General Info

We offer dog sports and training as well as play-based boarding and daycare on a working farm just 8 miles off I-5 between Olympia and Tacoma. Our passion is providing a safe and fun place for both ends of the leash to play and learn. Corinne started her dog training life in grade school 4-H and well remembers the excitement and self-confidence she felt as she and her dog melded as a team. Her own agility dogs include a Pomeranian, an Australian Shepherd and her zippy Border collie, Jag, all of which have earned high level titles in various agility organizations. Corinne knows that the relationship you develop with your dog while training can bring many years of enjoyment. Come have fun with your dog! Chris Soderstrom, HerdingChris loves to help dog-handler teams discover the joy of herding livestock whether for herding trials, farm work or pure fun. Chris has a degree in Animal Husbandry and has managed livestock and horse operations since 1970. After many years of moving livestock on foot she discovered the magic of the herding dog. Since then Chris and her Kelpies have competed successfully in the open field format alongside Border Collies. Chris' home-trained Rosie was the second Kelpie in history to qualify for the Border Collie Handlers Association National Nursery Finals. Her students, both human and dog, enjoyed herding trial success with a wide array of breeds including Bearded Collie, Corgi, Standard Poodle, Rottweiler, Belgian Tervuren, Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Kelpie, Border Collie and Australian Shepherd. Heather Ringwood, Home Obedience, Clicker, Agility Heather's heart, love, and training focus is in having FUN with her dogs. She has a degree in dog training & business where she studied dog behavior and canine history. Heather went on after college to train hearingservice dogs for the hearing impaired. She has trained dogs for the past 12 years in obedience, schutzhund, tracking, flyball and her favorite sport Agility. Heather is also a developer and trainer of people. She is committed to working with YOU and your dog to be successful in meeting your training goals. Emma Holly, Behavior Consulting & Modification, Home Obedience, Clicker Emma was born with a passion for animals. Following her dream, she obtained her Masters in Animal Behavior & Welfare from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Emma is dedicated to turning around even the most challenging behavioral problems, and helping you become more confident in your training skills and understanding of your dog's behavior. She pushes dogs to achieve and learn more using positive training methods.