A Canine Experience · Snohomish, WA

Our Training Programs

Our primary focus is the well-being of each dog. We design the program best suited to your goals and your dog's needs — flexible, realistic, and honest about what's possible. Not every program fits every dog, which is why every journey starts with a conversation.

How Training Works at ACE

A solid foundation of basic obedience, good manners, mental stimulation, physical conditioning, and clear communication benefits every dog. Because of that, a Behavioral Evaluation and trainer approval are required before any training program — it's how we build a realistic path to your goals.

A day in training includes a variety of exercises: clear, consistent rules and boundaries, structured play, mentally challenging games, habituation to new sights and sounds, field trips to new environments, physical exercise, learning to interact properly with people and dogs, self-control work, and confidence-building obstacles. Skills progress through Foundational, Intermediate, Advanced, and Specialty levels — and not every dog will learn every skill. We'll always be transparent about what to expect.

In Person · Snohomish

Local Training & Boarding

Behavioral Evaluations — Start Here

Every program begins with an evaluation to assess your dog's needs, understand your goals, and build a strategy to reach realistic outcomes. Evaluations take about an hour and include a copy of Trina's book, Lead or Be Led 2.0, plus training strategies to get you started. You'll complete a short questionnaire 24 hours beforehand. The deposit is fully refundable with 7 days' notice and transferable if you reschedule.

Boarding & Training

Your dog lives and learns with us full time — the fastest route to lasting change.

  • 4-Week Intensive — for difficult behavior including aggression and extreme insecurity or fear. The minimum for remote-collar training. Includes 3 private lessons.
  • 3-Week Fundamentals — our most common program, for minor behavior issues and building a solid foundation. Includes 2 private lessons.
  • Mon–Fri B&T — dog home on weekends; great if you can't manage weekday drop-offs or want to spread out the cost. Includes a weekly 30-minute lesson.
  • Refresher Training — for dogs who've previously completed an ACE package and haven't developed a new issue (by availability).
Two or more dogs train together for 10% off. Remote (e-collar) conditioning can be added for off-leash reliability.

Service Dog Lodging with Education

This is part of our step-by-step service dog progression training program. Your dog stays in the home of a trainer, building 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. We adapt the program to each handler's goals and train a wide range of tasks — we'll talk through what's right for you and your dog.

Day Training

Available Monday–Friday, drop off 9–10am and pick up 4–6pm. Your dog trains with us by day and comes home each night.

  • Start-Up Packs — a 5-day/week pack (20 training days + 2 private lessons) or a 3-day/week pack (12 days + 2 private lessons) to build momentum.
  • Continuing Education subscriptions — 1, 2, 3, or 5 days per week after your start-up pack, each including a private lesson or a month of group classes.
  • Pay per Day — maximum flexibility once you've completed a start-up pack.
  • Overnight stays can be added to any Day Training program when the hours aren't working or you'd like your pup home for the weekend.

Private & Semi-Private Lessons

One-on-one with you, your family, your dog, and a certified ACE trainer — at our facility, off-site, by Zoom, or sometimes in your home. Subscribe to 1, 2, 4, or 8 lessons a month, or pay as you go. Semi-private lessons are available for groups of two or more, customized to your needs.

Pack Walks

Free, hosted group walks one to two times a week at rotating local parks — open to all. A relaxed way to practice skills around other dogs and people. Walks are weather-dependent, so please register so we can expect you and send any updates. Sign up for Pack Walks →

Group Classes & Activities

Pawsitive Foundations Group Classes begin with private training to build a basic foundation, then — when you and your trainer agree you're ready — open into group sessions three times a week focused on fun, practical games that build focus and help your dog cope with distractions. Come to as many classes as you like during your membership; there's no waiting for the next series and no missed-class makeups to worry about.

Agility builds obstacle awareness, handler communication, and fluidity. Reactive Dog Classes are a controlled small-group setting for dogs who've completed a board & train, day train, or private package and are ready to practice. PAWs & PERKs Royalty Club is our by-invitation outings club — earned by passing the P&P test — with dog-friendly hikes, brewery nights, beach trips, and more.

All group participants first complete a Behavioral Evaluation and a minimum foundation (2 private lessons, Start-Up Day Training, or a B&T program). You and your trainer decide together when your team is ready.

