Wanderlust Canine Services

4.7 Stars,3 Reviews

1 Scale Ave, Rutland, VT 05701

Service area: Serves Rutland County, Vermont, including Castleton and areas within 30 minutes of 1323 RTE 4 W, Castleton, VT 05735.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

Family Dog
Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

Puppy Training
Leash Pulling
Reactivity / Aggression
Jumping on People
Barking Excessively
Separation Anxiety
Biting / Nipping
Potty Training
Resource Guarding
Fearfulness
Recall

Training Formats Offered

Private Lessons
Group Classes
In-Home
Private Facility
Day Training

Program Formats

Sessions Package
Ongoing Weekly
Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

Herding
Sporting
Working
Hounds
Terriers
Doodles
Brachycephalic

Age of Dogs Trained

Puppy (<1 year)
Adolescent (1-2 years)
Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods:

✓ Positive Reinforcement Only

Equipment:

✓ Clickers
✓ Food Rewards
✓ Harnesses
✓ Flat Collars

Training begins with a private class to assess goals and individual needs. After establishing a foundation, clients may progress to group classes or public settings. Take & Train sessions offer hands-on practice during walks or outings. The Take & Train Intensive program runs Tuesday–Friday mornings for a minimum of two weeks, with weekly private sessions included. Group classes are limited to 4 dogs in winter and 6 in summer. Daycare includes structured play, training, and rest cycles.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Private classes at the facility: $100/hour. In-home and public private classes within 30 minutes: $125/hour. In-home and public classes beyond 30 minutes: pricing available upon request. Group classes: $35 per dog (requires prior private class within 6 months). Take & Train: $75/hour. Take & Train Intensive: $100/hour, minimum two weeks, includes one free private class per week.

Policies

Group classes require completion of private classes within the past 6 months. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated.

Testimonials

“Erynn and her team are great! We have been bringing our pups to her for over a year now. Erynn really pays attention to the dogs day to day – it is actually quite amazing how much she is able to relay to us about our dogs day! I asked Erynn to help work with my hound and our new puppy on a variety of tasks and it has been a great experience.

Daycare is one thing but Erynn really shines when it comes to developing well-behaved dogs. Our youngest is a full-bred Australian Shepherd. Thankfully we have Erynn in our corner and she has helped make him an attentive and behaved pup! I would not take our dogs anywhere else!”
– Leighton Thayer

“Owning and training a deaf dog, like Bella can be challenging. Erynn’s knowledge and training techniques have been so helpful in our training journey. She keeps her sessions fun and informative, both for the owner and the dog. Bella is learning self-control, how to read other dogs behavior and most importantly, how to act so she is welcome anywhere. With her training, and our dedicated work we have a well-behaved dog. I would highly recommend Erynn to anyone that wants the same for theirs.”
– Rosemary Greene

“Erynn is like a magician. My boys are brothers and were not quite 1 yet (when we met Erynn)… In less than a week, Erynn taught us to walk the boys and the boys not to walk us. She did home visits wherein she suggested we separate the dogs during the day and do separate trainings with them. We even separated them in daycare. Our dogs focus, know their commands and listen and have lots of fun now. Erynn even used our boys to train her new employees!!! They are 6 years old now and we could not have been happier with all the help, training and love Erynn gave our boys.”
– Leslie & Steve Wilk

About the Trainer

Erynn is a Vermont-native dog trainer with extensive experience in animal care, including veterinary settings, boarding, daycare, grooming, and retail. She offers private and group dog training classes in Castleton, Vermont, tailored to each dog’s individual needs and the owner’s goals. Erynn emphasizes flexible, personalized training methods and does not use one-size-fits-all approaches. She requires private classes before enrolling in group classes and offers in-home and public training sessions within 30 minutes of her facility. She also provides daycare services with a focus on holistic socialization and training through a play-work-rest rotation. Additional services include Take & Train sessions and intensive training programs. Erynn has successfully trained a wide variety of breeds, including challenging cases like deaf dogs and sibling pairs.

Her training philosophy centers on adapting techniques to suit each dog and owner, building strong relationships with clients, and ensuring dogs become well-behaved in any environment. She has helped clients with puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs, including those with reactivity, separation anxiety, leash pulling, and behavioral challenges.

Erynn’s daycare program supports mental and physical health through structured daily routines, and her clients consistently praise her attention to detail, communication, and results-driven approach.

Accomplishments

Erynn has built strong community relationships through years of hands-on experience with diverse breeds and challenging cases, including deaf dogs and sibling pairs. She has trained dogs to be well-behaved in public and has used her clients’ dogs to train new staff members.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must first enroll in a private class to assess goals and dog needs before participating in group classes or other programs. Contact is required to begin the process.

Contact

Free Consultation

Website

Availability

Weekdays
Morning
Afternoon

Languages

English

wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

Dog day care center

Location