NEW CLASS: Puppy I

Six week course in which puppies will learn sit, down, leave it, recalls off of distractions and loose leash walking. You will also learn crate training, teaching your puppy bite inhibition and getting them comfortable being handled. Puppies will be able to socialize and play with other puppies. This is very important towards good manners as they grow through adolescence. We will also teach targeting exercises and confidence building exercises.

Please Note: This class will be limited to 6 puppies. This class is only open to puppies 8 to 16 weeks old. Proof of vaccinations will be required - please bring your vaccination records to the first class session.

Date: Sunday, August 5th - September 16th (Please note: We will not have class on September 2nd.)

Time: 3:15 - 4:15 pm

Location: Taming the Wild Side Training Facility

Cost: $100 for a six week class. Cash or checks only please.

Equipment: Easy to eat treats for your dog, water bowl, flat collar or harness, six foot leash

Please register online to participate in this class by clicking the following link: Puppy I

NEW CLASS: Puppy I

Six week course in which puppies will learn sit, down, leave it, recalls off of distractions and loose leash walking. You will also learn crate training, teaching your puppy bite inhibition and getting them comfortable being handled. Puppies will be able to socialize and play with other puppies. This is very important towards good manners as they grow through adolescence. We will also teach targeting exercises and confidence building exercises.

Please Note: This class will be limited to 6 puppies. This class is only open to puppies 8 to 16 weeks old. Proof of vaccinations will be required - please bring your vaccination records to the first class session.

Date: Sunday, March 11th - April 29th (Please note: We will not have class on April 1st or April 8th)

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Location: Taming the Wild Side Training Facility

Cost: $100 for a six week class. Cash or checks only please.

Equipment: Easy to eat treats for your dog, water, water bowl

To sign up for this class, please click the following link: Puppy I

Classes are Filling Fast!

We are a week away from our new classes starting and our hike on Saturday! Recall and the Compound Behavior classes are now full. We have 2 openings left for both the Beginner class and the Puppy class! Puppy starts next Sunday at 3:00 and Beginner starts next Monday evening at 6:00! We also have 2 openings left for the hike at the Nature Center on Saturday!! Come join us!!

For more information on our classes and hike, please click the following links:

Puppy I -The Puppy class is now full.  To be put on the waiting list please email us by clicking the following link:  Puppy Class Waiting List

Beginner Family Dog

Fort Worth Nature Center Hike

NEW CLASS: Puppy I

NOTE:  This class is now full, please email us if you would like to be put on the waiting list by clicking the following link:  Puppy I Waiting List

Six week course in which puppies will learn sit, down, leave it, recalls off of distractions and loose leash walking. You will also learn crate training, teaching your puppy bite inhibition and getting them comfortable being handled. Puppies will be able to socialize and play with other puppies. This is very important towards good manners as they grow through adolescence. We will also teach targeting exercises and confidence building exercises.

Please Note: This class will be limited to 6 puppies. This class is only open to puppies 8 to 16 weeks old. Proof of vaccinations will be required - please bring your vaccination records to the first class session.

Date: Sunday, January 29th - March 11th (Please note: We will not have class on February 5th. Enjoy the Super Bowl!)

Time: 3:00 -4:00 pm

Location: Taming the Wild Side Training Facility

Cost: $100 for a six week class. Cash or checks only please.

Equipment: Easy to eat treats for your dog, water, water bowl

To sign up for this class, please click the following link:  Puppy I

NEW CLASS: Puppy I

Six week course in which puppies will learn sit, down, leave it, recalls off of distractions and loose leash walking. You will also learn crate training, teaching your puppy bite inhibition and getting them comfortable being handled. Puppies will be able to socialize and play with other puppies. This is very important towards good manners as they grow through adolescence. We will also teach targeting exercises and confidence building exercises.

Please Note: This class will be limited to 6 puppies. This class is only open to puppies 8 to 16 weeks old. Proof of vaccinations will be required - please bring your vaccination records to the first class session.

