University of Dog

My significant other trained our last GSD with Tecla back in 2012 in person, so when we got another one this year she was our first choice. He wasn’t sure how you can train a dog online but it is indeed possible. This really works!!! You have everything you need so if you feel like you’re maybe not doing something right you can go back and watch the recording of the class and you have access to the training material. The feedback provided on your homework assignments is wonderful and helpful; again if you’re having trouble with a behavior Tecla will request you review the feedback, practice it some more and send in a new recording, she sticks with you until you have it. She loves all dogs and wants the best for them just like parents and teachers want for human children. She’s extremely personable and can point you in the right direction for help with nutrition as well. There’s a huge wealth of knowledge that she’ll pour into you to help you become the best dog parent you can be. Training our puppy via Dog University was the best dog parent decision we could have made.

The live online classes of University of Dog are excellent. Prepare yourself for total emersion of puppy training. You will learn from a world class trainer, training videos, questions and answers, creating, uploading and critiquing class videos. This is hard work, but the payoff and reward are huge. Learn how not to create problems for yourself and puppy and to shape and engage the behaviors that are beneficial for you and your puppy. The convivence of online training allowed us to travel and work through tough times when our puppy was sick. We have a high drive Schutzand bred GSD who is very mouthy. The calming training allows our puppy to live in a high-rise community around other dogs, elevators, construction workers, delivery personnel and people. I think self-calming is one of the most important lessons puppies can learn. Give it a whirl!!!

Tecla takes the time to teach the dog owners how to handle their own dogs so that the owner can make corrections on their own instead of having someone else do it. I am now confident that I can reset my dog so that he his practicing good behavior on walks and in his behavior. Tecla also encourages us to keep the video lessons so that we can replay the videos to refresh on at later times. I get so many compliments on how well my chihuahua mix behaves. Thank you for all of your time, Tecla!

I am currently doing online dog training classes with Tecla at University of Dog. I have had the pleasure of working with Tecla with a few dogs over the years and am now training with Tecla for my 6-month-old Doberman puppy and I must say that the experience was nothing short of fantastic. The convenience, flexibility, and effectiveness of the program exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend U of Dog. I was hesitant doing online dog classes for a few different reasons, but I ended up absolutely loving it for the following reasons: · Convenience! Being able to access the classes from anywhere meant that I could participate in training from anywhere. I used to drive over an hour each direction a few times a week for training and that became very time consuming (but training with Tecla was worth it!) I love that I can now do it from my house! · Format. Google Class works for me. We meet live, which is great for interactive discussions. But she also provides clear and concise instructions through video tutorials and written materials. · Community. Despite being conducted remotely, our online classes still have a sense of community and support. Interactive features such as discussion boards, Q&A sessions, and back-to-back training classes allow us to connect with fellow dog owners. This created a space where questions could be asked, experiences shared, and challenges addressed and feeling like we are doing it all together. · Ability to rewatch training videos and reference the provided materials whenever needed. This allowed me to revisit lessons and videos which was invaluable in reinforcing my dog's training (aka me learning how to train). Tecla is amazing to work with. Her expertise, dedication, and passion for training all dogs, especially sport/ working dogs was evident from the very beginning, and the progress my sporting dog made under their guidance was remarkable. Her ability to tailor a personalized training program to suit my dog's individual needs is truly impressive. She establishes clear boundaries and expectations for my dog while simultaneously fostering a positive and enjoyable learning environment. I am truly grateful for Tecla's guidance and would wholeheartedly recommend U of Dog to anyone seeking top-notch training for their dog.

We came to Tecla 11 years ago with our Caesar looking for a whole lot of human and dog training. Our in person classes were great. We learned so much in person through many classes. Fast forward 9 years, a pandemic and a puppy later and here we were looking for training again. We began training with Tecla online with Purely Positive Puppy with Wulf. Training with Tecla is always great. The accountability with video submissions in the classroom and updated content is second to none. Thanks Tecla!