Dog Training in Spokane, WA
Whether your dog pulls on the leash, ignores every command or struggles with bigger issues like aggression, reactivity or anxiety, Canine Community Center’s dog training in Spokane will help you turn them into a calm, well-behaved dog you can take anywhere. Get started today with a free in-person consultation: we’ll meet you and your dog, share a few training tips you can use right away and recommend the right program.
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Getting Started Is Simple
From your first message to a dog you can trust anywhere, here is what to expect.
Reach Out
Fill out the short form and tell Shayla about your dog and what you want to change.
Free Consultation
Meet in person. Shayla evaluates your dog’s behavior and recommends the right program.
Training Begins
Board and train, private lessons or group classes, built around your dog’s needs.
Enjoy Your Dream Dog
Live the life you’ve always wanted with a calm dog who listens, follows commands and fits right into your family.
Dog Training Programs for Every Dog
Every program starts with a free consultation, so Shayla can meet your dog and recommend the right fit: a board and train, private lessons, group classes or a mix.
Board & Train
Your dog lives and trains in Shayla's home for 2, 4 or 6 weeks. The fastest path to a calm, reliable dog.
In-Home Dog Training
One-on-one training in your home or out in public, built around the problems you deal with every day.
Group Classes
Small classes of up to 8–10 dogs to practice obedience around real-world distractions.
Puppy Training
Start your puppy off right with manners, socialization and a foundation that prevents problems later.
Potty Training
End indoor accidents with a clear housebreaking routine for puppies and adult dogs.
Crate Training
Teach your dog to see the crate as a calm, safe space. Less anxiety, less destruction.
Aggressive Dog Training
Behavior modification for dog-to-dog and dog-to-people aggression, guarding and territorial behavior.
Reactive Dog Training
For dogs that lunge, bark or react on leash. Walk your dog through the neighborhood calmly again.
Separation Anxiety Training
Help your anxious dog stay calm when you leave, without panic, barking or destruction.
Therapy Dog Training
Obedience and temperament preparation for dogs working toward a therapy-dog evaluation.
Boarding
Overnight stays in Shayla’s home, with a trainer who knows your dog, instead of a busy kennel.
Why Spokane Dog Owners Choose Shayla
- ✓13+ Years of Professional ExperienceShayla grew up in the dog world and has been training dogs for over 13 years. After starting out in Spokane, she moved to Seattle to train professionally, but quickly found the big-city facilities overcrowded and run like a business. So she came home to Spokane to train dogs the way they should be trained: with care and love.
- ✓A Few Dogs at a Time: Quality Over QuantityShayla only takes a few board and train dogs at a time. They live with her in her home, get real one-on-one attention every day and are cared for like her own dogs, never one of dozens in a kennel.
- ✓Balanced, Real-World TrainingPraise, structure and accountability, practiced in parks, stores and busy places, not just a quiet training room.
- ✓Lifetime Group Class AccessBoard and train and private lesson clients can keep practicing in group classes for the life of their dog.
We Train the Dog and the Human
Most problem behavior is not a “bad dog.” It is a dog that does not understand what its owner wants. Shayla uses a balanced approach of praise, structure and accountability, so your dog gets clear, consistent information and can make better choices with confidence.
Training only lasts when the people at home know how to keep it going, so every program includes hands-on coaching for you. You will learn how to read your dog, how to handle real situations like guests at the door or another dog on the trail, and what to do if old habits creep back.
Shayla also trains in the real world. Board and train and lesson dogs practice obedience in stores, parks and busy places around Spokane, so the skills hold up where you actually need them, not just in the backyard.
All Breeds. All Ages. All Behavior Issues.
Whether you have a brand-new puppy, a teenage dog who stopped listening or a dog whose behavior worries you, Shayla can help. These are the problems Spokane families bring to her every week:
When Should You Start Dog Training?
The best time to start is now. Puppies can begin training as soon as they come home, around eight weeks old, and the first few months are the most important window for socialization. Early puppy training covers potty training, crate training, gentle handling, bite inhibition and the basic manners that prevent problems later, like jumping and nipping.
Between about four and eighteen months, most dogs go through a teenage phase where commands they knew suddenly stop working. That is exactly when obedience training pays off: a clear sit, down, place, loose-leash walking and a reliable recall turn an unruly adolescent into a calm adult.
And it is never too late. Adult and senior dogs learn new skills every day, and many of Shayla’s clients are grown dogs with long-standing habits like reactivity, anxiety or aggression. Whatever your dog’s age, the free consultation is where you get a clear plan.
Board and Train in a Real Home, Not a Kennel
Shayla’s board and train program is the fastest way to transform your dog. Instead of a busy kennel facility, your dog lives in Shayla’s home outside Spokane, a few dogs at a time, and trains every day in an environment that looks like yours: doors, guests, furniture and daily routines.
Programs run two, four or six weeks. Two weeks is ideal for obedience and manners, while longer programs are built for reactive, fearful and aggressive dogs that need more time. At pickup, Shayla walks you through everything your dog learned.
Dog Training in Spokane: Common Questions
How much does dog training cost in Spokane?
It depends on your dog and the program. A two-week board and train, a package of private lessons and group classes are priced very differently, and behavior cases like aggression usually need more time than basic obedience. The free consultation is where Shayla meets your dog, recommends the right program and gives you an exact quote, with no pressure to sign up.
What is the 3-3-3 rule for dogs?
The 3-3-3 rule describes how a newly adopted dog settles in: roughly the first 3 days of feeling overwhelmed, 3 weeks of learning the routine and starting to show their real personality, and 3 months of feeling fully at home. It is a good reminder to keep the first weeks calm and structured. If your new dog shows reactivity, fear or guarding during that time, early training makes a big difference.
What age should my dog start obedience training?
Puppies can start as early as eight weeks with puppy training: potty and crate training, socialization and basic manners. Formal obedience usually starts around four to six months, and adolescence (roughly 6 to 18 months) is when consistent training matters most. Adult and senior dogs can absolutely learn too, so it is never too late to start.
What training methods does Canine Community Center use?
Shayla uses balanced training: praise and rewards combined with clear structure and accountability. The goal is clear communication, so your dog understands exactly what you expect. Every plan is adjusted to your dog’s temperament, history and learning style.
Do you train aggressive and reactive dogs?
Yes. Aggression, reactivity and anxiety are Shayla’s specialty, including dog-to-dog aggression, leash reactivity, resource guarding and territorial behavior. Longer board and train programs are designed specifically for dogs that need behavior modification.
What is the difference between board and train and private lessons?
With board and train, your dog lives with Shayla in her home and trains every day, which is the fastest way to build reliable behavior. Private lessons happen in your home or out in public with you and your dog together, which is great if you want to be hands-on or the problem is specific to your home.
Do you offer group dog training classes?
Yes. Group classes are small, up to about eight to ten dogs, so every dog gets attention while practicing around real distractions. Board and train and private lesson clients get lifetime access to group classes.
What areas do you serve?
The whole Spokane area, including Spokane, North Spokane, Spokane Valley, Mead, Deer Park, Nine Mile Falls, Airway Heights, Cheney and Liberty Lake, plus Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls in Idaho.
Ready to Transform Your Dog?
Claim your free in-person consultation with Shayla. It’s the first step to a calmer, happier dog you can take anywhere.