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Good Citizen Canine offers positive, reward-based dog training services in the greater Tacoma area to include group dog training classes at all levels, private sessions in basic obedience and private consultations to address and correct problem behaviors -- including aggression. We also offer a"Boot Camp" in your home to residents of Pierce and South King Counties. To find out more about this service, click on "consultations" above and then on "boot camp." Train your dog now - get the obedient dog you want and deserve!

Good Citizen Canine specializes in training puppies as well as their owners. First-time owners of puppies who can be nervous and unsure of what training methods to use may be interested in scheduling a "one-time" private training session in conjunction with a Puppy Kindergarten. For more information about this and other services call Deborah Rosen at (253) 752-6878.

Articles by Deborah
Want to learn more? Read Deborah's articles from past issues of CityDog Magazine for  information on current trends, issues and for training tips for you and your favorite canine.

"After a recent stroke that impaired my walking, the local Assistance Dog Club people referred me to Deborah for help.  She undertook to train my young Irish Wolfhound male (and me) to work together.  As a trained behavioral scientist, I was fascinated to watch as she applied principles of Pavlov, Skinner, and the Buddha, among others who have influenced behavior, with some 'tough love' and extraordinary communication (dog and human). Boomer, the pup, rapidly developed into an absolutely solid, steady,trustworthy helper who stays by my side, steadies me when needed, promptly obeys, and gives new luster to the "best friend" label that dogs so richly enjoy. Deborah is a superb, effective, intuitive dog trainer that I can unhesitatingly recommend for animals and people of any age!" 

"In just a few short sessions, Deborah turned Winston and Sybil, competitive barkers, into good citizen corgis! Our neighbors are so grateful. She also helped us work on getting them to walk on lead without pulling us.  At 4 years old we thought both issues were a lost cause we'd be dealing with forever.  We really appreciate Deborah's patience and skill.  Our walks are much more enjoyable now! "   

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