Services

Private Lessons

Zabrina offers one-on-one private lessons that can take place at her facility located in Concrete, WA., or in your home (travel fee applies).  Dog training should start the moment your bring your dog home! From potty-training to basic obedience training to specialty training, she can help you learn how to properly communicate with your dog. 

Text or email to get available appointment times.

Private lessons, starting at $100, per hour session 

Why Private lessons?

Private lessons allow you to have one-on-one uninterrupted training sessions with Zabrina. She will develop a training plan for your dog, addressing all behavior problems and obedience commands you would like to teach. At each lesson, she will review all previous command(s), followed by teaching the next command and/or addressing additional behavior problems. She will give you homework to do each day in order to continue moving forward with training. 

These lessons can also be used to address very specific issues such as:  fear aggression, dog aggression/reactivity, teaching both dog/owner how to keep the dogs toenails properly trimmed while the dog is in a calm and relaxed state, fear of walking on smooth surface floors, and more! 

You can choose to purchase a single lesson at $100/hour or a package of 3 one-hour lessons for $290*. They can be scheduled weekly, every other week (most common) or as-needed. We understand that life is busy and everyone has a demanding schedule. Private lessons permit you to have a flexible training schedule.

**Note that in-home private lessons will have a travel fee applied (minimum of $10.00).

Group Classes

There are three levels of group classes for you to take your dog through.  Currently, all group classes are held indoors at Doggy Come Play located in Burlington. 

Group Classes, starting at $200 for a 6-week course

Why group classes? 

Group classes are the perfect way to challenge and socialize your dog in a controlled environment.

What to expect?

Group classes are held at Doggy Come Play, located at 530 N Burlington BLVD in Burlington. Level 1 and Level 2 classes run for 6 weeks, and Level 3 classes are 7 weeks, meeting once a week for a 45-minute training session. Classes are held on a weekday in the evenings, beginning at either 6:45 p.m. or 7:45 p.m. Each class will have 8-10 dogs, and up to two handlers per dog.  You will be asked to practice with your dog 20+ minutes twice a day in between classes.

***Note that human aggressive dogs are not permitted in group classes. If your dog is dog-reactive, you are required to have a one-on-one evaluation prior to registering for class. Private lessons are typically the best place to start with dog-reactive dogs.

How do I register?

Please contact me directly via email at zabrinanybo@gmail.com to get signed up. Note that all classes must be pre-paid in full to hold your spot (non-refundable/non-transferable) via Paypal, Venmo, or cash.

Level One $200

This is a beginner's level class, focused on on-leash obedience, solving common behavioral problems, controlled socialization (not playtime), and basic animal care tips (nail trimming, nutritional caused behavioral problems, grooming, and proper toys and games).  The commands that will be taught are FREEWALK, HEEL with AUTOMATIC SIT, SIT FROM THE SIDE AND DOWN FROM THE SIDE. We also work on controlled greetings with each owner approaching another dog and owner. 

Required Materials: 

Level Two $200

This is an intermediate level class, focused on finishing up the on-leash obedience commands in order to begin the transition to off-leash work.  All of the commands from Level One will continue to be worked on with more distraction work and challenges. The commands that will be taught are PLACE (stay on their bed, but they can do what they want), STAY (for both sit and down, holding the position 2+ minutes), DOWN FROM THE FRONT, SIT FROM THE FRONT, RECALL (COME), and square off 90/FINISH. 

Required Materials

Level Three $225

This is an advanced level class, focused on the transition to off-leash obedience. All of the commands from Level One and Two will continue to be worked on, both on-leash and off-leash. The new commands that will be taught are: DOWN IN MOTION, SIT IN MOTION, and STAND. 

Required Materials:

Drop-in Indoor Group Class & Outdoor Group Walk Sessions

This is open to all past and current students! There will be an on-leash class offered each month at Doggy Come Play in Burlington or at a designated location (during the summer months).  All drop-in classes are 45 minutes long. 

This is a great way to get your dog more socialization in a controlled environment and work on a specific skill. 

I require a minimum of 4 dogs pre-registered five or more days prior to the class, or it may be cancelled for that month.

Drop-in classes are $25.00 per dog/per session

Weekend Board and Train 

Does your dog need a jump-start towards training? Are you short on time? Is your dog struggling with just a few commands? The weekend board and train program OR one day intensive board and train could be the solution!

***Please note that I have a wait list for this service. I am currently placing people on a list for January 2025 . Contact me directly to get on the list.

Weekend board and train, starting at $400

$400+

Why board and train?

This intensive program allows me to teach your dog commands, and work through behavioral problems in a quick and efficient manner. At the conclusion of the program, on Sunday evening, you will have a one-hour private lesson to learn how to command and correct your dog.  

What to expect

The weekend board and train will begin on Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. when you drop off your dog at my facility (can arrange for a pick-up for additional fee within Skagit County). We will have a 10-minute evaluation to confirm what behavioral problems and commands you would like for me to work on with your dog. 

I will begin working the dog that evening, continuing all day Saturday and Sunday. In between training sessions and overnight, your dog will be in a crate inside my house*. Each training sessions last between 20 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how the dog is responding and what we are working on. They will get playtime either in my fenced yard or inside my training facility at least twice a day with my three dogs or one-on-one.  

*Please note that dogs are required to be crate trained prior to signing up for this program. No human aggressive or dog-aggressive dogs are accepted in this program.  If your dog is aggressive to cats, please notify me prior to drop-off, as I do have two indoor cats.

Required Materials

What's next?

Any and all training options are open! You could continue with another board and train, private lessons or group classes. I am always available to answer any questions and provide ongoing support.

One day intensive board and train, starting at $200

$200

Why board and train?

This intensive program allows me to teach your dog commands, and work through behavioral problems in a quick and efficient manner. At the conclusion of day, you will have a one-hour private lesson to learn how to command and correct your dog.  

What to expect

The one day board and train will begin at 8:00 am when you drop off your dog at my facility. We will have a 10-minute evaluation to confirm what behavioral problems and commands you would like for me to work on with your dog. 

I will begin working the dog, continuing all day. In between training sessions, your dog will be in a crate inside my house*. Each training sessions last between 20 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how the dog is responding and what we are working on. They will get playtime either in my fenced yard or inside my training facility at least twice a day with my three dogs or one-on-one.  

*Please note that dogs are required to be crate trained prior to signing up for this program. No human aggressive dogs are accepted in this program.  Dog-aggressive/reactive dogs are accepted only with pre-approval from Zabrina. If your dog is aggressive to cats, please notify me prior to drop-off, as I do have two indoor cats.

Required Materials

What's next?

Any and all training options are open! You could continue with another board and train, private lessons or group classes. I am always available to answer any questions and provide ongoing support.


AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing 

Zabrina is an approved AKC evaluator and can administer the following tests: AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program, AKC Community Canine, AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen, and Trick Dog.


CGC 2 week prep-course and test package $125.00, TEST only $50.00 

Zabrina offers a two week prep class, followed by the CGC test. The cost of this package is $125.00 per dog.  You can also sign up to just take the test for $50.00. 

For more information on each test:

https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/


Litter testing

Most people have a general idea of what kind of personality they would like their puppy to have. For individuals or breeders, I can evaluate the litter to determine which puppy would be the best fit for a family.


Litter temperament testing, starting at $150/hour 

$150/hour plus travel fee  

Please contact Zabrina directly if you would like more information on this service. 


Not sure what you need?

If you aren't sure which program would best suit your needs, Zabrina can help! Reach out to her with what issues you are having and/or what your goals are and she will point you in the right direction.