Welcome to Waggly Tails Dog Training! 10 years in business and I have many Five star reviews on Google.
LET’S GET REAL ABOUT DOG TRAINING. THERE’S NO GAIN WHEN YOU TRAIN WITH PAIN.
There’s an outdated belief that our dogs are “pack animals”. That belief has been debunked by modern animal science. Your dog is not trying to be “leader of the pack”; they’re not attempting to dominate you. While dogs are descended from wolves, they have since evolved to become our companions and part of our families. They don’t have to hunt in packs for food as their humans provide all they need and in return, dogs provide unconditional love.
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. Positive reinforcement training is a kinder, gentler method of training. One that will teach your dog to trust you that you will not harm him/her.
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. 1 hour a week for 4 weeks.
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.