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 coachingCustomer-reported
Dog age
Puppies
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogsCustomer-reported
Training approach
Positive reinforcement
Additional services
Dog walking
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In-Home Pet Sitting
Fitness Programs for Dogs
Dog Behavior Consulting
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Questions & answers
From Google
What 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.
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.
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.
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.
5/5Wendy Taylor is the best! She works with you instead of one on one with your dog. She customizes your training to fit your lifestyle and capabilities. She is someone who genuinely cares about her work and it shows. I can attest to the dog training sessions and the puppy socializa…Read full reviewClose full review
Wendy Taylor is the best! She works with you instead of one on one with your dog. She customizes your training to fit your lifestyle and capabilities. She is someone who genuinely cares about her work and it shows. I can attest to the dog training sessions and the puppy socialization class. She is professional, personable and makes things fun. She leaves you feelings confident with the amount of knowledge and experience she has. She came as a recommendation and now I know why!
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Terri Cardwell
5/5I can't say enough about the positive experiences my dog, Channing and I have enjoyed with Wendy. She is mild mannered, consistent, compassionate, and very focused on positive results for the health and happiness for my beloved dog. Her response time is lightening fast, her abili…Read full reviewClose full review
I can't say enough about the positive experiences my dog, Channing and I have enjoyed with Wendy. She is mild mannered, consistent, compassionate, and very focused on positive results for the health and happiness for my beloved dog. Her response time is lightening fast, her ability to be flexible is wonderful, and her loyalty to her vocation in helping animals to be fear-free, protected, and happy is rare and proven.
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Bob Auslander
5/5
Extremely patient. Years of experience. Very pleased with the training and outcome. I highly recommend
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Vicki Licandro
5/5
Wonderful experience with Wendy! She has a ton of information & techniques for you puppy that WORK! She works with you & your puppy in your home or in her studio. Her studio is perfect for all types of training. Plus she focuses on socialization at critical puppy stages which is so important. She can help you navigate problem areas with your dog. My pup & I enjoyed working with her!
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juan villafane
5/5
Very knowledgeable, compassionate and advocate of positive reinforcement in a loving way and not boot camp type. Passionate about helping your dog including socialization
Original customer experiences from the collected Google data. Ratings without comments follow written reviews.
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