Sensitive Dog

Sensitive Dog Julie Forbes and Darcie Boltz guide clients toward clear communication, stable leadership, and a foundation of trust for a thriving human-canine relationship.

Dog Trainers/ Holistic Dog Behaviorists

Julie Forbes (Host: The Dog Talk Show) & Darcie Boltz

Sensitive Dog Offers Private, In Person Training & Coaching Programs, Seattle, WA Established in 2004, Sensitive Dog uses a holistic approach to dog training and behavioral wellness, creating an in-depth and elevated experience for dogs and their families. Sensitive Dog's mind-body-spirit approach is r

efreshing and effective. Their style is professional, passionate, respectful, and sensitive. Clear communication, stable leadership, rule-setting, and boundaries built on self-awareness help clients and their dogs thrive. Sensitive Dog's comprehensive understanding of dog behavior, considering factors such as health, genetics, emotional life, and family dynamics, greatly impacts their approach. They offer private consultation and training for dogs of all ages, with a focus on enhancing your quality of life together. Julie and Darcie are members of NADOI - National Association of Obedience Instructors, IACP - International Association of Canine Professionals, and are ACK Canine Good Citizen Evaluators. For more information about Sensitive Dog, please visit our website.

05/28/2026

Butter is going to be a big sister soon! And she’s wagging about all the great tools and info she and her parents learned to help the family welcome a new (human) baby. Congratulations, Butter, Mom and Dad! 🍼🐾💛

05/27/2026

✨Every dog is a teacher✨ Ranger reminds us that dogs can be sophisticated and still have plenty of growing up to do. When a dog holds opposite qualities like this, it’s important to support both sides of who they are as they learn.📝This boy had us 🤭 cracking up 🤣 while he worked on new life skills and practiced being more respectful of people’s space, clothing, and personal belongings.😅 The photo of him on his back was after a good dose of mental exercise.

05/23/2026

Our Pixie girl gave us quite the scare on Thursday reminding us just how quickly the tides can change, leaving us without our beloved dogs in what feels like the blink of an eye. So last night, we had a fire, played the Judds, and told each dog what we love and appreciate about them. Time is so precious. There will be a day when all of the dogs in these images will be gone. For now, we soak in their divinity and give thanks for our walk together, remembering the journey always feels short. It takes intention to slow down these days, but we hope you do it this weekend. Tell your dog all the things, listen to them, be with them, soak them in and let their wisdom change you. Happy Memorial Day from our pack to yours. 🩷

05/19/2026

Winnie made a decisive choice when choosing her Coaching Program graduation present out of our toy basket. (And then we exchanged it for one with more of a “crinkle” feature and bigger ears after hearing how much she loves that!) She’s a girl who knows what she likes. 😊

🥳❤️🎉Great job, Winnie! 🎉❤️🥳Congratulations on your graduation!

05/14/2026

🧐 Have you ever suspected the strategies you’re using to curb problematic behaviors have actually been rewarding the behavior? If so, then Bronco wants you to trust your instincts, because you’re probably right! The industry of dog training and behavior can be very conceptual, with ideas and methods that sound good to the human mind, but when applied in “real life” with dogs, don’t actually work. We see this a lot, and we can help! Ask Bronco, he knows all about it! 😊

05/10/2026

To love and care for a dog throughout their lifespan is a profound kind of mothering. Happy Mother’s Day to the dog moms. 💛

05/07/2026

❤️ Oh, how we love working with people and their older dogs. ❤️ Meet Gryphon. At 15.5 years old, this sweet boy has developed some new unsettled behaviors over the last year, and his Mom and Dad brought him to Sensitive Dog for support.

As dogs age, behavior changes are often connected to much more than “getting old.” Changes in vision, hearing, sleep cycles, cognition, physical comfort, anxiety levels, and overall nervous system health can all influence how a dog experiences the world.

We were so happy to help Gryphon’s family better understand what may be contributing to these changes and give them lots of meaningful tools and strategies to help their adorable boy live his very best life during these precious senior years. ❤️

If you’ve been wondering how to improve your older dog’s quality of life, we’d love to help.

05/06/2026

✨ Every dog is a teacher✨ Sweet Halsey reminds us that physical pain can influence behavior in dogs in many of the same ways it does in humans. This is one of the reasons we encourage our clients to work closely with our veterinarians when pain or discomfort is suspected. In some instances, we work in collaboration with veterinarians to help sort things out. We’re thankful that so many treatment options and modalities are available to help dogs in pain.

Addressing pain alongside constructive behavioral strategies and meaningful mental outlets like nose work helps us support the WHOLE dog.

Halsey and her parents have been through a lot together and we know there are brighter days ahead. ✨

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04/30/2026

✨Every dog is a teacher✨ Weezie reminds us that dogs change us. Research shows that even brief eye contact with a canine companion can shift biology in humans. Cortisol, the primary stress hormone, begins to drop. Oxytocin, the bonding hormone, rises. Dopamine and serotonin increase, supporting mood and emotional regulation. Heart rate slows. Blood pressure can come down. Your nervous system quite literally shifts toward calm and connection.

We marvel at the mutual benefits of this interspecies bond. And honestly… just look at Weezie…. 🫠

She is one year old, and like many dogs, life didn’t unfold in a perfect timeline. One of her parents was navigating illness during her puppyhood, so training understandably took a back seat. This has made things a bit challenging but it certainly doesn’t define her future.

Dogs are incredibly adaptable when given clear guidance, structure, and relationship. It is never too late to start. 🥰🐶

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04/29/2026

Meet Bowser! Bowser came from a home with many dogs and hadn’t left the property for a year and a half. He hadn’t met visitors and had no formal training. Now he’s adjusting to a completely new life with a loving family in the city, and we’re so glad to support them as they help him make sense of it all. 💭

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3006 S Brandon Street
Seattle, WA
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