Tacoma's Fast Pup Dog Training 3 Passes Year Mark

Kate is shown here in 2007 working with "Grip," a six year old Pit Bull. Grip had become more and more territorial in his front yard. When the neighborhood kids came home from school in the afternoon, he would frantically run back and forth along the chain link fence in the front yard, barking, growling and biting at the fence. He also was big on fence fighting with other dogs. At Fast Pup Dog Training, we specialize in tough cases. If you have a dog that needs help--even if you have taken him to other trainers, you owe it to yourself and your dog to call us for a no cost, no obligation evaluation.

Fast Pup Dog Training Takes Pup to Mark Fall Hunt Test

Ms. Beans (7 month old Labrador Retriever Pup) ran her second Junior Hunt Test at the Rainier Hunting Retriever Club this weekend! It was only for training--just to get her started getting used to handling excitement around a crowd, gunshots for other dogs, having to wait in holding blinds for her turn to go, and so forth. But she surprised us!. She did a fabulous job on marking in the land series. She dug out the ducks just as pretty as you please and brought them back like a pro.

The water series (on Jig's Pond at Bob Pepper's farm,) was a little more tricky. The first mark landed behind a huge floating log. Most of the dogs swam around it and that caused them a big hunt. Beans had a big hunt too. She stayed out looking everywhere for a long time but then came all the way back to her handler without the bird. (YIKES!) When she was encouraged to go back out and look for the bird she jumped in the water and snapped off a lilly pad with her teeth and tossed it back to Kate. What a little clown! Then, with a little more encouragement she took off back to the fall. This time she climbed over the log and was right on line with the duck. She grabbed it proudly and brought it back all full of herself. Then, she got to go out and get the second water mark--which she nailed. She came up the hill from the pond and kept turning back--looking longingly at the water. That was WAY fun!

Sorry Ms. Beans! That's all you get for today. We will be training Friday and we will have another hunt test this coming weekend. This one will be the Evergreen Golden Retriever Club's Fall Hunt Test at Bob Peppers Farm.

If you need help with your retriever or any other dog, please visit our website: www.fastpupdogtraining.com or Call Us! (253)569-0411

Testimonial From Jaguar Woman

Dana is seen here practicing directional casts with her dog Xena.

Here is a testimonial from Dana of www.jaguarwoman.com

(Please scroll down for one of Jaguar Woman's fabulous digital paintings of a Golden Retriever!)

"Fast Pup Dog Training is the training system I'm enrolled in with my big, 90-lb. Shepherd mix, Xena. I'm about 4' 10 1/2" and 62 years old and she's an energetic, rambunctious girl who wants to gogogo! She's also my personal bodyguard who is with me 24 hours a day, so I want her with me wherever I go, in many circumstances. I also want to be very close to her emotionally and have her under easy voice control. I don't want to wrangle or wrestle or repeat myself!

Over the course of her 7 years, I've I've used a variety of training methods to accomplish both good discipline and strong emotional bonding, but nothing has given me the confidence and freedom that Kate's methods have. In a short time, I've gained a rapid increase in both confidence and easy control with Xena, especially off-leash voice control reliable long term sit/stays and distant recall. I know that I can place or move her where I want, past many different distractions, without having her lose her focus on me.

Her enthusiasm grows and she just gets happier with her work outs. Because the results happen so quickly, my own enthusiasm grows too. She actually gets to do more because she has more control over herself. She's using her mind, not just wildly dissipating energy and adding to my bicep tendonitis, LOL. With or without a leash, she's always at my pace, on the flats, over rocky terrain, or on a staircase. She's still getting even more focused physical workouts, and we both feel more confident in different environments. Hence, we're even closer emotionally, which is the ultimate goal: we get to go places and do a lot more together because I have no concern about losing control of my dog in new situations and embarrassing ourselves or offending people or, even worse, creating danger. She pays attention to me because it way more interesting and fun that way.

"Xena"

When I call Xena for her training, she's very eager and runs right to me and sits down in front of me with her happy face on. Xena and I can't say enough about this training and my other 5 dogs (all Chihuahuas) are standing in line for their turn! Maximum happiness is our goal. Dogs and people can't have it without confidence and self control, eh?"

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Fast Pup Dog Training at Meeker Days

June 19, 20 & 21, 2009

Friday 12:00 -- 9:00
Saturday 10:00 -- 9:00
Sunday 10:00 -- 5:00

Tacoma dog trainers, Kate Johansson and "Fast Pup Dog Training" will have their dogs at the 70th annual Meeker Days Celebration this weekend in Puyallup. Please bring your dogs by to say "Hello" at our booth and watch for us with our dogs. We would love to meet you and your dogs.

