Welcome to Waggly Tails Dog Training!
LET’S GET REAL ABOUT DOG TRAINING!
Positive Reinforcement trainers aren’t “cookie pushers”. +R training is a kinder, gentler way to teach a dog how to live in harmony and adapt to living in a “human” environment. It’s reward based training without any need for force or inflicting pain and discomfort.
Dogs are sentient beings with feelings and emotions. If food isn’t your dog’s motivator, petting, praise or a favorite toy can be used as a reward for compliance. Punishment and aversive tools like shock and prong collars cause pain, and pain can lead to aggression.
If you have a dog, you’re not a “Pack Leader”. Domestic dogs aren’t wolves, alpha or pack animals. Domestic dogs don’t live in packs. The “pack” myth has been debunked by science. Dogs are part of your family. Your dog depends on you for its very survival, to fulfill it’s physical, mental and emotional needs. Training is part of fulfilling your dog’s needs. They aren’t born knowing how to walk politely on a leash, what is acceptable to chew on and what isn’t. Potty training is essential so your dog doesn’t think your home is his toilet!
Your home is the best place to train your dog, as it is where most problems arise. As a certified, positive reinforcement trainer, I go to your home and help you train your puppy or adult dog, but it’s up to you to follow through and do your homework, which I send via email within 24 hours after each session.
Consultation before you buy a puppy or acquire a dog through a rescue organization or shelter in order to help you prepare for the things you’ll need and to “puppy proof” your home. Environmental management is problem prevention.
Puppy Primer for pups 8 to 16 weeks of age. 1 hour a week for 4 weeks.
Kids & Pups Package – teaching your children how to properly interact with dogs to prevent bites. Parental supervision required.
Fundamental Behaviors – 1 hour a week for 6 weeks.
Beyond the Basics – 1 hour a week for 6 weeks or combine Fundamental and Beyond the basics for a 10 week program.
Problem Solving: Having a specific problem with your dog such as digging, excessive barking, jumping, counter surfing? I’ll create a training program specifically designed to eliminate your dog’s undesirable behaviors.
Deaf Dog Training: In addition to the services outlined above, I’ve begun training deaf dogs owned by hearing people. I have formed an alliance with Savannah LeFors of Savvy Dog Training located in St. Augustine, FL. Savannah is fluent in ASL (American Sign Language) and provides services specifically to serve the needs of the Deaf community, including deaf dogs, across the United States. For more information on remote sessions with Savannah, visit her website at www.savvydt.com.