Rattlesnake Avoidance w/ Sonoran Wildlife

Rattlesnake Avoidance w/ Sonoran Wildlife Chelsea Richardson, Rattlesnake and Toad Avoidance Training for Dogs / working with Wildlife Services in Southern AZ.

Check the featured posts for info & contact us! My name is Chelsea Richardson and I work as a trainer providing Rattlesnake & Sonoran Toad Avoidance for Dogs around Southern Arizona. Our training uses unaltered rattlesnakes, and is some of the most effective training available paired with our multi step course. The snakes are securely muzzled before class for safety & after class the snakes are un

muzzled. While it is not the popular opinion, I love snakes, and our hard working training snakes are well cared for while with us. Check out the Info & FAQ, pinned posts for more info! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Schedule your appointment before something occurs!

We had a great class this morning at our private Ranch Property location near TV/Bear Canyon! We often just post cute do...
06/22/2025

We had a great class this morning at our private Ranch Property location near TV/Bear Canyon! We often just post cute dog photos from training, but today we wanted to give people a better look at what our training area itself looks like and introduce ourselves again. Hi, we're Chelsea & Quinn, the owners of Sonoran Wildlife Services and have been working in avoidance training for five years, plus nuisance wildlife trapping and exclusion for seven years! We have both been working in the general wildlife field for ten+ years each and have a huge range of experience, so whatever your situation may be, we can probably help! 🦝
This large fenced in court yard is secured and give us ample open space, free of distractions, so we can focus one-on-one for your dogs training. Every dog and client has their own appointment time slot to minimize overlap, we want to ensure the focus is on training while you're here, not saying hi to other dogs. We have 4 different stations set up around the court yard focused on Scent, Sight & Sound of our live intact rattlers (or Sonoran toads). Before we start, the clients get a full run down of what will be happening and what the typical avoidance behaviors look like, while on the course or at home. While an average first time training only takes about 15minutes, it is hands down one of the easiest ways to help prevent failed encounters between your pup and our rattlers/toads. 🐍🐸
We have trained several hundred dogs over the years and can attest that training truly does work and is an effective tool for majority of dogs when done correctly. You work with us directly, if you ever have questions regarding anything animal or training related, you have our personal numbers and we're always happy to chat!

📍 July 13th @ Bark Ave Dog Wash, Speedway/Pantano
📍 July 19th @ Ranch Property, Tanque Verde/Bear Canyon
Or have us out for private at-your-home training!
📞 Call me at 520-909-1420 to schedule
🌐 www.sonoranwildlifeservices.com

📞 520-833-1644 Nuisance Wildlife Trapping, Removal & Exclusion

We still have some open appointment slots for this coming 📍 Sunday June 22nd! Class is hosted on private property near T...
06/18/2025

We still have some open appointment slots for this coming 📍 Sunday June 22nd! Class is hosted on private property near Tanque Verde & Bear Canyon. Training typically only takes 10-15minutes and is by far the easiest way to help prevent a failed encounter between your pup and wild rattlesnakes or Sonoran toads. Each dog gets their own appointment time so we can work with you both individually without distractions. 🐶 FAQ and details on our website 🌐www.sonoranwildlifeservices.com 📞 520-909-1420

📍 Sunday June 22nd, Ranch Property, Tanque Verde/Bear Canyon
📍 Sunday July 13th, Bark Ave Dog Wash, Speedway/Pantano
📍 Saturday July 19th, Ranch Property, Tanque Verde/Bear Canyon
🏠 Private at-your-home training available!

Don't want until next month.. save yourself and your dogs the trauma of envenomation or poisoning and come through for avoidance training before an incident occurs!

Nuisance Wildlife Removal & Exclusion, General Wildlife Assistance, Critter Identification or any other situation you may have! Call 520-833-1644

Tucson, AZ

While going about morning work at a clients, I walked by the window and spotted this scene in the driveway! This young d...
06/13/2025

While going about morning work at a clients, I walked by the window and spotted this scene in the driveway! This young diamondback was slowly cruising up the drive, then as I walked out for a photo, a desert spiny lizard briefly walked in front of us both, before scampering off to eat bugs. The small diamondback was calm, no defensive behavior during our encounter; several minutes later I went back to find them basking in the warm sun that had just peaked over the buildings. This is from a snake and wildlife friendly property, so they were allowed to just go about their day undisturbed, hopefully finding one of the rodent nests for a snack. Thank you for the rodent control lil dude, hope to see you around again! 🐍
Don't forget to follow our main page Sonoran Wildlife Services on FB & IG!

If you're in Tucson, in town or not, there is always the chance of unexpected wildlife encounters! We need to stay aware of our surroundings and watch where we step.. but so do our dogs! Rattlesnake or Sonoran Toad Avoidance Training classes are available at our locations, or we also offer private at-your-home avoidance training!

