About

What is Radiant Dogs

Established in 2014, Radiant Dogs is a petite powerhouse in the Los Angeles dog scene. Founder and operator Terrance Walker provides quality structured pack walks, dog training, unique products, professional services, and more. Look no further if you’re looking for quality with a real, experienced dog professional. Radiant Dogs is here.

The Founder & Operator Behind Radiant Dogs

Meet Terrance Walker

Terrance is a South Los Angeles native with over 18 years of experience working with dogs. He has built a solid reputation for his knowledge of dog psychology, mentoring, and creativity in the dog space. Before founding Radiant Dogs, he dedicated many years to senior management roles within the pet industry.

Over 18yrs experience
Dog & Cat CPR Certified
Owner of 3x dogs
Designer of all Radiant Dogs Products
Content creator for Radiant Dogs
Radiant Dogs website development
Dog industry mentor

Keys To Our Approach working with Dogs

We utilize a balanced dog training approach to dog training and behavior modification. Balanced training refers to the use of both reward-based techniques and aversive consequences. These training methods involve the trainer showing the dog that their choices and behaviors can result in pleasant or unpleasant results. Balanced training begins with a dog’s education through rewards and positive reinforcement. Dogs learn new behaviors through goal-driven learning that is both enjoyable and effective. Radiant Dogs also refers to Balance as the art of finding the sweet spot in communication between dog and humans.

Structure is leadership, guidance, rules, and boundaries. Proper structure equals proper social hierarchy. Structure decreases stress levels, excitement, fear, and more. Providing dependable leadership and guidance creates a solid foundation for a dog to follow.

The importance of exercise for dogs cannot be underestimated. Exercise helps keep dogs from developing destructive patterns, eases separation anxiety, and creates opportunities for exploration and confidence-boosting experiences.

YELP REVIEWS

What People are saying

“Cannot recommend Terrence & Radiant Dogs enough!”

“Cannot recommend Terrence & Radiant Dogs enough! Terrance truly understands dog behavior and has taught us as owners and our dog so much. Our 1.5year old high energy mutt has the best time on his weekly structured pack-walks and always comes home happy & fulfilled. Terrence also helped us e-collar train our dog which has helped us with off-leash work, loose leash walking & door bell manners. Terrance has amazing communication and we fully trust him with our pup. If you're looking for a pack walker or dog trainer highly recommend reaching out to Radiant Dogs - we feel lucky to have found them!”

“The Real Dog Whisperer”

“I don’t usually post long captions but this month for Milo is special because it’s his 1 year anniversary growing and adventuring with Terrance @radiantdogs ... Milo has always been a sensitive boy and isn’t always comfortable around new dogs. I had one trainer tell me he needed to enroll in their very expensive aggressive dog program. Another trainer said he was dominant and I had to re assert my dominance by hovering over him, growling and baring my teeth (I’m not joking). A third trainer implied that he was passed his imprinting phase and there wasn’t much I could do but manage the behavior. Luckily, I stumbled across the @radiantdogs Instagram page and contacted Terrance immediately."

“Terrance understands dogs so well, it's just incredible”

“That's when we were referred to Terrance by a coworker. Terrance was able to pinpoint our dog's issue OVER THE PHONE without ever meeting him. Terrance understands dogs so well, it's just incredible. He came over to meet our dog with 2 of his own dogs and, no exaggeration, Terrance had all 3 dogs walking together in under 10 minutes."

"Happy with Services"

"My dog Pennie has been hiking with Terrance for only a few weeks, and so far, I (and she) couldn't be happier.

I found Terrance when Radiant Dogs popped up on my Instagram feed--at first, I wasn't sure whether it would be a good fit for 2 reasons: 1. I didn't have any referrals or recommendations for him--for Pennie's past walkers, I always knew the person from a referral; and 2. Pennie has some behavioral issues, so she can't just walk/hike with anyone--it has to be with someone who can give her space and patience, and who understands dogs."

“More than 5 stars”

“If I could give more than 5 stars I would. I trust Radiant Dogs with my princess pup, they are the best!”

“Never thought she could be an off-leash dog, so thank you!!”

“We just hiked Runyon off-leash for the first time since last weekend's season and Sammie did soo well!! Just like how she was on the trail last weekend I couldn’t believe it. Only gave her a stim once the entire hike. Stayed right by my side or only a foot or two ahead. Never thought she could be an off-leash dog, so thank you!!”