Wonder Dog Training offers positive, dog-friendly, customized training for you and your dog. Our methods are fun, force-free, and effective! We offer in-home, private training, board and train camp, dog boarding and daycare, dog walking, and pet sitting. Let us know how we can help!

Emily VanDermark

2/17/26

We just finished our training with Rosa a couple of weeks ago, and we are very happy! My husband and I adopted a 9 month old puppy mix, and he was very shy, which led to him barking and growling at the smallest things, people walking by the window, and other dogs. He was potty trained on pads with his foster family so we were having potty accidents inside our home.

Rosa taught our Oso basic obedience, potty training, and elevated his confidence. During our first lesson, he barked and would not go near Rosa. Throughout our 6 lessons, Oso loved Rosa and would greet her at the door. Our last lesson really showed us how much he improved. We went to a public park and we forgot to bring treats, as he is very food motivated. There were horses, people, and other dogs at the park. He did great!!! No barking or growling, just occasional huffing, which we're okay with, and Rosa even...

Wonder Dog Training Replied: Emily, thank you so much for this beautiful review! 🐾💛 We’re thrilled to hear about Oso’s progress. This is such an amazing transformation! The fact that Oso went from barking and growling at the smallest things… to calmly walking in a public park with horses, people, and dogs (and no treats!)...
Wonder Dog Training Replied: Emily, thank you so much for this beautiful review! 🐾💛 We’re thrilled to hear about Oso’s progress. This is such an amazing transformation! The fact that Oso went from barking and growling at the smallest things… to calmly walking in a public park with horses, people, and dogs (and no treats!)...

Emily VanDermark gave Wonder Dog Training a 5 star Review


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Kristie BL

2/05/26

I just wanted to share my amazing experience with Dawn at Wonder Dog Training. It was a critical time in our family as we were at our wits end when our two male labradors (littermates) were neutered at the same time and upon returning home turned on one another like they were fierce enemies. They were bonded prior to the neutering but I believe due to the separation, the medication and the testosterone fluctuations it sent them over the edge. My family and I spent weeks keeping the dogs apart, one inside and one outside at all times, at night during sleeping hours one upstairs and one downstairs which was at times impossible because eventually natured called and they had to go outside and most of the time it was at the same time and at 3am. Uggh! After losing sleep for many nights, we called our vet and they referred us to Wonder Dog. Dawn came within days to our home, accessed the...

Wonder Dog Training Replied: Amaaazing! Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful, heartfelt review, Kristie. It must be such a relief to have calm and peace in your home again after such a stressful and exhausting time. Situations like this can turn life upside down quickly, and we're glad you reached out...
Wonder Dog Training Replied: Amaaazing! Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful, heartfelt review, Kristie. It must be such a relief to have calm and peace in your home again after such a stressful and exhausting time. Situations like this can turn life upside down quickly, and we're glad you reached out...

Kristie BL gave Wonder Dog Training a 5 star Review


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kolmak7

11/22/25

can't say enough good things about Wonder Dog Training and Melissa! We started working with her when our Rottie mix puppy was 20 weeks old, focusing on basic skills like walking and general obedience.
What really stood out was how engaging the training was for both me and my pup. Melissa didn't just teach standard commands – she was creative and helpful in addressing our specific needs, even helping us train our dog to do non-conventional tasks like drying his mouth after drinking water!
Our dog is now 8 months old, and we continue to use the techniques Melissa taught us. He's absolutely thriving! The foundation she helped us build has made such a difference in our daily lives.
If you're looking for a trainer who is knowledgeable, personable, and truly invested in your dog's success, I highly recommend Wonder Dog Training!

Wonder Dog Training Replied: Amaaazing! Thank you for your kind words! Wow — drying his mouth after drinking water?! That’s next-level adorable… and such a Melissa move! 😄 We’re thrilled that you and your Rottie mix had such a creative, connected training experience. Melissa makes training fun for everyone -- and pours her...
Wonder Dog Training Replied: Amaaazing! Thank you for your kind words! Wow — drying his mouth after drinking water?! That’s next-level adorable… and such a Melissa move! 😄 We’re thrilled that you and your Rottie mix had such a creative, connected training experience. Melissa makes training fun for everyone -- and pours her...

kolmak7 gave Wonder Dog Training a 5 star Review


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Wonder Dog Training offers positive, dog-friendly, customized training for you and your dog. Our methods are fun, force-free, and effective! We offer in-home, private training, board and train camp, dog boarding and daycare, dog walking, and pet sitting. Let us know how we can help!