Wild at Heart Dog Training

Absolutely amazing dog trainer with a lot of experience working with many behaviour problems. Well educated, dedicated, and caring. She treats every animal with respect and provides excellent, effective services.Emily always has answers to my questions. We had some behaviour issues with our older dogs when we added a puppy and she had so much helpful advice. Highly recommend.

Emily is amazing!! I was hesitant to do a virtual session to discuss my dog's fear-based reactivity toward people, but Emily explains things so clearly in a non-judgmental, easy-to-understand manner. She also follows up with helpful handouts and support, so you truly don't feel alone.Not only is her experience managing animal shelters a huge bonus, but she genuinely puts her heart and soul into educating about dog behaviour and fear-free, positive-reinforcement training. She is fighting the good fight on behalf of dogs and owners.

If you want to build a trusting and harmonious bond between you and your pet without causing any fear or harm. Emily is your trainer!

Can't recommend enough! Had virtual one on one sessions for my dog's reactive behavior. Emily provided insight into why the behavior was happening, was knowledgable and used terms that were easily understandable. She gave easy to follow instructions with ongoing support post session. Dealing with a trainer who for once didn't want me to correct my dog" and use harmful methods was a breath of fresh air. Thank you for caring about my dog!"

I can't recommend Emily and Wild at Heart dog training enough! Emily's coaching was nothing short of life-changing for me and mu dog. She didn't just address specific behavioral issues, she educated me on my dog's breed-specific behaviors, helping me to better understand and love my dog for who she is.Thanks to Emily's expert guidance, my dog is now happier and calmer than ever before. Emily helped us recognize that my dog's curious behavior was actually rooted in anxiety, and with her guidance, we were able to make immediate improvements. My dog's transformation was amazing to witness. She went from being a distracted and anxious pup who couldn't focus on play in the backyard, to playing independently or with me with ease.What sets Emily apart from other trainers is her personalized approach. She taught me how to be a good guardian to my dog, helping me set realistic expectations and reinforce my dog effectively. Emily's understanding of force-free training and counter-conditioning was exceptional. Her feedback was always spot-on, and her Reactive to Proactive plan allowed us to address issues with our day-to-day to set us up for success in our environment.Overall, Emily's exceptional coaching and high morals made me trust her lead completely. With her help, my dog and I have the best relationship we've ever had. I feel confident in my ability to support my dog's natural instincts while still training her effectively. If you're looking for personalized, effective dog training, look no further than Wild at Heart and Emily. Trust me, you won't regret it!

Just finished week 3 of Emily's Dry Herding 101 class. My border collie loves herding, but we haven't done enough of it due to lack of opportunity in our area AND lack of R+ herding instructors in general. This course is providing the perfect outlet for my dog's natural ability, and all without having to get in the car. I highly recommend this course or any of Emily's services. She is an excellent trainer.

Emily is a brilliant and kind professional. Her education and experience shows through her efficiency, and commitment to modern, science-based training. She has been a great help and support to me with my own dogs (and cats)! I can’t recommend her services highly enough. No matter what you are dealing with, from puppy training to fear and aggression, Emily will be able to help!