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Wonder Dogs
Corvallis, Oregon
About Wonder Dogs
Positive Reinforcement & How We Train Our training program is based on the effective and scientifically-proven positive reinforcement method. This means we use food, play, clickers, and life rewards (we like to say that positive isn’t permissive!), which is just as important as what we don’t use: side-effect-causing punishment methods. We will help you reach your goals faster and more efficiently through our wide variety of group classes and private instruction with flexible scheduling! We train in-home, on-location and at our 12,000 sq ft dedicated facility.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
Program details
Your dog can certainly learn to have less intense reactions, but it is less about training actions like sit or down and more about addressing the underlying emotional issue. A behavioral consult can diagnose the issue, and develop a game plan and protocols for moving forward. · Listed price: From $250.00
- Leash training
- Obedience training
Program details
For all dogs over 6 months: meet once a week and give you the foundation training needed to build a happy, well-mannered family dog! Essentials 1 — Focus, Impulse Control & Greetings Essentials 2 — Stay, Come & Leash Walking Essentials 3 — Surviving Distractions & Building Reliability · Listed price: From $240.00
- Puppy training
Program details
Desgined to follow your puppies natural development, we’ve got group classes for socialization, problem prevention and playtime! Puppy 1: PreSchool & Socialization — Under 12 weeks Puppy 2: Manners & More — 12 weeks to 6 months Puppy Socials — All puppies under 1 year · Listed price: From $180.00
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
Program details
We help pinpoint reasons for these undesirable behaviors and show you how to implement training exercises, lifestyle changes, and management strategies to reduce them. Start by signing up for a behavior consultation to develop a training and behavior-modification plan. Let us help your dog shine! · Listed price: From $250.00
- Cooperative care
- Reactivity training
- Resource guarding
- Separation anxiety
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes
- Online or virtual training
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced training
- Beginner training
- Intermediate training
Class options
- Flexible scheduling
Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
Dog sports
- Agility
- Scent work
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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- Dog training
Program details
We’re known and trusted for our highly-educated and experienced instructors and our positive reinforcement training techniques. Our progressive curriculum is custom-tailored for the success of all parties involved.
- Animal Behavior
- Anxious Dogs
- Behavioral Specialists
- Canine Fitness
- Canine Learners
- Canine Sports
- Classes Behavior
- Continuing Education
- Dog Behavior
- Dog Body
- Dog Gear
- Dog Parents
- Dog Walk
- Dog's Learning
- Dogs Courses
- Dogs Home
- Dogs Programs
- Dogs Team
- Drop Ins
- Essential Manners Classes
- Events & Workshops
- Family Dog
- Family Dog Mediation
- Individualized Coaching
- Learning Train
- Online Classes
- Online Workshops
- Personal Classes
- Private Coaching
Program details
Listed price: From $175.00
- Private Instruction
- Scent Detection
- Start Training
- Tutoring
- Virtual Learning
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
Do you board if so the cost
Wonder Dogs has discontinued this service in favor of our most effective training programs: —Group Classes —Tutoring —Private Lessons —Behavior Consultations We know this is a disappointing decision. We have given it very careful consideration, and because we are 100% committed to serving our community with the highest quality training, we are no longer accommodating board and train requests. We believe strongly in the efficacy of our private lessons, group classes, and tutoring program. We are happy to chat with you about our other programs to help you accomplish your goals. Would you like one of our trainers or our behavior specialist to call you? As an additional resource, here are some trusted boarding facilities in the area, in no particular order: - Corvallis Pet Care: https://corvallispetcare.com/ - Albany Pet Hotel: https://www.albanypethotel.com - Inavale: http://www.inavalefarm.com/
Community answer · Wonder Dogs · 2023-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.7
68 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Puppy classes 8
- Behavior modification 7
- Private lessons 7
- Dog behavior expertise 3
- Knowledgeable instructors 3
- Anxiety reduction 2
All 10 topics
- Anxious dog training 2
- Compassionate staff 2
- Emotional regulation 2
- Private consult 2
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My husband and I have participated in both Parkour classes, with Lisa, and Nosework training, with Sharon, at Wonder Dogs since late last year. Our 8 yr old Scottish Deerhound and 5 yr old German Shoodle have really enjoyed their time in class with the ladies. The minute we ask …Read full reviewClose full review
My husband and I have participated in both Parkour classes, with Lisa, and Nosework training, with Sharon, at Wonder Dogs since late last year. Our 8 yr old Scottish Deerhound and 5 yr old German Shoodle have really enjoyed their time in class with the ladies. The minute we ask our two 90+ lb "boys" if they are ready to go to class they start dancing around us like ballerinas. Then as soon as we get near the turn to the driveway they are wooing their excitement about our reaching class. A definate sign of approval on their part I'd say:)
About a decade ago we worked with Julie who I believe is the owner. Back then we had a great experience with her and she really helped our troubled dog. Recently I contacted Wonder Dogs and was directed to Sharon Gakstatter. The experience couldn't be more frustrating and dissap…Read full reviewClose full review
About a decade ago we worked with Julie who I believe is the owner. Back then we had a great experience with her and she really helped our troubled dog. Recently I contacted Wonder Dogs and was directed to Sharon Gakstatter. The experience couldn't be more frustrating and dissapointing. After a month of trying to schedule a behavior consult through the less than intuitive website, trying to work with Sharon, who has very poor communication skills, she told me there was no times that would work with my schedule. As I'm available every day before 12:30 that was surprising and disappointing. I put a lot of time, effort, and patience into trying to work with them and it was all for nothing. I recommend putting your effort into working with another company that is customer and pet focused. My month long impression is that Sharon has very, very poor customer services skills and in the end would not have been good with our dog as she is terrible with their people.
My puppy definitely benefitted from their puppy class.
But then, I'm a little biased! Force free training rocks!
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