The Puppy Perfectors
Dog Training School of Seattle

We opened our doors in 1982. Nancy Hansen, the school's owner and founder, educates and helps dog owners develop a relationship with their pets that enables them to enjoy many happy and rewarding years together.

Dogs are intelligent and enjoy learning; most are not satisfied just sitting around doing nothing. Many problems people have with their dogs arise because the animals are bored and under-stimulated. Nancy believes training a dog is a lifelong process, and has developed her programs over the years to accommodate the busy lifestyles and different learning paces of individuals and their dogs. Her dog training school encourages people and their dogs to continue training over the years, not just for one 6-8 week set of classes.

Nancy has been teaching people and their dogs for over thirty years. Her teaching background has given her a strong foundation in different learning styles and she has had many years of working with all age groups, both canine and human. Everyone is unique, and at The Puppy Perfectors, the goal is always to adapt the learning experience to each individual and to their dog as well.

About Us

The Puppy Perfectors Dog Training School, located in West Seattle, offers Puppy Kindergarten classes, along with the popular drop-in style obedience classes which allow you to move at your own pace and attend when it is convenient.

Our facility boasts over 3,000 square feet of learning space and is fully matted with ¾ inch thick special flooring designed for shock absorption and joint protection for both dogs and their people.

Plenty of conveniently located free parking is available as well, right next to the building.

NOW OFFERING DAY TRAINING.

Class Information:

We have a variety of dog training classes for you to choose from. For more detailed information about each class, click on the links below. Starting dates for new classes, duration of classes, and fees are available on the Schedule & Fees page.

Orientation: Required before attending drop-in classes. There is no charge and it is approximately one hour in duration. Do not bring your dog but do bring proof of current vaccinations.

Puppy Kindergarten: For puppies under 5½ months. Learn basic commands, encourage good manners, and develop important socialization skills with other dogs and people. Also good for older shy and fearful dogs.

Novice: For dogs (5½ months and older) with little or no training. This class is divided into 3 levels. Drop-in format.

Intermediate and Advanced: For dogs that have completed all three levels of the Novice program or by instructor approval.

Day Training: Let us train your dog while you are at work. We will customize the training program to your needs, providing your dog with socialization, mental stimulation and exercise throughout the day.

Rally-Obedience: Dogs and owners navigate through a course of 10 to 20 stations, each station has a skill that the dog must perform.

Dogalates In this class you will learn to incorporate your dog into your yoga and Pilates practice.

Clicks with a Trick Take positive reinforcement training to a new level with clicker training in our "Clicks with a Trick" class. You'll learn how to train simple and complex tricks while you're mastering clicker training techniques.

Treibball A competitive sport for dogs of all ages and sizes, it promotes better teamwork and communication between a dog and its handler. Treibball is fun for any dog who likes to chase, problem solve, needs a job or likes to herd.

Agility: A fun sport to develop confidence in your dog. Give them mental stimulation, physical exercise, and increase the bond between owner and handler.

Flyball: A dog race with four dogs on a team. A fast-paced sport that is a great energy release for those high-drive dogs.

Conformation: Sessions will concentrate on teaching you how to show your dog in the breed ring.

Canine Good Citizenship: This class prepares you to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen® test.