Training with Downtown Dog Lounge

From basic manners to behavior breakthroughs, we offer personalized training programs for every stage of your dog’s journey.
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Unleash Your Dog’s Potential

Experience personalized, enrichment-based training designed to support your dog at every stage—from playful puppy to focused adult. Whether you're working on manners, confidence, or more advanced skills, we’ve built programs that meet your dog where they are.

Personalized Sessions

Your pup gets a customized session with a trainer who knows how to bring out their best. Our focused training is tailored to your dog’s personality, energy, and needs, so every moment supports real growth. Whether they’re building confidence or learning to focus, we meet them right where they are.

Built-In Enrichment for Lifelong Learning

Training isn’t just about obedience—it’s about building confidence, curiosity, and consistency over time. Our programs include structured activities, real-world exposure, and guidance to help your dog develop essential life skills. We also provide continued support, so you feel confident keeping the progress going long after the program ends.

Board & Train Programs

Our Board & Train programs combine the comfort of boarding with personalized daily training, so your dog gets structure, skills, and support while you're away.
7 Days

Puppy Basics

For puppies 3+ months to learn essential skills like leash manners, sit, wait, desensitization, socialization, name recognition, and crate training. We also focus on stopping unwanted behaviors like jumping.
10 Days

Obedience Training

For adult dogs and puppies 6+ months, to build a solid foundation of obedience skills that will help the dogs behave better in various situations. We will work on skills like leash walking, sit/sit-to-stop down, place, stay/extended stay, socialization, and crate training.
14 Days

Behavior Fixer

For dogs dealing with reactivity, fear, or anxiety. This program includes all obedience training plus targeted socialization, neutralization, and confidence-building exercises.

Every Train and Board Program Includes:

Hourly 1:1 Training Sessions tailored to your dog’s needs
Exit lesson (1 hour) so you know how to maintain progress at home
4 weeks of structured group classes, with just 4 dogs per session to keep things focused and distraction-free.

Puppy Training Programs That Grow With Your Pup

Start with the basics and build real-life skills through every stage of development. Our group class path is structured to evolve with your puppy—from their first leash walk to confident, advanced cues.
Individual Training

Puppy Level 1

This 5-week, one-on-one program builds your puppy’s confidence and foundational skills. Perfect for pups just beginning their training journey, with flexible scheduling on weekdays and weekends.

What They’ll Learn:

Name recognition
Leash introduction
Sit, wait, and basic focus work
Crate comfort and calm greetings
Socialization foundations
Group Training

Puppy Level 2

This 5-week small group class (max 6 dogs) helps puppies who’ve completed Level 1 or Board & Train strengthen their skills in a structured, social setting. Offered quarterly with weekday and weekend options.

What They’ll Learn:

Practicing known cues around other dogs
Building focus with increased distractions
Polite leash walking
Social behavior in a group setting
Group Training

Puppy Level 3

This advanced 5-week group class is for Level 2 grads ready for more focus, reliability, and challenge. Scheduling is flexible to fit your routine.

What They’ll Learn:

Off-leash reliability foundations
Response around higher distractions
Refinement of key cues: stay, come, place, etc.
Focus and calm in new environments

In-Home Dog 
Training Sessions

Our in-home sessions are recommended for dogs that need help with issues stemming from or seen in a home setting. Training focuses on issues such as: Leash reactivity, barking, resource guarding, crate training, separation anxiety, etc.

Each session includes a 1-hour meeting with a trainer followed up with a customized training plan to help you meet your training goals. These training sessions are offered at your home and are individually scheduled according to availability.

Training Options
Pricing
One 1-Hour In-Home Training Session
$150
  • Private, one-on-one session with one of our trainers, you, and your pup in the convenience of your own home. These lessons can focus on anything from basic obedience training to specific behavioral concerns such as separation anxiety or resource guarding.
Five 1-Hour In-Home Training Sessions
$650
  • Five private, one-on-one sessions with one of our trainers, you, and your pup in the convenience of your own home. These lessons will focus on developing proper manners and general obedience training.
Eight 1-Hour In-Home Training Session
$960
  • Eight private, one-on-one sessions with one of our trainers, you, and your pup in the convenience of your own home. These lessons will focus on developing more in-depth behaviors.
Late cancellation will result in a fee of $50. This fee applies to no-show or appointments not cancelled at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled session.

