A Canine Experience · Snohomish, WA

Programs & Pricing

Three generations of trainers, 30+ years of experience, and a program built around your dog — whether you're working through behavior next door or training your own service dog from across the country.

Every in-person training program begins with a Behavioral Evaluation · Prices subject to change · Updated June 2026
In Person · Snohomish

Local Training & Boarding

Start Here — Behavioral Evaluation

Required before any training program. About an hour, includes a copy of Lead or Be Led 2.0 and starter strategies. Lets us build a realistic plan around your goals.

Behavioral EvaluationPer dog · $250 training deposit applies to your program$100/dog

Boarding & Training (B&T)

Your dog lives and learns with us full time. The fastest path to real change. 10% off for two or more dogs.

3-Week FundamentalsMost common program · minor behavior issues + solid foundation · includes 2 private lessons, 1 month of group classes & videos$3,675
4-Week IntensiveDifficult behavior, aggression, fear/insecurity · minimum for remote-collar training · includes 3 private lessons, 1 month of group classes & videos$4,900
Mon–Fri B&TDog home on weekends · includes a 30-min lesson at Friday pickup$875/week
Daily / Refresher RateBase B&T rate & refresher for graduates (by availability)$175/night
Training programs require a $250 deposit per dog, refundable with 7+ days' cancellation notice.

Service Dog Lodging with Education Service Dog Training

Part of our step-by-step service dog progression training program. Your dog stays in the home of a trainer to build everyday household skills, the specific tasks you need, and calm, confident behavior out in public. Two private lessons are included with three weeks of lodging, plus one lesson for each additional week.

Dog under 6 months of age$250/night
Dog over 6 months of age$200/night

Day Training Mon–Fri

Drop off 9–10am, pick up 4–6pm. Your dog trains with us by day and goes home at night. Start with a pack, then continue with a flexible subscription.

Start-Up Pack — 20 days20 training days + 2 private lessons · use within 35 days$2,200/mo
Start-Up Pack — 12 days12 training days + 2 private lessons · use within 30 days$1,500/mo

Continuing Education (Month 2+) — each includes 1 private lesson or 1 month of group classes:

1 day / week$525/mo
2 days / week$900/mo
3 days / week$1,300/mo
5 days / week$2,100/mo
Pay per DayMaximum flexibility after your start-up pack$200/day
Add-on Overnight BoardingAdd to any Day Training program$75/night

Private & Semi-Private Lessons

One-on-one with you, your family, and a certified ACE trainer — at our facility, off-site, in your home, or by Zoom. Subscribe monthly or pay as you go.

Two Lessons / Week$1,000/mo
One Lesson / Week$500/mo
One Lesson / Every Other Week$275/mo
One Lesson / Month$150/mo
Single Lesson (no subscription)$175/each
Semi-PrivatePersonalized small group of 2 or more$125/person

Group Classes & Activities

After a Behavioral Evaluation and a foundation (2 private lessons, Start-Up Day Training, or a B&T program), you and your trainer decide together when you're ready to join group settings.

Pawsitive Foundations Club — Month 12 private lessons + classes · Mon & Wed 6:30pm, Sat 10:00am$275
Pawsitive Foundations — Full Access (Mo. 2+)All classes, all week$275/mo
Pawsitive Foundations — 1-Day Access (Mo. 2+)One class per week: Mon, Wed, or Sat$150/mo
AgilityWith Autumn · Tues 5:30pm, Wed 12:30pm$200/mo
Reactive Dog ClassWed 5:00–6:00pm · by trainer approval$300/mo
PAWs & PERKs Royalty ClubDog-friendly outings · earned by passing the P&P testBy Invitation
Pack WalksHosted 1–2× weekly at rotating local parks · all welcome · Sign up for Pack WalksComplimentary

Add-Ons & Specialty

Remote (E-)Collar TrainingOff-leash conditioning added to B&T or Day Training · E-collar unit approx. $250Add-on
Puppy Temperament TestingIn person, within 30 miles of Snohomish · travel $0.725/mile beyond$250
Behavioral / Suitability AssessmentConsultation$100

ATM4K9's — Dog Trainers Course

Adaptable Training Methods for K9's — our certification course for aspiring trainers. Two evening classes per month (Thu 6–8pm) plus two Tuesday Shadow Days. Includes Lead or Be Led 2.0, our video collection, a Biothane long line, and a standard lead.

