Dog Training

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Dog Training Classes in Bothell, WA

The onsite training classes at Doggy Haven Resort in Bothell are led by our accomplished certified dog trainer Jessica Fleck. As a team of lifelong learners, our dog trainers use only the best and most current training methods. All of us at Doggy Haven Resort are “people people” as well as “dog people.” Knowledge of our subject, passion for what we teach, and compassion for both you and your dog make our training program the best possible learning environment in the Seattle area.

Doggy Haven is pleased to offer comprehensive dog training using positive and rewarding education methods with group and one-on-one training options to suit the unique needs of you and your dog(s)! From first-timers and puppies to troublesome teens and totally trained seniors, we have options for you! The training you receive and use changes how you feel about your dog, resulting in better behavior and a stronger relationship.

Our lessons are held at convenient times in our Field House, which was specially designed for dog training. No matter where you’re coming from or headed to in the Seattle area, we make it easy for you to plan your schedule so you and your dog can get the best training possible!

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Board & Train

Board & Train is a 10-day program (2 weeks, Sun-Thurs) for $1,250. Board & Train includes overnight boarding and daily group play with the rest of the boarding dogs. The board and train program is intended for dogs who are social and comfortable with daycare-style large group play.

A trainer will work with your dog individually one hour per day during the 10-day program on the following skills:

  • Attention to handler

  • Sit

  • Down 

  • Come

  • Stay

  • Leave it

  • Wait at doors 

  • Loose leash walking

  • Heel position

Price: $75

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Daycare & Train

To qualify for the daycare and train program, your dog must complete a Meet & Greet in our main facility.

We will work with your dog privately during the day and then return them to their friends. Actual amount of training time is determined by how well your dog can focus, generally training sessions last approximately one hour.

  • $75 per session (plus cost of daycare)

  • One consultation plus write-ups as needed 

  • Comprehensive training summary and report

Price: $75

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Individual Dog Training

With Doggy Haven Resort’s Individual Training, we will work closely with you to customize a program best suited to you and your dog’s needs. Whether you wish to address a problem area or achieve specific behavioral goals—just let us know! Our individual dog training sessions will be at the Field House at our Bothell location near Seattle and scheduled for a convenient time.

Private Training

On-Site Private Training can be used to learn more about how our positive training methods can enhance your relationship with your dog through better behavior or as a follow-up to Board & Train or Daycare & Train.

  • $105 per one-hour session including a comprehensive training summary and report

Socializing Your Puppy and Teen Dog 

Doggy Haven provides Puppy and Teen Dog Training for dog from age 9 weeks to 24 months with a focus on socialization and basic skills designed to help your pet gain confidence being around other dogs and people.

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Puppy Preschool and Social 

Ages 9 weeks – 16 weeks

Focus during this class will be socialization with the trainers and other puppies. Appropriate play and appropriate break times. Crate training and prevention of separation anxiety along with socialization with grooming, sounds, novel objects, and experiences.

Health Guidelines and Cost

  • Puppies must be as up-to-date on vaccines as possible for their age

  • Puppies must have a recent negative fecal test. Please email or upload the paperwork from your veterinarian for each of these prior to attending the first session

  • Please do not take your puppy to public areas like dog parks where they may be more vulnerable to disease until they have had all of their shots

  • This class will be held Mondays. Drop off 11:30am-12:00pm and pick up 2:00pm – 2:30pm.

  • The cost is $50.00 per session.

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Teen Social 

Ages 16 weeks – 25 weeks

Focus during this group will be appropriate play, some basic training, socialization, settle exercises, and being introduced to our DHU daycare group. Our goal is for these adolescent puppies to become good candidates for our DHU daycare program, but we cannot guarantee that puppies in this group will be a good fit for our daycare. Each puppy that would like to attend DHU daycare will still need to complete a trial.

Health Guidelines and Cost

  • Puppies must be as up-to-date on vaccines as possible for their age

  • Puppies must have a recent negative fecal test. Please email or upload the paperwork from your veterinarian for each of these prior to attending the first session

  • Please do not take your puppy to public areas like dog parks where they may be more vulnerable to disease until they have had all of their shots

  • This class will be held on Tuesday. Drop off will be 12:00 pm-12:30 pm and pick up will be 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm.

