Train with Wendi
Hello and Welcome!
This photo is of me and my 3 dogs in 1998, about a year after I had seriously begun professional training.
Roscoe, my Rottie, I trained to be a therapy dog at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. He never needed a leash.
My Springer Spaniel, Chelsea, needed significant training as she had bird-hunting instincts (Doggie ADD - "Squirrel!") and separation anxiety. The key to her training = Distraction!
And then we have poor Charlie, the skittish Sheltie we took in for Johnny Depp and his sister Christie. He needed lots of gentle training to earn his trust.
Three very different breeds with very different personalities and training needs.
My Story
New to South Florida by way of Los Angeles, I've worked with dogs for over 30 years.
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I'm certain my reason for loving dogs is the same reason you love yours - Unconditional love!
​Did you know that when you look into your dogs eyes, both your brain AND your pup's release a chemical called Oxytocin - "the Love Hormone." The same hormone released during new mother/infant bonding. Pretty cool, huh?
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I came to training organically after adopting three dogs over a two year period: A Springer Spaniel, a Rottweiler, and a Sheltie. Three very different breeds with different needs and training requirements. Working with them led to my passion for training and discovering Cesar Milan.
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Over the next few decades, I had the pleasure of working with Cesar as well as Tamar Geller of The Loved Dog, Oprah's go-to trainer. This experience instilled in me the belief that a trained dog is a happy dog!
Continuing that belief and passion here in Florida, I look forward to working with you and your pup!
