Sensitive Dog helps people & their dogs thrive. Offering a holistic, balanced, refreshing & effective approach to dog training & behavioral wellness.
Based in Seattle, we teach people to deeply understand their dogs, address behavior challenges, including puppy fundamentals, leash skills, reactivity, separation anxiety, anxiety, fear/phobias, post-traumatic stress, aggression, excessive barking, & behavior around strangers, and profoundly improve quality of life by addressing the interplay of genetics, psychology, environment, & relationship dynamics.
Many clients come to us after traditional methods (positive reinforcement/balanced/e-collar/medications) have fallen short. Expect an in-depth and elevated experience. Private services only.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Canine Good Citizen preparation
Crate training
House training
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Socialization
Behavior support
Aggression training
Barking
Fear and confidence
Jumping up
Reactivity training
Separation anxiety
How training happens
Board and trainCustomer-reported
Online or virtual training
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private training
Dog age
PuppiesProgram details
Puppyhood Online Course with Julie Forbes
Senior dogs
Training level
Advanced training
Assistance and working dogs
Herding training
Therapy dog training
Your dog’s background
Deaf or blind dogs
Rescue dogs
Training approach
Balanced training
Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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Behavioral challenges
Dog learning and education
Holistic dog training and behavioral support
Veterinarian collaboration
In-Person Training
Anxious dog training
Behavior Specialists
Canine Behavior
Dog Behaviorists
Private Trainer
Training & Behavior
Training Programs
Behavior Challenges
Ongoing Training
Senior/Old Dog Support
Intensive training
Relationship based dog training
Dog behavior consultants
Positive dog training
Herding breed training
Dog training school
Canine behavior specialist
Holistic dog behaviorist
Behavior Cases
Behavior Consulting
Cattle Dog Training
Certified Dog Trainer
Collar Training
Companion Animal End-Of-Life Doula
Dog Parents
Dog behavior assessments
Dog's Behavior
Dog's Learning
End of life consulting
Help Dog
Holistic Dog Training
Holistic approach to dog training
Initial Training
Leash Skills
Online Course
Private education/training for dogs of all ages
Relationship Building
Sensitive dog training
Training Coaching
Training Curriculum
Training Options
Herding breeds
Dog behaviorist
Seattle dog training
Dog Offers
All breed training
All ages training
Lifespan training
Balanced dog trainer
Balanced dog training
Coaching Programs
Dog's Leash
Personalized Learning
Help Dogs
Leash Behavior
Online Course Consulting
Pet Care
Seattle Dog Trainer
Seattle Dog Behaviorist
Noise phobia
Sound sensitivity
PTSD
Dog Menu
Person Sessions
Support Dogs
Tailored Dog Training
Tailored Learning
Customized Training
Intensive Training Programs
Anxiety
Dog Training Near Me
International Association of Canine Professionals IACP (Member)
Private Dog Behavior Consulting in Seattle
Dog behaviorist Seattle
Anxious dog training Seattle
Dog behavior help Seattle
Fear and anxiety training
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5/5We can not speak more highly of Julie and sensitive dog. We have a dog who has developed separation anxiety after several life changes and a move. He now barks the second we leave and we are completely unable to leave him alone. After just one session with Julie we are seeing so …Read full reviewClose full review
We can not speak more highly of Julie and sensitive dog. We have a dog who has developed separation anxiety after several life changes and a move. He now barks the second we leave and we are completely unable to leave him alone. After just one session with Julie we are seeing so much progress. Everything was explained in a thorough but clear way that allowed us to come home and get started on training right away. We can’t thank you enough, Julie, and are excited to continue working with you soon.
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Courtney Geilenfeldt
5/5
Had our initial consultation with Julie with our 4 year old wiener dog. It was our first experience with professional training and was a very encouraging session. She taught us a lot of tangible skills that we can work into our training routine and made us feel hopeful for getting into a healthier and easier routine with our dog. Thank you Julie!
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Liz Steig
5/5Julie was so good with Chaco! She really brought our nervous dog out of his shell. She taught us games that we could then play at home with Chaco in order to increase his confidence and his bonds with us. Julie also gave us some advice on food which I believe has improved Chaco's…Read full reviewClose full review
Julie was so good with Chaco! She really brought our nervous dog out of his shell. She taught us games that we could then play at home with Chaco in order to increase his confidence and his bonds with us. Julie also gave us some advice on food which I believe has improved Chaco's energy level. She is a wonderful source of knowledge and we definitely appreciate what we learned in our first session. We plan to go back for more.
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Keri Pfeifer
5/5I brought my girl Jemma to Julie last week for some fresh insight and clarification on my handling/training. Not only was she super clear with the training sides of things, she presented all her information in ways that made complete sense. No extra jargon, no overly deep dives w…Read full reviewClose full review
I brought my girl Jemma to Julie last week for some fresh insight and clarification on my handling/training. Not only was she super clear with the training sides of things, she presented all her information in ways that made complete sense. No extra jargon, no overly deep dives with confusing terms, etc. She also presented a lot of alternative treats, food, and ways to take care of fleas/ticks that was all healthy and safe for dogs. Both my dogs go WILD for food time now that they are getting a frozen raw diet. They know what the Smallbatch brand bag looks like and I'm pretty sure that bag is more exciting than the treat bag to them!
Julie was also awesome at tuning up my handling skills with Jemma. As well as really pushing me towards 'job training' for Jemma to help her with her anxiety. Thinking she was a more a shepard/doberman mix prior, Julie lead me embrace that Jemma is definitely more cattle dog than the others. Being such a working breed, I understood that would require adjustment for training on my side.
Overall, my initial session with Julie was amazing. 100% worth traveling over 2 hours (thanks traffic!) to attend. I would absolutely suggest Sensitive Dog Training to other people. I will often be referring back to the material she handed out, as well as the email with more links and information to check out.
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matt stemle
5/5We have had 2 incredible sessions with Sensitive Dog to work with our high-energy cattledog Momo. She came to us as a stray in September, and we quickly realized we needed professional help to meet her many needs. all of Sensitive Dog‘s suggestions have been very helpful and our …Read full reviewClose full review
We have had 2 incredible sessions with Sensitive Dog to work with our high-energy cattledog Momo. She came to us as a stray in September, and we quickly realized we needed professional help to meet her many needs. all of Sensitive Dog‘s suggestions have been very helpful and our pup is super happy and so are we. Then, when we found out we would be expecting a baby, we went back to Sensitive Dog to help Momo with the transition. Just last week we utilized the training and preparation that Sensitive Dog gave us to introduce Momo to our newborn successfully. We are overjoyed that they are get along so well, and we could not have done this without the guidance of these amazing, amazing dog trainers… Highly recommend!
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