Taming the Wild Side Dog Training

Terri is an absolute expert and lover of all things dogs! My husband and I really wanted a positive training experience for our golden retriever. He has come to LOVE training and we have seen major progress from Taming the Wild Side’s group puppy training classes. Terri provides homework and skills to work on throughout the week that we have seen our dog take to so positively. We highly recommend trying it out if you’re considering! We hope to continue to train and build Shep’s confidence into the great dog he is becoming!

Terri is an excellent trainer, she knows dogs and people and has taught us how to teach our puppy. I love the structure of the puppy class. We focus on a skill each week, and then practice that at home so we can build on it in class the following week. Terri is great at reading dogs' body language, breaking skills down so dogs and their people are successful, and providing individualized feedback in the moment. I also appreciate how Terri gives real world examples for how to apply skills learned in class to everyday situations. For example, working on "leave it" for a kibble in class, then generalizing that to socks at home. I worked with a trainer I loved years ago, so I was a little nervous when we got a puppy after we moved and it was time to find someone new. I am so pleased we found T

Terri is an amazing and compassionate trainer with a wealth of knowledge about the behavior of our furry best friends. She educates us on how to be better stewards of our dogs and only uses positive interactions. All of my dogs adore her and have flourished under her guidance. She's the best.

Terri is absolutely the best on the planet! I rescued a dog with a mountain of problems, from biting to running out of the house. He was rescued with a harness grown into his skin, so getting a harness on him was a challenge. Not anymore! She taught me how to teach him. Kindness and patience is her method, and it works. He is now the most loving, delightful dog, no longer bites, and I can leave the front door open...tell him to stay...and he dose. He turned my wild man into the sweetest dog. Top notch professional who gets results.

Terri is amazing! She has helped my Hetty become a more confident and obedient dog. We keep going back because we love going so much! She’s all about positive training. Lead with love!