TAO DOG(r) Wellness

TAO DOG® offers structured puppy programs (Foundation, Excellence, Supreme) with 4–6 weekly 1-hour training sessions, socialization walks, field trips, and ongoing email/text support. Private training sessions are customized for behavior modification, obedience, or specific needs like grooming compliance. Group classes include monthly 60–75 minute sessions in facility-based settings (Fidelco or West Hartford Center) focusing on conditioning, leash manners, and distraction training. Day retreats and wellness adventures (yoga, hiking, paddleboarding) are offered as one-time or recurring events. All programs are tailored to the dog’s age, breed, personality, and lifestyle.

Pricing Summary

Private training sessions start at $140 for a 1-hour session. Initial consultation is $160 (1.5 hours). Packages include a 3-session package for $375 and a 5-session package for $600. Puppy programs range from $799 (Foundation) to $1,299 (Supreme), including multiple sessions, socialization walks, and support materials. Group classes (Walk & Train and K9 Conditioning) are $45 per drop-in session. All prices include tax and fees.

TAO DOG® Wellness is a dog training and wellness business founded by Stef Corbeil in Simsbury, CT, offering a holistic approach to dog care that blends training, physical conditioning, and emotional well-being for both dogs and their owners. The business provides private and group training sessions focused on positive reinforcement, with specialized programs for puppies, behavior modification, and daily life skills like leash walking, recall, and grooming compliance. In addition to traditional training, TAO DOG® offers unique wellness activities such as Dog Yoga, hiking with dogs, paddle boarding with dogs, and canine conditioning classes designed to improve mobility, strength, and flexibility across all life stages—from puppies to seniors. The community-centered model includes day retreats, virtual group sessions, and pet loss grief support, creating a supportive environment where owners deepen their bond with their dogs through mindful, low-pressure interaction. Stef’s intuitive, individualized approach tailors programs to each dog’s personality, needs, and life stage, making it ideal for families seeking more than basic obedience.

The business emphasizes connection over correction, helping dogs with reactivity, fearfulness, separation anxiety, and other behavioral challenges through customized behavior modification plans. Training occurs in real-world settings like West Hartford Center and at the Fidelco Guide Dogs Training Center, allowing dogs to practice skills in distraction-rich environments. All training integrates positive reinforcement, with no use of punitive tools or methods. The combination of physical wellness, emotional support, and structured learning sets TAO DOG® apart as a comprehensive resource for dog owners seeking long-term, joyful companionship.

Additional services include puppy foundation programs, veterinary visit preparation, socialization walks, field trips for real-life obedience practice, and email/text support during programs. The business also offers corporate wellness programs and community events like benefit hikes and paddle adventures.

Stef Corbeil has been training dogs for over 13 years and has built a loyal community of clients who credit her with transforming their relationships with their dogs.

The business is operated under Behavior Unleashed LLC.

Accomplishments

Stef Corbeil has been training dogs for over 13 years and has developed a unique, community-based approach integrating canine wellness, behavior modification, and emotional support. She has successfully trained dogs across all life stages, including senior dogs regaining mobility and reactive dogs improving on walks. Her programs have been featured in media segments, and she has built a trusted community of clients who credit her with transforming their relationships with their dogs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Stef via email or phone to schedule an initial consultation (1.5 hours, $160). During this session, Stef evaluates the dog’s behavior, needs, and goals to recommend the most suitable program—whether private training, a puppy package, or a group class. All programs are customized based on this assessment.