Kristie Baird of Dock Jumping Labs

Kristie Baird, from www.dockjumpinglabs.com and Fast Pup Dog Training have formed an alliance. www.fastpupdogtraining is sponsoring Kristie and her champion Dock Dogs competitors, Buddy & Henna. Kristie is also training her youngest dog, Mossy, for retriever training with Fast Pup Dog Training.





Here are some of Kristie and her dogs' accomplishments:

Buddy's is the 2008 Big Air Super Elite National Champion. Here are some of his other titles:

~ #1Ranked Chocolate lab in the world for 2008

~ #1 Ranked DockDogs Regional Big Air Dog 2008

~ #1 Ranked DockDogs Regional Extreme Vertical Dog 2008

~ Northwest Challenge Extreme Vertical Oregon State Record Holder

Henna is the 2007 Extreme Vertical Cadet 2nd place National Champion and ranked in the top 3% for Big Air worldwide in 2008.


Kristie is shown her with her dogs Henna, Mossy and Buddy. Currently (this week) we are working working with Kristy and Mossy on "Swim By."

Dog Training Testimonial from Jim & Cindy Olson

When our black lab puppy Rainy was five months old we decided that we were not doing well with obedience training so we contacted Kate Johansson , we had seen her several years earlier at a sportsman’s show. We had a lab previously that was trained for hunting so we were familiar with electronic collars and invisible fence collars. When Kate offered to add retriever training to our obedience training, we decided to see if we could avoid sending Rainy to “doggy boot camp” otherwise known as professional gun dog trainers. My husband was not sure the concept would get the job done but he has since changed his mind. Yeah, no two months of boot camp for Rainy!

We started a regular routine of retriever training in January 2009 and Kate has been training Jim and me on how to handle a dog as well as working with Rainy. We have since realized that professional trainers, the “doggy boot camp” kind, do not spend much time with the owners to show them how to handle their dog. There seems to be a whole new vocabulary when training a retriever and all three of us are learning it together. I have also come to understand that obedience is a key ingredient of retriever training so we can do both types of training at the same time.

Dog training has been a huge time commitment for us but we both like being outdoors and watching the dogs work, ours as well as everyone else’s dogs. Working with Kate has given us the opportunity to do that on a regular basis. We could stop now and I would have fulfilled by goals, basic obedience and no boot camp, but we are now addicted to training. Rainy got her first Junior Hunter ribbon at about nine months and now Kate and Jim want to continue the chase for more ribbons. Time will tell ----

Cindy, Jim and Rainy Day Keepsake
June 2009

Training Rainy Day Keepsake

As a dog trainer, I love working with dogs. Problems are always fun to solve and any day working with a dog is way better than going to an office. As a retriever trainer, there are dogs I love to work with and dogs I LOVE to work with. My own Rosie is a dog I LOVE to train. And so is this little lab, Rainy Day Keepsake, owned by Jim & Cindy Olson. Rainy has intense drive and a BIG desire to please. She is also very smart. Show her something once or twice, and she just gets it. Right away. This is the kind of dog that everyone who competes in hunt tests or field trials wants to have. A dog like this is very difficult to come by even when you know exactly what you are looking for. The dog could have the best pedigree in the world, but until you start your force fetch and yard work program at 6 or 7 months of age, you won't really know what kind of a dog you have. This dog is a very special girl and I always look forward to our training sessions. Rainy is blessed by having picked her owners very carefully. Jim and Cindy are very dedicated to a regular schedule of training. Every Friday we do yard work and drills. Cheating singles, "two along the shore," baseball, pattern blinds, etc. Then on Saturday or Sunday we go TRAINING! Big stuff on prairies and fields or large ponds. It is a huge pleasure to have owners who are dedicated and who are willing to show up no matter what the weather. This team will go just as far as they want to. And I am looking forward to seeing their success.

Kate Johansson

Retriever Training on a Warm Day

Fast Pup Retriever Training enjoyed a great day on the water on Saturday, May 30, 2009! Colby, a yellow Labrador Retriever was excited about swimming for a retrieve.
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Fast Pup Dog Training Congratualates "Colby."

Dennis White and his dog Colby recently entered and passed an AKC Junior Hunter test. Congratulations to Dennis and Colby!

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Fast Pup Dog Training Congratulates "Rainy."

Fast Pup Dog Training client Cindy Olson and her dog Rainy recently passed an AKC Junior Hunter test at Rainier Hunting Retriever Club in Carnation, Washington. This was their first ever hunt test. Great Job Girls! www.fastpupdogtraining.com

Fast Pup Dog Training Tacoma Open for Business

Fast Pup Dog Training is now open for business in the South Sound.

