About Us

Evolution Dog Training uses positive reinforcement to help you and your canine companions communicate better.

If you have a dog and want specialized training, you have come to the right people. Evolution Dog Training specializes in rescue and foster dog rehabilitation, puppy training, behavior modification and the rehabilitation/resocialization of aggressive dogs.

With experience in rescue and foster dog work, we strive to make a difference in the lives of dogs who have had a rough start in life. We understand how frustrating it can be to have a new puppy or foster/rescue dog in the home and how long the adjustment period can feel.

Kendra Coatney, Certified Dog Trainer

Kendra first got involved in dog training in early 2003 when she enrolled at Animal Behavior College. After her studies were complete at ABC, she enrolled in the apprenticeship program at Sound Animal Services for an additional year of hands-on learning. Her apprenticeship program helped her gain knowledge of training techniques used by the top trainers in the country. She learned how to handle many different situations with dogs and found that she excelled in helping aggressive dogs. Kendra truly loves what she does and has helped many people with their dogs and puppies.

Kendra currently volunteers with several rescue organizations in the Seattle area. She helps walk dogs, helps with home inspections of potential dog adopters, gives private lessons, fosters dogs and occassionally brings rescue dogs into her home to play with her youngest (and most energetic) rescue dog, Nigel.

She also has Roxy (pictured above with Kendra) whom she rescued in March 2003.

Kendra is a certified dog trainer through Animal Behavior College and is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.