Rachelle Bailey Austin CPDT (Certified Pet Dog Trainer), CNWI (Certified Nose Work Instructor) dba About Face K-9 Academy is educated and well-informed on the latest POSITIVE, PRACTICAL, & EFFECTIVE training techniques. We regularly attend continuing education seminars around the country to keep our training skills on the cutting edge. We  strive to help  our clients understand how and why their dogs think the way they do using reward-based training methods.

If you are not familiar with our company and your first contact with us is online, we look forward to hearing from you! Please let us know what your needs and questions are, we will be more than happy to help.   In brief, you should know the following about us:  our company was established in 1994 and has been responsible for providing REWARD-BASED training and canine behavior classes in the Olympia, Washington area. About Face K-9 Academy's focus is to train our best friends in the most up-to-date, positive, efficient manner available.  Education is the most powerful training tool needed in dog class. Rachelle Bailey, CPDT owner/trainer,believes there is no reason to use harsh out of date training methods of yesterday.  About Face K-9 Academy USES TRAINING METHODS THAT FOCUS ON WHAT THE DOG IS DOING RIGHT! without the use of forceful methods such as alpha rolls, ear pinches, etc. The results are dogs who are happy to work with their owners not fearful of harmful corrections.

Wouldn't we all rather work for someone who encourages and rewards our efforts?

Dog training becomes easy if the owner and dog have a great relationship! 

In the meantime you can reach Rachelle at 360-493-0220. We are looking forward to hearing from you.  You can also contact us at our e-mail address: rachelle@aboutfacek9academy.com.