Meet The Team

Erin Whelan

Founder, Little Wolf Dog Training

CPDT-KA, CSAP-BC, FDM

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I’m Erin, that little guy next to me is Oliver. He came into my life over 11 years ago and changed everything I thought I knew about having a dog. The relationship we formed through positive reinforcement training was one based on mutual trust and curiosity, rather than fear and intimidation (which was, at the time, the most popular way to train a dog).

Ever since then I’ve been helping dogs and their guardians make meaningful behavior change and improve their relationships. Through humane, science-backed techniques I help my clients achieve sustainable results.

When I work with you, my goal is to give you the knowledge base and skills you need to succeed without me. You’ll learn how to build new behaviors and also how to reduce and prevent unwanted behaviors.

I’m the right trainer for you if you’re looking to bring out the best in your dog while leaving room to grow yourself. If you’re willing to listen when your dog says “No, thank you” and figure out how to turn that into a “Yes, please!” let’s get started!

Education

  • School For The Dogs Apprenticeship - 2018

  • Clicker Expo LIVE - 2020

  • Clicker Expo LIVE - 2021

  • IAABC Lemonade Conference - 2021

  • IAABC Lemonade Conference - 2022

  • SA Pro Certification Course - 2022

  • Cooperative Care: Husbandry At Home w/ Laura Monaco Torelli - 2023

  • L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® Professional Course - 2024

  • CPDT-KA - Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge-Assessed

  • CSAP-BC - Certified Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultant

  • FDM - Family Dog Mediator

Certifications

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Why train with Little Wolf?

  • Customizable Training

    Each dog receives a custom training-plan written with their specifics goals in mind. No two households are alike and so no two clients ever have the same training experience. No cookie-cutter training packages here!

  • We're Up to Date!

    We stay informed of the latest research in training and behavior so we’re able to offer you the most current and effective solutions for your training goals.

  • Non-Judgmental Approach

    We’re here to help, not judge. Regardless of what you’re struggling with or what methods you’ve tried in the past, we’ll listen with compassion and craft a training plan that’s both easy-to-follow and supportive.

Have questions? Ask us.