Training Wheels Philosophy
Confident, resilient canines and educated, engaged humans make happy families
At Training Wheels, we are expert in training and re-training the most difficult of dogs. This makes us well-equipped to help dogs of any background.
We look forward to helping you and yours too!
Teamwork makes the dream work
We believe that connected human-dog relationships can do this thing, the other thing, and another thing. Training Wheels approach and methodology can reduce the frustration of communicating with your dog.
Dogs want to choose happiness
Rooted in the modern behavioral science of how dogs learn, we believe there's no need to punish your best friend to get results. In fact, you can teach your dog that he has a choice to offer the wonderful behaviors you love to see!
We can encourage the behaviors we want
With marker-based training, we give your dog clear information on exactly what he is doing right, while managing the environment to ensure that your dog becomes a successful, well-adjusted member of your family.
Reaction time is critical
Especially for the most aggressive dogs, the time between seeing a positive behavior and rewarding that behavior is essential to setting a new foundation. We maintain lightning fast reflexes by training with chickens with extremely short attention spans.
New memories can supplant fear and anxiety
When it comes to behaviors caused by fear and anxiety, we build new associations. With time and patience, dogs afraid of people, objects, other dogs, and more can be taught that the scary things can bring them a shower of their favorite treats.
We can create simple and clear expectations
Being a dog parent is hard work. It is overwhelming to sift through the libraries of training techniques. We help you navigate with proven tools. After each training session, you'll get a summary of the tools with step-by-step guidance.
Choosing a Credentialed Trainer
Dog training is not regulated. Imagine proclaiming you’re a veterinarian, starting a practice, and seeing patients tomorrow without any qualification, education, or experience! Unfortunately, unqualified dog trainers are a common occurrence and checking out your trainer's credentials is important for you and your dog.
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Jamie and the other trainers at Training Wheels have the leading credentials in the field. Senior Trainer, Jamie Flanagan is a Karen Pryor Certified Training Partner and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer.
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Wondering how you make the decision on the best dog trainer for you?
Check out this guide created by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior.
Curious how to verify a trainer's credential?
Checking the credential of any trainer is an important step. Here are the best places to confirm credentials at:
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Fear Free Veterinary Certification
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Happy Dogs, Happier Humans
"Our one-year-old german shepherd was causing chaos in our home while we were away. Jamie was very knowledgeable on how to correct the behaviors and over the course of a couple weeks we had learned all the tools necessary to get our dog on the right path. Jamie was always on time and fit in with our busy schedule. She is very fair on payment and does not overcharge. I would definitely recommend Training Wheels to anyone needing help with their dogs!"
Miranda L
