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
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  Teach Poison Proofing, so the dog does not eat garbage or disgusting tidbits from the ground.
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  Leave the cat, squirrel or child alone.
• Be polite and sit when being introduced to family or friends
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  Do not pull his handler down
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  Do not jump up, unless invited with a hand or voice signal from his owner

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.

Testimonials

Tina, thank you for your help with our two dogs, Rupert our Bull Terrier and Boomer our Aussie. Because both are male and both are assertive and strong breeds we were having problems with them fighting. We were afraid that the Bull Terrier would kill the Aussie even though the Aussie was usually the instigator of the fight. With your help we have had no further problems and they get along fine. Rupert has since become blind and the training we had with you helps keep him from harm while on walks and around the house and yard.

By the way, our Aussie Boomer likes to herd Rupert around the house.....

Peggy Frye

Tina,
I want to thank-you for helping me train my little Mini-Australian Shepherd "Scone".
When I brought her to you, she was highly sight and sound sensitive. She was so fearful of loud noises; she would run blindly into the street trying to get away her imagined danger.
Anything flapping in the wind, such as flags, kites, or cloths on a line, would send her in a panic running away.
I along with Lauren Jacobsen and her dog Cobber, worked with you weekly, helping Scone overcome her mental terror of these imagined monsters.
My happiest day came when I took Scone to the Doggy Olympic in Longbeach WA. Scone won the gold in the musical sit contest, most importantly; she never once tried to run away in fear. She had learned to stay focused on me.
The dogs that placed 2nd and 3rd were also obedience students of yours.

Thank-You Again,

Margaret Johanson

My Dog Cobber:
I brought Cobber to you for help he was displaying uncontrollable behavior. He is a male Sheepdog "Sheltie". Cobber was play biting, harassing our older dog, having temper tantrums and not coming back when called. When I tried to discipline him, he would throw himself down onto the ground in a wild display of biting and rolling. After one session with you, using the "Woodworth Method of Dog Obedience Training", I got his attention and he started to focus on what I wanted him to do. I continued working with Cobber along two other Obedience students at your farm. In a short time all three of us were heeling our dogs off lead, calling the dogs from a distance of a minimum of 100 ft. Our dog would drop into a down position on the recall. This exercise helped with having the dog's attention where ever we happened to be. Cobber went on to win the Gold, Silver and Bronze at the Longbeach "Doggy Olympics". He also won the "People's Choice Award" at Cannon Beach, Doggy Daze gathering. Thank-you for helping understand the true meaning of having a friend and companion that brings me so much joy and is always welcome to visit other peoples home.

Lauren Jacobsen,
Birkenfield, OR

Dear Tina,

My Beagle called "Bagel" was rescued from terrible living conditions at the age of about four years. With another dog he had been left to live out his life in a dog run. The kennel was deep with years of dog waste. I took Bagel home, to a new life, one in which he would be loved and cared for. I soon learned Bagel had not been given any manner of training, if given the chance he would run away looking for his imaginary rabbit. You helped me get him under control, I can walk him on the street, he is better behaved now that he knows he is loved and given a job to do, he's my buddy and goes for walks with me.

Thank-you,

Stuart Thomas,
Longbeach, WA

This is my story about my Welsh Corgi named Reni: I contacted Tina when I realized I wanted to do more for this very smart dog. Maybe one day he would be a therapy dog and visit the schools or nursing homes, sharing his love of life and people. I also think he would love running the agility course. We are still working toward these goals.
Thank-you for helping me live my dream.

Colleen Tuell
Illwaco, WA