Wagabond Dog Training

We were lucky enough to meet Sharmila Jayaram when she was first training with Woodstock Dog Training School in Chennai when our then puppy Reina started her foundation training. We then had a second level of training with Sharmila.Sharmila takes her time to engage and bond with the dogs. She spends time explaining each of the exercises with the family and asking that if possible everyone participate. If you have special issues, she customizes it to the particular dog’s behavior. She bonded quickly with Reina and I know even now (age 5) would be excited to see her. When we decided adopt a second dog, Sharmila was the first person I contacted to get her opinion as we were making a decision. Even though she had just moved away from India, she looked at videos and gave us her insights and helped us ask and answer the right questions. She will go the extra distance in caring for your dog and your family. Our dog was learning how to go with us to places and become comfortable in a social setting, Sharmila met us at a local restaurant that allowed dogs and talked to us about how to make it a good experience for everyone. Anyone considering Wagabond Training should know that it worthwhile investment for all the members of your family. The training our dogs have received is something that is used every single day.

Found Wagabond through Google search and could not be happier with the experience/results. The initial phone conversation with Sharmila really helped solidify my decision to have them train my Marley. I definitely felt like she would be in good hands! The clear communication, expectations, photos and videos were more than what we expected. They really know what they're doing and we were so impressed when we went to pick up Marley at the end of the two weeks. Completely different dog! Thank you so much for everything! We definitely recommend Wagabond to anyone that asks about puppy training! :)

We used Wagabond for training and boarding on 2 occasions for 2 weeks each. Sharmila and Sandeep at Wagabond were very professional with training and provided an amazing environment for boarding.Our dog Milo had resource guarding, anxiety and aggression issues. Sharmila and Sandeep were able to quickly identify the issues and find a solution for us going forward. When we got Milo back after 2 weeks, he seemed like an entirely different dog that obeyed commands and made strides in resolving his issues. Wagabond have been amazing in terms of following up with us to see how Milo is doing and gave is a clear roadmap for handling Milo's issues going forward.Both times when our dogs stayed with Sharmila and Sandeep - we were given regular updates with pictures. Our dogs loved stayed there and we will definitely be choosing Wagabond again for boarding and training going forward. Highly recommended!

We got to know about Wagabond Dog training through a common friend and consider ourselves lucky to have found them. Our dog Meeko was already 1 year old when we rehomed him. It soon became a challenge with him as he had severe resource guarding instincts and when he grabbed a dangerous object I got bitten several times trying to retrieve it from him. At one time he swallowed a ball and had to be operated. When we reached out to Sandeep and Sharmila we were at the point of giving him up to a shelter. What was breaking our hearts was knowing that if the shelter could not get him adopted due to his aggressive behavior, he might be euthanized.Sharmila and Sandeep were kind enough to do an assessment and agreed to board and train him for 14 days. After the 2 weeks when we met Meeko we were surprised to see him transformed into the dog we fell in love with when we first met him. During the 14 days they updated us frequently on his progress and provided guidance on what his trigger thresholds are and how to manage them. Another good part is they are not hands-off after the 14 days, we found them to be very receptive to our constant questions after bringing Meeko home. They continue to assess our training and provide feedback.We believe partnering with Wagabond was the best investment we made for our pet and if we have to travel we will only board Meeko with Sharmila and Sandeep.P.S The junior members of the Wagabond team, Anika and Maya are adorable and are absolute delight to be around.

We got our Chihuahua pup 2 months back and as it's our first pet, it got very irritating at times with his biting habits and stubborness.We decided to get him trained early on and were searching for a reliable trainer to help us when we came across Sharmila's Wagabond dog training.After the first analysis, Sharmila suggested a mix of board and train followed by classes at our place.With the training now done, we are amazed with the results. The foundation training for the little guy has been phenomenal and he is so well behaved both inside and outside the house. Follows our commands, behaves nicely and is now a gem to be with.He even got a chance to socialize with Sharmila's doberman Maya, and is now very playful around other dogs as well.All thanks to Wagabond training. Highly recommended!!

I’ve worked with multiple trainers over a year for my dog who’s had many issues right from the day we got him. Sharmila and Sandeep have been game changers and they managed to turn things around in their private session which wasn’t possible with many months of training with others.Each issue/concern was addressed separately, patiently and we were taken through the process of understanding all of it from the pet’s perspective.At the end, we saw a turnaround in our pet’s behaviour and more importantly, we were taught the techniques to continue teaching at home. More than me, my pet would live a happier and more fulfilling life after this. Thanks you guys!

Dexter is my first pet ever. That being said, it was difficult for me to cope up with the responsibilities of having a puppy. My husband and I decided to send him for board and train with Wagabond dog training.We were pretty confident about sending Dexter to them, as we knew that both Sandeep & Sharmila are very knowledgeable and know how and what exactly needs to be done, for u and your pet to have the best bond.Dexter came home as a completely different boy. Well behaved and obedient. They even spent time with us educating about how to have strong leadership qualities making it easier for both of us to build a strong relationship with Dexter.They even followed up with us post training answering our long list of queries and helping us improve wherever needed.I would definitely recommend the duo if you are looking for perfect trainers.Thank you guys.

As a first time puppy owner, I'm quite overwhelmed and so grateful to have found Wagabond. My puppy, Cookie boarded and trained with Sharmila and the results have been phenomenal.The resources the trainer she shared with us helped us understand why our dog was pulling the leash, and the simple techniques she introduced now have our dog walk better on leash, and moving on without a fuss. She helped us master commands like Sit-stay, down-stay and recall.The most important factor that Sharmila focuses on is the breed of the dog, basic behavior and then commits to how long she’s going to take to train the dog. We were initially hesitant because we were only considering this as an expense and now we realize how training dogs in the right age is an investment!With this kind of commitment and most importantly- our dogs comfort with Sharmila, we’re going ahead and booking Wagabond every time we plan a vacation!