Meet the Trainers

Wendy – Lead Trainer

“Hi! I’m the Head Trainer and Co-Owner of Namaste Dog Training. I found a passion for training when I began learning to train horses as a 7-year-old child. Since those days, I have trained dogs, cats, pigs, and foxes all with Positive Reinforcement. I will be honest. When I was young, I didn’t realize I was using positive reinforcement. I just wanted to find ways to teach animals without the use of pain or fear. In 2014, I was hired as a Pet Training Instructor for Petsmart in Lawton, Oklahoma. Until this point, I didn’t know I could have a career in training. I thought it was just something fun to do with my pets and those of my family & friends. Petsmart helped open my eyes to the possibility while teaching me how to build a training business. They sparked a passion to grow my knowledge to learn beyond their curriculum. I chose to volunteer with the Lawton Animal Shelter for over 100 hours as a photographer & trainer to learn more about body language and help get their faces out there to help get them adopted. In 2018, I chose to leave Petsmart for personal reasons. I decided to try starting my own training business. I never thought it would grow to the level it has in such a short time. I am so proud of the team I have built because our passion and goals match. We have a passion to help dogs and humans learn how to communicate with each other. This helps build a bond while teaching a dog how to coexist in their family’s world to help them earn a forever home. This helps us achieve our ultimate goal of saving lives by keeping more dogs off the streets and out of shelters.”

Specialties: Puppy foundations, reactivity, canine communication, family training dynamics
Training Style: Positive reinforcement, force-free, LIMA-informed

Will – Assistant Trainer

“Hi! My name is William. I’m the Co-Trainer & Co-owner of Namaste Dog Training. I grew up with a love for animals watching my father train dogs for the military. It was fascinating as a child watching and learning from him. I never really thought it would be something that I would end up teaching years later. When Wendy first met my Father, he loved the compassion that she had for animals. He encouraged her to start with PetSmart and always believed that one day she would have her own training company. Originally, I started off riding with Wendy as she did in-home training while I was still working full-time. As I watched her help family after family, my passion for training was relit. I began listening and learning from her while growing my training knowledge. After over 3 years of training beside her, I’m proud of the business we have built together. We have a great team that has helped so many families and dogs build a bond to last their lifetime. I look forward to seeing where the path takes us in the future.”

Specialties: Group class assistance, leash handling, support for nervous dogs

Jessica – Partner Trainer

Jessica, originally experienced with horses, discovered a new passion through fostering a dog named Kira, who was saved from a shelter kill list by a rescue group. Though she didn’t plan to adopt at first, Jessica grew attached and decided to keep Kira despite behavioral challenges stemming from her unknown past. Recognizing that training alone wouldn’t be enough, Jessica worked closely with us and a behavioral vet, dedicating herself to learning about dog training and behavior. Her commitment, even through tough moments, led to significant progress and sparked a desire to help other dog owners facing similar struggles.

Since then, Jessica has completed her apprenticeship and begun offering her own animal behavior services. We’re proud of her dedication and the path she’s chosen to help dogs like Kira. If you need assistance with a reactive dog, we highly recommend reaching out to her at DPFDogs@gmail.com—just tell her we sent you!

Specialties: Puppy socialization, first-time dog owners, family coaching
In Progress: CPDT-KA Certification