Discover Who We Are

Dogs have always been a huge part of my life — but I didn’t get into dog training because I had “easy” dogs.

I got into training because I had difficult dogs.

The kind of dogs that made everyday life stressful. Dogs that pushed boundaries, made mistakes, and forced me to learn how to truly communicate instead of just expecting obedience. I know what it feels like to feel overwhelmed, embarrassed, frustrated, or even unsafe with your own dog. And I also know what it feels like when things finally start to click.

That journey is what led me into dog training over 13 years ago.

I started training dogs in Germany, where I built my first business and worked with dogs of all breeds, personalities, and behavioral challenges. Over the years, I realized that training is about so much more than commands — it’s about structure, trust, communication, and creating a relationship your dog can rely on.

At Olympic K9 Campus, my goal isn’t just to teach dogs how to sit or stay. I want to help owners better understand their dogs and create a calmer, more balanced life together. Whether your dog struggles with leash pulling, reactivity, anxiety, overstimulation, or simply needs more guidance and structure, you’re not alone — and there’s no judgment here.

Training should feel practical, honest, and realistic for everyday life.

I believe in building confident dogs through clear communication, consistency, boundaries, and trust. Every dog is different, which is why there is never a one-size-fits-all approach here.

Olympic K9 Campus was built for real people with real dogs — the messy ones, the stubborn ones, the anxious ones, the misunderstood ones, and everything in between.

Because those are the dogs that taught me the most.

— Yvonne
Founder & Trainer
Olympic K9 Campus

Serving Olympia, Lacey and surrounding areas.