Our Mission

Certified By The SF/SPCA Dog Training Academy

Member - Association of Pet Dog Trainers

Green Paws Team

Full bios coming soon!

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How We Started

Green Paw Studios was formed in Sterling Peake's heart and mind in January of 2006 when she entered the annual Business Plan Competition at Seattle University.  This was the fifth business plan she had written and competed with and having worked for SeattleDogs for a year, she was inspired to bring modern dog training to the world.  Since then, the company has evolved into her lifelong dream.  Out of 40 teams who competed, Green Paws won the Grand Prize of $10,000 and opened their doors in June of 2006.

Green Paw Studios boasts their home in the city of Seattle where intelligent people appreciate and value the education and passion we have to offer our clients.  We believe that dogs come first and are dedicated to improving their quality of life.  We will teach people how to communicate with their pets by making effective training easy and accessible to everyone. 

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Training Philosophy

At Green Paws we follow and exceed the American Humane Association's guidelines for humane training.  We believe in positive reinforcement and training that is based on the science-proven methods of animal learning theory and canine behavior.  Sterling has extensive training from the San Francisco SPCA Dog Training Academy which is knows as the "Harvard for dog trainers."  This program prepares graduates not only to train dogs and handle behavior problems but also how to empower people so they can feel confident to continue training even after our work is done. 

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Our Vision

Our vision is to create a national business model that includes training, boarding, daycare, seminars, grooming and retail that can be the number one resource for dogs and training education.

Please contact us if you're interested in being part of this long-term plan by investing in or working for Green Paw Studios.  

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Green Paws Founder

Sterling Peake, CTC has always had a deep love of dogs and dog training.  While finishing her finance degree at Seattle University, she volunteered for and eventually taught public obedience classes at SeattleDogs.  After she graduated, she went to the San Francisco SPCA Dog Training Academy, known as the "Harvard for dog trainers."  There, she earned her  Certificate in Training and Counseling and is now fully prepared to share all she knows about animal learning theory and canine behavior with her clients. Sterling's love of business and dogs has found the perfect blend in Green Paw Studios.  Here, she is dedicated to creating a strong company that empowers people, builds communities and makes the lives of dogs everywhere better.  She believes that employees should love their jobs and strives to make Green Paws a place that provides rewarding careers.

*Sterling pictured accepting the $10,000 Grand Prize in the Seattle University Business Plan Competition for Green Paw Studios

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