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Everyday dog training, for everyday owners.

Do you dream of traveling with your dog,taking them out to restaurants or maybe even just walking down your street but behavioral issues are getting in the way?

When our dogs struggle with things like pullingon leash, barking, jumping or more severe behaviors like biting or growling,they don’t get to live life to their full potential. 

We believe that our dogs' behavior is a resultof our everyday habits and how we communicate.

So what are you waiting for? The life you dream of with your dog is right on the other side of training.

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Who are we?

We're a team of bad-ass women trainers dedicated to empowering you and your dog to live a calm + confident life together.

Most dog owners struggle because they don't have the tools or language needed to effectively communicate with their dog.

Because of this, our dogs are left in an anxious, confused state. This is where we help.

What do we do?

Our training is different than most.

If you work with us, you get assigned your own personal dog trainer who will come to your house Monday through Friday for 4 weeks to teach your dog the skills needed to live their best life with you.

No sending your dog away- we do the training where it matters most.

We take a balanced approach to training. We use tools like slip leads and Ecollars to create a language of leash pressure, marker words, and food rewards to shape behaviors and reinforce a calm state of mind.

We teach the dogs that a calm state of mind is where all the good things happen- when we do this, calm becomes the default state.

And guess what?

Your dog will make better decisions from a calm state of mind rather than an anxious, over-excited one.

Our team

Meet the Orlando Team

Meghan Dougherty

Founder and Trainer

Meghan is currently the owner and Head Trainer of The Everyday Trainer. In 2017 she received her Bachelors of Science in Biology from the University of Central Florida and went on to study for her Masters of Biology at the University of Kentucky. Meg started working with animals in 2013 at local zoos, wildlife rehabilitation facilities, and coastal marine labs throughout college. In 2018, after struggling with her own dog, Meghan founded The Everyday Trainer as a way to help other struggling dog owners. Since its start, Meg has trained hundreds of dogs and owners to live a more peaceful coexistence. Meg Believes in bettering ourselves to better our dogs, and continues to educate and empower dog owners throughout the world on how to do just that. 

Tori Golder

Administrative Assistant

Tori is currently a senior at the University of Central Florida majoring in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in health and business. She loves all types of dogs but has a special place in her heart for her dachshund Rocky. In her free time she loves to cook and discover the next best show on Netflix. She is passionate about the overall health and wellbeing for all living things and wants to help create a safe environment where all dogs are encouraged to grow and be happy.

Savannah Horseman

Trainer

Savannah is currently a Junior at the University of Central Florida studying Computer Science and Engineering. Savannah has spent the last 3 years learning how to train and work with dogs, as she plans to work with dogs for the rest of her life. Savannah spends most of her free time training puppies who will be future service dogs. She is currently the volunteer puppy raiser of Hilo III, a lab golden cross who will hopefully provide independence to someone in need.

Alyssa Russo

Trainer

Alyssa is currently a Junior at the University of Central Florida studying Biology with a Pre-Veterinary Concentration. She has aspirations of owning her own clinic where Veterinarians and Dog Trainers work together to create more positive relationships between owners and their dogs while improving animals’ quality of life. With over 2 years of working at accredited animal hospitals under her belt, Alyssa’s love and passion for creating better futures for animals continues to grow everyday.

Alyssa Russo

Trainer

Alyssa is currently a Junior at the University of Central Florida studying Biology with a Pre-Veterinary Concentration. She has aspirations of owning her own clinic where Veterinarians and Dog Trainers work together to create more positive relationships between owners and their dogs while improving animals’ quality of life. With over 2 years of working at accredited animal hospitals under her belt, Alyssa’s love and passion for creating better futures for animals continues to grow everyday.

Ciara Sanders

Sales

Alyssa is currently a Junior at the University of Central Florida studying Biology with a Pre-Veterinary Concentration. She has aspirations of owning her own clinic where Veterinarians and Dog Trainers work together to create more positive relationships between owners and their dogs while improving animals’ quality of life. With over 2 years of working at accredited animal hospitals under her belt, Alyssa’s love and passion for creating better futures for animals continues to grow everyday.

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What our clients say about us

JEFFERSON BURNS
We have worked with Meg for just over a year now. She has helped raise our Australian Shepherd puppy from 8 weeks to present day. 
Her training has left us with a dog that is well behaved on walks and easy to manage around people, dogs, even crowds. 
Our Australian Shepherd has endless energy and because of Meg’s help, we can effortlessly take him on road trips and comfortably stay in hotels. She has trained our pup and us on how to manage behavior and situations with ease. 
Day to day, Meg helps ensure that our Aussie continues to refine his behavior while getting out of the house for hours, this while we are at work. It makes coming home more relaxing for everyone. And in the long run, she has shown us how much freedom comes with a well trained dog, who gets to spend more time doing more activities with us.

