Dog Obedience Training

Chinook Valley Farm brings to you over 30 years experience training, breeding, and showing dogs. I have traveled and studied with master trainers in Germany and the United States. In the 1970’s, I taught dog Behavior classes at Green River Community College, in Auburn WA. Over six thousand dogs and their owners have completed my all-breed obedience classes. I have developed a simple technique that quickly gains the dog’s respect. This method was first developed in Germany. Under the Echowood Kennel Banner my husband Larry and I have finished over 35 AKC German Shepherd Champions.

Tina Woodworth


	The Woodworth Method of Dog Obedience Training
		Chinook Valley Farm brings to you over 30 years experience training, breeding, and showing dogs. I have traveled and studied with master trainers in Germany and the United States. In the 1970’s, I taught dog Behavior classes at Green River Community College, in Auburn WA. Over six thousand dogs and their owners have completed my all-breed obedience classes. I have developed a simple technique that quickly gains the dog’s respect. This method was first developed in Germany. Under the Echowood Kennel Banner my husband Larry and I have finished over 35 AKC German Shepherd Champions. *Tina Woodworth*
Obedience lessons are taught at the farm around our numerous farm animals as distractions. Dogs must learn to focus on their handler under the most exciting and chaotic situations. The goal I have for all of the dogs I work with is to be attentive: Always come when called Obey the Down command from any distance Teach Poison Proofing, so the dog does not eat garbage or disgusting tidbits from the ground. Leave the cat, squirrel or child alone Be polite and sit when being introduced to family or friends Do not pull his handler down Do not jump up, unless invited with a hand or voice signal from his owner
		The first training and counseling session last one to two hours and includes the dog's entire human family. I want everyone involved with the dog to be on the same page. The dog becomes confused and frustrated when having several people giving mixed signals and commands. *Cost for the first training lesson is $150.00 this includes the training collar, and training manual, this booklet covers the lessons that need to be continued on at home.** Follow up lessons are $30.00 and usually last about 30 to 60 minuets. Call or email Tina for appointment: (360) 777-8888 *The training collar that the Woodworth Method uses is the squeeze, prong, or sometimes called pinch collar. This collar does not pinch the dog’s neck but mimic’s the behavior dogs use to correct one another. I’ve watched a Dam, place her pups head into her jaws and apply pressure until the pup reacts; this correction is usually done when the whelp has committed something wrong. Dogs in play also use this squeeze play technique when playing their “Top Dog” game.