FirstBarkEveryone at Wild Child is great and their program is amazing! Harper, my sweet, impulsive and overly energetic girl has so many new skills and is well on her way to being a well behaved pup! She has her moments (she’s still a puppy, after all!) but WildChild has given us both the tools to learn and grow! Harper and I both enthusiastically recommend Wild Child!!
Wild Child Dog Training
Maysville, North Carolina
About Wild Child Dog Training
Wild Child Dog Training specializes in behavior modification training for dogs struggling with reactivity, fear, separation anxiety, resource guarding, and aggression. Our 6-week training program provides personalized support to help dogs build confidence, improve communication, and develop better behaviors in everyday situations. We work with owners throughout Jacksonville, New Bern, Swansboro, Morehead City, and the surrounding areas to create practical training plans tailored to each dog’s unique needs. Whether you have a fearful dog, reactive dog, or are dealing with challenging behaviors, our approach focuses on understanding the cause behind the behavior and creating lasting improvements.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
Program details
Behavior modification training for dogs struggling with fear, reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding, aggression, and other challenging behaviors. Our 6-week program uses personalized, science-based training to help dogs build better responses and improve everyday life.
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
Behavior support
- Aggression training
Program details
Behavior modification training for dogs displaying aggression, including growling, snapping, lunging, or other intense reactions. Our personalized approach focuses on identifying triggers, improving communication, and helping owners safely manage challenging behaviors.
- Fear and confidence
Program details
Behavior modification training for fearful dogs struggling with anxiety, nervousness, or reactions to people, animals, sounds, and new environments. Our personalized training helps dogs build confidence and develop more comfortable responses to everyday situations.
- Reactivity training
Program details
Behavior modification training for reactive dogs that bark, lunge, or overreact around people, dogs, or other triggers. Our personalized approach helps improve focus, manage reactions, and build calmer responses for more positive everyday experiences.
- Resource guarding
Program details
Behavior modification training for dogs that guard food, toys, spaces, or other valued items. Our personalized approach helps identify triggers, improve communication, and create safer, more comfortable interactions between dogs and their owners.
- Separation anxiety
How training happens
- Board and train
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
- Private training Customer-reported
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced training
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
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- Dog training
Program details
Professional dog training focused on improving behavior, communication, and everyday experiences. Our behavior-focused approach helps address reactivity, fear, anxiety, resource guarding, and other unwanted behaviors through personalized training.
- 6 Week Course
Program details
Our 6-week behavior modification training program helps dogs struggling with reactivity, fear, anxiety, resource guarding, aggression, and other challenging behaviors. Each program is tailored to your dog’s needs with practical guidance for lasting progress.
- Anxious Dog Training
Program details
Behavior modification training for dogs struggling with separation anxiety, distress when left alone, or anxiety-related behaviors. Our personalized approach helps dogs build confidence, develop independence, and feel more comfortable when their owners are away.
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Questions & answers
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Can we rent out your facility and use your pond?
We offer rentals through Sniffspot, a private dog park app that can be downloaded on your phone. Our Sniffspot rental includes access to our training equipment, pond, and covered arena.
Community answer · Wild Child Dog Training · 2023-09-21
Do you work with aggressive or fearful dogs?
We specialize in behavior modification, this includes aggression, fear, and anxiety. Since there are a lot of factors that play into a dog's behavior, we ask that you contact us to set up an evaluation so we can meet and discuss in detail about what's going on.
Community answer · Wild Child Dog Training · 2023-09-21
What are the differences between your training programs such as private lessons, group classes, board and trains, etc.?
The biggest difference between our different training programs is that amount of time we get spend with you and your dog. Board and trains gives us the most time to get to know your dog and you, so we can create a learning environment that not only helps your dog make lasting associations but also is easier for you to integrate your pup into your lifestyle. Private lessons and Group Classes limits our time together, allowing us to focus on teaching you, but not giving us enough time to be hands on with your dog. Each style of training has their positives and negatives, we suggest setting up an evaluation so we can discuss what would be the better fit for you and your pup.
Community answer · Wild Child Dog Training · 2023-09-21
Do you offer puppy training? If so, what style of training do you offer?
We do offer puppy training services for all puppies that are current on their vaccinations that is appropriate for their age. Our puppy services include our 3 private lessons package, Basic puppy board and train, AKC STAR Puppy class, and our Premium board and train. For more details about each training program or what would be the best fit for you, please contact us and we can set up an evaluation to go over your goals!
Community answer · Wild Child Dog Training · 2023-09-21
Why should we choose you over another training company?
We approach training from your dog's point of view and share that insight with their owners. Emphasizing on how your dog feels and how to create motivation to work with you, creating training that lasts without the reliance of food and training tools and a much happier dog and human. Education, trust, and guidance is what we base our principals on as it has served us well for over 5+ years. We are in good standing with International Association of Canine Professionals, American Kennel Club, and Better Business Bureau. As well we have completed a number of educational schools and courses. Since we believe heavily in owner education, all training programs comes with a written training booklet by us, membership to our monthly group walks, and access to our online video library. Supporting you and your dog on your training journey is what we pride ourselves on no matter where you are starting.
Community answer · Wild Child Dog Training · 2023-09-21
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Customer reviews
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Mentioned in reviews
- Confidence building 29
- Board and train 23
- Excellent videos 17
- Leash training 13
- Obedience training 10
- Knowledgeable trainers 8
All 10 topics
- Reactive dog training 8
- Tailored training 7
- Fearful dog training 5
- Anxiety training 4
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We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Kara and Wild Child Dog Training. Our dog, Grady, who is a really big Golden Retriever puppy spent 4 weeks in their care learning manners, recall, walking on a leash calmly, being in public, etc and he seemed to love every minute. We…Read full reviewClose full review
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Kara and Wild Child Dog Training. Our dog, Grady, who is a really big Golden Retriever puppy spent 4 weeks in their care learning manners, recall, walking on a leash calmly, being in public, etc and he seemed to love every minute. We just got him home this week and he is a different dog. The love and passion Kara clearly has for dogs were evident the moment we met her. And their consistent communication and video uploads provided our family with a transparent and fun way to watch Grady’s progress. We could not recommend Wild Child any higher and will gladly pass on our highest recommendation to anyone who asks. Thank you guys for a top notch experience.
Had an evaluation session with Sydney, she is amazingly knowledgeable! Gave me very useful tips and tricks!
I love the videos and updates I get. It teaches not only the dog but the owner how to respond to their actions.
Kara and the entire WC training team did a FANTASTIC job with our Hazel recently. Over 4.5 weeks, our Aussiedoodle. Hazel. has gained tremendous confidence and overcame her anxieties. We have continued to work with her on the techniques we learned from Kara and the tools that we …Read full reviewClose full review
Kara and the entire WC training team did a FANTASTIC job with our Hazel recently. Over 4.5 weeks, our Aussiedoodle. Hazel. has gained tremendous confidence and overcame her anxieties. We have continued to work with her on the techniques we learned from Kara and the tools that we were sent home with have been great! Even after Hazel graduated from the Board and Train program, we continue to reach out via text message with any questions that come up. They answer quickly and professionally. We are looking forward to continue to learn from the team through their videos, pack walks and visiting back at the farm. We will ALWAYS recommend WCDT to any pet owner that is having any issue with their furbaby!
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