  • The cost of this class will be $50.00 per session.

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Cautious to Confident 

Ages 16 weeks – 24 months

Please email the instructor for approval if you feel your puppy would be a good fit for this class! This session is for puppies and young dogs who may have missed out on some of that early socialization and/or are very shy or nervous around other dogs. Focus during this group will be meeting other dogs in a positive manner. Making a positive association with grooming, crates, and being away from mom/dad. Also teaching these puppies and young dogs some skills to help themselves calm down and gain confidence!

Health Guidelines and Cost

  • Puppies must be as up-to-date on vaccines as possible for their age

  • Puppies must have a recent negative fecal test. Please email or upload the paperwork from your veterinarian for each of these prior to attending the first session

  • Please do not take your puppy to public areas like dog parks where they may be more vulnerable to disease until they have had all of their shots

  • Puppies over the age of six months will need to be spayed/neutered

Course Times and Cost 

  • This class will be held on Wednesday. Drop off will be between 12:00 pm-12:30 pm and pick up will be between 2:00pm-2:30 pm

  • The cost of this class will be $50.00 per session

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Meet the Trainer - Jess

Training Manager, CPDT-KA

Jess started at Doggy Haven in February of 2017 as a Resort Companion and is now currently a Lead. She has an extensive background in retail, as well as experience working at a vet clinic. Jess has been an animal lover all her life and spent 10 years in 4-H in her home state of Minnesota raising sheep, goats, and llamas on her grandfather’s farm, as well as hanging out with the various exotic animals he had, including a yak and camel. She also trained and showed her Mini Schnauzer in the 4-H dog training program with great success.

Nowadays, Jess enjoys hanging out with her fiancé and dog (super shelter mutt PJ) and enjoying hikes and nature walks. She also shares her home with two chickens (Dino and Domino). Her hobbies include pretty much any craft or art project that strikes her fancy, (crochet, drawing, painting, sewing, taxidermy, cosplay, etc…) going to thrift stores, and playing video games.

Her favorite part of working at Doggy Haven is how well everyone gets along, and how much the dogs love it there.

Socializing FAQs

How do I sign up for classes?

  • Login to or create your Gingr account by clicking here.

  • Go to “Request Services”

  • Click on “Book Group Training Now!” 

  • Click on “Current Classes” to find the group you are looking for

  • Select appropriate group

  • Type in your dog’s name

  • Click on “Request Enrollment” 

  • Select the date(s) you would like to attend[Text Wrapping Break]Click on “Request Enrollment”

How often can my dog attend?

At this time, we ask once a week. If this does change, we will inform you

My dog is older than the required ages, now what?

(Sorry, currently paused) Levels Training is for you and your dog and is held in the white training building behind the lobby building. Classes are generally held in the evenings during the week and during the day on Saturday. We have classes for Seattle area clients ranging from introductory to advanced level classes and Canine Good Citizen certification. Class size is a maximum of 5 students (due to current State restrictions) and 40 minutes in length until otherwise noted. Our smaller class sizes ensure that you and your dog receive valuable one-on-one instruction. All classes include instruction for:  How Dogs Learn, Canine Body Language, and Using a Reward Marker (“yes” or a clicker)

Our Socialization Classes are for puppies and adolescents (without pet parents) that are focusing on great social behavior and are during the day for your dog. Drop-off and pickup times vary by group. Our trainers and staff will take care of the rest!

To register for group classes, go to the Customer Portal to set up your customer profile. Once your account is set up, Request Services for Group Training and click on Current Classes to select a Levels Orientation that fits your schedule. Spots fill up fast, so don’t hesitate to start the process as soon as you think ‘I might need help training my dog.’

  • All dogs and puppies must be current on vaccines, proof of vaccinations will be requested at Orientation.

  • Dogs who are aggressive toward people or other dogs are not appropriate for group classes. Please contact the instructor prior to enrolling if you have concerns about your dog’s behavior.

  • Read/Print Training Liability Waiver – required for all class attendees 

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