SARAH PORTER
I internally thank Meghan every day when I take Jack for a walk.It had been a while since I had trained a puppy and Meghan came to my assistance when Jack was 4-months old.Meghan has such a lovely, kind, and calm demeanour. She is a natural with dogs and you can see instantly how positively they react to her.Meghan trained me to be a better owner/teacher for Jack.I can’t tell you how proud I am! Jack is now 9-months old and walks beautifully to heel off leash.He listens to me and responds easily, all thanks to Meghan’s training and wisdom.After all, it is really we humans who the need the training rather than the dogs!Thank you, Meghan! You are an absolute blessing. Anyone would be lucky to have you guide them and their pet.


SARA CARROLL
Meg was was literally a life saver! I ended up fostering a dog that was extremely reactive and I could not control. Hoping to get him adopted, I called Meg to see if she could help! She taught us how to handle the dog and help him become more adoptable! I’m happy to say the dog finally did get adopted, and is living an awesome life with his new family. Also, everything I learned during her training, I use for my new fosters that come through! I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for help with their dog!

JANNAH BACHROUCHE 
So, I don’t have a dog and live in LA. Originally I started watching her videos for the dog content (because of course). Then I started watching her videos like it was my morning newspaper. Some good friends of mine adopted a rescue pit bull mix who was a year old at the time. They were having trouble getting her to calm down, not choke herself trying to get out the crate, not drag her moms during their walks - the works. I started playing even closer attention to Meghan’s videos. I started watching my friends’ dog more often and started working on various things with her (i.e., walking at heel, practicing a calm mind) and started noticing a little bit of a difference. I told my friends about Meghan’s Instagram account and they started following examples they’ve seen in her videos. Their doggo has made massive improvements!! She still has some work to do, but she isn’t the same dog at all. My point in saying all of this is that even though she’s not working directly with my friends’ dog, she is still having an impact from thousands of miles away. Regardless of whether you have a dog or don’t, and whether you live in Orlando or not, Meghan’s lessons will make a difference with your dog!

KATIE VALLEY
Meghan is the best thing to happen to us and our dogs. She is worth every penny. We have two lovable rescues with problematic behaviors—dominance (which leads to fights, pulling on walks, and overall disobedience), and terrible anxiety. We had a different dog trainer in the past who used fear tactics in an effort to correct these behaviors, but it unfortunately made them worse. She comes to our home Monday-Friday and works with them on breaking these bad behaviors, and she also explains the WHY behind everything so that we as owners can break our bad behaviors too. We’re about 3 weeks in and my dogs are walking perfectly at heel, listening to me, and not charging the door. They are so excited to see her every morning that they are sitting at the door waiting for her to get here. I am so grateful.

CHRISTINA ASTORE
Meghan changed my life in ways that I never thought a dog trainer could. When we first met, I had no idea how to manage my Aussie rescue. I had so much trouble setting boundaries with her, holding myself accountable to training, and providing structure for my dog. When I started working with Meghan, it was like a breath of fresh air. She taught me how to be the leader that Jade needed me to be. Before all of this, I had no idea how much my state of mind was affecting Jade’s behavior. While “training” never really ends, I no longer feel like I’m drowning. I’ve been able to form a routine with my dog that works for us and in the process learned how to improve my own mental health. For that, I am forever indebted to Meg and her teachings.

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Virtual Training Session

Whether you’re local or live halfway around the world, virtual sessions are perfect for owners willing to put in the work with their dogs but just need a bit of professional guidance. During this 1 hour virtual call, we’ll guide you through the steps to take to transform your dog at home. These sessions are perfect for first time dog owners, puppy owners, and owners struggling with behavioral issues like pulling on leash, reactivity, fearfulness, and so much more.

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Daily Training

Daily training is our monthly in-home training option where one of our trainers comes to your house Monday through Friday for 4 weeks for an hour each day. We love this style of training because we get to work with your dog in the place they spend most of their time- in and around your home. This training includes daily structured walks, obedience sessions, and weekly field trips with your personal dog trainer. While we don't require it, you can be there for all sessions to learn the skills alongside your dog.

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Two Week Puppy Board and Train

Our 2 week Puppy Board and Train program is designed for puppies between 3 and 6 months. This program focuses on crate training, potty training, basic obedience, and state-of-mind work. Our Board and Train program takes place in the trainers home and is designed to prepare your pup to live calmly and confidently back at home and set them up to be well-behaved adult dogs. All of our Board and Train programs include a leash, Go-Home session, and follow up session.

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Three Week Board and Train

Our 3 week Board and Train program is designed for puppy to adult dogs with mild to severe behavioral issues. This 3 week program addresses the dog’s state of mind - which is often the root cause of many behavioral issues we see. Our Board and Train program takes place in the trainers home and is designed to work through problems including pulling on leash, not coming when called, reactivity, destructive behavior, potty training, socialization and more.

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