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 coachingCustomer-reported
Dog age
Puppies
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogsCustomer-reported
Training approach
Positive reinforcement
Additional services
Dog walking
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In-Home Pet Sitting
Fitness Programs for Dogs
Dog Behavior Consulting
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Questions & answers
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What 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.
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.
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.
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.
5/5My family was Blessed to have Wendy (Life of Riley) come into our home and help us train our Rottweiler Max. In the beginning he was out of control and very fearful of everything. We couldn't take him for walks or leave him alone. After working with Wendy he now go on long walks,…Read full reviewClose full review
My family was Blessed to have Wendy (Life of Riley) come into our home and help us train our Rottweiler Max. In the beginning he was out of control and very fearful of everything. We couldn't take him for walks or leave him alone. After working with Wendy he now go on long walks, sit, stay, give his paw, fetch and more, he is too Adorable. Before working with her I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to keep him with his wild behaviors, but with her positive reinforcement it worked well for my baby. I recommend using her to help train your baby if you need help.
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Anna Titievsky
5/5
This training made a big difference in our puppy’s behavior .
I wish we would start earlier , at 3 months maybe.
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April Hernandez
5/5
Wendy was wonderful with being patient with both human and pup. She helped to establish training and always provided recommendation for training toys and games for enrichment. Baker has come along way.
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Pamela Swindler
5/5
Wendy was kind, knowledgeable, and flexible. I can take my dog out for a walk now and actually enjoy it using the training techniques she taught me.
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Betty Crenshaw
5/5
This has been a wonderful experience for myself and my dogs. I think I learned way more than the dogs, but I definitely needed it. Wendy was very gentle and patient with my little dogs, and they really enjoyed the classes with her. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great trainer. I look forward to working more with her in the future!
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