Specialties
At StayWildDog Training, we specialize in helping reactive and anxious dogs who often struggle in traditional training settings. Our approach is rooted in behavior science and built on compassion, patience, and trust. We design personalized training plans that address not only what dogs do, but how they feel—because lasting change comes from reducing stress, building confidence, and creating safe learning experiences.
We hold advanced certifications, including Fear Free Professional, and stay current with the latest research to ensure every plan is grounded in proven methods. Families come to us after trying everything else, and they stay because they see their dogs finally relax, grow, and succeed.
Our specialty is turning overwhelming moments into opportunities for connection. Whether it’s reactivity on walks, stress in busy environments, or challenges at home, we help dogs and their families navigate life with calm, confidence, and trust.
History
Established in 2020.
I’ve devoted my career to helping dogs thrive in a human world. What began as a fascination with how they think and communicate has grown into a role as one of Washington’s most trusted trainers. For eight years I’ve specialized in reactive and anxious dogs, the cases most trainers turn away. My background in behavior science, advanced certifications, and hands-on experience let me create plans that transform not just behavior, but how dogs feel. As a certified Fear Free professional, I follow the highest standards in the field, using only compassionate, science-backed methods. Families seek me out when nothing else has worked, and they stay because they see lasting change. I stay current on research, adapt modern techniques, and bring practical solutions into everyday life. My work is about more than training—it’s about building trust, restoring peace, and strengthening the bond between dogs and their people.
Meet the Business Owner: Leum U.
Leum is a professional Positive Reinforcement Trainer who has the goal of changing the human-to-pet relationship through do-no-harm training methods. By involving the canine brain we give our dogs a chance to make the right decision instead of being forced to through aversive methods.