Meet the Author
Taylor Wyllie, KPA CTP
Taylor Wyllie is a graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy for Professional Dog Trainers and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers.
Her dog training journey began when she adopted her dog, Scott, and realized days later that he was a bit of an anxious mess (barking, lunging, the whole nine yards). She dove into the world of positive reinforcement dog training and never looked back.
Taylor has since graduated from the prestigious Karen Pryor Academy, founded the Boise Reactive Dog Owners group, and helped countless dogs and their humans live happier lives together.
Our Training Philosophy
Every tip and resource on this blog is rooted in positive reinforcement-based dog training. Here's what that means for you…
Enjoy a well-behaved dog
Positive reinforcement techniques help your dog learn reliable behaviors they will know for the rest of their lives.
Train with the whole family
Anyone, including young children, can learn how to train with positive reinforcement. And you'll have fun doing it!
See results quickly
Once your dog gets the training “game,” you'll be astonished by how quickly they can learn behaviors and replace bad habits.
The Blog
Latest Dog Training Tips
Practical advice, gear reviews, and training guides — all written by a certified dog trainer.
Training Tips
BarkBox Review
Reactivity
Reactive Dog Management: How to Train Leave It
Training Tips
How and Why to Train Your Dog to Take a Breath
Reactivity
Everything You Need to Know about Threshold —The Key In Reactive Dog Rehabilitation
Reactivity
Reactive Dog Management: How and Why to Train a Hand Target
Training Tips
Gear Review: SleepyPod Clickit Terrain Plus
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Certification Matters
Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer — there are no state or federal licensing requirements.
However, there are several internationally recognized certification organizations. The Karen Pryor Academy, where Taylor is certified, is one of the top organizations in the country and, even, the world.
KPA graduates have completed an extensive educational program and have passed detailed assessments of both technical knowledge and hands-on skills. That's who's writing this blog.
