Private in-home training is tailored to meet your needs and your dogs. You get one-on-one instruction without the distractions of a classroom environment. Many behaviors lend themselves to being worked on at home. Especially useful for developing management strategies and working on specific at-home behaviors. Often just one or two lessons is all you need to fix a nagging problem. If you need 3 lessons, there is a special discounted price of $275 (reg $300).  The whole family gets to be involved (kids included!) as this is important so that everyone is being consistent with the dog. Private lessons are great for those whose schedules prohibit regular weekly attendance at a group class.  And it’s the perfect solution for highly distracted dogs that don’t do well in a class setting or have not responded to obedience training in the group setting.

Another bonus!  You save time, gas, and stress traveling to and from classes!  Call 360-797-7979 or email judith@beaujes.com today set up a private in-home lesson for your special pooch!  We’ll help make your life more manageable so you can enjoy your time with your loved ones, including your dog!

Come and join the fun!  Every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Bainbridge Island Grange Hall, dog and puppy owners meet to enjoy our play group with their dogs!  Besides wearing off lots of energy, we work on socializing skills.  We talk about what’s good play, what’s not , when to intervene and when to let them work it out.  We throw in a little training on recalls, impulse control and good manners while we’re at it.  If you think you’d like to join us, please call 360-797-7979 or email judith@beaujes.com to sign up!  The cost is $15 a week and there is no obligation to sign up for multiple sessions.  We want you to come when it’s convenient for you and you need to wear out your dog during this dark and long winter!  Dogs who are aggressive or who have a bite history are not eligible for the play group.  But please call us to see if there is another way we can help you.

Hope to see you on Wednesday!

Judith has worked with Shelby for nearly two years now. One of Shelby’s duties is to visit our Residents in our Retirement and Care facilities. Shelby has unlimited energy; however, the residents continually comment on the improvement in her manners and they look forward to seeing her. Rather than jump around them, she calmly sits next to them and allows them to pet her. Judith has the patience necessary along with a calming influence on Shelby.

Although I was not a first-time dog owner, I was a first-time dog rescuer, and I quickly learned I needed help. A lot of help. Judith Bell to MY rescue. In a 2-hour appointment in my home, she solved every single training issue on my very long list. (I wish I had the list, but it included just about every major issue you might have, from house breaking to leash issues to changing her name.) I started out with a fearful, older dog who I didn’t understand at all, and I’ve ended up with a charming, sweet dog who I adore. We live together harmoniously and enjoy the value of play in both our lives, thanks to Judith!

Our Growly Dog classes use Behavior Adjustment Training, or BAT,  to rehabilitate dog reactivity by looking at why the dog is reactive and helping him or her meet his needs in other ways. In a nutshell, BAT gives the dogs a chance to learn to control their environment through peaceful means. It’s very empowering to your dog, in a good way. Beaujes Dog Training is proud to be offering Growly Dog BAT classes for fearful/reactive dogs at our new facility in Gardiner.  BAT classes are ongoing.  Call for more information about our current and future classes!  360-797-7979 or email Judith at judith@beaujes.com.

The newest Therapy Dogs from Beaujes!

Join us at our new facility, Hundsbury Farm, in Gardiner for a new series of classes!  Our obedience classes are designed to teach you how to train your dog. We will help you understand how dogs think, learn and communicate and we’ll show you how to use that knowledge to have a polite, well-mannered dog. Our six week training classes include Puppy Kindergarten, Adolescent Puppy, Canine Good Citizen & Therapy Dog, Rally and Advanced Obedience, and our new “Growly Dog” classes (4 week class). We proudly use training methods based on the scientific principles of learning theory that are both effective and humane.  Our training classes will help you build communication, mutual respect, and trust between you and your dog.  Sign up now for the next series of classes by calling or emailing us!  You can download the class application on our Group Classes page!  Start being your dog’s best friend!  Cost is $120 for six week class at our facility. Hurry!  Space is limited!  Due to popular demand, we will be adding new classes weekly!  Call or check under “Group Classes” on our website for days and times!

Our Wheaton Terrier, Ida-Mae, had become so dog aggressive that I couldn’t trust her around any other dogs, including those of friends and family.  After her boarding/training with Judith, she is so much calmer, and I can walk her in the park without worrying that she will snap and snarl at dogs passing by.  Judith used specialized treatment with Ida-Mae that helped us deal with her fear-based aggression.  Now, when she sees another dog, she has learned to look at me, instead, and that calms her down.  Judith trained me to recognize situations that make my dog tense and nervous, and how to understand the body language.    I can also now walk Ida-Mae on a leash, which was impossible before.  We still have things to work on, but thanks to Judith, I now understand my dog better, and my commands to her are less confusing.  I have a great dog!