At Fast Pup Dog Training, our professional dog trainers can help you with dog behavior and obedience, aggression, puppy training, house breaking and just about anything that will help your pet or working dog become the best dog you have ever had. Our trainers show you how to train your dog in an effective manner that ensures your pets safety, happiness and obedience. We teach you how to combine the most gentle communications using an innovative method with an electronic collar with proven classic training techniques for the best training experience possible. Fast Pup Dog Training is dedicated to having your dog very well trained –even under the most distracting circumstances you can imagine. Fast Pup Dog Training specializes in results-based dog training to provide you with a happy, tail-wagging dog. After evaluating your dog, we provide a specific, tailor-made canine training program designed to meet the needs and goals of you and your dog. We will train both you and your dog with compassion and patience, and won’t settle for anything less than your complete, 100% satisfaction.

Fast Pup Dog Training at Oregon Hunt Test

Tacoma gun dog trainer Kate Johansson of Fast Pup Retriever Training with Rosie, Joanie, and August at the Oregon Hunting Retriever Club's Memorial Day hunt tests. Joanie (middle dog) earned her AKC Senior Hunter title, August passed two Junior hunt tests, and Rosie passed a Master level hunt test.

Thank you to all the club members, workers and judges who worked so hard to make these tests so awesome. It was a fabulous weekend!

Fast Pup Dog Training's New Website

Check out our new website www.fastpupdogtraining.com

This is a photo of Copper, a Cheasapeake Bay Retriever who came to Fast Pup Dog Training last year for a board and train. A fine, fine retriever!

Joanie Running Rainier Senior Hunt Test

Seattle gun dog trainer, Kate Johansson of Fast Pup Dog Training, takes Joanie to the line to wait for her birds.
Nice duck! Thanks so much to everyone in the Rainier Hunting Retriever Club who worked so hard to put on such an nice test!

Dixie, a Standard Poodle, Earns Junior Hunter Title

Fast Pup Dog Training client Gail Wilson and her Standard Poodle, Dixie earned their AKC Junior Hunter title this past weekend at the Oregon Hunting Retriever Club's Memorial Day hunt test on Sauvie Island.

Congratulations Gail & Dixie!

Thanks so much to all the folks who worked so hard to put on a fabulous couple of tests. It was an awesome experience.

Fast Pup Dog Training at Sauvie Island Hunt Test

Gun dog trainer Kate Johansson with Fast Pup Dog Training, 253.569.0411, had great fun at the Oregon Hunting Retriever Club's Memorial Day hunt tests on Sauvie Island. Joanie (middle dog) earned her Senior Hunter title with two passes in Senior tests. August (on right) passed two Junior tests and Rosie (on left) passed a Master test.

This was a very enjoyable weekend! The weather was absolutely perfect. The club ran a very efficient and organized couple of tests. Thanks to all the folks who worked so hard to pull it off!

Retriever Training Demos at Cabela's in Lacey, WA

Retriever Training Demonstrations
March 21st and 22nd, 2009
Cabela's Great Outdoor Days



Kate Johansson from Fast Pup Dog Training demonstrates aspects of the trained retrieve, building drive and momentum in your retriever. A must attend for the bird hunting enthusiast and anyone who loves watching professionals train dogs. Bring your training questions. You are welcome to bring your retriever for a FREE evaluation. *Please Note - since they have a full service restaurant on premises, health codes only permit Service Dogs inside the building.
Saturday - Noon to 5:00 p.m. hourly; Sunday - Noon to 4:00 p.m. hourly
Location: Front of Store.

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Seattle Dog Trainers Fast Pup Dog Training at Tacoma Home Show

Fast Pup Dog Training is conducting daily dog-training seminars at the Tacoma Home & Garden Show. The seminars are held each day at 1:00 pm in the exhibition hall. Topics include puppy training & management, dogs with jobs & maintaining drive and excitement while training.



Kate Johansson shows off training techniques that work with small dogs (Corky, a Pomeranian) as well as bigger dogs. (Rosie, a Labrador Retriever)

Seattle Gun Dog Trainers Fast Pup Dog Training at Western WA Sportsmen's Show Puyal

Fast Pup Dogs, Rosie & Riley are greeted by visitors to the Hunting Retrieving booth at the Western Washington Sportsmen's show at Puyallup Fairgrounds in January. Fast Pup Dog Training specializes in extreme obedience around severe distractions along with hunting retriever training. We love to help people learn how to train their own dogs for hunting, hunt tests and field trials. We regularly meet for retriever training on Fridays and Saturdays. We teach individuals how to do force fetch, pile work, directionals and lining drills. Retriever training days include single, double and triple marks, along with blind work.

Seattle Gun Dog Trainers Fast Pup Dog Training Client's Hunting

The Harms family regularly hunts in Eastern Washington. Brittany Spaniels, CJ & Buddy enjoy the wide open spaces.



When the Harms family contacted Fast Pup Dog Training, they had one Brittany Spaniel, Buddy. Buddy was an experienced hunter but needed some work on obedience and the "come" command. Now, everyone in the family, including young Lindsey, has off leash control of both Buddy & CJ.


Resting between bird hunts!


Hunting with the kids!


Picture perfect!