FirstBarkWorking with Wendy was such a pleasure and very instructive - - not only did she teach us specific training exercises, she modeled how best to respond to our puppy and educated us about his developmental stages/behavior. We also participated in her puppy socialization class, which was an invaluable part of our training as new puppy parents. Thank you, Wendy, we couldn't do it without you!
The Life of Riley
Prospect, Kentucky
About The Life of Riley
Seeking harmony between you and your canine companion? The Life of Riley Dog Training & Pet Care Services is your answer. Wendy Taylor, a Victoria Stilwell Academy graduate, employs positive reinforcement techniques to transform your dog's behavior. Experience a calmer, more obedient pet, all while strengthening your bond.
Training & services
Training goals
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
Dog age
- Puppies
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs Customer-reported
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Dog walking
Other listed services
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- In-Home Pet Sitting
- Fitness Programs for Dogs
- Dog Behavior Consulting
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
Why does my dog act like a lunatic when it sees other dogs?
Reactivity on leash could be a result of frustration when the dog wants to go see whatever it is that it sees but can’t, or fear which would result in the dog barking and lunging for the purpose of creating more space from the person, dog or thing that it sees. Both of these can be modified through the use of positive reinforcement for an alternative behavior or counter conditioning and desensitization methods.
Community answer · The Life of Riley · 2024-09-21
What is the most challenging behavior you experience with your dog or puppy?
Some of the most common behavior challenges I experience with my clients include pulling on leash, reacting to people or other dogs while on leash, anxiety to unfamiliar people or places or when getting in & riding in the car, barking at things they hear or see, and separation anxiety. Most often, these behavior issues are a result of fear or frustration. Dogs need to feel safe in order to be able to learn. All of these are behavior issues that I can help dogs overcome using positive reinforcement, counter conditioning and desensitization, creating new positive associations, or teaching the dog and alternative behavior that is incompatible with the unwanted behavior.
Community answer · The Life of Riley · 2024-09-21
Why doesn’t my puppy stop peeing in the house?
Learning to hold its bowels and bladder and communicate to the human when they need to go potty so you can take it outside to eliminate where you want it to is a behavior that needs to be taught to your puppy. Otherwise, your puppy will just go when the need arises wherever they’re at, which is natural for them to do.
Community answer · The Life of Riley · 2024-09-21
What is learned helplessness in dogs?
A dog may seem to be emotionally “fine” with an experience when it is actually shut down emotionally because it has learned that it has no choice but to endure the experience. A common example is being groomed. Often the experience of being bathed and having loud, intense air driers blown at them is not an enjoyable experience, but the dog has learned it has no choice and is physically restrained from expressing how it feels about the experience - this is learned helplessness.
Community answer · The Life of Riley · 2024-09-21
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Customer reviews
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Mentioned in reviews
- Confidence building 14
- Understanding dog behavior 12
- Puppy socialization class 6
- Reactive dog training 6
- Customized training 5
- Flexible scheduling 3
All 10 topics
- Connected to dog 2
- Responsive to questions 2
- Studio training 2
- Written instructions 2
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I contacted Wendy after having trouble with scheduling and follow through of other local training places. Wendy was super responsive and called me right away. She listened to the needs we had with our new rescue dog (2 years old, 50 lb) and helped me select the package that would…Read full reviewClose full review
I contacted Wendy after having trouble with scheduling and follow through of other local training places. Wendy was super responsive and called me right away. She listened to the needs we had with our new rescue dog (2 years old, 50 lb) and helped me select the package that would work best for us. Wendy came to our home which was GREAT! With our current schedules we really wanted someone who would work with us in our space. She had weekend availability which was also helpful. She gave us strategies for each of our concerns with our dog and sent follow up detailed instructions so we could continue the training with our dog. she uses positive reinforcement which we also appreciate. Training a dog is hard work, we have been committed to training our dog with help and have never felt a board and train program was right for us. Wendy gave us the tools and support to train our dog. Of course training a dog is hard work and we need to be consistent with our strategies but we quickly have seen positive changes in our dog. Wendy has suggestions for everything, from managing dog resource guarding, to games and puzzles to occupy them, to leash and harness recs. I highly recommend Wendy for your dog training needs!!
Responsive and flexible. A great experience and resource for the whole family to learn and get us off on the right foot with our pup. Follow up notes and resources were an added bonus!
Our experience with Wendy was excellent. She was very personable, knowledgeable and professional and did a great job of helping us understand how to be better dog owners. We highly recommend her!
Bandit and I have been working with Wendy on his reactivity to other dogs when he’s on leash. I person trying got interrupted by the lock down. But her job of training me to properly train him was very taught. We recently completed our final session with Wendy and Bandit did very very well. I can opt recommend her highly enough.
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