Date: Thursday, October 27th - December 8th

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Taming the Wild Side Training Facility

Cost: $100 for a six week class. Cash or checks only please.

Equipment: Easy to eat treats for your dog, water, water bowl.

To sign up for this class, please click the following link:  Puppy I

Breaking News - TTWS Unveils Fall 2011 Schedule

What are you looking for in the new Fall schedule?  Comedy?   Drama?   Relationships?  The networks don't have anything on us - we have all this and MORE! 

Check out what's ON AIR!  Click the class names below for more information and to sign up.  Who knows?  You and your companion may be starring in the next "Taming the Wild Side" original movie!

Puppy I - Sunday, September 11th - October 16th    2:30 - 3:30 pm

Beginner Family Dog - Tuesday, September 13th - October 18th    6:00 - 7:00 pm

Scent-sational Sniffers - Thursday, September 15th - October 20th    7:00 - 8:00 pm

Rally - Tuesday, October 11th - November 15th    7:30 - 8:30 pm

NEW CLASS: Puppy I

Six week course in which puppies will learn sit, down, leave it, recalls off of distractions and loose leash walking. You will also learn crate training, teaching your puppy bite inhibition and getting them comfortable being handled. Puppies will be able to socialize and play with other puppies. This is very important towards good manners as they grow through adolescence. We will also teach targeting exercises and confidence building exercises.

Please Note: This class will be limited to 6 puppies. This class is only open to puppies 8 to 16 weeks old. Proof of vaccinations will be required - please bring your vaccination records to the first class session.

Date: Sunday, Sept. 11th - October 16th

Time: 2:30 - 3:30 pm

Location: Taming the Wild Side Training Facility

Cost: $100 for a six week class. Cash or checks only please.

Equipment: Easy to eat treats for your dog, water, water bowl.

To sign up for this class, please click the following link: Puppy I

What Can Positive Training do for You and Your Dog? Read About One Family's Experience!

Summer is winding down and all the kids and teachers are back in school. However, at the beginning of the summer the Galloway family contacted me because of a great West Highland Terrier puppy that they had named Fletcher. They were ready to enroll in puppy class and have a couple of private sessions with him. He was quite the character, a little quiet at first and then all that personality began to come out! The Galloway's worked diligently and consistently with Fletcher, at first it was not easy, they had to learn how to train. They used the clicker and learned the concepts of clicker training and then began to realize how positively Fletcher responded to the clicker. Suddenly family and pup were communicating, training was moving forward and ultimately everyone graduated from Puppy I! Fletcher now knew how to sit, down, come, walk nicely on leash and to leave things alone on cue. We then tackled house breaking, Fletcher was only wanting to run around and play instead of going potty, they learned about dog nutrition and then they learned how to help Fletcher learn self control! They have now been through Puppy II and a Beginner class. We have added mat work and stays to Fletcher's training and then slowly added distractions to all the cues he knows! Puppy training is not easy, but it is a lot of fun!

The ultimate reward for teaching good manners to Fletcher was that the Galloways took him along with them on vacation! Here is an e-mail that I received from them:

Hi Terri, We had a wonderful trip to Yellowstone! Fletcher did great on the plane and visiting family. Funny thing is - girls seemed to love Fletcher and wanted their picture taken with him, this happened three times, once in the Salt Lake City airport and twice in Yellowstone park!

Training your dog is the most important thing you will do for your dog and for your family. Positive, clicker based training leads to bonding with your pup, builds relationships and makes you want to spend time with your dog and if at all possible lets your dog experience some great memories that you and your family are making. Be careful on the training that you choose, fear based training - jerks, pops, shock collars, spraying in the face and yelling in your dog's face - takes away from the relationship you could build and in my opinion makes you look really small. If you enter a puppy class and the first thing they want to do is put on pinch and choke collars, this is a business that does not know how to train. Leave very quickly. Your first step in training is to find a positive based training program where you and your dog will thrive! In closing, I applaud the entire Galloway family for continuing their training and their commitment to Fletcher. What a very lucky little guy!

