Riley Thacker
4.8
(22)
From
American Fork, UT
SinceOctober, 2021
About
Ever since childhood, dogs have been my main passion. Prior to attending college, I owned and operated a successful pet-sitting company for 11 years. I have gained experience as a kennel technician for a canine boarding facility, fostered countless dogs for the Seattle Humane Society, and have raised two furry friends of my own. Through these experiences, I have acquired the skills to work with dogs of varying sizes and temperaments, with a particular expertise in puppy training and obedience, including potty training, loose-leash walking, recall, basic and advanced tricks, proper behavior during introductions, and more.I developed my own training methodology that establishes trust, communication, and respect between the dog and owner. I firmly believe that every dog is unique and requires a personaIized approach to training. Therefore, I provide a complimentary phone consultation for new clients to understand your dog's specific needs and create a customized training program that aligns with your goals for your furry companion.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any inquiries. I am enthusiastic about meeting you and your furry friend.
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Reviews
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Emily H.
Riley is amazing with our puppies, and we absolutely adore her! Our two active and curious pups are always excited to see her, and we've noticed a significant improvement in their behavior since we began working with her. Training days are their favorites, and we love learning from her how to better work with them. Her love for animals is evident in everything she does, and we find her to be both dependable and knowledgeable. We highly recommend her services to anyone in need of dog training!
October 21, 2022
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Ryan S.
Riley was fantastic! She provided us with numerous valuable suggestions for training our dog in potty training, recall training, and preventing barking.
October 12, 2022
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Courtney W.
Upon meeting Riley, I was instantly impressed and relieved by her extensive knowledge. Despite watching numerous online training videos, having an experienced individual guide me personally and customize the training to my dog has proven to be incredibly helpful. With a young pup ready to learn, I am confident that under Riley's guidance, our dog will be well-trained. Her approach to training is logical and intuitive - I frequently experience moments of clarity where I realize the effectiveness in her methods. She excels in working with dogs by appealing to their natural instincts to please and learn. I wholeheartedly recommend Riley to every dog owner I come across - she is truly a skilled professional.
May 6, 2022
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Michael L.
Our request was promptly attended to by Riley, who answered all of our inquiries with patience. She was instrumental in training our puppy and possesses excellent interpersonal skills, especially with pets. Working with her won't leave you dissatisfied, as she consistently provides thorough explanations on the hows and whys of training.
April 23, 2022
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Amber N.
Working with Riley was an amazing experience! Our little pup Booker, who is only four months old, is easily frightened and incredibly skittish. In fact, he was so scared that he was afraid of my husband, causing a significant obstacle in their relationship. However, thanks to Riley's guidance, we were able to learn exercises that helped strengthen the bond between Booker and my husband. We now feel much more at ease, as Riley provided us with a solid groundwork to improve their relationship while also offering advice on how to address Booker's other fears, such as dogs and unfamiliar people.
April 19, 2022