FirstBarkAnn is amazing she listens and hears the issues and concerns and addresses them with ease. Clearly our dog loves visiting and training with Ann, even whines on the way to training in excitement! We appreciate you and your guidance and support!
Sound Dog Connection
Gig Harbor, Washington
About Sound Dog Connection
Sound Dog Connection is devoted to enhancing the bond between humans and dogs through science based training (applied behavior analysis). We specialize in changing fearful behavior and helping dogs labeled as reactive or aggressive. We offer K9 Nose Work® sessions for fun along with enrichment for dogs of all ages. (We have sessions just for senior dogs)
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Leash training
- Puppy training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Barking
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
- Separation anxiety
How training happens
- Online or virtual training
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
- Senior dogs
Training level
- Advanced training
Dog sports
- Scent work
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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- Animal Behaviorist
- Animal Massage
- Animal Rescue
- Animal Trainer
- Animal Training
- Behavior Analysis
- Behavior Change
- Behavior Plan
- Behavioral Concerns
- Canine Behavioral
- Canine Body
- Certified Behavior Analyst
- Continuing Education
- Dog Bark
- Dog Competitions
- Dog Events
- Dog Manners
- Dog Parent
- Dog Sport
- Educational Workshops
- Fearful Behaviors
- Helping Dogs
- Mentorship Program
- Private Behavior Classes
- Private Coaching
- Scent Detection
- Shelter Dogs
- Vet Trips
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Questions & answers
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Community answer · Sound Dog Connection · 2022-09-21
I don’t have a fenced yard. Can I bring my dog to you for in person training.
I offer in person sessions at my studio in Gig Harbor and virtual sessions, I do not come the the home.
Community answer · Sound Dog Connection · 2022-09-21
We begin with a virtual session. I do have location I can use in Gig Harbor, so as some point we can meet there. For now I begin with a Zoom session, where we discuss the issues and concerns and begin the training. These session are getting excellent reviews, check out the testimonial section on my site:)
Community answer · Ann Waterbury · 2021-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing5
47 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Nosework 9
- Knowledgeable trainer 5
- Comfortable atmosphere 4
- Positive reinforcement 4
- Anxious dog training 3
- Confidence building 3
All 10 topics
- New space 3
- Resource guarding 3
- Understanding dog needs 3
- Connecting with your dog 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Wonderful relaxed training sessions using positive reinforcement always. Our Rottweiler Ruby runs to the door she gets so excited!
Our pup Archie has loved working with Ann and her team - especially at her really spacious new location. We’ve used both her training services and her nose work packages. If you don’t know about nose work and the benefits to your pup… it’s been a huge help for our little guy. We highly recommend Ann. She is super knowledgeable and genuine.
Ann is absolutely lovely to work with. We learn new tricks for building my dog's confidence every session, and we all have fun in the process. The new space is wonderful! It is easy to get to, and it's located next to a vet, so there's welcome distractions to use for training.
Absolutely love the new location! We just had our first sniff session in the new store and Paisley loved it! She came in, had the zoomies, and got straight to work on her sniffs. Paisley was very comfortable here and had a great time!
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