Finn is a Border Collie puppy who has attended two series of classes taught by Judith Bell of Beaujes. He is a high energy dog who needs structure and a good basis for acquiring ongoing skills.  Through attending Jud’ts training classes he has developed a series of positive behaviors while having fun doing this.  Educating a dog’s owners is an important part of a dog’s success in attaining acceptable social goals, trust, consistency and a desire to continue and love learning new things.  All part of the Beaujes series of training classes.  Thank you, Judith – it was a pleasure to work with you.

Tomo and Odie loved their stay at Beaujes.

Freckles turns two on the 26th and, upon reflection, I know that she would want you to know what a difference you have made in our lives. Not only have you become a valued resource in the ongoing raising of a good dog but, by virtue of the time that she has spent with you when we have had to travel, a treasured member of our extended family, and one whom she delights in visiting! Thanks so much for your willing ear, your wise counsel and your willingness to extend your heart to one rambunctious Springer Spaniel and her people!

Much gratitude and many hugs,
Becca, David & Freckles

As a licensed veterinary technician I have seen the results of less than adequate boarding facilities. It is a terrible feeling to come home and find your beloved friend has not been well cared for. This is never the case with Hundbury Farm. My dog Jeb is a friendly, but somewhat nervous dog. The first time he stayed with Judith and David I was afraid he would be a wreck. Much to my surprise, when we picked him up he was happy and did not want to leave. Now, I always feel comfortable with leaving him there. He starts whining and getting excited the minute we turn into their drive. The kennels and boarding facilities are always clean and all the dogs seem genuinely happy to be there. I know he is in good hands.

We are so lucky to have BeauJes Dog Training nearby! Not only have we already taken advantage of a personal consultation which helped us with our rumbustious adolescent puppy Paavo but we routinely board our kids with Judith and David when we travel. It gives us such a peace of mind to know that they are where they want to be. When David comes to pick them up they get very excited because they know they are going to camp. The facility is so clean and comfortable it is just like home. It doesn’t feel like a boarding facility at all. And the attention and exercise our dogs get while we are away is incredible. Last time they got some obedience camp too and we could see a difference! Paavo especially went there still a bit barky and came back so sweet I can now walk him in a harness (he is over 100 pounds!) in our neighborhood! Judith and David are great and so accommodating to busy people. We love the pick up and drop off service and just everything about the boarding services. In fact, we never think of it as boarding, we think of it as doggy camp. It’s like home away from home.

Thank you for everything you do!
Susanna & Tim Evens Paavo, Ville & Sami

I wish I was able to thank you in person for your kindess and patience teaching my children teach Lucy. It was a great experience for all of us. Anna still feeds Lucy her breakfast kibble by kibble for training….no not every meal but boy when they work together through one bowl it’s always a successful lesson. Thanks again for all the wonderful lessons!

Debbie, Anna, Ian & Lucy

There is no one better at training dogs than Judith. I have a 50 lb dog who was aggressive with other dogs. Walking with her was a nightmare……she’d bark, growl and pull at the leash when other dogs approached us. After a couple of phone consults with Judith, she taught me how to manage my dog Andie’s behavior. Now Andie sits and looks at me when she sees other dogs walking our way. Isn’t that amazing!? Judith is my hero…..she really understands dogs!

Toast and I started our relationship with Judith and David when Toast was just a puppy. The training we received has made us both more confident and joyful in our relationship. He’s such a good dog and I know without the Judith and David’s help, I wouldn’t have known what to do to help him grow into all his wonderful potential. When he was a puppy I had to travel a lot and leave him boarded. Judith and David even took a video of Toasty so I’d know how much fun he was having there and I did not have to feel guilty or like a bad mother. I know he’s in great hands and having the time of his life.

Thank you Judith and David for all your loving care.

With the help of Judith and friends,

Barkis went from this…

to this…

Judith Bell took a cute, highly-opinionated and disobedient puppy and turned her into a cute, highly-opinioned and well-trained puppy! More importantly, she turned her well-meaning but inept owner into a confident handler. Four years later, and my dog has become a canine good citizen and certified therapy dog under Judiths continued guidance. And we still go to more classes, advanced obedience, rally, agility and tricks classes not only challenge my dog, but we both have a great deal of fun!

We met Judith and David through their puppy class on Bainbridge Island. When I heard about their boarding facility, I was eager to give it a try as we had experienced many boarding challenges over the years. Our old girl is a 12 year old Border Collie, Sadie, who is quite cautious and tends to get VERY anxious in new surroundings. We tried several venues including leaving her at home with someone coming to feed her etc. We could not seem to find a place where we could relax and know she would not be a wreck when we got home from vacation. We added a new puppy to our family, a polar opposite in personality. Our young English Shepherd, Keely, is Miss Social and has yet to meet a dog or person she does not love. So, now we had two dogs with very different needs. Judith and David rose to the challenge. We left our two girls for a trial weekend, with some trepidation. No worries! Both dogs did beautifully. I love the set up at their home. They live in a beautiful rural setting. Everything is so well organized and very clean. They have limited space so all the dogs get lots of personal attention. The individual kennel spaces have doorways to a wonderful yard where the dogs play and exercise. Judith kept Sadie in the ofice with her or found like minded timid, calm dogs for her to socialize with. Keely had the time of her life and probably would just as soon stayed indefinitely. Since that first weekend we have left our girls for longer stays with complete satisfaction every time. To top it off Judith also trains the dogs so they come back better behaved too! Thanks for giving us such a great vacation spot for our special girls.

