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A dog trainer worth wagging about.

I know that choosing a dog trainer is a big decision—after all, your dog is your family! You should be able to trust your trainer and be comfortable about every decision they make regarding your dog. A good working relationship is important to the success of your training plan!

Eryn Rolison clicker trains her dog to walk nicely on a leash.

Fear Free

Training methods backed by science

If you’re confused about all the conflicting information online regarding dog training, you are not alone! In an unregulated industry, it is hard to know where to find reliable information. 

All Wonderdog lessons are taught with fear free, positive reinforcement dog training methods. Positive reinforcement is a powerful, efficient, and effective way to get lasting training results.

A young boy and his golden retriever smile during a clicker training session.

Family Friendly

Training for the entire family

I welcome and encourage your entire family to participate in your dog’s training program so that your dog gets consistency and predictability in their daily life. Each skill is broken down into easy-to-follow steps that are simple enough that even young children can be a part of the dog’s training.

Dog trainer Eryn Rolison clicker trains her black and white mixed breed dog to weave through legs.

Fun

fun training for you & your dog

Training should be a fun, relationship-building activity for you and your dog. Through positive reinforcement dog training, you can teach your dog to be a well-mannered family member and have fun while doing it. The sky is the limit to what can be taught, so get creative and have fun with it!

 

Positive reinforcement dog training for the best dog ever—yours. 

 
 
 

  • Yes! I am certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. This means that I have completed 300+ hands-on hours of instructional training and passed a rigorous exam that tests my understanding of the science behind how dogs learn, among other important topics.

  • Positive reinforcement (R+) dog training is a training method in which you teach your dog desirable behaviors and reinforce those through the use of a click (or marker word) and treat! In your dog’s world, what gets reinforced gets repeated.

  • Positive reinforcement training is recommended by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior as well as the Canadian Veterinary Medical Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. Since dog training is an unregulated industry, it’s very important to educate yourself with the facts around training methods and their effects on your dog’s physical and emotional well-being.

  • To prepare for your lessons please make sure you have all the necessary equipment:

    — A 6' leash (leather or biothane are my preferences)

    — A buckle collar (I do not allow the use of prong, choke, or shock collars)

    — A harness (I like the Freedom Harness by Two Hounds Designs)

    — At least 3 kinds of high-value treats. These should be small (about the size of a raisin) and tasty. Don't be afraid to use human food like boiled chicken, hot dogs, or string cheese!

    We may discuss additional equipment during our lessons but this will get us started!

  • A clicker and treats are our training tools! We use a harness and 6’ nylon/leather leash (no flexi-leads, please) as our management tools.

  • No, we do not use any collars that are designed to cause pain to your dog. That means no prong, choke, or shock collars are allowed in our training sessions.

 
 
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Wonderdog Training owner and certified professional dog trainer Eryn Rolison sits with her two labs during a training session.

Meet Eryn Rolison

DOG TRAINER (CPDT-kA) and behavior consultant

Pronouns: She/Her

I’ve had dogs my entire adult life and wanted dogs my entire childhood. A likely story of a dog trainer, right? But it was after adopting a severely leash-reactive dog, Hossa, that I sought professional training help and changed the course of my relationship with dogs forever.

I use positive reinforcement to create a fun and cooperative relationship between pet guardians and their four-legged family members. By tapping into the science behind how dogs learn, we can more effectively train them to become happy and well-adjusted family members!  

I have been working with dogs since 2013 in various capacities — from volunteering to train shelter dogs to teaching private lessons for my own clients.

I stay up-to-date on the latest training methods by attending seminars and conferences led by the top trainers in my field. This allows me to offer the best and most accurate knowledge to my clients.

When I’m not training dogs, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our dogs, art, and enjoying the outdoors.

My Wonderdogs

A chocolate labrador mix sits in a field and wears a teal Wonderdog bandana and harness ready to train.

 Allie

A black labrador retriever sits in a field wearing a teal Wonderdog bandana ready to train.

Reagan

 

“Current literature on dog training methods shows a clear advantage of reward-based methods over aversive-based methods with respect to immediate and long-term welfare, training effectiveness, and the dog-human relationship.” 

— The AVSAB

Dog Training Insights

Professional resources to help you make the best of every moment with your furry friend.

 
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Why “Fine” is Not Fine
Behavior Modification, Dog Training
Why “Fine” is Not Fine
Behavior Modification, Dog Training

Dogs don’t jump straight to growling or snapping — they whisper first. As a dog trainer and behavior consultant, I’m constantly watching for the subtle body language signals that often go unnoticed. Many dogs aren’t actually “fine”… they’re simply communicating quietly.

Behavior Modification, Dog Training
Your Reactive Dog Doesn’t Need Obedience Training 
Dog Training, Behavior Modification
Your Reactive Dog Doesn’t Need Obedience Training 
Dog Training, Behavior Modification

Knowing skills like sit, stay, come when called, and walking nicely on a leash are great for ALL dogs, but unfortunately, they aren’t the magic wand many people think when it comes to solving your dog’s reactivity. 

Dog Training, Behavior Modification
The Power of Group Training Classes
Dog Training
The Power of Group Training Classes
Dog Training

Group dog training classes offer more than just basic obedience. When thoughtfully designed and led by a qualified professional, group classes help dogs build real-world skills, emotional resilience, and focus—while also giving owners the education and support they need to succeed.

Dog Training
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“Do yourself and your dog a favor and train with Eryn at Wonderdog! Eryn makes everything very fun for all involved. Our dog looks forward to training and has a more positive and relaxed outlook on everything. Each lesson is tailored to you and your dog. We have a happy and more confident dog thanks to Eryn.”

—Dave, Warrenton, VA

 

Professional Memberships

Logo of the Association for Professional Dog Training International featuring a silhouette of a woman and a dog with a globe in the center, and the organization's acronym 'APDT' below, with the full name written underneath.
Certification badge for a professional dog trainer with the text 'CCDT Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed' and 'CPDT-KA' on an orange and white background.
Badge for The Pet Professional Guild reading 'Proud Member' with slogans 'No Pain, No Force, No Fear' and 'Informed by Science, Guided by Empathy, Governed by Ethics'.
Logo for Animal Positive Coalition with silhouettes of a dog, cat, and bird, and text indicating professional membership.
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Logo, the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator