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HappypawsNTails

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I am a certified professional dog/cat trainer for over 25 years. I will partner with you to show you how to navigate the potential challenges of life with your dog/cat by bringing out the best in them. I have owned numerous dogs and at present have a Doberman named Delta. I also have 3 cats that I have had since 2 weeks of age that I fostered from local shelters. My job is to help you make your pet a great member of your household. Our animals are God's creation and each one deserves to be loved and trained. I am skilled in identifying and managing problem behaviors using positive reinforcement methods. I am experienced in developing and leading group dog training classes. I have been mentoring with Susan Garrett a renowned world dog trainer. Whether you have a puppy, challenging adolescent, a newly adopted dog or cat or a dog or cat with behaviors that you would like changed, I am here to help. It is important to keep your dog or cat stimulated by using their mind also. I am not qualified to teach therapy dogs and I do not board dogs. It is my privilege to help you and your pet.
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Hired 158 times

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18 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 pm - 5:00 pmMon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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2021

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2020

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2019

Services offered
Dog training package
Dog size

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Brenda W.

Jul 2, 2024

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Details: 0 - 6 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • I'm flexible • Leash pulling • House training • Biting • Chewing • Destructive behavior • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Richard L.

Nov 10, 2019

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Wilma was amazing with our 11wk old GS. Pup! We had are very first training session today, where in 1 hour we learned how many incorrect training techniques we were using with her! I can honestly say that working with Wilma for 1 hour changed our complete outlook upon training! We look forward to doing our homework and impressing her at our 2nd class! I would highly recommend Wilma to anyone who is looking for professionalism, knowledge, easy going and The utmost caring Trainer look no further! Trust me after 1 class u will be totally Impressed! Rick & Trish Lemanski

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Crate training • Chewing • Biting • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Terri C.

Dec 4, 2022

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Wilma is very professional and has a lot of experience with dog training. Before our first visit she gave me great advice to help me keep him safe at night and we actually slept. Gave us great exercises to work on that I found very helpful and look forward to more training sessions. If anyone needs help training their dog I would highly recommend her.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • House training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Thank you so much Terri. I enjoyed you all also.
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Heather G.

May 8, 2021

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so excited for our continued training with wilma! she came to our house today for our first session, and already we learned multiple games to begin our training. my dog was very trusting, and we even saw a little improvement as the session went on. definitely recommend!

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Barking • Digging • Biting • My home, venue, etc.

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Thank you for such high praise. You all were tremendous
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Nikoleta K.

Mar 7, 2020

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Prior to working with Wilma, our 70 pld. year old boy Apollo was the king of this house and drove us nuts! After meeting Wilma on the first visit, within about 15 minutes even Apollo warmed up to her which was surprising Bc Apollo doesn't do that w/anyone. We've only had a few training visits, however, within those visits Apollo now walks great on a leash, is slowly getting back to dogfood again, and isn't as aggressive as he used to be... He still has a long way to go but I believe Wilma is getting us on the right track. Needless to say, Apollo found a new friend and we found some sanity.

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Barking • Chewing • Destructive behavior • Biting • My home, venue, etc.

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Thank you for the high.praise. You are doing the work. Great job to you
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