Assembly of the Wandering Shepherd

I feel so fortunate to have met Robynn when I was first starting my training journey with my sweet little companion, Ila. I have done training with dogs I've had in the past, but the experience with Robynn has been far beyond regular dog training. We've done several classes with her over the past few years. She has taught me so much about how to build a strong, trusting relationship with Ila. I've learned so much about trust and respect towards our pets, and the training has been successful and fun. Robynn and all those who work with her are extremely caring and always happy to help with questions or advice. In addition, Robynn is helping us through the journey towards being a pet therapy team. Robynn's knoweldge, expertise and compassion show in all she does, and I'm so grateful for all

Thanks to Robynn’s guidance, Boone and I have forged a bond that goes beyond the typical pet-guardian relationship. Her teaching methods in the Olfactory Fun and Fitness Fun classes have brought us closer together. Boone’s trust in me has grown significantly as he exercised his body and brain in class while having lots of fun. Beyond classroom time, Robynn’s commitment to guiding us toward our goal as a Therapy Dog Team is truly admirable. She thinks outside the box, tailoring her approach to our specific needs. Her genuine dedication to our success is evident in the way she encourages and perseveres through challenges. I highly recommend Robynn for those seeking creative ways to learn and strengthen their bond with their dog. Her kind and positive training methods are effective and en

Robynn s great at listening, answering questions, and offering resources. Her knowledge and ability to communicate what she sees in the dog and the handler provides valuable insights and techniques to strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Ruby and I met with Robynn to explore the idea of Ruby being in a fitness class with other dogs. I describe Ruby as a “sensitive thinker” who was unsure about the world around her. Ruby had her basic obedience behaviors down, but I was looking for ways to increase her confidence. Robynn offered suggestions on ways to build Ruby’s self-assurance. I have watched Ruby’s confidence grow during our Olfactory Fun classes. Robynn’s goal of wanting the dogs to have a place to freely experience their gift of smell has opened a door for Ruby and helpe

I'm so happy to have found Robynn and the Assembly of the Wandering Shepherd! It's a bit of a drive for us to get to Gresham, but WELL WORTH IT! She's an amazing, supportive trainer and all about a positive, humane approach to dog training. There are many trainers out there who use a dominance approach (even at least one that advocates shock collars...Yikes!) Robynn's approach is kind, positive and FUN for the dogs and their guardians. My dog, a willful terrier, gets soooo excited when he knows we're going to Robynn's class. He can hardly contain his joy. I highly recommend Robynn, her approach, and Assembly of the Wandering Shepherd. Anne Anderson And from another class participant.... I am posting this for my friend, MP, who has tried posting it several times, but it is not getting pub

Robyn was recommended by a friend who is working with her to train her therapy dog. We have an energetic 9 month-old puppy, Gertie, who is wild when people come to our home - even though we've been to multiple training sessions with others. Robyn invited us to bring our pup for an assessment to see what might help us work with her. This "assessment" was such a wonderful experience as we watched Robyn interact with Gertie and bring out the very best in her. We were there for over an hour while Robyn demonstrated training skills and gave us so many recommendations. Robyn sent us an incredible document with ideas and activities to support us as we go through "puppydom." We met with Robyn to determine if Gertie was just too wild to train...we left believing she is really a wonderful dog.