Taryn's life is continually enriched through the relationships and activities experienced with her own dog partners. She enjoys a variety of dog sports including nosework, barn hunt, FastCAT, parkour, tricks, and more. She also enjoys fiber arts and finds satisfaction in creating and mending textiles, when she has a spare minute away from playing/training with all the dogs.
Certifications:
IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA
Dog training services include
More info about Taryn Winegardner's dog training:
In addition to teaching group classes at Diamonds in the Ruff, Taryn currently sees clients in Coeur d'Alene, ID, Spokane, WA, and the surrounding areas, as well as virtually, offering private lessons and customized training programs to meet your individual needs. She is an AKC CGC Evaluator and Level 3 FIT DOG Instructor, offering virtual and in person trick dog coaching and title evaluations, AKC FIT DOG classes and group walks, as well as in person CGC, CGCA, and CGCU evaluations. Taryn is a Certified Dog Parkour Instructor with IDPKA. She also works with local breeders on early socialization and temperament assessments.
Behavioral issue focus:
impulse control, fear based reactivity, cooperative care/husbandry
Dog training methods:
Taryn's training philosophy is centered on building relationships and clear communication through kind training that is designed to be effective and mutually enjoyable. She is passionate about building solid foundations based on teamwork and trust for pet, sport, and working dogs. She is professionally certified and enthusiastically continuing her own education in order to apply current training methods that are tailored to each individual dog and family that she has the opportunity to work with. Taryn also understands many challenges that dogs and trainers who are differently abled may face, and can customize each team's training plan to set up both dog and handler for success.
Why I became a dog trainer:
My relationships with my own dogs bring me joy and purpose, as well as a passion for learning everything I can about training and behavior. I enjoy utilizing my experience and education to help others reach their own goals with their dogs.
My favorite part of being a dog trainer:
Celebrating my clients' joy when they see progress and success when working with their dogs.
My #1 dog training tip:
Proactively reinforce any behavior that you like and want to see more of!
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