NEW CLASS: Puppy I

Six week course in which puppies will learn sit, down, leave it, recalls off of distractions and loose leash walking. You will also learn crate training, teaching your puppy bite inhibition and getting them comfortable being handled. Puppies will be able to socialize and play with other puppies. This is very important towards good manners as they grow through adolescence. We will also teach targeting exercises and confidence building exercises.

Please Note: This class will be limited to 6 puppies. This class is only open to puppies 8 to 16 weeks old. Proof of vaccinations will be required - please bring your vaccination records to the first class session.

Date: Monday, June 20th – August 1st

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Taming the Wild Side Training Facility

Cost: $100 for a six week class. Cash or checks only please.

Equipment: Easy to eat treats for your dog, water, water bowl.

To sign up for this class, please click the following link:  Puppy I

Puppy Social

We had a puppy graduation, now it is time for a puppy celebration!

Bobbing for hot dogs!

Tunnel Time!

Ready for a puzzle?

Wanna see more photos from our Puppy Social?  Click the following link:  I wanna see 'em ALL!

Congrats to Our Puppy Graduates!

Congratulations to all our puppy graduates and their owners! You've taken the first step on the journey towards a wonderful relationship with your dog. Great job guys!

Libby

Zoe

Bertie

Bella

Fletcher

Shelby

GG

Sugar

Maddie

Dottie

NEW CLASS: Puppy I

Six week course in which puppies will learn sit, down, leave it, recalls off of distractions and loose leash walking. You will also learn crate training, teaching your puppy bite inhibition and getting them comfortable being handled. Puppies will be able to socialize and play with other puppies. This is very important towards good manners as they grow through adolescence. We will also teach targeting exercises and confidence building exercises.

Please Note: This class will be limited to 6 puppies. This class is only open to puppies 8 to 16 weeks old. Proof of vaccinations will be required - please bring your vaccination records to the first class session.

Date: Friday, May 6th - June 10th

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Taming the Wild Side Training Facility

Cost: $100 for a six week class. Cash or checks only please.

Equipment: Easy to eat treats for your dog, water, water bowl.

To sign up for this class, please click the following link:  Puppy I Sign Up

Puppy Class I

Six week course in which puppies will learn sit, down, leave it, recalls off of distractions and loose leash walking. You will also learn crate training, teaching your puppy bite inhibition and getting them comfortable being handled. Puppies will be able to socialize and play with other puppies. This is very important towards good manners as they grow through adolescence. We will also teach targeting exercises and confidence building exercises.

Please Note: This class will be limited to 6 puppies. This class is only open to puppies 8 to 16 weeks old. Proof of vaccinations will be required - please bring your vaccination records to the first class session.

Cost: $100 for a six week class. Cash or checks only please.

Equipment: Easy to eat treats for your dog, water, water bowl.

This class will be offered on Sunday afternoon and Tuesday evening.  The Sunday class begins February 20th at 4:30 pm.  The Tuesday class starts February 22nd at 6:00 pm.

To sign up for the Sunday afternoon class, please click the following link:  Sunday Afternoon Puppy Class I

To sign up for the Tuesday evening class, please click the followin link:  Tuesday Evening Puppy Class I

Congrats to our First Puppy Class!

Congrats to our five graduates, Barbara and Bertie, Cooper and Libby, Susan and Zoey, Tracye and Sidnye, and Mary Ellen and Tiger!

Susan and Zoey

Cooper and Libby

Barbara and Bertie

This Week's Schedule

We have a busy week planned, join us for some fun!

• Wednesday Walk to Tame the Wild:  Wednesday Walks are available to currently enrolled members at no charge. Take a walk with your companion to work on loose leash walking, eye contact and learn how to make your walks more fun for you and your dog.
  
  Cost: Free to currently enrolled students
  
  Location: Meet at the parking lot at Pecan Valley Park at 7:15 am
  
  Equipment: Easy to eat treats for your dog, water, water bowl, 6 foot leash

• Halloween Costume Contest:  Enter our Halloween Costume Contest and win a goody bag for your costumed companion.
  
