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Sit, Stay & Obey Dog Training

Meet Your Trainer: Tara Altgilbers

Training dogs isn’t just Tara’s profession—it’s her lifelong passion. With more than 20 years of hands-on experience, Tara has helped countless families and dogs find success using positive, science-based methods.
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Credentials & Experience

  • Degree in Animal Science
  • Certified through CCPDT
  • APDT member
  • CGC Evaluator (American Kennel Club)
  • Veterinary Technician with deep knowledge of canine health and behavior
Dog Trainer Certification
These credentials reflect Tara’s commitment to professional certification standards and continuing education. This dedication is especially important in dog training, which is an unregulated industry where certification is not required.

Her professional background allows her to bring a deeper understanding of behavior and wellness into every training session, giving your family the tools to thrive.

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Our Training Philosophy

At Sit, Stay & Obey, it’s about building communication, trust, and confidence between you and your dog. Every training plan is personalized to meet your needs, solve challenges, and strengthen the bond you share.

Our goal is lasting results, built on the principles of positive reinforcement, compassion, and consistency.

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Why Families Choose Tara

Tara is great. We’ve been bringing our puppy to classes for almost a year now and we could not be happier with the results. Incredibly helpful.

★★★★★

John MacArthur

I couldn’t have been happier with the training we received from Tara! Her class sizes were perfect, the content was exactly what we were looking for, and she simply was amazing! Another bonus was that I was allowed to bring my child with me (many places allow 1 person). Tara was very knowledgeable and attentive to both us and our dogs. If there was a question after class she never hesitated on staying to discuss. She also insisted that if during the week we had a question or issue to email her and she would get back to us. Her response was very quick. She clearly loves what she does and it shows! Highly recommend her!

★★★★★

Bonnie LeBlac

Tara is kind, skilled and clearly enjoys teaching dogs and their people to be their best. She made class fun and took time to focus on each puppy and its needs while keeping the pace of the class. She is a wonderful trainer whose kind and direct methods work. We looked forward to the weekly sessions where we had fun while building a solid foundation with our puppy.

★★★★★

Christine Harrington

We are so lucky to have been connected with Tara. She is a fantastic trainer and has designed a program that is approachable for anyone looking for beginner to advanced dog training. She works with each dog at their own level and always has an approach to any issues or questions anyone has on their specific dog. Her passion for dogs and training is palpable. We keep signing up for more classes we have enjoyed it so much! We wish Tara much success in her business, she deserves it!

★★★★★

Molly Jonak

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Beyond Training

What sets Tara apart is the way she invests in every family she works with. She ensures pet parents feel supported, informed, and ready to succeed. Whether you’re a busy family, a first-time puppy owner, or someone looking to solve complex behavior challenges, Tara is dedicated to helping your training needs.
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