About Tame the Tiger

Where it starts

Every training journey at Tame the Tiger begins with a free phone consultation followed by an in-home evaluation, which the site describes as assessing the dog's behavior in its everyday environment and providing practical solutions the owner can start using immediately.

Programs

Four are listed. Board and train is presented as the most comprehensive, open to dogs of all ages and temperaments, from puppy foundations to more severe behavioral management. Private lessons can be held at home, out in public, or a combination. Vacation boarding keeps a dog while reinforcing good behavior through guided training, with photo and video updates.

Method

The FAQ answers the method question directly: "we use balanced training methods to ensure you and your pet understand each other fully", on the reasoning that reinforcing the behaviors the household wants matters as much as pointing out the ones it does not.

Who trains

The owner is Julia, described as an animal behavior specialist with over 10 years of experience across a diverse range of dog breeds and animal species. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and behavior science and began her career studying behavioral modification in a zoological setting, working with exotic animals including dolphins and elephants before moving to dog training.

The specialty

While the business works with all types of dogs, the site states the specialty is dogs needing additional support – fearful, reactive or aggressive. The business is woman-owned and named after the owner's own dog, Tony.

Philosophy

The stated view is that no two dogs are treated the same, and that many training approaches can work when matched to the right dog – the job being to help the owner cut through the noise and find which one fits.