FirstBarkWendy is the best! She is extremely knowledgeable and professional. Ruby Rose loves when Wendy comes to the house for a training session. I highly recommend her services.
The Life of Riley
Prospect, Kentucky
About The Life of Riley
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 coaching Customer-reported
Dog age
- Puppies
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs Customer-reported
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Dog walking
Other listed services
View 3 additional details
- In-Home Pet Sitting
- Fitness Programs for Dogs
- Dog Behavior Consulting
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat 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.
Community answer · The Life of Riley · 2024-09-21
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.
Community answer · The Life of Riley · 2024-09-21
Why doesn’t my puppy stop peeing in the house?
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.
Community answer · The Life of Riley · 2024-09-21
What is learned helplessness in dogs?
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.
Community answer · The Life of Riley · 2024-09-21
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Customer reviews
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Mentioned in reviews
- Confidence building 14
- Understanding dog behavior 12
- Puppy socialization class 6
- Reactive dog training 6
- Customized training 5
- Flexible scheduling 3
All 10 topics
- Connected to dog 2
- Responsive to questions 2
- Studio training 2
- Written instructions 2
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Wendi knows exactly what is needed to train up a new puppy. Her methods are effective and it is clear that she really enjoys what she is doing. We would highly recommend her.
Wendy with The Life of Riley is incredible. Our small-breed puppy loves all humans, but she very quickly fell in love with Wendy during our first training when our pup was very young. Enough to pee on her at each visit. Wendy is extremely knowledgeable and educated and has an abs…Read full reviewClose full review
Wendy with The Life of Riley is incredible. Our small-breed puppy loves all humans, but she very quickly fell in love with Wendy during our first training when our pup was very young. Enough to pee on her at each visit. Wendy is extremely knowledgeable and educated and has an absolute gift with dogs. With dog training, many think it’s just about training the animal, but it really is the owner who needs the training! We couldn’t be happier with our experience and plan to have more sessions as needed in the future as our pup grows. She sends reports and very-informative videos after each visit to keep us on our toes. We highly recommend The Life of Riley! She also offers walking and sitting services!
We had a positive experience with Wendy and our puppy. She delivered so much information in a short amount of sessions but that we can use going forward. Our puppy had separation anxiety and she help work through our problems and give suggestions on how to overcome obstacles. S…Read full reviewClose full review
We had a positive experience with Wendy and our puppy. She delivered so much information in a short amount of sessions but that we can use going forward. Our puppy had separation anxiety and she help work through our problems and give suggestions on how to overcome obstacles. She was so helpful in understanding what the dog is thinking/reacting which is so important when training your dog. She uses only positive reinforcement. She is kind, reliable and we are very happy that we chose Wendy and the Life of Riley! We would definitely recommend her services!
Initially I was hesitant to hire a trainer based off internet reviews, but I had nothing to worry about with Wendy. Wendy was exceptional with my dog, Millie as well as with me. Millie is a rescue who was painfully shy and scared. Within a few sessions working with Wendy and p…Read full reviewClose full review
Initially I was hesitant to hire a trainer based off internet reviews, but I had nothing to worry about with Wendy. Wendy was exceptional with my dog, Millie as well as with me. Millie is a rescue who was painfully shy and scared. Within a few sessions working with Wendy and practicing the tips she gave us, Millie became brave and confident. Wendy took the time to teach me how best to support and work with Millie. She used positive reinforcement 100% of the time and explained why and how her tactics work. Wendy sent follow up emails with write-ups of what we worked on for reference and was always responsive to any questions I had. I highly recommend Wendy - I couldn't have asked for a better training experience. She tailored every session to the needs of my dog and things I wanted to work on. Kudos to Wendy and I know Millie will miss her too!
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