Fondly,
Jan, Tom, Sadie and Keely

Owen, our mini-aussie, is intelligent and wonderful, but also needs a lot of interaction. We love this about him and its precisely why we selected an Australian Shepherd. However, when we travel, it means that leaving him at just any kennel is out of the question. There is no other place that we would feel comfortable having Owen stay than at BeauJes. When Owen is staying with you, we don’t worry about him and we can relax and enjoy ourselves. We know he is having a vacation too!

In January 2004 my youngest canine companion, Macon, was rescued at three weeks of age along with his mom and all of his siblings. When they were found, mom only weighed 45 pounds when she should have been closer to eighty pounds. She had struggled to stay alive and care for her babies. I brought Macon into my home when he was 11 weeks old. The rescue organization named his mom Georgia and all of her pups after cities in Georgia. I decided that Macon should keep his name because he was, Makin me laugh, Makin me crazy and Makin difference in my life. I loved him dearly but to say he was a rascal is putting it lightly. I affectionately called him my Maniac and not so affectionately called him Leaping Teeth. He was much more rambunctious than my other two had ever been. I knew I needed help and I called Judith. We signed up for training at the Bainbridge Island Grange. Prior to the first class Judith came to my home for a consult and met the Wild Thing. I will always be grateful for how patiently Judith taught both of us through positive reinforcement to trust and communicate with each other and to work together as a human/canine team. Macon would have failed if he been trained in an assertive dominance manner but he is a cheerful and happy dog today because of Judiths positive approach. Macon boarded with Judith and David a few times. When he came home from one of those vacations he had learned a new trick called, bow to the queen. Judith taught him to bow lowering only his front legs while keeping his butt up high! It is very cute and the subtle message to remind me that I am the leader was firmly imprinted on my brain. I will admit that it took us twice to pass the Canine Good Citizen but I am proud to say that we have gone on to train and compete in agility competitions. He has done exceptionally well. Macon and I do warm up exercises before each run in an agility competition that consists of him turning in circles and finishing with a bow to the queen. It is a reminder that we would never have this opportunity if it had not been for the patient, respectful and caring way that Judith taught us the basics.

Rosemary and Macon

We have had a wonderful three year relationship with Beaujes Dog Training and Boarding. Boe is boarded on an average of once every couple of months and it is very comforting to know that while he is there that any issues he might have are addressed and that he is getting the same level of care that he would get at home. We are very impressed with the space they have created at their facility as it really feels like it was designed with the comfort and safety of the dogs in mind. We have taken several of the classes and we are convinced after watching how the dogs respond to Judith that she truly is the female dog whisperer! We highly recommend this wonderful home away from home for your dogs.

The Mounger Family

My dobie, OJ, loves Hundsbury Farm so much, he gets excited just seeing David or Judith come up the driveway to pick him up. I cannot imagine a better place to send my dog when my family is traveling, wide open spaces to run in and other dogs to play with. I can relax, knowing he is in great hands. I recommend Beaujes’ boarding and training wholeheartedly to everyone.

Mike and OJ from Bainbridge Island

We feel fortunate to have found Beaujes, it has it all: The care and attention of Judith and David ( dog trainers )an impeccable boarding kennel, and fun socializing and exercise for our beloved hounds. We first met you and David when Louise attended her first puppy training class. I was impressed with how you dealt with your class and owners. You take what you do very seriously. I respect your gentle but firm approach to teaching us how do be proper dog owners and our dogs be “proper” around their peers and humans.We’ve always struggled with finding the “perfect” place to board our dogs. We found places that came close but there would always be something that was off….maybe lack of exercise, socializing or even the condition of the boarding areas. When we learned that you and David boarded as well, we couldn’t wait to see your set-up. You welcomed our visit and showed us around with pride. It was impeccable. We enjoyed watching the current “boarders” play and they all looked so happy. After that visit we’ve felt completely at ease. What we appreciate the most of course, is your attention to our beloved pets. You notice if they are eating, acting strangely, losing weight, have a runny eye etc. This is the frosting on the cake. Our dogs can’t wait to board your truck for their stay yet come home happy and healthy. My only wish is that you were closer! Thank you for all the care and love you give our babies.

Tijen and family