THE GOOD DOG WAY

Bellingham, WA

PERSONALIZED DOG TRAINING

Any Size, Any Breed, Any Problem.

The Good Dog Way, founded by internationally renowned dog trainer, author, and teacher, Sean O’Shea, is the Pacific Northwest’s most trusted training, rehabilitation, and education service.

At TGDW, we pride ourselves in offering a warm and supportive environment, combined with over 15 years of providing the very best training results available. Whether you’ve got a rambunctious puppy, an out-of-control dog that you dream of actually listening to you on and off-leash, or a more serious case of reactivity, fear, or aggression, we’ve got the answers you need.

Our internationally recognized training programs cover every aspect and level of training.

From puppy work to standard obedience, to the most severe behavior issues.

Our Programs Include:

Reliable On And Off-Leash Obedience And Problem Solving For More Serious Issues.

Commands:

Sit, Down, Place, Heel, Recall (Coming When Called), Follow (Off-Leash Following).

Skills:

Thresholds, Crate Training, Waiting Food, Auto-Sit, Comprehensive Impulse Control, Cultivating A Calm Mindset.

Also Includes:

Prong Collar, E-Collar, Two 90 Minute Go-Home Sessions And Two Free 90 Minute Follow Up Session.

STOPS:

  • Barking

  • Jumping

  • Whining

  • Pulling on Leash

  • Running Away

  • Counter-Surfing

  • Reactivity

  • Resource Guarding

  • Fearfulness and Anxiety

  • Dog Aggression

  • Human Aggression

OUR DOG TRAINING PROGRAMS

Board and Train

In our Board and Train program your dog will stay with us, at our home, and be cared for as if it was one of our own. Having your dog with us 24/7 enables us to have a far greater positive impact — deepening the patterning of desired behaviors, allowing us to see (and address) countless everyday moments we’d otherwise miss, and ensures your dog will be trained to the absolute highest standard. And of course we’ll also ensure your dog has plenty of play time, appropriate affection, and a cozy place to rest.

Day Training

In our Day Training program you’ll drop your dog off in the morning (times are flexible) and we’ll tackle the training while you go about your day. This is a great option for owners local to the Bellingham area who would prefer to have their dogs come home daily. During the course of the day we’ll work on both interior and exterior obedience and manners. In between training sessions your dog will have a cozy and peaceful crate to rest in. 

Puppy Training

In our Puppy Training program your pup will stay with us, at our home, and will be carefully and lovingly supervised. Having your pup with us 24/7 enables us to ensure that potty training is a breeze, and that we can cater to their ever-changing needs as they quickly grow. Our Puppy Program not only sets your pup up for life with great behavior and manners, but will ensure your pup grows into an adult with already amazing on and off-leash obedience skills. It’s an investment that will pay amazing dividends over the many years ahead.

CONTACT

“Consider yourself fortunate to have The Good Dog Way in your area! Their results with dogs are so good that many, many trainers from around the country and even internationally have invested in learning from them, including myself..”

Eric Devine

“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

“I cannot express enough how transformative my experience with The Good Dog Way has been! This incredible company has turned feelings of defeat into hope for countless families, in just a single day of training or consultation. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to learn from Sean, Marta, and Christine.

Their dedication has truly changed the lives of thousands of dogs, giving them a brighter future while empowering their owners to overcome challenges with a new mindset. Often, training the dog is the easy part; it’s the owners who require the most guidance. Sean and his team are exceptionally skilled at instilling confidence in owners, tackling the toughest challenges with grace and expertise.

I have witnessed firsthand how life-changing their training can be, and I cannot thank Sean, Marta, and Christine enough for the invaluable experience. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!.”

Abbey David