Your Trainer

Sal Rabie, they/them

I grew up in rural Sedro Wooley, Washington- fostering a passion for farm dogs and cementing an open minded perspective on training. Moving into Seattle in 2016 helped bloom a love for practical and pretty obedience in the face of any distraction.

With 15+ years experience in multiple modalities, countless courses and seminars, hundreds of dogs- to me, being a good trainer is all about time in the saddle! Whatever you’re bringing, this is not my first rodeo.

I have 5 Australian Cattle Dogs, each with their own strong personalities and predilections. I love seeing my dogs grow into who they want to be- I want to my dogs to see training as fun as any other game we play while maintaining precision and reliability.

In my experience learning from others, I’ve learned a lot about what to do, and a lot about what NOT to do. I’m committed to transparency and quality. I keep nothing “hidden behind the curtain”, and I don’t shy from telling you the truth. It means everything to me that when you call me your trainer, you do so with pride in your heart and a smile on your face.