EXCELLENT Based on 35 reviews Gator2025-01-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Will Thomas Dog Whisperer- What a wonderful and talented soul ! I noticed changes in my dog the very same day that he came out. He explained exactly what I needed to do and why. How heartwarming to hear that my dog was misbehaving because he loves me and he's worried about me! 💜💖🐕 Thank you Will ! Tracy Flew2024-09-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was a big decision for me to engage a dog whisperer for training. I spent time researching my options and settled on Will Thomas. I remember the morning of our appointment walking my dog and saying out loud “There is no way this dog can be trained to follow me rather than pulling me willy-nilly wherever he chooses!” But it turns out it is completely possible to train him to do this and many other surprising things by teaching me how to communicate my leadership to him. And shocking is too mild a word for the results my Golden Retriever 1 year old and I have experienced, flabbergasted might be a little closer to describing it. The very first thing I noticed was that my dog Seven relaxed in a way I truly never imagined. It is not that he lacks energy in any way😁, it is that he is now moving to ‘off duty’ and trusting my lead. It’s amazing, he sleeps deeper, barks less, relaxes much more quickly, and yes, EVEN follows me on a walk rather than pulls. All aspects of the training are critical, but in my opinion the most important and fun training tool we were shown is the backpack for my dog. Not only does it make him the cutest and most handsome dog on the block, but it is very satisfying to see how different he is when I put it on him. It’s like he stands up straight and says ‘I have a job’. We both really love it, and when we come home from a backpack walk he is noticeably tired. Thank you Will for changing life for me and Seven. I’m excited about the many good years ahead of us with this dog who is delightful because he trusts his place in the pack. Venus Desselle2024-03-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing trainer! I inherited an aggressive three year old Belgian Malinois. I have eight other dogs and all different breeds. I raised certain breeds that are supposedly aggressive but not true at all. They grew up to be respectful and sociable dogs. Unfortunately this poor guy is confused and so was I. Two months in my home and he’s thinks he runs the house. I wasn’t sure if my drill sergeant personality dosed with lots of love and affection will work on this dog. The dog taught me a valuable lesson that not all dogs are the same when it comes to training. Will opened my eyes and made me realize I had to dedicate more time to walking him and more. He has soooo much knowledge and experience it blew my mind. Keep in mind other trainers I spoke to before speaking with Will told me to get rid of him or put him down because he will get worse. Well they were wrong. I noticed walking him did immediately make a difference on how he was acting at night towards his area and the other dogs. Little by little he will change and so will I. It’s consistency, understanding, patience, and love that will get us to a good place. God too but I think he’s letting us work out dog differences on our own cause we got. Thank you so much Will. Barbara Cook2023-10-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It has been two weeks since we met Will, the changes in our dog are AMAZING! Will has helped us reach a higher level of communication, a way of communicating that our dog actually understands! The drills have increased our bond and trust together, something I expect every dog owner desires. If you have a new puppy at home or some challenges with your current dog, don't hesitate, call Will. Salli Earley2022-12-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Transformational program. Will’s methods are unique and highly effective. Diana Dunn2022-12-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Eternally grateful! We rescued a Female 5 yr old Jack Russell named Gerti. She has obvious scars on her head and face from previous history. The humane society insisted she could not socialize with other dogs. We tried our own research and suggestions from other dog owners. Gerti would, in my opinion, attack out of fear. She would stop as soon as I clapped my hands and her poor little jaw would be quivering. As a last attempt we came across Will Thomas. I called him to inquire about his services. He knew exactly what needed to be done to correct her behavior. I immediately followed his directions and now she has MANY dog friends in the neighborhood. If she does not like another dog she will sit away from them and ignore. Addressing this issue has not only fulfilled her love of playing w dog friends confidently, but her love and trust in me has grown as well. I highly recommend Will and his training. Both you and your dog can be happy and bond on new levels. -Diana Dunn Carlos Garcia2022-08-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Will is great! We are in day 4 of our training and what a difference it has made. Lindsay Trumpler2022-08-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Will is fantastic!! His drills and training methods WORK. After only 2 days, we are seeing a huge improvement in our newly rescued dachshund. Luke came to us with pretty severe separation anxiety and with Will's methods, we are helping Luke feel more balanced. From only being able to leave Luke for 30 seconds without him "losing it" to being able to leave for over 90 min in only two days... we are thrilled! Jenni Thompson2022-04-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you, Will, for helping me understand a dog’s language in communicating and living in my house as a pack - with my lead! You are awesome!!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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I offer sessions 7 days a week. Call any time, any day!
Do you have more than 1 dog?
In most cases there is no extra charge for extra dogs.
Walking my pack Feb. 2012
In Times of Stress
In stressful times we get a lot of comfort from our dogs. We owe it to them to get them balanced & under control in order to enjoy the most of this inter-species relationship.
New Puppy? The best time to start training is the first day! Call me for a free consultation and get started right.
My client’s typically get their new puppy house trained and not chewing the house in 2-4 days with NO cages and no harsh corrections. Imagine that! I show you how to get & keep your new puppy balanced & under control. I work with the puppy & all of your other dogs too. 1 session is all you will need!
Will was featured on the Front Page of The Bradenton
Herald 9-15-09. Here is a link to the online version of the story “Manatee’s Dog Whisperer”:
Call me if your dog has any issue including: aggression, digging, chewing, jumping, pulling on leash, won’t come when called, biting, won’t listen, escapes, hyperactive, excessive barking, destructive chewing, any anxiety, fear anxiety, seperation anxiety, thunderstorm anxiety, small animal aggression, large animal aggression, dog aggression, food aggression, territorial aggression, house training, timid, shy, fearful, doesn’t like men, doesn’t like women, doesn’t like children, steals food etc. You name it and I can help you FAST.
I am often the 3rd or even 4th person called in to help. Realize, if your issues have gone on for more than a couple of weeks, you need my help.
Behavior issues are SYMPTOMS of an unbalanced dog.
When a dog is balanced and fulfilled, his issues subside. It’s really that simple.
Fix the actual problem, not the symptoms. To do otherwise is a never ending, costly endeavor.
My methods are unique & easy to learn! I work with you and your dog at your dog’s instinctual level. He “gets it” right away. We will only need 1 session together!
This is not obedience training that goes on for months and does NOTHING to balance your dog. Why pay 50-100 per session for weeks and weeks and months and months and still have an unbalanced dog with “issues”. You get a “conditioned” dog, like a robot, NOT a balanced dog. Conditioned behavior is subordinate to instinctual behavior. FYI, once your dog is balanced, he will be able to zoom through any obedience training that you desire without fear of pain and without gadgets and without treats.
Any moron can make a dog do things with the threat of pain or the application of pain. Any moron can bribe a dog to do things using food. Any moron can mask bad behavior using food. Do you know that a lot of “positive” trainers actually recommend withholding food from your dog before training? They do this so your dog is starving when it’s time to train. Then they offer bribes of food to get the dog to perform. Some board & train facilities actually starve the dog for three or four days before they start any training. This is not positive training. This is starving the dog. Abuse.
Realize that I use NO clickers, NO shock collars, NO treats, NO harsh treatment, NO yelling, NO choke collars, NO prong collars, NO head collars; No gadgets. Why? These are not NATURAL to a dog. And they’re not necessary. Most of what we will do is silent. We don’t even need hand signals.
If your dog trainer has you doing any of the above, or using any of the above tools, ask him why this is necessary. Just so you know, it is not necessary. Also ask to meet your trainer’s dogs. If your dog trainer is using anything more than a leash and collar ask him why. The correct answer is that he does not have the skill set that it takes to train a dog without pain or fear of pain or food. If your dog trainer has to raise his voice, use a clicker, a head halter, a choke chain, an electric collar, or ANY gadget or treat, think; if he’s a professional why does he need any of these things for his own dog? You can bet if he needs gadgets to control his own dog he will have to use them for your dog too. Remember, these gadgets are actually pain inducing devices. Even the gentle leader induces pain in the dog’s neck should he decide to turn his head. Pain, or the threat of pain is not how I train dogs.
I have worked with over 3,500 dogs. All one on one, not in classes. I specialize in the toughest, unsolved cases.
Every dog is different and every situation is different. I will tailor our time together to help you and your particular situation.
Most often (99.99% of the time), we will only need one session together. You will be able to have the dog that you always wanted. You will have some homework to work on after our session. But you will not need to induce any pain, you will not need to bribe your dog with treats and you will get great results in very short order.
My goal is for you to have a balanced dog and harmonious home, FAST.
New puppy? NOW is the best time to call me in. Don’t waste any time. Get on the right track immediately. I mean the first day you get the dog. Even at eight weeks old. You do not have to wait until the dog is six months old. You do not have to wait until the dog has had every shot they can get. The first moment the dog is in your house, it is your responsibility to help get and keep them balanced and fulfilled.
You do not need a cage to potty train a dog. I don’t even own a cage. With my methods, you should be able to get your dog potty trained in a matter of days. The same with chewing, you should have chewing under control in days, not months. Again, without a cage, without yelling, without using food treats, without using any pain devices.
Call for a free consultation.
Will Thomas
My pack’s view: “Whoever’s butt they see the most is the leader”. That’s an instinct. Follow it.
I don’t teach your dogs to follow you. I teach you to BE someone who your dog is compelled to follow.
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I offer sessions 7 days a week. Call any time, any day!
Serving all Florida counties, I travel the entire State:
Alachua, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Levy, Manatee, Marion, Monroe, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole, Sumter, Volusia