• About the Trainer


  • Wendy Krehbiel is the owner of Tell a Tail Dog Training and offers both group classes as well as private in-home sessions in Pleasanton, Livermore and surrounding areas.

    Wendy is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer through the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers. She also graduated from the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers, known as the "Harvard of dog training schools." She received a Certificate in Training and Counseling and graduated with honors as co-valedictorian of her class. Wendy was the first person in California to earn a level 1 CAP certification through Kay Laurence's Competency Assessment Program for clicker trainers. Wendy also continues to further her education by attending seminars, conferences and workshops by a wide variety of trainers including Karen Pryor, Jean Donaldson, Pamela Reid, Trish King, Sue Sternberg, and Greg Derrett.

    In the past, Wendy has worked as a trainer for Stacy's Wag'N'Train and also at Downtown Dogs and has taught classes through the City of Pleasanton and the City of Fremont.
    She is now focusing her business on her Livermore location.

    Wendy enjoys participating in several dog sports with her own dogs including dock jumping, agility and K9 Nosework. She currently offers Agility For Fun and Intro to K9 Nosework classes so you can learn more about these sports in a fun way! Wendy is also working towards becoming a Certified Nosework Instructor.

    Wendy can help you learn how to communicate with your dog and build a wonderful relationship. By using positive training methods she will show you how to create a strong bond with your dog and help him to learn how to be a better mannered part of your family. Whether you have a young puppy who needs to learn some manners, a mature dog who needs to brush up on his obedience or a dog with behavior problems that need addressed, we can help you solve your problems.

    Wendy is a volunteer with Norcal Golden Retriever Rescue, Northern California Border Collie Rescue and Furry Friends Rescue - she helps out in a variety of ways including as a foster mom. She loves taking on dogs who are not ready for adoption and helping them to overcome issues before sending them on to loving homes. She is also a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and adheres to the association's code of ethics.
    Jasper, Zack and Renegade are proud to call Wendy "mom". For details on their accomplishments - click on their names and visit their blog at: Jasper, Zack and Ren's Blog.