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About
Hi. I’m Tammy. Thank you for checking out my profile. My career in the pet industry started in 1990 working at a local veterinary clinic and evolved into a lifelong journey with animals both in the physical and emotional health of the animals in my care. I’ve worked with a wide range of dog breeds, ages and temperaments. My expertise includes obedience, behavior shaping and modification, anxiety and aggression issues, cooperative care and more. Additionally, my background as a Registered Veterinary Technician has given me a unique perspective on dog health and wellness, allowing me to provide comprehensive care for the dogs in my charge.
Whether working with dogs in person or virtually, I prioritize positive reinforcement techniques that promote healthy, happy relationships between dogs and their human family members. My commitment to continuing education and staying up-to-date on the latest industry developments ensures that I always provide the best possible care for my clients and their dogs.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 236 times
4 similar jobs done near you
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2 employees
27 years in business
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Services offered
Dog training package
Dog size
Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)
Small (16 - 25 lbs)
Medium (26 - 40 lbs)
Large (41 - 70 lbs)
Dog training type
Private lessons
Board and train
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Samantha O.
Mar 13, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tammy is FABULOUS! Wouldn’t recommend another dogtrainer. With her help we were able to crate train our adult dog in no time!
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • House training • Barking • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Dolly L.
Mar 10, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I hired Tammy for one hour; she gave me great suggestions for dealing w my older rescue puppy and her leash pulling. She stayed longer than an hour and she answered questions I asked afterwards. She clearly cares deeply about a dog’s wellbeing and she also talked to me for a long time on the phone answering questions before I hired her for an hour consult. She has @ 27 years of learning and has worked as a vet tech, and as a trainer w her husband. Very professional and personable. I enjoyed working with her, and so did my dog.
Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Barking • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Rina Q.
Aug 5, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tammy is exactly what we were looking for. She is intuitive, knowledgable, and thoughtful about how she works with you and your dog. Her techniques are effective and focus on positive reinforcement. I could not recommend her more for your dogtraining and kenneling needs! Tammy and Dave are the best!
Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • I'm flexible • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Barking • Crate training • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Corrine F.
Sep 15, 2018
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Very positive, patient training focusinf on the issue with our small senior dog. We understand what to do to train between our sessions to as pet parents.
Details: 1 dog • 10 years or older • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private dog training lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • The dog trainer travels to me
Dog Training
Gwen E.
Jun 16, 2021
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Tammy is a great trainer & we have loved working with her. We have a mini Aussie and he's a super nervous and anxious little guy. We needed somebody who could help him to overcome this and Tammy has been great. When we first took him to the vet they said they he was as bad as they'd seen in terms of his anxiety and that we needed to work with trainer/ behaviorist. I spoke with Tammy a lot before deciding to work with her. She uses a lot of positive reinforcement with the dogs and she also has a background in veterinary medicine. I've told my friends she is like the dog whisperer. We opted for the board and train, which includes lessons in our home afterwards.... as many as it takes to get our puppy trained. We are so happy with the progress Ollie has made. We will continue to train him ongoing and Tammy is always available at the end of the phone or is just a text message away whenever we have a question. Thank you Tammy !
Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Barking • Crate training • House training • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
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Tammy Caston
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My fees are based on how much time I think it will take to train the dog and the humans.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to start with an evaluation and/or phone consultation. This gives me an opportunity to assess the training needs of both the dog and human family members.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I started working in the veterinary field in 1990 and was licensed as an Animal Health Technician (AHT) in 1993. AHT has since been changed to RVT, Registered Veterinary Technician. I've spent most of my veterinary career doing Emergency and ICU work and started studying animal behavior as a hobby. In 1999, I graduated from United States K-9 Academy, after which I started Alpha K-9 Academy. After graduation, I continued to work with my teachers for additional training and still continue my education regularly. My veterinary and behavior careers have proven to be very complementary to each other. When there was a behavior issue at the veterinary clinic, I was consulted. When there is a health question or issue with a dog that I'm training, my veterinary experience comes in handy. I’m no longer active in my veterinary career, but still maintain close relationships with my veterinary colleagues.
