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The Good Dog WayGig Harbor, WAFree Consult

Gig Harbor, Washington

Dog Training in Gig Harbor That Works in Real Life

Calmer walks. Better manners. Reliable behavior. We help you build clear communication and lasting change with training tailored to your dog.

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No pressure. Just clear next steps.

  • Balanced, effective training
  • Owner coaching included
  • Clients travel from across Washington
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20+

Years of experience

10,000+

Happy clients

Included

Owner coaching

Does this sound familiar?

You love your dog. It's the daily friction that's wearing you down, and it rarely fixes itself with more repetition of the same thing.

  • Pulling and lunging on walks

    The leash is tight before you reach the corner, and a walk feels more like a workout than a break.

  • Reactivity around dogs or people

    You scan the sidewalk ahead, cross the street, and time outings so you don't run into anyone.

  • Jumping and chaotic greetings

    The doorbell rings and everything unravels, so guests get met with paws instead of manners.

  • Recall you can't rely on

    Off leash feels risky because calling your dog is a suggestion, not an answer.

  • Barking and low impulse control

    Every noise, squirrel, or delivery sets things off and the house never fully settles.

  • Daily stress at home

    You love your dog, but managing the chaos has quietly become a full-time job.

What life looks like after training

Peaceful walks you can enjoy again

Your dog learns to walk politely at your side, and we teach leash manners in real-world settings, not just a quiet training room.

A calmer home for everyone

Polite greetings, settled indoor behavior, and structure you know how to keep in place after we're done.

Real-world obedience and off-leash trust

With modern e-collar training done right, recall holds up around distractions, which is what makes hikes and beach days relaxing again.

We don't just train dogs, we coach you. That's how the skills transfer home and stay there.

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Training programs

Two programs, each tailored to the individual dog. The right starting point is a conversation about your dog, not a price comparison.

Board & Train

3 weeks — $3,500

An immersive program where your dog stays and trains with a professional trainer in a small-group environment. Daily hands-on training tailored to your dog, then a full owner handoff and follow-up so the results come home with you.

  • 3 weeks — $3,500
  • 4 weeks — $4,500
  • 5 weeks — $5,500
  • 6 weeks — $6,500

All training tools are included.

  • 3 weeks: foundational obedience and minor problem solving
  • 4 weeks: stronger behavior work such as leash reactivity or resource guarding
  • 5–6 weeks: serious or entrenched behavior concerns and deeper real-world proofing

Day Training

$125 per training day

Weekday drop-off training while you go about your routine. Focused work on obedience, manners, walking skills, impulse control and mild behavior concerns, with a 10 training-day minimum so the progress has time to stick.

  • $125 per training day
  • 10 training-day minimum
  • From $1,250 to start

Best suited to obedience and mild behavior concerns, rather than serious aggression or severe anxiety.

  • Obedience, manners and walking skills
  • Impulse control and mild behavior concerns
  • Weekday drop-off around your schedule
Book Your Free Phone ConsultWe'll recommend the right fit on the call.
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Why The Good Dog Way

  • Balanced, effective, practical

    Training built for the life you actually live, with your dog's wellbeing at the center.

  • Tools tailored to your dog

    Modern training tools may include food, prong collars and e-collars, introduced fairly and appropriately, and always explained to you first.

  • Clear communication

    Your dog learns what's being asked, which removes most of the daily confusion and conflict.

  • Owner coaching

    You learn to lead confidently, so the training doesn't fade the week after it ends.

  • Real-world proofing

    We practice around distractions, because that's where behavior either holds or falls apart.

The Good Dog Way client reviews

Real Clients. Real Change.

★★★★★

“Sean, Marta and team opened up a whole new world for my golden and I. Walks, hiking, everything is better. I used to say to him, “if you behaved we could do a lot more cool things.” Now we are. Would recommend The Good Dog Way 100%. No longer reactive, no pulling on the leash, just the really good boy he is.”
George Bruske

★★★★★

“No more pulling, yelling, or frustration. The results are amazing—we have a secure, happy dog now.”
Kelly Dorey

★★★★★

“World class dog training and education! The staff at The Good Dog are second to none in the dog training world. For dogs big and small, and dog problems big and small, they can help you navigate the challenges of dog ownership with practical, easy to understand, effective strategies to get the most out of your relationship with your dog.”
James Purcell
  • No longer reactive
  • No more pulling
  • Practical, effective strategies
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How getting started works

  1. 01

    Free phone consult

    Tell us what's happening at home and on walks. No pressure, no pitch, just a real conversation about your dog.

  2. 02

    A program recommendation

    We match your dog and your schedule to the right program and explain exactly what training would look like.

  3. 03

    Training and owner transfer

    Your dog learns the skills, then we coach you through handoff and follow-up so the change lasts at home.

Start with a free phone consult

Tell us what's going on with your dog and we'll tell you honestly what training would look like. No pressure. Just clear next steps.

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