Phaedra Bounas

Testimonials

We first met Phaedra at a puppy play session, and I immediately noticed how attentive and caring she was with all the dogs. When I found out she’d be Yiyi’s trainer for dropoff training, I had a good feeling about it - and I was absolutely right!

Phaedra always prioritized Yiyi’s feelings and well-being throughout the entire process. Yiyi has some very typical shiba quirks and might not be the most obedient pup, but Phaedra was so understanding and patient with her. She also explained to me the "why" behind Yiyi’s behaviors and how to work with her personality rather than against it. Her insights really helped me understand Yiyi better and figure out how to connect with Yiyi in a way that actually works for us.

Beyond just basic training techniques, Phaedra gave us so many helpful tips that made a real difference. But what really stood out was how she taught us to maintain a healthy mindset during training - for both me AND Yiyi - so we wouldn't get too frustrated. I'd honestly never thought about that before, but it was such a game-changer in helping us stay positive and patient with each other.

Phaedra was also incredibly responsive and thorough in her communication, which meant so much to me. She was also really flexible with scheduling, which I really appreciated.

Throughout the whole process, I could see that Phaedra's care for Yiyi was genuine and her passion for training was real. She never did the bare minimum - she always gave us more than we expected. Through working with Phaedra, Yiyi grew into a better-behaved pup, and I grew into a better dog mom who truly understands her dog. Thanks to Phaedra, Yiyi and I have a stronger bond and a happier life together. I can’t thank her enough.

In just one month, Yiyi (a very strong-willed shiba 🥰) has made AMAZING progress. I’m confident that other dogs would see the same or even better results with Phaedra's help. Phaedra is truly an EXCEPTIONAL trainer, and we’re so grateful Tucker Pup's brought us together!

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Shaina continues to be a trusted resource for me and Walter as he navigates his emotions. She and Phaedra were consistently professional, knowledgeable, patient, and supportive throughout the Leash Reactivity course. I especially appreciate their transparency in acknowledging that the training is not a “quick fix,” but rather an opportunity to equip both the owner and the dog with practical, effective tools for long-term success.

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We've had a really great experience working with Phaedra through Tucker Pup’s Dropoff Training program. We originally signed Cliff up for one round and have already started a second because of how much progress we’ve seen.

Cliff came into the program as a typical high-energy puppy with a short attention span, especially in distracting environments. Since working with Phaedra, we’ve seen noticeable improvements in his focus, leash behavior, and overall ability to settle and make better decisions both at home and outside.

What we’ve appreciated most is how thoughtful and practical her approach is. She does a great job balancing structured training with real-world application, and the weekly progress sessions have been extremely helpful for us as owners to understand how to reinforce everything at home.

She’s also been very honest and communicative about Cliff’s progress, which we’ve really valued. It’s clear she cares about the dogs she’s working with and wants to set them up for long-term success, not just short-term results.

Overall, we’ve been very happy with the program and working with Phaedra; it’s been a great investment for Cliff and for us.