Co-regulation is when one individual helps another regulate their emotions and behaviors. 

At Co-Regulated K-9s, we prioritize supporting pet parents and their dogs to cope, feel, and act in ways that are healthy and conducive to our human worlds. 

Instead of viewing training as a way to get dogs to comply, we view training as a way to communicate with non-verbal, sentient beings. We prioritize non-violent communication strategies and understand that our dogs have unique needs that must be met in order for them to feel and act their best.  

Ashley is a certified professional dog trainer under the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). She is also a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), and Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).

Ashley has her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy and is currently obtaining her Master's degree in Biology.

Prior to training dogs, Ashley trained horses competing in 3-Day Eventing and studied Centered Riding/ Natural Horsemanship. She found her passion in working with dogs after working at Kitsap Humane Society as their Adoption Coordinator. 

Ashley has also worked several years in the mental health field, and prides herself on providing "trauma-informed" support for dogs and their owners.

Ashley's experience and compassion for working with different species and humans, got her recognized as Sniff Spot's top positive reinforcement trainers in the state of California in 2023! 

Training is learning. So under the right conditions, anyone can learn and at any age! There are not any breeds we will not support and every training plan is customized to your unique dog.

Please expect that dogs displaying fear-based or hyperactive behaviors may need training spread out over a longer period of time. 

Changing a dog's emotional response to stress requires a different approach than traditional positive reinforcement training. This may include adding enrichment, addressing pain/medical issues, nutrition, and teaching dogs emotional regulation skills. 

If Ashley suspects an underlying medical issue or pain, she may require that your dog get checked out by a vet or veterinary behaviorist before continuing training. 

You and Ashley can discuss this in more detail during your discovery call if you have concerns. 

It depends! Training skills can typically be taught within a session or two as long as your dog is not experiencing pain, fear, or overwhelm.

Helping dogs emotionally regulate or change their emotional response to something, can take longer.

Ashley has had clients see drastic improvements after an initial consultation, and some see more gradual improvements that compound over the course of a year or two. The majority of clients stay onboard with Ashley for 3-4 months as they learn to problem solve issues on their own.

Length of training will be better estimated after your initial consultation and will depend on your goals, ability to follow training plans, and your dog's health/wellness. 

Training is an investment in you and your dog's wellness and future. That being said, we have options for different budgets -  including more intensive support for premium budgets or packages with lower monthly payments. 

Ashley also offers free webinars open to the public and online courses that are self-paced and at a lower cost than private training. 

To inquire more about costs, schedule a discovery call today. 

Training days are done Tuesday-Saturday.

Ashley has worked with many dogs that have bite histories. Initial consultations will need to be set up virtually and the specifics of your unique dog and situation can be discussed in further detail then to determine next steps.  

No, Ashley tries to the best of her ability to make training not aversive and help dogs learn to regulate their emotions without relying on suppressing behaviors to do so. 

If you are currently using any of this equipment, Ashley just asks that you have an open mind and she will work with you to feel safe and confident without them.