard User Reg: 09-13-2010 Posts: 790 Loc: Bothell, WA Offline	I have an evaluation scheduled next week with the gentleman in Olympia. I'll see how that goes. The guy in Tacoma is quite reputable but not sure I want to pay an additional $985 for the non-negotiable required 10 private obedience lessons (regardless of what training your dog already has). Depending on how things go in Olympia I will definitely consider getting in touch with Shade. Thanks so much. Here Decoy, Decoy, Decoy!
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Kelly Byrd wrote 01/15/2011 12:31 PM Re: Looking for trainer in Seattle, WA [Re: Dana Martin ] #311895 - 01/15/2011 12:31 PM
Kelly Byrd Webboard User Reg: 07-28-2010 Posts: 2249 Loc: Tacoma, WA Offline	Ya might let Aaron know about who you've seen in Tacoma, he's got some good insight on what appears to be a pretty reputable trainer. Shade's great, and you're right Aaron, she's got lots of knowledge of suit work. Reiki is proof enough that maker training DOES work. He's a cool dog. Another thing I love about Shade is she's not only about the competition dogs. She used to come out to a rescue I managed (since closed down) and help us out if we had any severe behavior problems. I think that is very cool. Good luck!
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Aaron Myracle wrote 01/15/2011 09:15 PM Re: Looking for trainer in Seattle, WA [Re: Kelly Byrd ] #311943 - 01/15/2011 09:15 PM
Aaron Myracle Webboard User Reg: 06-06-2008 Posts: 5062 Loc: WA, USA Offline	Olympia? Is Mel Romero training again? Who's the guy in Tacoma? Please tell me it isn't who I think it is, and he isn't charging that friggin' much for OB.
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Erica Somers wrote 01/15/2011 10:20 PM Re: Looking for trainer in Seattle, WA [Re: Aaron Myracle ] #311957 - 01/15/2011 10:20 PM
Erica Somers Webboard User Reg: 03-13-2009 Posts: 14 Loc: Washington Offline	I'm not sure what your goals are with your dog, and I know you said not Tacoma, but before I got my dog, I was talking with (I believe her name was) Melissa with this group: http://www.k9northwest.com/club/aboutk9nw.html I have a friend down here by me in Portland who works with PPDs had a decent review of her, I have not personally met her or her dogs, but I did have a rather lengthy phone conversation with her. I decided to go with Schutzhund and found a club in Olympia that I like and is a good fit for me. I hope you find what you are looking for
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Dana Martin wrote 01/16/2011 11:53 AM Re: Looking for trainer in Seattle, WA [Re: Aaron Myracle ] #311986 - 01/16/2011 11:53 AM
Dana Martin Webboard User Reg: 09-13-2010 Posts: 790 Loc: Bothell, WA Offline	Quote: Aaron Myracle Olympia? Is Mel Romero training again? Who's the guy in Tacoma? Please tell me it isn't who I think it is, and he isn't charging that friggin' much for OB. The guy in Tacoma is Ron Pace. He charges $985 for the 10 obedience lessons which are non-negotiable. haven't found anyone named Mel Romero in the searches I've done. The guy I'm going to see in Olympia is Les at Canine Training Concepts. I know nothing about either of these folks other than what their websites have to say, so I'm just going for an evaluation with Les to see what I think. If anyone knows anything about either of these guys - good or bad - please let me know. Thanks so much! Dana Here Decoy, Decoy, Decoy!
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Dana Martin wrote 01/16/2011 11:57 AM Re: Looking for trainer in Seattle, WA [Re: Erica Somers ] #311988 - 01/16/2011 11:57 AM
Dana Martin Webboard User Reg: 09-13-2010 Posts: 790 Loc: Bothell, WA Offline	Quote: Erica Somers I'm not sure what your goals are with your dog, and I know you said not Tacoma, but before I got my dog, I was talking with (I believe her name was) Melissa with this group: http://www.k9northwest.com/club/aboutk9nw.html Hi Erica, I didn't mean I didn't want to go to Tacoma. I have a problem going to this particular trainer in Tacoma with his non-negotiable 10 obedience lessons for $985 regardless of what training your dog has. I just think with help from others who have trained in this area that I could find a decent trainer that wasn't going to cost me that extra $$. I'll check in to the link you gave me and maybe visit that trainer next if it's a good option for me. Thanks! Here Decoy, Decoy, Decoy!
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