Unleash Confidence, Live Fearlessly.
We empower your dog to embrace their wild side while fostering a deep, responsive connection with you.
Our goal is to let dogs be dogs, with the freedom to explore and the training to listen.
We help
Pet Parents
Thrive with their canines
StayWildDog Training focuses 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.
Learn more about who we are, what we do, and why we do it.
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.
Consultations & training plans
At StayWildDog, consultations are the foundation of a tailored training experience for your dog. During this session, we take a comprehensive look at your dog's unique needs and identify skills to replace any undesirable behaviors.
What to Expect During Your Consultation
We’ll start with a detailed conversation about your dog’s history and your goals, including:
Training background and methods you've tried.
Skills your dog already knows.
Tools and communication strategies currently in use.
How to address challenges as they arise.
A thorough review of your dog's confidence, anxiety levels, stress, and reactivity.
This is also where we assess how your dog learns best.
Learning Assessment
Your dog’s learning style is unique, and our hands-on evaluation includes:
Testing capturing, luring, and shaping techniques to determine which works best for your dog.
Measuring response latency to cues to gauge their current skill level.
Evaluating additional criteria like duration, distance, and distraction, time permitting.
Post-Consultation: Your Custom Training Plan
Following the consultation, we’ll compile all the insights into a customized training plan tailored to your dog's needs.
This includes:
Welcome Packet: A guide to start your journey with StayWildDog.
Training Packet: Full of info about how dogs work!
Consultation Notes: A written break down assessment from your trainer.
Training Plan: Custom made for every dog's unique needs, step-by-step action plan to success.
Links to Tools: Recommended training equipment and treats.
Guides and Graphics: Made by StayWildDog Training to help your training process in an easy, and fun way.
Future Training Suggestions: Based off your training needs, StayWildDog will quote an amount of training and time period with your consult notes.
Session Details:
Conducted In-Home: Allows a personalized experience and a way to build a plan that fits easily into your normal routine.
Last Approximately 90-minutes
Please allow 3-5 business days after your consult for your trainer to finalize notes and build a plan for your unique pup.
Base Rate: $134.99
Need a plan for more than one?
Only $10 more per dog who needs a plan!
Reach out to your trainer to add dogs!
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.
What are the business hours?
We take in-person clients from Sunday through Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
That said, we are open for communication every day of the week from 8:00 am- 8:00 pm!
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.
Owner and Trainer of StayWildDog Training discusses tips, tricks and tools to better canine training and understanding.
Often made after your in-home sessions as a custom way to see exactly what was worked on!
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509-540-3093
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