One-on-One Training Options at our South Lake Union Location

For those seeking a tailored training experience or have dogs that find group classes challenging, our one-on-one sessions are ideal. Held at our SLU location, each 50-minute session with our expert trainers comes with a bespoke training plan, scheduled based on mutual availability.
Daycare Options
Full Day
50 Minute 1:1 Training Session
$129
  • Private, one-on-one session with one of our trainers and your pup. You are welcome to drop off your dog for these sessions, but we recommend being present so that you can learn some tips and tricks for maintaining what your pup has learned. These lessons can focus on anything from basic obedience training to specific behavioral concerns.
5 Pack of 50 Minute 1:1 Training Sessions
$550
  • Enhance your dog's training with five tailored sessions. Perfect for reinforcing skills and addressing behaviors.
8 Pack of 50 Minute 1:1 Training Sessions
$800
  • Our comprehensive eight-session package offers in-depth training tailored to your dog's needs. Ideal for thorough learning and behavior improvement.
45 Minute In-Park Training Session
$56
  • In-park training is best for dogs who struggle with healthy socialization or play styles. Your dog will be brought into one of our play parks with a trainer, who will correct unwarranted behaviors, but also facilitate an environment for your dog to learn from other dogs and play safely.
  • If your dog is having a hard time in the park, one of our trainers may reach out to you to suggest this option.
15 Minute Training Walk
$30
  • Training walks are best for learning proper leash manners, handling leash reactivity, and/or working through outdoor fears and triggers.
25 Minute Training Walk
$45
  • Training walks are best for learning proper leash manners, handling leash reactivity, and/or working through outdoor fears and triggers.

Training Add-Ons

Elevate your dog's training experience with our specialized add-ons! Enhance their learning journey with services like advanced obedience sessions and personalized behavior modification plans.
10 Minute Treadmill
$14

Treadmill Time provides mental and physical exercise for your dog, starting with treadmill acclimation and progressing to walking and running sessions.

Puppy Desensitization
$16

Our expert handlers gently introduce touches to your puppy's face, ears, paws, and mouth, ensuring a positive association with handling. This specialized program readies your furry friend for vet visits, social interactions at the park, and daily activities at home. We boost your puppy's confidence and reduce stress with a customized approach and positive reinforcement techniques.

No Nipping Training
$20

Say goodbye to unwanted nipping behaviors with our specialized training service at the dog daycare! Our expert trainers utilize positive reinforcement techniques to teach your pup the importance of gentle interactions. Through structured exercises and play, we focus on redirecting nipping tendencies and fostering a safe and enjoyable environment for all furry friends.

Training Walk
$30 | $45

Training walks are best for learning proper leash manners, handling leash reactivity, and/or working through outdoor fears and triggers.

15 minute walk: $30

25 minute walk: $45

45 Minute In-Park Training
$56

A trainer goes into the park with your pup to work on problem behaviors such as socialization, fear-based issues, aggression issues, space reactivity, handler or object possessiveness, mounting, etc.

50 Minute Training Session
$129

Private, one-on-one training sessions with our trainers, focusing on basic obedience or specific behavioral concerns, with the option to drop off your dog or stay to learn tips and tricks.

Dog Training Location

Find us at our South Lake Union location for top-quality training for your pup.

How to Get Started

Embarking on the delightful journey with Downtown Dog Lounge 
is simple. Follow our straightforward steps to ensure your pup gets the best care and experience.
Profile Creation
Begin by setting up both customer and dog profiles on our website via Gingr. Remember to upload your dog's vaccine history and a recent photo, ensuring a seamless experience.
Evaluation Booking
Once vaccines are up-to-date (with Bordetella renewed every 6 months), choose your DDL home location. Contact our reservations or your selected location to arrange a New Dog Evaluation, and don't forget to fill out the New Dog Questionnaire beforehand.
New Dog Evaluation
Your dog will spend a full day in our care. This day lets us observe their integration with the pack, ensuring they're comfortable and happy. *We suggest bringing your dog in at least 2 times a month. It's important to keep your pup familiar with our staff and surroundings after their initial evaluation. If your dog hasn't visited us for 6 months or more, they will need to be reevaluated.*
Easy Reservations
With the evaluation day behind you, booking becomes a breeze. Whether online, over the phone, or in person, you can now schedule your dog's daycare or boarding sessions easily.

Ready to Train? Register Now.

Join us for tailored sessions that make training fun and effective for both you and your furry friend.
"Chris, thank you for helping us train our puppy Esme. You were patient, kind, supportive and knowledgeable. We were trained well to maximize our enjoyment and love for our baby girl. Thank you very much for your assistance. I would recommend you to everyone. Plus, you are a very nice person."
Cathleen G.

FAQs

Find answers to commonly asked questions.
Why does my dog need the Bordetella vaccination every 6 months?

Bordetella, commonly known as kennel cough, is a concern in environments where dogs are in close contact, like daycare. To ensure the health and safety of all our furry guests, we've established a 6-month Bordetella vaccination rule, based on consultations with veterinarians. For added convenience, Downtown Dog Lounge offers an in-house intranasal version of this vaccine.

How long are the training sessions?

Our training services vary in length from 15 minutes to 60 minutes depending on what you select.

Do you use positive reinforcement techniques?

Yes, our experienced trainers use positive reinforcement techniques to teach obedience, manners, and more. We focus on building a strong bond between you and your dog.

Do you offer training at multiple locations?

Currently, we only offer training at our SLU location.

Still have questions?

Contact us today for more information.
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