Wonder Dog Training

Jenna has been a fabulous asset in helping us choose a dog that is right for our family, as well as the training itself. After an in-home interview that helped us to understand how a dog would fit into our life and what breeds we might want to consider, she answered numerous follow up questions. She was available when we were meeting dogs to help us get a great match between the dog and our family. When we finally did select a dog from a rescue that was a few hours away she was available to review videos and reassure us that the very shy dog in the video had potential. She met us when the dog came home and helped us plan for the next several days until we could meet again which really helped us to know what to expect. One thing I greatly appreciated about Jenna was her very balanced and moderate approach to dog ownership. While she has tremendous respect and consideration for...

Alexa is fabulous! She boarded and trained our 12 week old Goldendoodle and she came a new puppy! It is hard to believe she was able to get rid so many impulsive puppy behaviors in just 2 weeks! She uses compassionate, yet structured trechniques and it was obvious that our puppy was loved while there. Alexa also teaches the owner how to continue the training and techniques at home. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!!

Kim Feinberg helped us a lot with our 6 year old reactive dog. She really helped us understand her better and find ways to improve her behavior. It showed us that you can train an older dog. Our dog's behavior has really improved with training and it was also a fun experience for us and the dog. Thank Kim!

My 6 month toy Pom Kona, was a wild child, I contacted Wonder Dog Training for both of us. Sharon is patient, upbeat and great trainer. Kona would bark at people & other dogs when walked, Kona was also skittish about cars on the road.
Kona is full of confidence now, no barking or acting out with cars passing. Kona is calm also at home, no longer barking at vehicles, people, dogs that pass by living room window.
Kona also learned the basics, sit, down, stay, go to bed, leave it. She is much calmer & happier. Thank you Sharon.

As a busy family of 5, finding time for all of us to attend puppy classes together was impossible. Jen came to our home so we could learn how to best teach our cute puppy together. I’m so happy we did it that way, and that we found Wonderdog!

Jen is genuine in her love and understanding of dogs. She taught our pup manners and confidence... but best of all, she taught us how to better know and understand our dog. ❤️ She is now a treasured resource.

Sharon was great! She came in and instantly built a rapport with Lola and we saw results immediately. She not only came in and demonstrated tips and tricks for us, she also helped us practice what we learned, provided reinforcement tools and ensured each visit that we got to cover all that we wanted. Lola is still a puppy and has a long way to go but she is definitely well on her way to being the obedient dog we hoped for thanks to Sharon. I definitely think the service was worth the money we paid. Thank you Sharon.

Our trainer, Jenna, gave me the tools and the confidence to read the signs that my anxiety-reactive dog was exhibiting and gave my dog the ability to trust me to acknowledge and relieve her feelings of anxiety. I got a better, more relaxed dog and my dog got a confident and dependable owner. Jenna is a wonderful person and an amazing trainer - kind, thorough and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend her and Wonder Dog Training - we're so happy with the results!

"Who Rescued Who?" the oft-seen bumper sticker asks. In August, we rescued Lacey, a year-and-a-half old Boxer/Rottweiler mix. In October, Sharon Westervelt rescued us. Lacey is a strong-willed, high energy handful-and-a-half. And strong as an ox. We needed help.

Sharon has been more than just a great teacher to us. She has been like a concerned aunt to Lacey, frequently following up by phone or text to be sure we had all questions answered and offering additional suggestions. It is clear that she wants us to be comfortable with our dog and that she cares deeply for Lacey's future.

I am happy to recommend Sharon to anyone who wants a caring, professional, knowledgeable trainer who goes the "extra mile" in all her dealings with her clients.

We cannot say enough about how much Wendy helped us. Our dog was an easily overstimulated puppy and could not control himself. He bit everybody and everything! She helped us calm him through training, and completely saved our sanity. Two years later we have gotten a second dog, who is a rescue with separation anxiety, and have called Wendy to help us with the adjustment. I have complete confidence that she will help us and our dogs become a calm, confident family once again. So thankful we found Wendy!