ATM4K9's — Dog Trainers Course

Adaptable Training Methods for K9's is our Foundations certification course for aspiring dog trainers. Classes run two evenings per month plus weekly Shadow Days, and include a copy of Lead or Be Led 2.0, access to our video collection, a Biothane long line, and a standard lead.

AKC Family Dog Program

We encourage members to work toward AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine (CGCA), and Urban (CGCU) titles, plus AKC Trick Dog titles, as a focus for responsible ownership. We have three AKC Evaluators on staff and prepare you through private lessons and group practice. Dogs need AKC registration, a PAL, or a Canine Partners number — easily obtained for any purebred or mixed breed.

Dog Boarding

Heading out of town? Your dog is welcome to stay with us. Boarding is a comfortable, home-style stay with caring supervision, and you can add playtime, walks, or a nail trim while they're here. Prefer a single day? Day boarding includes playtime or a walk, with drop-off and pick-up the same day. Boarding requires a two-night deposit, refundable with 7 days' notice. To check availability and book, text Jessica at 425-343-7015.

Online · Nationwide

Train From Anywhere

ACE Hybrid Service Dog Program™

If you're managing a chronic medical or mental-health condition and can't afford a placed service dog ($25,000–$40,000, with 1–4 year waitlists), our year-long hybrid program helps you train your own — wherever you live. Choose 1, 2, or 3 tracks:

  • Medical Alert — diabetic, seizure, migraine, POTS, and allergen alerts plus medical responses.
  • General Service Dog Tasks — psychiatric tasks (PTSD, anxiety, autism interruption, deep pressure) and light mobility.
  • Public Access & Fitness — confidence and neutrality in public, obedience under distraction, and conditioning.

Every tier includes weekly lessons paced for handlers managing chronic conditions, twice-monthly live Zoom coaching with our trainers, a private handler community, professional oversight, and ACE Certification when you and your dog meet ADA criteria for public access. Learn about the Hybrid Service Dog Program →

Puppy Pathways™ — Choosing the Right Dog

For handlers selecting a service-dog prospect — whether you don't have a dog yet or your current dog isn't a candidate. Get help researching breeders, temperament-testing puppies and adults, evaluating prospects for service work, understanding health tests and pedigrees, and giving your pup the best possible start. Three tiers, from a self-guided course to fully done-with-you breeder reviews, rescue assessments, and live temperament testing with Trina. Learn about Puppy Pathways →

ACE Training Academy™

Our flexible, month-to-month online membership — a full video library covering obedience, leash work, reactivity, public-access manners, and service-dog building blocks. The Standard tier suits everyday owners and rescue adopters; the Pro tier adds a monthly live Zoom session and priority enrollment for the Hybrid Service Dog Program. Cancel anytime.

SAR K9 Fitness

An online hybrid fitness course and community for search-and-rescue conditioning — structured drills to build a sound, capable working dog, with a community to keep you on track.

À La Carte & Add-On Services

Beyond our core programs, these individual services are available so you can get exactly the help you need — whether you're choosing a dog, checking a prospect, or supporting a working team. Puppy Pathways™ add-ons are open to all enrolled Pathways clients.

Additional 45-min private Zoom consult$75 Additional 1:1 call$25 / 15 min Breeder questionnaire review$75 Breeder co-interview$100 Breeder review + co-interview bundle$165 Full breeder research + interview$300 Rescue / shelter dog assessment (Zoom)$100 Zoom Puppy Temperament Test (litter up to 6)$250 Additional puppy beyond 6$50 / puppy Additional litter (separate session)$250 Written Puppy Temperament Test eval (video)$225 Puppy check-in (8–12 weeks)$75 Puppy Pathways community add-on (Tier 1)$75 / mo Extended support — Tier 1 & 2 alumni$75 / mo Extended support — Tier 3 alumni$150 / mo Hybrid Program Alumni Support$59 / mo In-person workshops$495–$795 Bi-annual recertification$97

See the full price list →

ACE Affiliate Program™

Love what we do? You can help others find us — and earn while you're at it. Our affiliate partners simply connect people who need help to the right ACE program, online or in person, and earn a commission when those clients enroll. There's no selling and no pressure; you're just opening a door for someone who's already looking. Learn about the ACE Affiliate Program to see how it works.

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Inclusive of all breeds and rescue dogs. Every training program begins with a Behavioral Evaluation.

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