Pongo's Polite Pups Dog Training
Pongo's Polite Pups Dog Training

Pongo's Polite Pups Dog Training

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$100
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Responds in about 2 hours


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Introduction
I am a positive reinforcement dog trainer and have been training dogs since 2019. I started out as celebrity trainer Tamar Geller's assistant trainer doing board & trains, as well as private sessions. I do training in person and virtual for basic and advanced obedience, behavior modification, and confidence building. Virtual sessions are helpful for puppies to talk about potty training, starting a routine, teething and chewing, how to socialize, and starting basic obedience. During these sessions, I would explain basic obedience cues to you and have you try it with your dog. Online sessions are also good for dogs that have behavioral issues or are very aggressive. It's best to muzzle train on your own and teach some basic obedience to your dog before having a trainer come out in person. I recommend doing some training on your own for a really aggressive or anxious dog so that a trainer doesn't stress them out. After a training session, I will email you a training plan for your dog. I charge $100 for 1 session. $450 for 5 sessions $690 for 8 sessions The sessions are one hour.
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3 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and punctuality.

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Jessica G.
Feb 5, 2025
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Heather did a phenomenal job with buttons. I was experiencing heavy fights with my dogs and guided me with a plan and a course of action. She also provided helpful guides and tangible resources for baby steps as buttons trainings sessions will begin and progress. I called the same day and she came over and was a JOY TO WORK WITH! We will be having her come back for quite some time !!

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Ryan u.
Aug 27, 2024
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Awesome experience on the first day training my husky dog. Heather is a professional trainer with a lot of patience. Very valuable lessons on the first day. I was really impressed with how well my dog responded to her. He's starting to listen to me on the first day of training. Highly recommend her.

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • I'm flexible • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • Biting • Chewing • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Paula W.
7 days ago
I highly recommend heather!! I had been struggling with my dogs reactivity for years, but it started to get aggressive and I wasn’t able to take him on walks anymore. I tried a trainer that used a shock collar but my dog just seemed terrified of walks after that. Then after a few trainers turned me down because my dog is a pit bull, I found Heather! She gave me and Ollie confidence to go out on walks again and we have so much fun training with positive rewards!
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Lovlyn C.
Sep 7, 2023
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Heather has been working with me and my puppy Beni on basic training and obedience. She’s doing such a great job that we are learning quickly! It’s super convenient for her to come to my house and helpful for him to learn in a familiar environment. She’s very patient and has a ton of knowledge about animal care. Heather also provided dog sitting services in my home for both Beni and my senior, Daisy. She communicated consistently, sent lots of photos, took them on walks, gave belly rubs, did feedings and administered medications. Puppies and seniors have very different needs, and she met them all with ease. I can travel for business, knowing that they are extremely well taken care of. I highly recommend Heather because she is a skilled trainer, friendly, communicative and dependable. Most of all, my pugs absolutely adore her!

Details: Dog • 2 pets • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Providing companionship • Dispensing medication • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • My home, venue, etc.

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Mary Ann H.
Jun 17, 2023
Heather’s training made a difference and I can already see improvement. Highly recommend her as she’s very knowledgable.
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Heather Traylor

FAQs

  • How did you get started doing this type of work?

    I've been working with dogs and other animals for over 10 years. I've been a veterinary assistan and worked at doggie daycare facilities. After being with groups of 15 dogs, I learned a lot about body language and started to train dogs.

  • What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

    Dog trainers train the owner as much as we do dogs. Owners need to work with their dogs in between sessions. 5-10 minutes at a time helps a lot.

  • What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

    Potty training doesn't really require a trainer. Consistently is key for all training. The best thing you can do for a puppy or any dog that is not house trained is to take them outside every 2 hours at least. In the morning, 10 minutes after they eat and when puppies start to play are often times that they will need to go outside.