PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING SERVICES IN WALLA WALLA, WA

We focus on personalized, Fear-Free Training methods tailored to each dog's needs, emphasizing the reduction of fear and anxiety in reactive dogs.

Our process involves crafting a customized plan, guiding you through effective communication techniques, understanding your dog’s body language, and transforming problematic behaviors into positive responses.

This approach not only trains new behaviors but also shifts your dog's emotional reactions, ensuring a comprehensive and gentle training experience.

While we specialize in over-reactive cases, we can help you with the majority of your training needs. Including core skill building, leash pulling and other problematic behaviors.

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DISCOVERY CALL

Reserve a 15-minute phone consultation

with your trainer at no charge.

This free service is a great opportunity to understand how we can help transition from your current situation to achieving your desired training goals with your dog.

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SCHEDULE A FREE

DISCOVERY CALL

Reserve a 15-minute phone consultation with your trainer at no charge.

This free service is a great opportunity to understand how we can help transition from your current situation to achieving your desired training goals with your dog.

Click here to schedule a call

Book Now!

PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING SERVICES IN WALLA WALLA, WA

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We focus on personalized, Fear-Free Training methods tailored to each dog's needs, emphasizing the reduction of fear and anxiety in reactive dogs. Our process involves crafting a customized plan, guiding you through effective communication techniques, understanding your dog’s body language, and transforming problematic behaviors into positive responses. This approach not only trains new behaviors but also shifts your dog's emotional reactions, ensuring a comprehensive and gentle training experience. While we specialize in over-reactive cases, we can help you with the majority of your training needs. Including core skill building, leash pulling and other problematic behaviors.

We Are Professional,

Certified, & Force-Free!

At StayWildDog Training, we believe that working with animals is a responsibility that deserves the highest level of care and professionalism. That’s why we hold ourselves to the strictest standards in the industry.

We are proud to be certified through multiple respected organizations that promote

science-backed, force-free training methods.

These certifications reflect our commitment to ongoing education, ethical handling, and the use of positive reinforcement that’s proven to support both learning and well-being.

Every dog deserves to be treated with kindness and respect, and every client deserves a trainer who stays current with the latest research in animal behavior.

When you choose us, you can trust that you’re working with a trainer who values compassion, evidence-based practices, and the lifelong bond between you and your dog.

We Are Professional, Certified, & Force-Free!

At StayWildDog Training, we believe that working with animals is a responsibility that deserves the highest level of care and professionalism. That’s why we hold ourselves to the strictest standards in the industry.

We are proud to be certified through multiple respected organizations that promote science-backed, force-free training methods.

These certifications reflect our commitment to ongoing education, ethical handling, and the use of positive reinforcement that’s proven to support both learning and well-being.

Every dog deserves to be treated with kindness and respect, and every client deserves a trainer who stays current with the latest research in animal behavior.

When you choose us, you can trust that you’re working with a trainer who values compassion, evidence-based practices, and the lifelong bond between you and your dog.

Why do certifications matter?

When you choose a dog trainer, you’re trusting them with your pet’s safety, well-being, and learning.

Certifications from respected organizations like KPA (Karen Pryor Academy), VSA (Victoria Stilwell Academy), IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants), Grisha Stewart Academy, Pet Professional Guild, and others show that a trainer has met professional standards in science-backed, positive training.

These credentials mean the trainer has invested in education, practical skill-building, and ethical handling.

While some trainers claim many years of experience, time alone doesn’t guarantee quality. What truly matters is how that time was spent — whether they’ve kept up with modern, science-based methods and committed to ethical practices.

Without that growth, “years of experience” can simply mean

years of outdated or harmful techniques.

Unfortunately, there has been a rise in businesses claiming professional animal experience without being able to provide proof.

This can put both you and your dog at risk, as unqualified trainers may use harmful or outdated methods.

If you ever wonder whether a trainer’s qualifications are legitimate,

check the organization’s directory or database that your trainer states they are certified under.

Trainers who are truly certified will be listed. If you can’t find their name where they claim to be certified, ask questions.

Your dog deserves a trainer you can trust.

Why do certifications matter?

When you choose a dog trainer, you’re trusting them with your pet’s safety, well-being, and learning.

Certifications from respected organizations like KPA (Karen Pryor Academy), VSA (Victoria Stilwell Academy), IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants), Grisha Stewart Academy, Pet Professional Guild, and others show that a trainer has met professional standards in science-backed, positive training.

These credentials mean the trainer has invested in education, practical skill-building, and ethical handling.

While some trainers claim many years of experience, time alone doesn’t guarantee quality. What truly matters is how that time was spent, as in whether they’ve kept up with modern, science-based methods and committed to ethical practices.

Without that growth, “years of experience” can simply mean years of outdated or harmful techniques.

Unfortunately, there has been a rise in businesses claiming professional animal experience without being able to provide proof.

This can put both you and your dog at risk, as unqualified trainers may use harmful or outdated methods.

If you ever wonder whether a trainer’s qualifications are legitimate,

check the organization’s directory or database that your trainer states they are certified under.

Trainers who are truly certified will be listed. If you can’t find their name where they claim to be certified, ask questions.

Your dog deserves a trainer you can trust.

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What do we offer?

