Real-Life Skills & Behavior Program

At Fetch Focus Flourish, our Real-Life Skills & Behavior Program is designed to help dogs, and their humans, thrive together at home, on the trail, and anywhere life takes you in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Using only science-based, positive reinforcement dog training, we teach essential manners and solve behavior challenges, so daily life with your dog is easier, less stressful, and a lot more joyful.

Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy, navigating adolescence, building confidence in a rescue, or addressing challenges like barking, reactivity, leash pulling, or anxiety, our program meets you where you are. We offer personalized in-home dog training, virtual coaching, and community support to develop real-life skills and lasting behavior change.

2 Ways to Work with Fetch Focus Flourish

1-1 COACHING

Personalized Dog Training & Behavior Coaching

Get hands-on, customized coaching for you and your dog with expert support at every step. Together, we’ll tackle everything from basic manners to advanced behavior challenges using positive reinforcement and science-backed techniques. You’ll learn practical skills and build a trusting partnership, so daily life with your dog is more enjoyable, peaceful, and connected, at home, on local trails, or in the community.

DAY TRAINING

In-Home Dog Training for Busy Families

Let a certified dog trainer jumpstart your dog’s real-life skills and behavior while you focus on your day. We’ll work one-on-one with your dog to build good manners, confidence, and calm behavior using only force-free, positive methods. After each session, you’ll get a simple plan and clear tips to keep the progress going at home. Perfect for busy professionals and families in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.

Ready for a calmer, more connected life with your dog?

Expert Guidance for Real-Life Skills & Behavior—Positive, Personalized, and Fear-Free

At Fetch Focus Flourish, our Real-Life Skills & Behavior Program is more than just basic obedience, it’s about building a strong, trusting relationship with your dog. Using positive reinforcement and science-based behavior consulting, we help you move from daily frustration to confidence, clarity, and joy. Imagine stress-free walks, a peaceful home, and a dog who looks to you for guidance with trust and focus.

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Our Mission:

To empower you with the skills and understanding to support your dog through every stage of life, so you both thrive, no matter where you’re starting. We’ll help you develop practical manners and real-life behavior skills for a happier, more harmonious life together in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.

Getting started is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

01. BOOK YOUR INITIAL CONSULTATION

Book your 90-minute dog training and behavior consultation to share your dog’s story and your goals. We’ll listen, assess your needs, answer your questions, and work together to create a personalized, positive reinforcement plan for real-life success, at home and out in Whatcom or Skagit County.

02. ENROLL & ONBOARD

Once you’re ready, we’ll guide you through a smooth onboarding process. We’ll schedule your first in-home or virtual dog training session, complete simple forms, and make sure you have everything you need to get started with confidence and clarity.

03. THE WORK (& FUN) BEGINS

Your Real-Life Skills & Behavior Program kicks off! We’ll help your dog master essential manners, build confidence, and overcome behavior challenges using science-based, force-free techniques. You’ll see real progress and enjoy a more harmonious, joyful life together, on every walk, at home, and everywhere you go.

Real-Life Skills & Behavior Coaching (1:1)

COACHING PROGRAMS:

Coaching Essentials $630

(6-8 weeks, 3 hours total)

Get focused, one-on-one dog training and behavior support for your top priorities, whether that’s polite greetings, leash walking, calmness at home, or minor behavior issues. This package is perfect for families in Whatcom and Skagit Counties who want to build a strong foundation with positive reinforcement and science-backed techniques. Enjoy a more harmonious daily routine with your dog, both at home and in the community.

Coaching Comprehensive $1,050

(12-18 weeks, 6 hours total)

Experience our most in-depth, personalized dog training and behavior consulting. Designed for lasting transformation, this package helps you address multiple life skills, solve ongoing challenges, and foster a truly harmonious partnership with your dog. We’ll create a custom plan that fits your real life in Whatcom or Skagit County, whether you’re working on reactivity, confidence, or advanced manners. Includes lifetime access to our online support community and resources.

*Payment Plans Available

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Looking to help your dog become a well-mannered, confident companion? The Real-Life Skills & Behavior Program at Fetch Focus Flourish is designed to give you and your dog the tools for everyday success, using only positive, science-based dog training that fits your real life in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.

