About Us
Evergreen School For Dogs is a professional dog training facility serving Arlington, Marysville, and the greater Seattle area. We are owned and operated by Tommy Grammer and Corday Rice, two professional dog trainers with 47 years of combined experience helping dog owners throughout Snohomish County and Western Washington get real, lasting results.
We started Evergreen because we believe every dog owner in the Seattle area deserves access to clear, practical training guidance that actually works. Whether you have a new puppy, a dog with behavior challenges, or anything in between, we build a training plan around your specific goals.
Areas of Expertise
- Companion Dog Training
- Teaching owners how to effectively communicate with their dog
- Resolving problematic behavior
- Leash Reactivity
- Aggression management and resolution
- Basic –Advanced obedience training
Get to Know the Owners/Trainers
Tommy Grammer
Tommy is a Nashville, TN native who began training dogs as an apprentice during college at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. After graduating and moving to Charleston, South Carolina, he started his own dog training business to share his training philosophy. It was there that he met Corday, and together they ran the Charleston School For Dogs for several years.
After relocating from Charleston to Washington state, with five dogs in tow, Evergreen School For Dogs opened its doors in Arlington, WA on April 1st, 2011.
Tommy has been a full time professional dog trainer for 24 years and has conducted over 17,000 private lessons. He specializes in private dog training lessons, behavior modification, and working with dogs displaying aggressive behavior throughout Snohomish County and the greater Puget Sound region.
Tommy also owns and operates Tommy's Canine Academy, an online dog training program serving students across the United States and beyond. You can learn more at tommyscanineacademy.com. His YouTube channel has surpassed one million views.
Corday Rice
Corday Rice is a Charleston, South Carolina native who has been passionate about animals her entire life. She began working with dogs during her teenage years at dog boarding kennels and has been riding horses since the age of six, giving her a deep understanding of animal behavior that she brings to every training session.
Corday has been a professional dog trainer for 23 years. She specializes in obedience training, behavior problem solving, and working with dogs displaying aggressive behavior. She also offers guidance to clients on selecting dogs that are a good match for their lifestyle and family.
Corday oversees and runs the boarding and training programs at Evergreen School For Dogs in Arlington, WA, managing the care, training, and progress of every dog in our facility. If your dog is enrolled in one of our board and train programs serving the Seattle area and Snohomish County, Corday will be your primary point of contact throughout the process. Her commitment to keeping dogs safe, comfortable, and making consistent progress is what makes our boarding and training programs one of the most trusted options in Western Washington.
Corday's training approach blends different techniques to achieve the best results for each individual dog and owner. She firmly believes that proper exercise and mental stimulation are essential to preventing problem behaviors before they start.