FirstBarkWendy is the best! She worked with my family to help "tame" our rambunctious puppy. She is very knowledgeable and patient.
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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Wendy Taylor made such a different in training my rescue dog to get him to live peacefully with our cat. I thought it would take at least 6 months but instead we had harmony in only one week! I loved the positive reinforcement techniques that showed kindness toward my dog. Wen…Read full reviewClose full review
Wendy Taylor made such a different in training my rescue dog to get him to live peacefully with our cat. I thought it would take at least 6 months but instead we had harmony in only one week! I loved the positive reinforcement techniques that showed kindness toward my dog. Wendy showed an thorough knowledge of animal behavior and how to gently correct nuisance behavior. The training sessions continue to be enjoyable for the dog AND owner!
Wendy helped me train my Aussie Puppy. She is incredibly patient with my dog. She is 100% positive and I trust her with my dogs 100%. She has also done some dog sitting for me and she is the best. I would highly recommend her.
Wendy is great!!!! As a canine professional myself, I know how much can go wrong with a dog walk. One of my dogs has in particular has leash aggression and reactivity issues that we are working on, and he is also somewhat fearful and slow to warm up to strangers, so I knew that n…Read full reviewClose full review
Wendy is great!!!! As a canine professional myself, I know how much can go wrong with a dog walk. One of my dogs has in particular has leash aggression and reactivity issues that we are working on, and he is also somewhat fearful and slow to warm up to strangers, so I knew that not just anyone would be able to work with him. The fact that Wendy is also a positive-reinforcement dog trainer made her a perfect match for our needs, because it assured me she would know the best approach to working with a fearful dog. Wendy displayed great knowledge of canine body language, which was crucial in gaining Wyatt's trust. She was patient and gentle with him, never rushing him as he slowly warmed up to her and grew more confident with each session. You can see how much Wendy loves dogs and is passionate about her work, and she has taught us some very useful things that we can implement during our walks with Wyatt. Work with Wendy, and you will be glad you did!!!!
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