Science-based training that clearly shows our dogs how to succeed! 

Serving the Greater Seattle, WA area since 2016

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We give you the tools necessary to accomplish your goals, and offer sound, professional consultation specific to you & your dog's needs. We want to see everyone succeed!​

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While other walking services can get the basic job done, what sets Melissa apart is her experience as a trainer. Finn, my young poodle mix, has been fear reactive since he was a pup, and through Melissa's training and walking sessions he has become a more confident and relaxed dog. I couldn't be more pleased!  

Donna with Finnegan

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Melissa knew just how to get my boxer's attention and within minutes Zoe was responding to training. Practicing on my own continued to be successful. When you and your dog meet Melissa you will be impressed by her confidence, positive attitude, and innate love of dogs!

Chris with Zoe

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Nia's resource guarding, aggressive tendencies, and uncontrollable barking had me worried that we may have to find a more suitable home for her... Melissa's training methods are kind and effective. Nia can now nicely share treats with other dogs, walk past other people on our walks and sit down when the front door opens and not bark. I could not be happier with the results!

Jessica with Nia

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Melissa is AMAZING with our Great Dane Lucy. She not only walks her and tires her out, but she teaches her new commands and manners that are so helpful when walk her as well. We recently adopted Lucy, so she's had some separation anxiety and can be temperamental with other dogs, but since Melissa has walked her and taught us how to modify her behavior, she has shown tremendous improvements!

Kassidy with Lucy

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Melissa is friendly, professional, flexible, and very communicative. I just love the daily text message reports of how things went during her visit with the puppy (and my 3yr old dog too). She has even worked on training them to be polite before going outside. She has made our new puppy period much less stressful. I enthusiastically recommend Melissa for your fur babies!

Heather with Atlas & Phoebe

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Her knowledge of positive reinforcement training is especially valuable to us, as I am a pet care provider as well and am particular about the methods used with them. She knows how to keep our giant senior pups happy and healthy! It's so comforting to know they are in such caring and knowledgeable hands. I would highly recommend Melissa to absolutely anyone!

Kristie & Bryan with Rupert, Luna, & Darwin

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Ana is shy, but now meets Melissa at the door for walks and is out of sorts if Melissa takes a vacation, which we have now outlawed.  No vacations for Melissa,  Ana loves her too much!  We had some training that needed to be done, and the methods that Melissa uses are positive, consistent, and successful!  I would highly recommend Cultivated Canines; you won’t be disappointed and  your pup will be very happy.

Katy with Ana

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Daisy had separation anxiety and was very hard on leash. Melissa worked very hard with her for the last few months and we are seeing lot of positive changes. She is now very nice on leash, even my wife who was not confident of taking her alone for walk, can easily take her on long walks. Her separation anxiety is getting better.  All this with positive reinforcement training.  Her observation skills on dog's behavior is detailed ​and very much to the point.

Kalyan & Priyanka with Daisy

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Sheldon is very shy with new people and he fell in love with Melissa almost immediately! In addition to possessing a high level of reliability for scheduled walks , Melissa is a great dog trainer.  The improvement Sheldon has shown on leash and in keeping focused during walks is amazing.  She has my strongest recommendation for your business.

Jeri with Sheldon

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Archie, a 6-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier is randomly dog and people reactive. Melissa is a great communicator and works with you and your animal at your own pace to create a deeper and stronger connection and work towards lasting shifts in behavior. Archie has shown great progress and, more important to me, is very engaged in all of our training sessions and exercises. I feel that I have an increasingly stronger and clearer sense of who he is and how we can best grow and learn together.

Pamela with Archie

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Melissa came into our home and into our hearts like fresh air that helped us all breathe again. She was qualified to work with our behaviorally complicated dog and us.  She had the best attitude.  She was realistic in her assessment of Chica and in what we could hope to see change. In the time that Melissa has been with us, Chica has blossomed.  Her tail, once low and tight to her body, is now up, moving side to side. She has a wag that turns into a wiggle.  We have Melissa's skill as a trainer, her heart of gold, her perseverance and patience to thank for Chica having a good quality of life.

Letitia & Francisco with Chica

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Quick Looks

WHAT BEHAVIORS CAN WE HELP WITH?

We offer professional consultation & training for:

• Jumping, Excessive Barking, Mouthing
• Puppy Training & Socialization (from 8-20 weeks of age)
• Basic Manners and Obedience Cues
• Housetraining
• Leash Manners & Reactivity
• In-Home Destruction
• Relevance & Impulse Control
• Fear & Anxiety
• Trick Training!

HOW DO I START?

Head over to our CONTACT page and fill out the form there. Once we receive your information, we will quickly get in touch with you to schedule an initial consultation! This consultation allows us to ​understand your dog's lifestyle, history, and needs. We'll give you basic training principles, an overview of the general behavior needs each dog and puppy has, and get you ready to begin training immediately!

Selkie at the Arboretum

Ready to Train? Let's Go!

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We are Licensed, Certified, & Insured!
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The Puppy Lab Certificate 2019

Certificate in Canine Studies 2015