Work directly with a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant who will guide you step-by-step, right in your home, on local trails, or virtually. We’ll focus on practical manners and real-life behavior skills, like polite greetings, loose-leash walking, reliable recall, calm settling, and more. You’ll learn how to set your dog up for success, encourage good choices, and enjoy a smoother, more joyful daily routine together.

Our mission:

To help you and your dog build a strong partnership, boost confidence, and create lasting habits that enrich both your lives.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

  • Customized behavior and life skills plan tailored to your dog’s unique needs and your family’s goals

  • Private, in-home or virtual coaching sessions with hands-on, positive reinforcement guidance

  • Ongoing support between sessions; ask questions anytime!

  • Practical homework and resources to keep your progress on track

  • Exclusive access to client resources and follow-up materials

  • Invitation to alumni group enrichment classes for continued skill-building in Whatcom & Skagit

  • Access to our private Alumni Group for ongoing community, support, and bi-monthly virtual Q&As

WHO IS IT FOR:

  • Families and individuals in Whatcom or Skagit County seeking expert, positive dog training and behavior consulting

  • Puppy parents, adolescent, or adult dog owners looking to teach or refresh everyday manners and life skills

  • Busy professionals and families who want clear, step-by-step coaching and flexible scheduling

  • Anyone wanting relationship-focused, force-free training that fits real life and helps their dog thrive at home and out in the community

  • Dog parents seeking help with minor behavior challenges (Essentials), such as:

    • Jumping on people

    • Pulling on leash

    • Mild barking or excitement at the door

    • Difficulty settling or focusing

  • Dog guardians facing moderate to severe behavior issues (Comprehensive), such as:

    • Reactivity toward dogs or people

    • Anxiety or fear-based behaviors

    • Aggression or resource guarding

    • Separation anxiety

    • Complex multi-dog household challenges

Day Training

DAY TRAINING PROGRAMS:

Day Training Essentials $1,890

(3 weeks, 9 dog/trainer sessions, 3 transfer sessions)

Perfect for busy dog owners in Whatcom and Skagit Counties who want a certified trainer to jumpstart one or two key life skills or address minor behavior issues, like polite greetings, leash manners, or calm behavior at home. Your dog gets expert, in-home training using positive reinforcement and science-backed methods. After each set of sessions, you’ll have transfer lessons so you can confidently keep the progress going at home.

Day Training Comprehensive $3,010

(5 weeks, 15 dog/trainer sessions, 5 transfer sessions)

The ultimate hands-off solution for families and professionals seeking big results in both life skills and behavior transformation. Your dog receives intensive, personalized training across a wide range of skills and real-life behavior challenges, right in your home or neighborhood. You’ll get regular updates, clear transfer sessions, and ongoing support, so your dog’s new manners and confidence last long after the program ends.

*Payment Plans Available

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Short on time, but want your dog to master real-life manners and lasting behavior skills? The Real-Life Skills & Behavior Day Training Program at Fetch Focus Flourish is designed for busy families and professionals in Whatcom and Skagit Counties who want expert, in-home dog training and behavior support, even when you can’t be there for every session.

With Day Training, a certified positive reinforcement dog trainer and behavior consultant works one-on-one with your dog in your home or neighborhood. We focus on practical skills like polite greetings, loose-leash walking, coming when called, settling calmly, and more, plus custom behavior modification for issues like reactivity, anxiety, or aggression. After each session, we’ll give you clear updates and show your family how to keep your dog’s progress going, so good habits stick and life gets easier for everyone.

Enjoy peace of mind knowing your dog is learning through science-based, compassionate methods, and that your family will have the tools and confidence to support your dog’s success long-term.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

  • Customized behavior and life skills plan tailored to your dog’s unique needs and your family’s goals

  • Private, in-home sessions with hands-on, positive reinforcement guidance

  • Family transfer sessions to teach everyone how to reinforce new skills and behavior at home

  • Progress updates after every visit, so you know exactly how your dog is doing

  • Ongoing support between sessions; ask questions anytime!

