COVID 19 UPDATE
Because of COVID 19, to protect clients, I am offering limited services until June 15th. Classes will need RSVP to attend, with caps on how many can attend at once. I will wear a mask with private clients, and limiting to 2 per day. |
Welcome! Tess (pictured here) and I are excited to have you visit! Training is an investment into your life with your dog. I understand how important and valuable a well behaved and happy dog is to family life, or as a working partner. Let me help you achieve your goals, whether that looks like a calm and safe family member or a working companion to help you excel in your profession or passion! I reside in Fremont County, WY but I offer services statewide, and regionally. Travel fees may apply to areas outside of the immediate Lander/Riverton areas. Video or phone consultation are also available. Having a confident, well mannered pet can be an investment, and with over 10 years of education, real life experience, and practical work in family pet, working companion, and shelter/rescue pet training - including feral/aggressive/fearful behavior rehabilitation, herding, tracking, hunting, and agility, my goal is to make that investment one of your best decisions. |
General ResourcesTraining is often a combination of actual training and management of the immediate environment. Management can include certain training tools like leashes, harnesses, crates or x pens to safely confine the dog to a certain area when unsupervised, and even dietary supplements. Some behaviors are motivated by emotions, and we can't train an emotion, we must first treat the underlying anxiety or fear in order to allow for learning how to manage that emotion to occur.
I also learn from many other trainers, sometimes they have tips or procedures that just make sense to me and are a little different from each other. Many have authored inspirational and motivational books that are fun to read. Click to learn about my favorite resources for tools, supplements, and other trainer's techniques! Want to know more about me?Click to learn more about my journey and passions!
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Kibbles and Bits BlogA tasty treat of tips, fun, and informative current topics!
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KinnearCOMING SOON!
Read and watch videos of Kinnear, a feral dog who found friendship and family with a herd of longhorn cattle. His story is evolving, and while he is not currently with "his" herd, he is learning how to make new friends in a new life. |
Animal Shelters, Rescues, and FostersWhen I first became a certified dog trainer, I found myself without many dogs to train. I lived in a small community and there were several "free" trainers who offered their services to the public, free of charge, their experience based on years spent training their own dogs to compete in various sports or with clubs. So, I reached out to local shelters and rescues for "clients" and eventually began my own rescue to assist local shelters that did not have the resources to care for the stray animals, and often resorted to euthanizing.
I understand the challenges for funding trainers and yet the importance of training to help pets (I have experience with all species!) become adoptive, and STAY in their adoptive homes! I also understand the challenges of foster programs and the critical role they play in the adoption process. Please reach out if you have a need- there are many free resources and I am very invested in helping! I also have a lot of options that will put money back into your organization, grow your volunteer/foster base and their skill level, or increase adoptions. It is worth exploring and maybe an email or two! |