Eugene, OR
Taylor Rice
Taylor is a Certified Training Partner through the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior. She has been caring for animals professionally full-time since 2017. Her past work experiences include working in dog kennels, boarding, grooming, animal research, and finally veterinary medicine where she currently works as a Veterinary Assistant. She is a Fear-Free Certified Veterinary Professional and RECOVER CPR certified as well. She is also a member of the IAABC and the Pet Professional Guild.
Training Philosophy
Taylor's goal is to foster lifelong trust, learning, and communication between dogs and their people. She uses positive reinforcement dog training methods and teaches the "language" of clicker training.
Services
Taylor offers a variety of services including:
- Puppy Start Right: For puppies ages 2 to 6 months. This program introduces clicker training to both puppy and owners and teaches foundational skills such as giving attention to the handler, offering behavior, responding to a cue, targeting, and self-control.
- Beginner Dog Training Course: For dogs of any age. This curriculum emphasizes foundational skills that create a sound basis for lifelong learning. Dogs will "learn how to learn," and when dogs and their owners master the skills of this curriculum, they can teach and learn new behaviors to handle most situations they encounter with confidence.
- Specialty Services:
- Cooperative Care: Training an animal to not only tolerate handling and husbandry procedures, but to be an active, willing participant in them. This can help dogs become more comfortable with veterinary exams, injections, ear cleaning, pill taking, eye drops, nail care, bathing, brushing, and more.
- Veterinary Happy Handling: Teaching dogs to accept or even want handling for certain medical procedures. This can help dogs with traumatic experiences in the past build a more positive experience with veterinary care.
- Custom Private Training: Taylor customizes each session to address your dog's specific needs and behavioral goals. She can tailor a training plan for fear-based behaviors, anxiety, reactivity, and troubleshoot what is causing your dog to behave a certain way.
- Pet Sitting: Just Say Yes! offers a range of specialized and flexible pet sitting services tailored to your pet's needs. Services include drop-in visits, potty breaks, feeding and treats, scoop litter boxes, clean habitats, refresh water, play time, administer medication, vacation visits, and overnight visits.
- Dog Walking: Just Say Yes! offers 45-minute walks or visits for high-energy dogs. They provide poop bags, text updates with photos, and additional training/enrichment games as requested.
Certifications
Taylor is a Certified Training Partner through the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior. She is also a Fear-Free Certified Veterinary Professional and RECOVER CPR certified. She is a member of the IAABC and the Pet Professional Guild.
Specializations
Taylor specializes in clicker training, puppy training, beginner dog training, cooperative care, veterinary happy handling, reactivity, stress, and over-arousal issues in dogs.
Training Methods
Taylor uses positive reinforcement dog training methods and teaches the "language" of clicker training. She also uses the Control Unleashed methods by Leslie McDevitt for reactivity, stress, and over-arousal issues in dogs.
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We have created a directory of licensed dog trainers specializing in positive reinforcement methods. These trainers are not affiliated with Dogo, and all information is gathered from publicly available sources. Each profile provides a brief overview of the trainer's experience and expertise.
Start by evaluating your dog's needs and identifying your training objectives. Each trainer's profile provides insights into their areas of expertise. Match these with your dog's character and your goals to find the ideal fit.
All trainers listed here are certified professionals with extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement techniques.
Positive reinforcement centers on rewarding preferred behaviors, ensuring a pleasant learning journey for your dog. This humane approach is scientifically proven to be the most effective long-term training method, strengthening the bond between you and your pet. By consistently rewarding good behavior, your dog learns to associate actions with positive outcomes, leading to lasting improvements and a happier companion.
Yes, they are. Our trainers are adept in basic obedience or intricate behavioral challenges. Browse their profiles to identify a trainer who specializes in the particular issues you wish to address.
Simply click on the preferred trainer's profile to access their contact details. From there, you can get in touch to discuss your requirements and set up training appointments.
Group sessions offer a communal setting where your dog learns general obedience alongside other dogs. In contrast, private sessions grant focused attention, making them perfect for targeted behavior modifications or individualized training agendas.
All our trainers are committed to positive reinforcement techniques and steer clear of any harsh or punitive methods. Their primary goal is to make training a joyous journey for you and your dog.
Results depend on factors like your dog's nature, the specific behaviors in question, and your training consistency. While many clients observe improvements in just a few sessions, it's crucial to be patient and persistent.
Reach out to the trainer you're interested in to discuss possibly attending a session. It's a great way to get a feel for their approach and see if it aligns with your expectations.
