Teresa Tuttle
has 23 years of experience with many accreditations. She has been training dogs since 1998, and stays current with dog training and behavior science by taking online courses, going to seminars, reading books and the practical application of actually training real live dogs. She has trained Service and Therapy Dogs, is a recognized evaluator for AKC’s Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog Programs and is certified with Behavior Works LLC, the International Association of Animal Behavior, as an accredited Dog Trainer, the Association of Pet Dog Professionals and a member of the Pet Professional Guild. She has titles in multiple venues of Agility and has competed in Obedience and Rally.
Training Philosophy
Teresa Tuttle values the relationship between a dog and its guardian. She uses scientific, creative, proven, positive techniques to help you manage and understand your canine family. She advocates for fear free and reward based training. She will never use pain or fear to train your dog. With Dogs ‘N Action you won’t be asked to buy an expensive shock collar or an aversive prong collar. Her methods do not include special tools.
Services
Dogs ‘N Action offers Virtual Private and Group Sessions, In-Home Private Lessons, Group Lessons for puppies and adult dogs, AKC STAR Puppy Program and AKC Canine Good Citizen Program. They also offer a 15 minute free virtual session to see how it works.
Group Classes:
- AKC STAR Puppy
- AKC Canine Good Citizen
- Household Manners (CGC) Classes
- Puppy Basics (S.T.A.R. Puppy) Classes
Private Lessons:
- In-Home Private Lessons
- Private one on one Sessions: $100 per hour
- Bundle of Private Lessons buy four get one FREE: $400 for 5 Lessons*
- Virtual Session: $75 per hour
- Six Week Group Lessons: $165 for the 6 week session ($27.50 per class)
Certifications
Teresa Tuttle is certified with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants as an Accredited Dog Trainer, she is also a member of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers, a certified evaluator for the American Kennel Club, as well as a member of the Pet Professional Guild and the owner of Dogs ‘N Action in Odessa, Texas.
Specializations
Puppy training, adult dog training, AKC STAR Puppy Program, AKC Canine Good Citizen Program, Service and Therapy Dogs, Agility, Obedience, Rally
Training Methods
Teresa Tuttle uses science based, proven training methods, which means her clients are not required to buy expensive training collars. Dogs ‘N Action prides themselves on being force free by using toys, treats and games to train.
Customer Reviews
KC Caulder: Warm. Friendly. Incredibly experienced trainer. Love the professionalism and guidance.