📍 Saturday June 14th, Bark Ave Dog Wash, Speedway/Pantano
📍 Sunday June 22nd, Ranch Property, Tanque Verde/Bear Canyon
🐶 $120 for new first time training, $60 for refresher training
📞 520-909-1420 to schedule or ask questions!

📍 Sunday July 13th, Bark Ave Dog Wash, Speedway/Pantano
📍 Saturday July 19th, Ranch Property, Tanque Verde/Bear Canyon

🌐 www.sonoranwildlifeservices.com
📞 520-833-1644 General Wildlife Assistance
Tucson, AZ

🐸 First official Sonoran Toad Avoidance Training of the season! Did you know that you can have us come out to your home ...
06/05/2025

🐸 First official Sonoran Toad Avoidance Training of the season! Did you know that you can have us come out to your home for private training? Doing it in your own yard has benefits for the dogs, plus it gives us a chance to take a look around the yard and help point out possible critter entrances and what can be done to decrease the chances of future encounters. 🐍 Don't forget to follow our main page Sonoran Wildlife Services for our full content! 📷
🐶 This group of three pups for training today all did great. While initially curious and inquisitive of the live toad, they learned quickly to say no thank you. Each dog has every opportunity and multiple chances to show interest or go after the toad hopping around, but instead they are putting their brakes on, refusing to go closer or giving it the side-eye and ignoring the toad, 'if I don't look at it, it's not there..' style.

Have questions about training? We're happy to chat, let us know how we can help! Individual dogs and situations vary a lot, but wildlife remains a constant variable in our day to day lives. Let's keep them both safe!

Location Training Dates: $120 first time, $60 refresher 🐶
📍June 14th @ Bark Avenue Dog Wash, Speedway Pantano
📍June 22nd @ Ranch Property, Tanque Verde/Bear Canyon
📞 520-909-1420 to Schedule at a Location / ask about Private Training
📞 520-833-1644 General Wildlife Assistance
🌐 www.sonoranwildlifeservices.com

‼ Current Schedule for Avoidance Dog Training! 📞 Call 520-909-1420 to schedule for Rattlesnake or Toad🐶 $120 for first t...
05/25/2025

‼ Current Schedule for Avoidance Dog Training!
📞 Call 520-909-1420 to schedule for Rattlesnake or Toad
🐶 $120 for first time training, $60 for refresher

📍June 14th @ Bark Avenue Dog Wash, Speedway Pantano
📍June 22nd @ Ranch Property, Tanque Verde/Bear Canyon

📍July 13th @ Bark Avenue Dog Wash, Speedway Pantano
📍July 19th @ Ranch Property, Tanque Verde/Bear Canyon

🌐 www.sonoranwildlifeservices.com for FAQ!
520-909-1420 to schedule for Rattlesnake or Toad Avoidance Dog Training
520-833-1644 General Wildlife Assistance
Tucson, AZ

‼ Current Schedule for Avoidance Training! 📞 Call 520-909-1420 to schedule for Rattlesnake or Toad📍May 18th @ Ranch Prop...
05/17/2025

‼ Current Schedule for Avoidance Training!
📞 Call 520-909-1420 to schedule for Rattlesnake or Toad

📍May 18th @ Ranch Property, Tanque Verde/Bear Canyon

📍June 14th @ Bark Avenue Dog Wash, Speedway Pantano
📍June 22nd @ Ranch Property, Tanque Verde/Bear Canyon

🐶 $120 for first time training, $60 for refresher

📍July 13th @ Bark Avenue Dog Wash, Speedway Pantano
📍July 19th @ Ranch Property, Tanque Verde/Bear Canyon

www.sonoranwildlifeservices.com
520-833-1644 General Wildlife Assistance
Tucson, AZ

Had a great afternoon doing private at-your-home Rattlesnake Avoidance training! There are several reasons why you may c...
05/14/2025

Had a great afternoon doing private at-your-home Rattlesnake Avoidance training! There are several reasons why you may choose for us to come to you for training, rather than you coming to our locations. In this case, we coordinated with a few neighbors to provide at-home training for each family in their own backyards.
The shepherd was bitten a few weeks ago by a presumably smaller diamondback, and while she was apprehensive about even our scented fake snake, training was a good call by the owner. Our course focused on scent, sight and sound, paired with our e-collar and live muzzled rattlers, proved a great reinforcement of her cautious behavior. None of these pups are going to try an investigate a rattlesnake anytime soon! While these were all first time training dogs, it is always recommended to do a half priced refresher course each year to keep things fresh in their mind!

