Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Testimonial



I would like to thank Kate so much for what she has done for my dog and I (the rest of my family thanks you too). My 16 month old GSD, Luka, has been aggressive with both other dogs and people since he was very little. I have worked with 2 other trainers before Kate, in which the first trainer told me that I would need to put him down, when at the time, he was only 4 months old. Our second trainer used prong collars, where he showed little improvement, but he seemed to become more aggressive as he got older. It got to the point that I was having trouble controlling him when he would lunge at people even with it on. It was so embarrassing to take him anywhere, even on a walk in our rural neighborhood. Whenever people would walk by, with or without another dog, they would get mad and yell at me, because he would start lunging at them. It got so bad, that the rest of my family was too embarrassed to take him on walks. He has always been quick to learn obedience, but he would "argue" back when you told him to do anything outside of training lessons. Getting him to listen to me was a very trying process.
My mom came home one day, and handed me one of Kate's pamphlets, and told me to give her a call. Calling Kate was the best decision I could have ever made for my dog. By our second session, Luka went for an off-leash walk with Kate and her dog's. I was so impressed with how he behaved that day. Oh, and did I mention that it was OFF-LEASH and with OTHER DOGS? His behavior at home has improved a lot too. He listens to everyone in the house now, we can trust him to be outside with us without a leash on, because he comes when called and wants to stay close to us. Taking him on walks is a lot easier now for the whole family. The improvement we have seen in Luka has made my family strong believers in Kate's training methods. He is a much calmer dog now. I look forward to going to lessons, and so does Luka. When he sees that I am getting his e-collar out to put on him, he gets so excited.
I plan to take full advantage of Kate's "Lifetime" program, because of the improvement I have seen in only a few sessions. I am so grateful to have found out about Kate and the Sit Means Sit program, that I have told as many people that I know about the program. To have a dog who wants to listen and please you, and who can be civil when around others, makes every bit of the training worth it.
Thanks again Kate!
-Sarah Jacobs

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Fast Pup Dog Training atPet Palooza was a BIG HIT!


Fast Pup Dog Training and Kate Johansson would like to thank everyone who attended Auburn Parks and Recreations First Annual Petpalooza on Saturday, May 31. We had a GREAT TIME despite the rain! Everyone LOVED the agility equipment. Kate and Rosie showed off their hunting dog, gun dog, and retrieving skills. Spanky showed off her awesome obedience and agility skills. Dozer, Riley, Drake, Bojack and Splinter 'placed' for an entire demonstration even with all the distraction of the other dogs and people around. The dogs enjoyed the wagon ride through the pet parade. We participated in the dog contests: including best dressed (congrats to Statia, "Bojack" and "Splinter" for first place in this contest), best trick and best kiss. We hope to see you all again next time! Check it out:











Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Fast Pup Dog Training




Fast Pup Dog Training--"Leashless" in Seattle has been in business for almost three years now! We specialize in off leash obedience, agility and hunting dog training. Our passion is real world training with extreme obedience and happy tail wagging dogs who are excited about life!

Fast Pup Hunting Retriever Training

Copper is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever who recently spent two months in training with us here at Sit Means Sit Tacoma. Copper learned the trained retrieve, pile work and directionals as well as receiving some great bird marking training out in the field.


Fast Pup Dog Training Tacoma Dog Training Videos

Check out our video of working a whole pack of dogs at the Tacoma Home and Garden Show!:



Check out Hunting Dog Surprise for Army Officer's Wife:



Check out Rosie & Kate at Hunting Retriever Competition:

Fast Pup Dog Training Tacoma Events

Fast Pup Dog Training will be hosting a booth and showing off our dogs at the Family Fun Day at Sportsman's Warehouse in Federal Way June 14th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Bring your dogs to meet us. We will be doing hunting dog training demonstrations along with agility performances. Bring the whole family! The kids will love watching the dogs and can get their faces painted. There will be crafts, seminars and cooking demonstrations.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Australian Kelpi Cattle Dog Needs A Home


Elfie is an Australian Kelpie. He is approximately 2 years old. He is a stray that was found in the Safeway parking lot in Yelm. He followed Meredith in to the store. He was shy at first but is now coming out of his shell. He is friendly and loves playing with other dogs. He is very smart, well-behaved and housebroken.
All potential adopters will be pre-screened and must have a fenced yard. Kelpies are very active, high drive and intelligent.
His adoption fee is $175.oo and this includes: neuter, microchip, vaccines and 2 Sit Means Sit dog training sessions.