Deborah Rosen
Deborah Rosen is a Certified Dog Trainer and Animal Behavior Consultant. She is a member of the APDT (Association for Pet Dog Trainers) and a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator. She was certified in June, 2002 through the Training Academy at the San Francisco SPCA. Deborah was also certified, (again through the SFSPCA) in the treatment of dog-to-dog aggression and has studied with Jean Donaldson, Director of the Training Academy for the SFSPCA and author of the well-known books, The Culture Clash, Mine and Fight.
"Deborah’s passion for canine behavior, commitment to owner education, and her gentle way with both humans and dogs are always evident.” ~ Jean Donaldson
Deborah has raised dogs for over 35 years, started training them as a hobby 16 years ago and began training professionally in 2001. Currently, she has a five-year old Cattle Dog mix, named Dolce and a four-year old Poodle mix, named Justice. Both are rescue dogs.
Deborah is also well known in the Puget Sound for her articles on the topic of dog training and canine behavior. She contributed to City Dog Magazine, and Seattle Dog Magazine and is currently working on a book. To get a good sense of her philosophy of dog training, read her published articles available on the home page of this website under Pet Resources, "Articles by Deborah." You may reach Deborah at either 253-752-6878 in her office or 253-905-3685 on her cell.
Katie McGlassion
Katie McGlassion has owned a dog all of her life and says her life would be incomplete without her dogs. She considers them her best friend and has a passion to raise dogs that are well-loved and enjoy a healthy and happy life. She lived with leader dogs (that perform service for the blind) to assist her brother who was blind at birth and was always amazed at their dedication and intelligence.
When Katie met Deborah she was impressed at the immediate impact on her miniature Australian Shepherd puppy Reba, who was fearful of new dogs and humans. Katie was able to quickly take the information and techniques she learned to help socialize Reba, make her comfortable around dogs and people and do so without breaking her spirit. Reba now greets new dogs and people with pleasure and enthusiasm.
Katie holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and has worked with troubled youth and teens most of her career. She now looks forward to translating those skills and utilizing her patience and abilities in working with dogs to help their owners to enjoy their dogs as she enjoys hers.