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Northern Tails Dog Training & Intuitive Animal Communication

Clayton, Washington

4.9/5· 74 Google reviews

About Northern Tails Dog Training & Intuitive Animal Communication

Lisa Lucas has helped dogs and their humans thrive since 2005 through compassionate, positive reinforcement dog training. As both a professional dog trainer and intuitive animal communicator, she offers private in-home dog training throughout Spokane and Stevens Counties, plus group dog training classes at her cozy, forest-surrounded facility in the Deer Park area (Clayton). She also offers Animal Communication Services to a global clientele. Her boarding school for dogs provides immersive training and safe off-leash play in secure, fenced areas. Whether you're working on manners, behavior issues, an AKC title, or want to have a deeper, intuitive conversation with your pet - you've come to the right place!

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
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  • Obedience training
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  • Puppy training
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  • Recall training
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Behavior support

  • Aggression training
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  • Fear and confidence
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  • Jumping up
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  • Reactivity training
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How training happens

  • Board and train
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    Intensive, structured programs where your dog stays with Lisa for hands-on daily training in a calm, rural environment. Builds lasting obedience, confidence, and focus.

  • Group classes
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  • In-home training
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    One-on-one customized dog training sessions focused on your dog’s unique personality and your goals. Perfect for obedience, manners, and behavior correction.

  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
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  • Private training
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Dog age

  • Puppies
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Support between sessions

  • Homework and practice Customer-reported
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Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement
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Additional services

  • Boarding
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Other listed services

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  • Animal Communication
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    Lisa connects intuitively with your pet to uncover emotions, behavioral patterns, and underlying needs. Helps strengthen the bond and understanding between you and your animal.

  • Behavior Evaluation
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  • Dog Bark
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  • Dog Behavior Specialist
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    For dogs showing fear, reactivity, aggression, or anxiety. Lisa uses calm leadership, trust-building, and proven techniques to help dogs and owners live harmoniously.

  • Dog Training Classes
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    Build a stronger bond with your dog through structured, confidence-building training. Our group classes teach real-world skills using calm, clear communication — not force. Great for all breeds and experience levels.

  • Leash Reactive
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  • Shock Collars
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  • Training & Behavior
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  • Training Your Dog
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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 574 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • understanding of dogs 8
  • private lessons 5
  • kind instructor 4
  • leash training 4
  • intuitive trainer 3
  • aggressive dog 2
All 10 topics
  • behavior shaping 2
  • dog reading 2
  • informative classes 2
  • recall group class 2

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74 collected reviews

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Carol Wilde
5/5
I have been working with Lisa as the trainer for all my dogs over the course of 15+years. Her expertise and connection with animals is beyond impressive. Most recently, she helped me with a situation with my 2 year old lab that refused to get in the car for any reason. He is a bi…Read full reviewClose full review

I have been working with Lisa as the trainer for all my dogs over the course of 15+years. Her expertise and connection with animals is beyond impressive. Most recently, she helped me with a situation with my 2 year old lab that refused to get in the car for any reason. He is a big boy, 130 #, and the last time I had to take him to the vet, it took both my neighbor and myself to lift him and get him loaded. Lisa reached out with an offer for an intuitive connection with Lincoln to see what his anxiety might be. Oh my gosh! Before we even addressed Lincoln's situation, Lisa was connecting with all my dogs, past and present. The messages were so emotional and personal that I could barely speak from the tears. Then she said that Lincoln was just feeling a little awkward with his big body but understood that he needed to be able to get in the car without a fuss. I worked with him on some portable stairs for loading sans the car. Within minutes he was walking up the stairs. Today I placed the stairs at the car as if to load the dogs. He went right up like it was old hat. My mind is blown that she can communicate and help resolve issues with our pets that many of us just accept or struggle with. I highly recommend Lisa as a professional trainer and a skilled intuitive communicator! Thank you, Thank you!

Lili Kellman Klein
5/5

We enjoyed working with Lisa both in private sessions and as part of her group recall class. Lisa is a very intuitive trainer and great about suggesting small changes that have big impact. She won't overwhelm you with homework, which we also liked! Several months later and recall is still going strong!

Ashley Ulmer
5/5

We have been through 2 rounds of training with Lisa. She is so helpful and knowledgeable! We had begun training with other online programs and made significant progress but her hands on, step by step process really helped us support our dog’s development into a calm, well mannered pup! We plan to continue through every program available!!

Elise
5/5
Where do I even begin?! 🥰 Lisa’s boarding and training program was LIFECHANGING for our family. We had a very hyper, very energetic Husky-mix puppy who jumped and nipped and mouthed — not maliciously, but out of play. She is also highly intelligent and stubborn. LOL. And for our…Read full reviewClose full review

Where do I even begin?! 🥰 Lisa’s boarding and training program was LIFECHANGING for our family. We had a very hyper, very energetic Husky-mix puppy who jumped and nipped and mouthed — not maliciously, but out of play. She is also highly intelligent and stubborn. LOL. And for our small girls (5 and 3), it was a lot. I also didn’t want her jumping on my in-laws while they were staying with us. My husband and I took a short vacation to the West side, and I said “well, if we’re going to board her, she might as well receive training while she’s at it.” It was the BEST investment I’ve ever made. I dropped off a highly energetic, jumping, mouthy dog and came back to a “all 4-paws on the floor” much more gentle, calm and obedient dog. It was remarkable what Lisa could do in 2 short weeks. I. Am. In. Awe. My in-laws aren’t pet people and now they aren’t afraid to be around her or have her in the house as much. And we still have 5 private training sessions a still to go (included with the package)!! This is just the tip of the iceberg. To say that I am impressed with Lisa’s training is an understatement. She understands dogs and their behavior in a way that most don’t. Also, having our girl Charlie around her two dogs helped lock in that training even more. They could teach her things that humans simply can’t.

Tammie Roe
5/5
Just finished puppy class with my golden retriever Waffles who is everything but serious. Baby brains in a big dog package. Lisa is incredibly patient and kind and gave excellent guidance to make walking a happy experience - no more puppy pulling! The puppies start class with …Read full reviewClose full review

Just finished puppy class with my golden retriever Waffles who is everything but serious. Baby brains in a big dog package. Lisa is incredibly patient and kind and gave excellent guidance to make walking a happy experience - no more puppy pulling! The puppies start class with playtime and her play area is AWESOME! No hard cement or floors here. Plenty of room for exuberant puppy paws. If you have a puppy - do it. So incredibly helpful. We’re continuing on with more classes with Lisa - very happy we found her. Thank you🐾♥️🐾

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