I am Wendy Raymond and I have been involved in training dogs since 1991. I formed Training Humans For Dogs because of my love for animals and a philosophy that teaching owners how to communicate with their dog will benefit the dog and human in their relationship for the life of the dog.
I have worked for breeders and kennels in the areas of obedience and agility and have obtained a 4th ranked Boxer rating in national agility championship trials. I have graduated from Animal Behavior College and been involved with the SPCA and IACP dog programs. Training Humans For Dogs proudly serves Prince William County including the communities of Manassas, Manassas Park, Ashburn, Chantilly, Centreville, Haymarket, and Gainesville with the finest dog training and obedience classes in Northern Virginia. I will serve other Northern Virginia locations upon request and approval.
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I am proud to use training modeled after Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer. My goal is to have you and your dog become a well rounded pack. To help identify the issues the dog maybe having and teach the owner to be able to handle their dog. To show the owner how to identify the dogs body language and what they are saying or not saying. To show you the owner what your body language is saying and not saying to the dog. To teach the owner the basic concepts a dog NEEDS to have to be a balanced dog. Every dog comes with lessons and rules that their mother and other siblings taught them before they came to us. I show you those lessons that they learned so you can communicate to your dog what he/she all ready knows.
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I address the following behavior concerns
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I will help you identify and address doggy behavior concerns like nipping, biting, chewing, hyper activity, and obsessive behavior. Show you how to properly exercise your dog and the difference between "play time" exercise and "mental exercise" and make it part of you and your dog's life. It is important for your dog not to be living with pent up energy, to be walked everyday, and earn play time.
Training Humans for Dogs – Private In-Home Lessons
Private in-home training is all psychological and behavioral and has nothing to do with basic obedience (sit, stay, down etc). I come to the owner's home where the issues are occurring and show the owner how to communicate with their dog, how to read their dog's body language and learn from it. I will teach the owner to get a calm dog back into their life, to become the pack leader in their home and life. This will enable the owner to get control of their home and life back. I do not come in and "fix" the dog. This is a working process between the family and dog which can take months of effort. I will provide solutions to modify the problems, however, length and cost varies depending on the nature of the problem, the temperament of the dog, and the owner.
Private in-home sessions are highly recommended so I can observe your dog's behavior in their own environment. Your home is where bad behavior begins and where it must be corrected. Also I can see how you and your dog interact which helps me formulate a program that will work best for you to achieve better household manners like housebreaking, chewing, hyperness, bolting out the front door, and jumping on people when they enter your home. And learning the basic concepts on how to walk your dog in heal position.
I recommend that all pet owners say or neuter their dog as part of responsible pet ownership. I strongly support any SPCA’s and Humane Societies efforts in your community.
Training Humans for Dogs – Group Class Lessons
7-Session Behavior and Obedience Training Program - Using Waggin' Tails Junction facilities, I provide one (1) introductory class for owners and six (6) one hour dog classes that teach the owner to use their voice, hands and body language to positively reinforce the dog's good behavior. I teach you how the Mother Dog related to her puppy as a calm and assertive pack leader. You are now this dog's Mother and pack leader and must fulfill that requirement with your dog. The obedience you to teach your dog is: to knows its name, sit, down, come, stay, walk on leash in heal position and basic manners. This class is recommended for dogs over 6 months old.
Behavior Evaluations - During class I will evaluate your dog and members of your family, to insure I offer the best training program that fits your circumstances. Dogs are like people, and no two are alike, so I work with you and your dog's specific needs. This may involve additional information and education concerning your dog.
Tuesday Evening Class Schedules 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM |
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Classes are held at Waggin Tails Junction in Manassas and don’t forget about Boarding and Daycare
If you need a great kennel for your dog, please check out www.waggintailsjunction.com. Our customers come from many parts of Northern Virginia including Fairfax, Prince William County, Manassas, Woodbridge, Dale City, and beyond.
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We continue to make progress with both dogs and people. The pizza delivery man came to the door last night and both dogs sat on the carpet, stayed, and remained quiet while I dealt with him. It was great! I cannot thank you enough for every effort you have made to help Cooper and Cal. It was wonderful to watch Wendy with him today, my neighbor was watching and would like to contact her to work with their son's dog. I am so grateful to have gotten the referral over to you. Wendy your were AMAZING with the hounds. Frankie in particular made major progress that thrilled us. We went on our walk this morning and he was still in the zone. It was great. We'll try to maintain the good habits she shared with us, because they really do make a difference. Wendy, thanks for the follow up. |
I recommend the following books to read:
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