Wonderdog Training

09/05/2026

Meet Colton the Corgi! This handsome guy just started my Wonderdog Manners private lesson program with his moms. We worked quite a bit on reinforcing sitting during our first lesson and by the end, he was offering sits instead of jumping! Good boy, Colton!

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09/02/2026

New on the Blog!

Behavior modification isn't a quick fix—and that's not a bad thing.

My own experience with physical therapy gave me a whole new perspective on what families and their dogs experience when working through behavior challenges. Here's what physical therapy taught me about helping dogs change their behavior.

https://wonderdog.training/training-insights/your-dogs-behavior-needs-rehab-too

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Behavior modification isn't a quick fix—and that's not a bad thing. My own experience with physical therapy gave me a whole new perspective on what families and their dogs experience when working through behavior challenges. Here's what physical therapy taught me about helping dogs change their be...

08/31/2026

Proper early socialization focuses on giving your puppy safe, fun, and positive experiences so they learn the world is a great place, not a scary one.

Join us for trainer led socialization, every Sunday at Summit Veterinary Care beginning September 13 at 11:00am.

Register at www.wonderdog.training!

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08/28/2026

Before Wonderdog Training lessons, this big boy hand a hard time just settling his body and relaxing.

After several months of working together, he’s able to offer calmer behaviors both on cue, and *most importantly* on his own.

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08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day to ALL the Wonderdogs out there. Drop a picture in the comments to show me how your dogs are celebrating!

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08/26/2026

Fear in young puppies predicts future behavior! Don’t ignore it. Don’t brush it off and think it’ll get better. Contact a qualified fear free trainer!

08/24/2026

Meet Rex! This handsome man travelled from China to Germany and back to Northern, VA to be with his awesome forever family. We’ll be working together to help Rex acclimate to life in suburbia and be the best boy he can be!

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08/22/2026

If your new puppy's accidents, biting, and antics have you wondering, "why did I do this to myself?" — you're not alone!

Join a dedicated small group of puppy parents facing the same challenges as you, and get help from a certified professional dog trainer.

Wonderpuppy Pre-K is now enrolling for the fall!

📆 Sundays, 11:00 AM - Starting September 13
📍 Summit Veterinary Care, Bristow VA
🔗 www.wonderdog.training/group-classes

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08/08/2026

PSA: Your dog trainer or behavior consultant does NOT need to see your reactive dog barking and lunging, or your aggressive dog attempting to bite in order to help you make great progress!

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08/04/2026

It’s Trick Tuesday! (Inspired by Allie Mae )

I didn’t *intentionally* teach Reagan “paw,” but after three years of repeating it before picking up her foot for a pedicure, she began offering it to me. What gets reinforced gets repeated…

What’s your dog’s favorite trick? Drop a comment with a photo below!

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