  • Practical homework and resources to keep your progress on track

  • Exclusive access to client resources and follow-up materials

  • Invitation to alumni group enrichment classes for continued skill-building in Whatcom & Skagit

  • Access to our private Alumni Group for ongoing community, support, and bi-monthly virtual Q&As

WHO IS IT FOR:

  • Busy families or professionals in Whatcom or Skagit County who want expert, positive reinforcement dog training and behavior consulting, but have limited time to attend every session

  • Owners looking to build or refresh key life skills and manners, such as leash walking, recall, settling, polite greetings, and calm behavior at home or in public

  • Anyone wanting a certified trainer to do the hands-on teaching—with clear transition support and long-term success for your whole family

  • Dog parents seeking help with minor behavior challenges (Essentials), such as:

    • Jumping on people

    • Pulling on leash

    • Mild barking or excitement at the door

    • Difficulty settling or focusing

  • Dog guardians facing moderate to severe behavior issues (Comprehensive), such as:

    • Reactivity toward dogs or people

    • Anxiety or fear-based behaviors

    • Aggression or resource guarding

    • Separation anxiety

    • Complex multi-dog household challenges

Virtual Coaching (1:1)

VIRTUAL COACHING:

Virtual Essentials $630

(6-8 weeks, 3 hours total)

Get focused, one-on-one virtual dog training and behavior support for your top priorities, whether it’s polite greetings, leash manners, calmness at home, or minor behavior issues. This package is perfect for families in Whatcom and Skagit Counties (and beyond!) who want to build a strong foundation using positive reinforcement and science-backed techniques, all from the comfort of home. Enjoy a more harmonious daily routine with your dog, plus flexible scheduling and expert guidance every step of the way.

Virtual Comprehensive $1,050

(12-18 weeks, 6 hours total)

Experience our most in-depth, personalized virtual dog training and online behavior consulting. Designed for lasting transformation, this package helps you address multiple life skills, solve ongoing challenges, and foster a truly harmonious partnership with your dog. We’ll create a custom plan that fits your real life in Whatcom or Skagit County, with live video sessions, step-by-step support, and practical resources to help you and your dog flourish, no matter where you are.

*Payment Plans Available

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Looking to help your dog become a well-mannered, confident companion, no matter where you live? The Virtual Real-Life Skills & Behavior Program from Fetch Focus Flourish brings expert, positive reinforcement dog training and behavior consulting right to your home in Whatcom, Skagit, or anywhere via live video coaching. Our virtual format makes it easy to get professional support for everyday success, from puppy manners to complex behavior challenges.

Work directly with a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant through interactive, one-on-one sessions. We’ll guide you step-by-step—focusing on practical manners and real-life behavior skills like polite greetings, loose-leash walking, reliable recall, calm settling, and more. You’ll learn how to set your dog up for success, encourage good choices, and enjoy a smoother, more joyful daily routine together, all from the comfort of your home.

Our mission:

To help you and your dog build a strong partnership, boost confidence, and create lasting habits that enrich both your lives, wherever you are.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

  • Customized virtual behavior and life skills plan tailored to your dog’s unique needs and your family’s goals

  • Private, live video coaching sessions with hands-on, positive reinforcement guidance

  • Ongoing support between sessions; ask questions anytime via email or text

  • Practical homework and resources to keep your progress on track

  • Exclusive access to client resources and follow-up materials

  • Invitation to alumni group enrichment classes for continued skill-building (virtual and local options)

  • Access to our private Alumni Group for ongoing community, support, and bi-monthly virtual Q&As

WHO IS IT FOR:

  • Families and individuals in Whatcom, Skagit, or anywhere seeking expert, positive reinforcement virtual dog training and behavior consulting

  • Puppy parents, adolescent, or adult dog owners looking to teach or refresh everyday manners and life skills from home

  • Busy professionals and families who want clear, step-by-step online coaching and flexible scheduling

  • Anyone wanting relationship-focused, force-free training that fits real life and helps their dog thrive at home and in the community

  • Dog parents seeking help with minor behavior challenges (Essentials), such as:

    • Jumping on people

    • Pulling on leash

    • Mild barking or excitement at the door

    • Difficulty settling or focusing

  • Dog guardians facing moderate to severe behavior issues (Comprehensive), such as:

    • Reactivity toward dogs or people

    • Anxiety or fear-based behaviors

    • Aggression or resource guarding

    • Separation anxiety

    • Complex multi-dog household challenges

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