ABOUT WILD DOGS
Wild Dogs uses simple, balanced training methods in order to help your dog channel their “wild” instincts, all while building trust and communication with you. My mission at Wild Dogs is to help your dog have more freedom to roam, explore and adventure. Let’s take a walk on the wild side!
You want to be able to camp, hike, explore, or even just go to a dog-friendly restaurant without worry or stress about what your dog is going to do next. You have enough on your plate - The thought of initiating and practicing training skills to your dog can feel exhausting and darn near impossible. If your dog's acting out, it's because us dog parents don't know how to give them what they need to be a happy dog.
Through working with me at Wild Dogs, we'll develop a focus on understanding everything your dog needs to live a happy, fulfilled life. Trust and communication are two staples necessary to give them more freedom to roam and explore like you've envisioned for them.
My training programs are personal and intensive. They stay in my home, so they can remain in a comfortable environment and gain experience via weekly field trips, so they can practice their new skills in real-life scenarios. We'll go hiking and exploring all around Austin from parks to dog friendly restaurants. My goal is to give dogs more freedom by educating you, as the owner, on how to establish proper communication with your dog.
Meet Morgan
I knew from a young age I always wanted to work with animals. Fast forward to my first job working at a dog boarding facility - I thought that was heaven! However, it didn't take me long to realize it was pretty difficult to work with so many wild and disobedient dogs.
But, it also brought with it a HUGE realization. I had an epiphany that I could help these poorly mannered and unhappy dogs and turn them into happy, polite canine good citizens. So, I attended Starmark Academy for Professional Dog Trainers and Behavior Specialists and graduated with flying colors and excitement for what was next. After graduation, I joined their internship program, which allowed me to help teach the next class of students and gain the experience of teaching people, which I have now realized is the most important part of my job.
The reality of my job is really training humans! The dogs tend to be the easy part as they crave structure, guidance, and clear communication. My goal is to educate dogs AND their humans on how to give their dog a happy, well balanced, and fulfilled life through training. Proper training can deliver a much healthier and freedom-generating relationship with your furry family member, so you can enjoy off-leash fun and adventure.
Meet Reilly
Hey yall! My name is Reilly, I am the trainer behind the scenes here at Wild Dogs.
I first started out in the Austin dog world by volunteering at Austin humane society as a teen. After volunteer work and adopting my first dog Luke, I realized I wanted a career working with animals. I then started my first job at a doggy daycare where I was able to bring my dog Luke to work, which I loved. In the two years I worked there I learned a lot about dog play styles and body language in a group setting. During that time I added a couple more pups to my pack; Tucker who is my behavioral issue pup, and Jack who is my nervous nelly. After those 2 years at the daycare I moved on to work as an animal control officer where I learned how to handle fearful animals and make them feel safe in stressful settings. This experience taught me so much about animal body language and the importance of respecting a dogs stress signs and signals.
Throughout those years I struggled with my personal dogs, although I had some animal behavior knowledge, I didn’t know much about advanced training techniques. Tucker was having severe behavioral issues and Jack was shutting down anytime we went somewhere. After attempting to work on these issues myself but finding minimal success, I knew I needed professional help. Through luck and a mutual friend, I found Morgan at Wild Dogs who not only helped me with my personal dogs but hired me on to become a professional trainer. In my three years here I have learned advanced obedience techniques, how to work with dogs of all different temperaments, and how to work through severe reactivity.
Being able to help others with their dogs and bring my pups to work with me everyday is my dream job!
THE ASSISTANTS
Kevin Biscuit
Biscuit is an orange Tabby cat with the personality of a tasmanian devil. He enjoys eating marshmallows and teasing the dogs while they are training.
Scout Lee Harper
Scout is an AKC Master Hunter who enjoys retrieving ducks, competitive dock diving, and freestyle frisbee. She spends her spare time sunbathing and helping mom train the dogs.
