Obedience Training
A balanced, positive-reinforcement approach that helps your dog — from eager puppy to adult companion — learn to communicate and please.
Why train with Waggin’ Tails?
Waggin’ Tails believes that every dog should receive some type of obedience training. Training allows us to communicate better with our companions and strengthens the bond between dog and owner. It gives us the opportunity to let the dog know exactly what we expect and to visually demonstrate which behaviors are acceptable — studies confirm that dogs respond visually even better than they do verbally!
We use a balanced approach that focuses on positive rewards and results, incorporating a variety of positive-reinforcement methodologies that encourage your dog to want to learn and please you. Whether you’re just getting started with a new puppy or want to work with your adult dog, we have a program to help you succeed.
Who can participate?
- Who: Dogs 3 months of age or older. All dogs must be current on vaccines and on a flea & tick program.
- How to register: Submit your registration online and fax your health records to our office.
- What to bring: A non-retractable leash, water bowl, treats your dog likes, and a bored, hungry dog!
- Group class size is limited and reservations are required.
Our classes
For inexperienced handlers and untrained dogs, this class helps you raise an easy-to-live-with companion. Learn to work together as a team using positive, motivational methods.
All exercises are done on-lead and include heel, sit, down, stand, stay and come, with focus on practical everyday living. Handlers learn leash handling, giving commands and praise, and using food as a lure, plus basic manners such as jumping and barking.
Reinforces basic obedience skills and takes your dog to the next level, adding distractions and developing social skills around both people and other dogs.
Master walking nicely on a leash in a dog park, and address specific problem behaviors such as separation anxiety, excessive chewing, barking, marking and more. Must have graduated from basic obedience to attend.
Encourage your dog to perform commands and tricks using a clicker. The clicker acts like a camera capturing the behavior you want, making it more likely your dog repeats it.
Clicker training relies on positive reinforcement and is faster, more efficient and fun. Basic obedience is required.
Get your puppy off to a great start with name recognition, discipline, basic dog care and handling, simple command introduction, housebreaking, nutrition and behavioral development.
Ages: 3 to 6 months. Early training helps prevent behavior problems later and ensures a long, happy relationship.
One of our most popular programs. Your dog stays in our beautiful boarding suites and trains with our head trainer each day. After the 10-day in-house program, you return for private and group lessons at the facility.
Includes private lessons at the Waggin’ Tails facility, one group session and a one-hour private owner training session.
It gives you the benefits of a board-and-train program without having to leave your dog overnight.
Our head trainer comes to your home for the ultimate convenience, designing a specific curriculum for your dog’s personal needs and your desires.
Eliminate unwanted behaviors like getting off the sofa or greeting guests with barking or jumping, or build wanted behaviors like coming when called — all within your dog’s familiar environment.
A PLAY ‘N TRAIN program supervised by a Certified Pet Dog Trainer. Select an area of training each Monday — sit, stay, down, come, heel, wait, off, no jumping, no nipping, loose-leash walking, or Gentle Leader/harness fitting.
Alongside daycare play, your dog enjoys two private training sessions. At day’s end you receive a report card, a skills demonstration and instructions for following up at home. Cost is $45.
Monday Manners is geared toward basic obedience and does not address aggression. Dogs must be current daycare clients and pass all relevant temperament testing. Frequent card visits do not apply.
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