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This is your place for information focused on your pet’s health and mental well-being for every stage of your journey together.

Our team of preventive health and critical care veterinarians, certified trainers, behavior consultants, and extremely passionate pet lovers are doing all the leg work to provide you with clear, concise pet care information you can trust. This is all we focus on: education, advice, and support for you and your pet. Along with our extensive library of articles, we offer virtual dog training classes and recommended product solutions for your pet’s health and behavior needs.

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Pupstanding Academy – Virtual Dog Training & Coaching

Preventive Vet’s virtual dog training academy, led by certified trainer and behavior consultant, Cathy Madson, offers the perfect solution for your dog training and behavior needs. Start anytime, from anywhere!

At Pupstanding®️ Academy, you’ll learn how to better understand and train your puppy or adult dog using positive reinforcement and force-free techniques. Cathy's specialties include dog aggression, resource guarding, separation anxiety, and puppy socialization.

Check out our Dog Training Essentials Workshops, which include potty training, crate training, puppy nipping, barking, jumping, and more. Or get in-depth help with our One-on-One Virtual Coaching sessions. In-person dog training and behavior consultations are also available in select areas of Seattle, WA.

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