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Manners training in your home

for a happy family and a happy dog

Transform your canine hooligan into a good citizen you and your friends will enjoy. 

My positive reinforcement, fear free approach is effective and fun for your family and your pets.

Enjoy a program tailored to your needs.

I get it.  You have specific needs, and schedules get crazy sometimes. 

​You need training goals that matter to you, with

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customized appointment times

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personal attention

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training in your home

(if you're in or near Lexington)​

so that you can live your life.

Do any of these dog behavior complaints sound familiar?

"How do I teach my dog to stop pulling so hard on our walks?"

"I need my dog to come when I call."

"My dog is stubborn!"

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"My dog is embarrassing!"

"I just wish my dog would listen to me."

"I want my dog to stop jumping up on people!"

​A custom program that meets your needs with short, fun sessions (I can even do the training for you).

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Effectiveness through the most up-to-date, evidence-based and humane methods.

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Confidence in a multi-certified trainer with years of experience and a commitment to continuing education.

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Relief as you and your dog develop effective communication and trust.

You will get:

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I help with these common dog behavior problems & more.

See your frustrations transformed into delight in a dog who is:

Calm

Attentive

Cooperative

Enjoy a personalized approach to your unique situation

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Consultation

To determine your needs

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Training & coaching

To achieve your goals

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Enjoyable life together with your dog

Packages

Option 1:
Let me do the training for you

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Simplify your life by letting a certified trainer do the training

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We'll meet to define goals tailored to your needs.

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I'll come to your home 3 days a week for 4 weeks to train for 1/2 hour.

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At the end of each week we'll meet to show you how to maintain and employ what your dog has learned. 

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Two followup sessions are included to fine-tune and maintain results.

Basic package:  $1400 + tax

Deluxe package (includes 1/2 hour play & enrichment per training visit): $2400 plus tax

Option 2:
Private coaching

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Enjoy economy and bonding time

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We'll meet to define goals tailored to your needs.

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I'll come to your home to:

  • get the behaviors started

  • coach you on how to practice & develop them.

6 one-hour sessions:

$750 plus tax.

"I appreciate Wendy's common sense approach to dog training.  Her training methods are easy to understand and very effective."

Lauren for Dibbs and Mango

A Welcome from your trainer

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In more than 24 years of training dogs, I've enjoyed seeing approaches change for the better.  One of the most exciting developments has been the move to make the emotional welfare of our dogs a priority in simple, achievable ways.

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What this means for you is that there are very simple things we can do for our dogs (we call them “hacks”) to increase our dogs’ peace of mind.  When their doggy needs are met, their calmness and cooperation improves, reducing the need for complicated obedience training projects.

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I’m excited to share these developments with you and your dog.

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Wendy

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What our clients are saying

"Wendy has done an amazing job with our pack of unruly pups!"

"I seriously did not think they would be trainable! In a matter of a few weeks, she is making a nice transformation...with very little help from me and in a very busy and chaotic home!"

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Peggy for Gracie, Sawyer, Nikki and Rusty

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"I honestly cannot say enough good things about Wendy."

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Your dog can learn to enjoy relaxing on their special spot

"My dog Ginny is sensitive and very spirited, making for a rather difficult combination ...

I love Wendy's "fear free" approach ... I truly don't know what we would have done without Wendy, and we wouldn't trust anyone else with our girl! If you want expert help for all levels from a kind, gentle, non-judgmental soul, go with Wendy."

Kayla for Ginny

Ready to sign up?  Still have questions?

You can connect with me via my contact form using the button below

Credentials and professional affiliations

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Badge for Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
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