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Learning 4 Life Dog Training

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My life has been dedicated to teaching others. As a former educator and school principal, and now as a Certified Professional dog trainer, I use my teaching skills, along with my passion for dogs, to educate owners how to develop positive, loving and effective relationships with their dogs that will last! I have a strong and experienced background in dog rescue and shelter work, having been kennel, foster home and volunteer coordinator and board member for WAMAL (Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League). My work with WAMAL puts me in direct contact with dogs from a wide variety of backgrounds, some with quite difficult behaviors, and it is this interaction that gives me practical hands-on experience of dealing with challenging situations. My commitment to rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing dogs is only equaled by my commitment to making sure every dog and owner I train develop a mutually respectful bond that lasts a lifetime. Knowing that I have helped make that happen is what truly motivates me.
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Hired 57 times

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10 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon12:00 am - 7:00 pm

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2023

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2019

Services offered
Dog training package
Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Laura Jean H.

Mar 7, 2026

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Julie was amazing, with our two little teacups and our two boy humans. her knowledge her confidence and her ability to teach makes me feel so much more confident myself. I am so thankful we found her. Because of her training, I know our whole family will be better dog owners.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Leash pulling • House training • Crate training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Claire S.

May 23, 2026

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I really appreciated the thoroughness and homework tips that Julie sends after each session with what we talked about and how to keep working on it. It gave my husband and I something to reference when we worked on the skills on our own and that was really valuable! Our 2 year old Rhodesian ridgeback worked on door greetings, place, stay, long leading and different types of walking/exercise, greeting dogs, and greeting people calmly.

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • I'm flexible • General obedience training • Leash pulling • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Akiko M.

Oct 28, 2025

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My dog had been stuck at home over 2 years because she was so afraid of going downstairs. I tired a few other trainers but nobody made it happen until Julie started helping me and my dog. She found the best work for her and my dog finally made it to go out! My dog just has started going downstairs. It made me very happy! I totally recommend her if needing any help of your dog!

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Barking • Destructive behavior • My home, venue, etc.

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It has been such a pleasure and an honor to help Yuzu learn to leave the house and use the stairs. Her world is bigger now and much more exciting.
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April L.

Aug 29, 2025

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Julie is great! We have an old, grumpy chihuahua mix. We recently moved from a home to a condo and our doggy was very upset and vocal (upsetting our neighbors) whenever we left him alone. Julie assessed the situation, and helped us find a way to solve it. We are also working on other issues. She was great in person and easy to reach via email. She genuinely cares about her clients, is extremely knowledgeable and I highly recommend her!

Details: 10 years or older • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Barking • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Learning 4 Life Dog Training's reply
Thank you April!! You three were great to work with.
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Peiwen F.

Jun 15, 2025

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Love to work with Julie. She is extremely helpful and thorough. Not only she is very patient and understanding our struggles as new puppy parents and able to answer all our questions, she offers us additional advices and trainings/homeworks to work on good behaviors and some common issues prevention.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • House training • Barking • Biting • Chewing • Crate training • My home, venue, etc.

Learning 4 Life Dog Training's reply
Thank you so, so much Peiwen & Daniel! Mango is a great addition to your family!
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