Autumn English grew up in Washougal, Washington and has lived in the Camas area for close to 10 years. Ever since she was young she had a passion for animals, learning and teaching. Finding joy in helping others and always having a strong desire for continued education.
Autumn began raising and training her standard poodle, Lady just over three years ago and realized she had a desire and love for training. When she first got Lady it soon became clear that not all was butterflies and rainbows when it came to raising a puppy, especially one who was suffering from fear and anxiety. She quickly realized many dog owners struggled when it came to training their dogs and found owners becoming frustrated, discouraged and intimidated by training that seemed never ending and full of set backs!
Knowing there must be a better way, she began to educate herself in animal behavior and theory through countless hours of research and hands on experience, eventually being able to mentor for a season under 2 trainers out of Vancouver. She has had the opportunity to work in various dog sports, including conformation, agility, barn hunt, Rally obedience and service dog task work. She is also CPR certified to best help any canine during an emergency situation. Driven by the desire to help people and her love for animals, Wildside Canine was established in 2022.
My training philosophy …
Founded on the principal that each dog has a unique potential to do something amazing! I believe that every dog, no matter the size or problem, has room for improvement and I strive to attain every dogs individual potential. Every dog was bred for a specific purpose and have individual capabilities, which means each training session must be specifically tailored to your dog! By utilizing the tools necessary to set your dog up for success(such as, treats, praise, e-collars, slip leashes and prong collars) we can help improve your relationship and obedience with your canine companion! My goal is to help build your confidence as an owner and handler and to build a more clear and structured relationship between you and your dog. To do this we work to help you best understand your dog and their individual needs. Allowing you to correct or encourage behaviors eliminating any grey areas. Whether you want to travel the country or watching a movie together on the couch, we can work to achieve realistic goals for you and your furry friend!
