About Animal Matters Training & Swim

Who they are

Animal Matters Training and Swim publishes its address as "2140 American Blvd. De Pere WI 54115" and its contact as "info@animalmatterstraining.com" and "(920)632-6564." The about page states the approach: "At Animal Matters, we pride ourselves on providing individualized, positive experiences for dogs and owners alike. Whether utilizing our pool services for enrichment, exercise, or recovery, we customize each session to best fit the dog's needs. Our training programs provide science-proven techniques that create quality experiences for dogs and their owners."

The people, and what the site says they hold

Two staff members are profiled at length. Jenn Cluckey is listed as "JENN CLUCKEY, KPA CTP / Approved AKC CGC & Trick Dog Evaluator," and the page says she "instructs private training clients, teaches group classes, and brings dogs in the pool." It records that "In 2021, Jenn graduated from Northern Michigan University with a double major in Biology and Psychology," that "she began the Karen Pryor Dog Trainer Professional Program where she took multiple trips to Chicago with a client's black lab, Addy," and that she "graduated the program and became a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) in September of 2022." It adds that she "has volunteered with dogs through various shelters and rescues since 2011" and that she "worked for the attached TailWaggers as a group leader and receptionist from 2019 to 2021."

Tiara Soderstrom is listed as "TIARA SODERSTROM, PCT-A / Approved AKC CGC & Trick Dog Evaluator" and "can be found participating in all of the services offered whether in the training room, the pool, or on the patio." The page says "Her start in the dog world occurred in 2010 when she began working for TailWaggers," that her career "was ignited by acceptance and attendance through the Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Professional Program in 2012," and that "Shortly after the program concluded, she relocated to the Madison area where she taught a variety of group classes and assisted with the Dane County 4H Dog Program." All of these are the site's own statements about its staff, restated rather than added to.

What you can book

The services page lists three: "Private Lessons – Work one-on-one with a professional trainer to focus on individualized training goals. Private training can take place in our training facility or virtually over Google Meet. Lessons can address a variety of training goals from basic manners to advanced cueing." "Group Classes – Small class sizes for all ages and skill levels." And "Pool Rental – Indoor, in-ground pool for novice to pro water dogs." The home page sums the range up as "a variety of services to fit you and your dog whether looking to build their training skills or introduce them to the pool!"

How to sign up

Registration runs through an attached business: "Please create an account at the link below through the Tailwaggers registration page at the link below to sign up for the above services." Separate "Training Inquiry" and "Swim Inquiry" routes are offered on the home page.

Before you book

Ask about prices for lessons, classes and pool rental, and about class schedules, levels and course lengths.