Meet Anne

Anne Larrabee CPDT-KA has been training dogs for 9 years in Tacoma, WA. She has three dogs, two of whom are rescue dogs. Anne is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a member of the Association for Professional Dog Trainers, and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Her mission in life is to help you love your life with your dog.

Anne has taught puppies, adults, shy dogs, reactive dogs, deaf dogs, and blind dogs. Over the course of her career, Anne has been called in to help with issues ranging from simple to complex —  Everything from housebreaking and leash pulling to aggression between household dogs. Anne has worked with all types of breeds and knows that while each breed has its own personality, they can all be taught!

Anne received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Economics from the University of Puget Sound. Her liberal arts education taught her how to think critically and has been instrumental in helping her clients and their dogs.

Meet Cara

Cara Ricci, CCS began her pursuit into the world of dog training when she adopted her first herding dog, Valoo. Realizing he could probably beat her in both a physical endurance and an IQ test, she did heavy research on training and behavior in order to better understand and support her own dog. After volunteering at local rescues in her home state of California, Cara moved up to Washington and began an apprenticeship with Anne at DGGT. She then attended the Northwest School of Canine Studies (NWSCS) in Seattle, receiving extensive education on canine behavior and graduating with a Certificate of Canine Studies (CCS). Cara has worked with dogs of all backgrounds and has experience with puppies, deaf dogs, reactivity, fear aggression, dog/dog aggression, and task training for service animals. She is currently working towards her second certification from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT).