In April, a 9 week old puppy joined my household that previously consisted of just me and my very sweet (but also very sensitive) 9 year old lab mix. My older dog was not at all happy about the newcomer, so initially I contacted Stephanie for guidance on their relationship and the transition. She worked tirelessly with me to help lay a foundation for a harmonious relationship between all of us and now the boys get along very well.

Her care, expertise, and depth of knowledge on dog behavior, body language, and positive training techniques are unparalleled. She is invested in the well-being of the pups and is committed to continuous learning and sharing the latest leading-edge methodologies and brings a positive, energetic and optimistic attitude to every session. Stephanie has been an invaluable resource to me and an incredible advocate for the needs of both of my dogs. I could not recommend her more highly!

The truth is in the name! I can’t even describe the joy and connection The Fairy Dogmother has brought into mine and my puppies life. The amount of knowledge she provides and the ways of her teachings is amazing. Her beliefs when it comes to training and her techniques are one of a kind. She has given my dog the best chance at a happy life one could ask. We’ve only done a few lessons so far and let me tell you, it’s been like magic. From training in person to the tools she leaves you with at home have given us so much success. Not to mention she’s a wonderful human herself even beyond the training. I can’t recommend her enough and you’d be doing the best thing for yourself and your dog to invite her into your world. The difference she’s made has left our home a brighter place.

Thank you for everything.

Stephanie Woodle is a caring, knowledgeable trainer - with a method that works! She has been training our Ridgeback puppy and has given us the tools we need to ensure positive behavior. Her sessions work because she focuses on training us as well!

Stephanie is amazing! She clearly loves animals, and has high expectations for their behavior. Our darling Aussie is overly protective, but with Stephanie’s training tips, we can now have guests over worry free! Her positive reward strategies work for every problem we’ve come up against!

Stephanie is a brilliant and talented dog trainer and caregiver. She truly has the best approach that is based on love and not fear. If you care for your pet as much as I do mine, let Stephanie show you the way. Your fur-baby will appreciate your choice!

We called Stephanie as we were driving home from the shelter. Stephanie worked with our family, explaining what Roscoe was likely going through, and equipping us with the training and tools to work through it. Roscoe developed a trusting relationship with Stephanie immediately. Similarly, our family has complete trust and confidence in Stephanie and feels so fortunate to have her by our side.

Stephanie has been instrumental in training our family to cue into what Roscoe is telling us and redirecting his focus as needed. Stephanie has taught us numerous canine enrichment techniques to help keep Roscoe busy. Roscoe is now very comfortable chilling out alone, with or without a crate. 

Stephanie has worked with us through night zoomies, separation angst, demand barking, crate training, loose leash walking, hand targeting, check-ins, recall, leave-it, and more. Stephanie has been instrumental in setting Roscoe up for success. We frequently receive compliments regarding Roscoe and how much his behavior and confidence have improved. Kudos to Stephanie for her patience with all of us!

I cannot recommend Fairy Dogmother Stephanie enough! She helped me so much when I first adopted my German Shepherd Husky mix puppy and continues to check in with me six months post-training. We met biweekly in my home and began with the fundaments of how to train your dog to do really anything you need or want. We then dove into house training, obedience training, all the way to healthy treats, mentally stimulating projects for my pup to stay busy, and how to integrate him into my life and home with other animals, people, and children. If you’re at all interested in enhancing your dog’s life and your own, I recommend contacting Stephanie today!

We contacted Stephanie though a friend referral when our rescue dog started running into problems and it really turned things around for us. Stephanie was incredibly patient, helpful, and very knowledgable about the issues our dog was having. She gave us great tools we now use on a regular basis and everyone has commented on and noticed our dog’s positive behavior change since working with The Fairy Dogmother. We recommend her to all of our dog friends!

Last year, my family adopted a rescue who is incredibly affectionate and well-behaved at home. Unfortunately, we soon discovered our furry friend suffers from noise sensitivity; refusing to go out for walks in the morning because of garbage trucks and at night because she was afraid of fireworks. Additionally, she lunged and reacted nervously around any and all dogs that came too close.

Lost in this new territory, a friend suggested I find evidence-based trainers in San Diego. After doing some research, I found Stephanie Woodle, The Fairy Dogmother. And let me tell you, I am BEYOND grateful that we found her! Stephanie is highly experienced in working with dogs with similar issues. She deeply understands their behavior and knows how to help them overcome their fears and anxieties. She genuinely cares for each and every dog she works with. Since working with Stephanie, we have seen remarkable progress in our dog’s behavior. She is now more confident and able to handle stressful situations much better. Stephanie’s guidance and expertise have truly made a significant difference in our lives and we cannot recommend her enough.