ATM4K9's Foundations for Trainers$750/mo

Dog Boarding

Boarding requires a two-night deposit, refundable with 7+ days' notice. To book, text Jessica at 425-343-7015.

One Dog$75/night
Additional DogEach additional dog, per night$70/night
Day BoardingWith playtime or walk · drop off & pick up same day$90/day
Extra — Play Time (one dog)$30/time
Extra — Additional Dog(s) Play Time$25/time
Extra — Nail Trim$25
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Train From Anywhere

ACE Hybrid Service Dog Program™ New

A year-long, structured program for owner-trainers managing chronic medical or mental-health conditions. Choose 1, 2, or 3 tracks — Medical Alert, General Service Dog Tasks, and Public Access & Fitness. Weekly lessons, twice-monthly live Zoom coaching, a private community, professional oversight, and ACE Certification when you and your dog meet ADA criteria. Learn about the Hybrid Service Dog Program →

Any 1 Track$149/mo · or $1,497/yr
Any 2 Tracks$229/mo · or $2,297/yr
All 3 Tracks (Full Program)$299/mo · or $2,997/yr
Alumni Support (after Year 1)$59/mo
A placed service dog runs $25,000–$40,000 with 1–4 year waitlists. This program helps you train your own — with professional guidance every step.

Puppy Pathways™ — Find the Right Dog

For handlers choosing the right service-dog prospect, whether you don't have a dog yet or your current dog isn't a candidate. Lifetime course access; à la carte add-ons available. Learn about Puppy Pathways →

Tier 1 — Self-GuidedFull 5-phase course, resources & one 30-min Zoom with Trina · one-time$147
Tier 2 — SupportedEverything in Tier 1 + a year of community access & bi-weekly live coaching · 45-min Zoom$497/yr
Tier 3 — Done With YouBreeder reviews, rescue assessments, live temperament testing & direct access to Trina$1,997/yr

ACE Training Academy™ — Online Membership

A flexible, month-to-month video membership for everyday training and as an on-ramp to our service-dog programs. Cancel anytime; annual plans include 2 months free.

Standard MembershipFull video library, quizzes, guides, member community, 50% off your initial evaluation$19/mo · or $179/yr
Pro MembershipEverything in Standard + monthly live Zoom group session & priority Hybrid Program enrollment$39/mo · or $389/yr
SAR K9 Fitness — Hybrid Course & CommunitySearch-and-rescue fitness conditioning, online$99

Online Evaluations & Consults

Available to anyone, anywhere — no enrollment required.

Service Dog Prospect EvaluationZoom or in person · $75 with code EVAL50$150
Initial ConsultationGeneral training · 50%-off offer $50$100
Puppy Temperament Test (Zoom)Requires breeder cooperation$250
À La Carte

Add-Ons, Alumni & Workshops

Puppy Pathways™ Add-Ons & À La Carte

Available to all enrolled Puppy Pathways clients — choose exactly the help you need.

Additional 45-min private Zoom consult$75
Additional 1:1 call$25/15 min
Breeder questionnaire reviewTrina's written analysis$75
Breeder co-interviewTrina joins your call$100
Breeder review + co-interview bundle$165
Full breeder research + interviewTrina handles it end to end$300
Rescue / shelter dog assessmentZoom, one dog$100
Zoom Puppy Temperament TestLitter of up to 6 puppies$250
Additional puppy beyond 6Same session$50/puppy
Additional litterSeparate session$250
Written Puppy Temperament Test evaluationYou submit video$225
Puppy check-in session45-min Zoom at 8–12 weeks home$75

Ongoing & Alumni Support

Continue with community and coaching after your first year.

Puppy Pathways community add-onTier 1 students, during the first year$75/mo
Puppy Pathways extended support — Tier 1 & 2 alumniAfter Year 1$75/mo
Puppy Pathways extended support — Tier 3 alumniAfter Year 1; includes two private 20-min calls per month$150/mo
Hybrid Program Alumni SupportCoaching & community after you complete the program$59/mo

Workshops & Recertification

In-person workshopsHands-on training events at our Snohomish facility$495–$795
Bi-annual recertificationOngoing certification for working service dog teams$97

ACE Affiliate Program™

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All training programs require a Behavioral Evaluation. Training deposit $250/dog; boarding deposit two nights — both refundable with 7+ days' notice. Prices subject to change · Updated June 2026.

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