  To enter, send your photo along with your pet's name to:  contests@tamingthewildside
  
  All entries must be received by 7:00 am CDT, Thursday October 28.  One photo per pet.
  
  Voting will be held October 29th-October 31st. The photo with the highest number of votes wins.
  
  Winner will be announced November1st!.com

• Advanced Family Dog Flex Class:  Proofing your dogs basic obedience (sit, down, stay, come, leave it, etc) using real world distractions. Learn new games to play with your dog while moving from low level distractions to high level distractions.
  
  Cost: $100 for 8 sessions. You will receive a punch card to track your sessions. This class will allow you to work around your schedule - come when it is convenient for you! (Cards expire 6 months after date of purchase.) Cash or checks only please.
  
  Location: This class will meet in the open field next to the parking lot at Pecan Valley Park in Benbrook. Please feel free to call for directions. 817-333-4579
  
  Equipment: Easy to eat treats for your dog, water, water bowl, 6 ft. leash, flat collar

• Hike - Crest of Benbrook Dam:  Join us for our inaugural hike!! We'll hike the spillway, grill hot dogs,and play games while building a great relationship with our companions!
  
  When: October 30, 2010 at 10:00
  Where: Crest of Benbrook Dam
  Length: 3.1 miles total
  Difficulty: Easy
  Cost: $10 per person
  
  This hike will be limited to 8 dogs. Please call 817-333-4579 to register or for more information.

• Puppy Class I:  Six week course in which puppies will learn sit, down, leave it, recalls off of distractions and loose leash walking. You will also learn crate training, teaching your puppy bite inhibition and getting them comfortable being handled. Puppies will be able to socialize and play with other puppies. This is very important towards good manners as they grow through adolescence. We will also teach targeting exercises and confidence... building exercises.
  
  Please Note: This class will be limited to 8 puppies. This class is only open to puppies 8 weeks to 5 months old. Proof of vaccinations will be required - please bring your vaccination records to the first class session. If there is enough interest the class may be broken down into two separate classes. A class for puppies less than 25 pounds which would be scheduled at 2:00 and a class for puppies greater than 25 pounds which would meet at 3:00.
  
  Cost: $80 for a six week class. Cash or checks only please.
  
  Location: This class will meet in SW Fort Worth. Please call for directions. 817-333-4579
  
  Equipment: Easy to eat treats for your dog, water, water bowl.
  
  Please call 817-333-4579 to register or for more information.

Please check our calendar for dates, times and more information:  Taming the Wildside Classes and Events  See ya there!

Puppy Class I

Due to the rain Puppy Class will begin next Sunday, October 31st, at 2:00 pm.  If you are interested, or know someone who might be, we have three slots left.  Please call 817-333-4579 to register or for more information.

Puppy Class I

Calling all puppies!  We have a new class starting just for YOU!

Puppy Class I is a six week course in which puppies will learn sit, down, leave it, recalls off of distractions and loose leash walking.  You will also learn crate training, teaching your puppy bite inhibition and getting them comfortable being handled.  Puppies will be able to socialize and play with other puppies.  This is very important towards good manners as they grow through adolescence.  We will also teach targeting exercises and confidence building exercises.

Please Note:  This class will be limited to 8 puppies.  This class is only open to puppies 8 weeks to 5 months old.  Proof of vaccinations will be required - please bring your vaccination records to the first class session.  If there is enough interest the class may be broken down into two separate classes.  A class for puppies less than 25 pounds which would be scheduled at 2:00 and a class for puppies greater than 25 pounds which would meet at 3:00.

Date:  October 24th - November 28

Time:  2:00 pm

Cost:  $80 for a six week class.  Cash or checks only please.

Location:  This class will meet in SW Fort Worth.  Please call for directions.  817-333-4579

Equipment: Easy to eat treats for your dog, water, water bowl.

Please call 817-333-4579 to register or for more information.