Let's get some pups trained & help avoid the trauma that comes from failed encounters! 🐕🚫🐍🐸

📞 520-909-1420 Call to Schedule or Questions!
🌐 www.sonoranwildlifeservices.com
‼️ Upcoming Rattlesnake Avoidance classes!
📍 May 18th @ Ranch Property, Tanque Verde/Bear Canyon
📍 June 14th @ Bark Ave Dog Wash, Speedway/Pantano

We love our jobs for a lot of reasons, but getting to meet and train some awesome dogs is a big one! We all love our K9 ...
05/08/2025

We love our jobs for a lot of reasons, but getting to meet and train some awesome dogs is a big one! We all love our K9 companions and want them to stay safe. Rattlesnake or Sonoran Toad Avoidance Training for dogs is one of the easiest ways to help give them a paw up in a real-world situation. Wildlife encounters can happen at any moment, especially in our rough-and-tumble desert environment.
Take a few moments to schedule your appointment for our straightforward and effective rattlesnake or toad avoidance training before an encounter occurs!

Call 520-909-1420 to schedule!
Sunday, May 18th, AM, Avoidance class @ Private ranch near TV/Bear Canyon
www.sonoranwildlifeservices.com (more dates coming)
Or have us out for Private at-your-home training!

Tucson, AZ
520-833-1644

Had a wonderful sunny morning at Mountain View Animal Clinic in Vail for rattlesnake avoidance class! 16 dogs through ov...
05/03/2025

Had a wonderful sunny morning at Mountain View Animal Clinic in Vail for rattlesnake avoidance class! 16 dogs through over 3hours, retesting dogs and new first time training from 6mo to 9yrs today! Call 520-909-1420 to schedule or ask questions!
The beautiful white pitty boy is deaf and still did great! He may not be able to hear the snake if it's rattling, but that doesn't mean he can't see and smell it!
We always recommend coming back for a yearly retesting/refresher walk by for dogs who have been through training previously. It is an easy and quick way to bring rattlesnakes or toads back to the forefront of their minds each year.

Come through for training before you have an incident occur!
www.sonoranwildlifeservices.com/rattlesnaketoad

May 18th Sunday AM, Rattlesnake Avoidance Training
@ Private Ranch by Tanque Verde / Bear Canyon
Call Chelsea at 520-909-1420
$120 first time / $60 retesting
Or have us come to you for private at-your-home training!

General wildlife removal, trapping and exclusion
520-833-1644

Licensed, Insured, Bonded

What a beautiful morning for snake avoidance training! ⛅️ A new location for us today at a private ranch property, we wi...
04/27/2025

What a beautiful morning for snake avoidance training! ⛅️ A new location for us today at a private ranch property, we will be back here on Sunday May 18th!
A shaded fenced in courtyard makes for an easy and direct training course, sure to hit all the ssscenses; scent, sight & sound! 🐍

First time training $120 Refreshing $60
520-909-1420

Sonoran Toad Avoidance will start in June! Just let us know you’d like to come through for toad when you schedule. 🐸

Saturday May 3rd AM Mountain View Vet
in Vail - call (520) 762-0455

Thursday May 8th PM Bark Ave Dog Wash
Speedway/Pantano - call (520) 546-2275

Sunday AM May 18th Ranch Property
Tanque Verde/Bear Canyon - (520) 909-1420

Fun fact - We first started on this property when they contacted Quinn for gopher trapping in the pastures. Over the last several months their numbers have been cleared and now he goes by just as needed for maintenance.
Need some quality gopher control on your property? Give us a call 520-833-1644.

Www.sonoranwildlifeservices.com
Tucson, AZ

Had a wonderful class of 14 dogs today at Madera Veterinary Hospital, mostly new trainings but also some refreshers gett...
04/27/2025

Had a wonderful class of 14 dogs today at Madera Veterinary Hospital, mostly new trainings but also some refreshers getting ready for another year of avoiding rattlesnake encounters! Every dog gets to go through the course individually; from 6mo to 10yrs old today, all the dogs did a great job! 🐕🚫🐍
Rattlesnakes are one thing, but monsoon season and the waves of Sonoran toads are quickly approaching again! Starting at the end of May we will be offering Toad Avoidance for any location, just let us know when scheduling that it is for toads!
Sonoran toads may not be venomous, but they do secrete poison that is highly toxic to dogs when ingested/licked. You can learn all about how to decrease the chances of having toad encounters, learn what to do if you do encounter them & what action to take if your pup does come into contact with them, schedule for a location or have us come do in-your-home private training!

520-909-1420
Rattlesnake Avoidance w/ Sonoran Wildlife

520-833-1644
www.sonoranwildlifeservices.com
Tucson, AZ

A few easy ‘eye spy’ photos from calls we have been on, can you see them all? 🐍
04/26/2025

A few easy ‘eye spy’ photos from calls we have been on, can you see them all? 🐍

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