Northern Tails Dog Training. Trusted and Respected.

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   At Northern Tails Dog Training we are passionate
   about two things:

        1. Getting results

        2. Training methods that are dog friendly
            and force-free

Training and behavior modification plans are provided in easy, do-able steps. We show you how to create a happy, well-mannered pet. Your success is my top priority and if you are not satisfied after the first lesson, you don't pay.

Lisa M. Lucas

"I send the majority of my patients with behavioral issues to Lisa. She is knowledgeable, thorough, and provides a very accurate assessment of the situation. Lisa is great at breaking down behavior modification plans into specific tasks for the owner to focus on. She also takes into consideration what is practical for everyday life. In addition, Lisa works closely with the veterinarian so as to help guide their treatment plan for the patient. I think so highly of Lisa that I not only refer my patients to her, I'm also a client! :)"
~ Carrie McCorkle, DVM Wandermere Animal Hospital

"Lisa, Dharma, Halo. Thanks for all your knowledge and patience. We had a
great time in class. Lisa we appreciate all that you stand for in the world. You have made ours amazing. Looking forward to the next class or private lessons :)"
~ Zoe, Vince and Oscar, Spokane, WA

"We rescued Bruce (a Pembroke Welsh Corgi), in May of 2009 and originally planned to foster him until we could find him the perfect family. Unfortunately, because of the previous abuse he endured and his lack of socialization, there were some aggression issues with our other male Corgi. Because of these issues and also a strong drive to chase any and all cats (of which we have three), we were afraid we wouldn’t be able to continue as Bruce’s foster family, not to mention ever finding his ‘forever home’.

So, after doing research online and talking to different training organizations, we thankfully found Northern Tails and Lisa. Lisa responded immediately to our call for help with Bruce and she even scheduled an evening appointment for us that very week (we weren’t able to take any time off from our jobs during the day to meet with her). Lisa wasn’t at the house more than a few minutes before she had connected with Bruce and had him responding to her like a new friend. She was extremely patient with all of our questions and gave us great suggestions to help us to help Bruce. Before she left that evening, not only had she taught Bruce several commands, but she gave us instructions (and some homework) on a plan for positive, corrective action for Bruce’s behavior towards the other furry members of our household. She also gave us suggestions on the way we all were to interact with Bruce (we did our best to follow these to the letter). Lisa was very positive with us that evening, but also very frank when she told us this whole process could possibly take months (not just weeks), and to this day we are so very thankful that she was!The whole process ended up taking approximately about 3 ½ months- but we all made it and Bruce has his ‘forever home’. We can’t thank Lisa enough for all her help and we really feel that without her, Bruce may have never learned to open up and trust us, and we would have been denied the joy this sweet little guy has brought to our family. Lisa and Northern Tails have truly helped to make our little family complete."
~Seana and Keith March, Suncrest (Nine Mile Falls), WA