Consultations & Training Plans

Every consultation is tailored to understand your dog's unique needs and behavior. Based on this, we develop a personalized training plan that focuses on achieving realistic goals through fear-free techniques.

In-Home Private Training Sessions

Provide personalized guidance and training directly in your home, where you and your dog are most comfortable. These tailored encounters focus on addressing specific challenges, facilitating effective learning and behavior adjustment in a familiar setting.

Virtual Dog Training

Offer the convenience of accessing professional dog training from anywhere, ideal for busy schedules or remote locations. These online meetings are designed to provide personalized advice and strategies, ensuring your dog’s training progresses no matter the distance.

Life-Training

30-minute bursts designed to teach practical skills in real-world scenarios. These quick, focused sessions efficiently address specific training goals, ensuring your dog learns essential behaviors in short, manageable increments.

Adventure Dog Classes

Adventure classes take dog training to the outdoors, combining skill-building with the excitement of new environments. These sessions help dogs learn to adapt to various settings while enhancing their social skills and responsiveness in a fun, dynamic way.

Event Dog Training

Event trainings are specialized sessions that prepare your dog for specific occasions, such as parties, vet visits, or gatherings. These trainings focus on helping your dog navigate crowded or unusual environments confidently and calmly.

Public Speaking & Seminars

As a public speaker, I deliver engaging seminars on dog behavior and training, providing essential insights and humane training methods to pet owners and enthusiasts. My presentations are perfect for conferences and community events, aiming to enhance pet welfare understanding and training practices.

What do we offer?

Consultations & Training Plans

Every consultation is tailored to understand your dog's unique needs and behavior. Based on this, we develop a personalized training plan that focuses on achieving realistic goals through fear-free techniques.

In-Home Private Training Sessions

Provide personalized guidance and training directly in your home, where you and your dog are most comfortable. These tailored encounters focus on addressing specific challenges, facilitating effective learning and behavior adjustment in a familiar setting.

Virtual Dog Training

Offer the convenience of accessing professional dog training from anywhere, ideal for busy schedules or remote locations. These online meetings are designed to provide personalized advice and strategies, ensuring your dog’s training progresses no matter the distance.

Life-Training

30-minute bursts designed to teach practical skills in real-world scenarios. These quick, focused sessions efficiently address specific training goals, ensuring your dog learns essential behaviors in short, manageable increments.

Adventure Dog Classes

Adventure classes take dog training to the outdoors, combining skill-building with the excitement of new environments. These sessions help dogs learn to adapt to various settings while enhancing their social skills and responsiveness in a fun, dynamic way.

Event Dog Training

Event trainings are specialized sessions that prepare your dog for specific occasions, such as parties, vet visits, or gatherings. These trainings focus on helping your dog navigate crowded or unusual environments confidently and calmly.

Public Speaking & Seminars

As a public speaker, I deliver engaging seminars on dog behavior and training, providing essential insights and humane training methods to pet owners and enthusiasts. My presentations are perfect for conferences and community events, aiming to enhance pet welfare understanding and training practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you located?

We are located in Walla Walla, WA.

While we mostly conduct in-home services for our town, we do offer services to other towns near by such as College Place, Dixie, Waitsburg, Dayton, Milton-Freewater (OR) and more. Those outside of the Walla Walla Valley however are subject to travel fees for your trainer which will be discussed during your consultation.

Why do you come to our home for training sessions?

We bring our training to your location, recognizing that many behavioral challenges occur in the familiar surroundings of home.

Training in a familiar environment with fewer distractions allows for faster learning, as your dog feels more at ease.

This approach also helps integrate training seamlessly into daily life, starting in a setting where your dog is most likely to succeed, laying a strong foundation for building skills that translate into everyday situations.

Are you the right trainer for me?

We sure hope so, but it really depends on your needs and the relationship you wish to have from your dog.

If you are looking for long-term behavioral change and want to work on communicating more effectively to your dog, understanding the reasoning behind their choices, how to get them out of 'over-reactive' states and truly speak to your dog via the most recent, empirical fear-free science behind canine behavior, then we could be a great match!

If you are looking for behavioral suppression, dominance tactics or 'alpha' training, then I am afraid we won't be a good fit for you.

Why is StayWildDog Training different from the rest?

StayWildDog Training stands out by developing customized plans tailored to your unique needs, fostering the relationship you desire with your dog while addressing specific behavioral concerns.

This holistic approach sets you up for success by integrating training into daily interactions, rather than isolating individual behaviors.

With over 8 years of professional training and 20 years in the animal industry, our expertise is backed by continuous education and multiple certifications. We commit to modern, fear-free techniques, ensuring every training method is kind and effective.

What kind of training do you offer?

At StayWildDog Training, we offer a range of training options tailored to meet the needs of every dog and owner.

Our services include in-home sessions for personalized guidance, in-person training at specific locations to build core and life skills, and targeted strategies to reduce problematic behaviors.

Additionally, we host adventure classes during the summer, providing a fun and dynamic way to enhance your dog's training experience in exciting new environments. Our comprehensive approach ensures that every pet parent has the tools to succeed and thrive with their canine companions.

Innovation

Leads with pioneering techniques, constantly innovating to enhance the way we teach and interact with dogs.

Integrity

Integrity guides every decision we make, ensuring that our training methods are always ethical, transparent, and focused on the well-being of your dog.