Cost: $625 per year

What you get:

-Full daycare days for only $20 each! Pay as you go or purchase in advance.
-You are not required to call ahead and schedule your daycare days; no add on fees will be charged.
-Two FREE days of boarding (valued at $40 per day)
per membership year.
-Our members are guaranteed a spot in boarding.
-Two FREE Basic Packages (bath, dry, ear clean, and nail trim) per membership year.
-One FREE member tote bag, personalized with your pet’s name.

*The $625 per year rate is affective for anyone purchasing a membership in 2010. Your membership will expire one year from the date of purchase; the renewing rate will be the rate that is in affect on the date that you purchase your renewed membership. All Holiday charges; including late booking fees still apply. No discounts may be used in conjunction with the membership. Rates are subject to change.

Instructor: Christine Fox-Sawchuk, Patti DeBono, Jill Beaton, Debbie Zielinski

A learning packed course!  Understanding problem solving and prevention of misbehavior is important to teach when a puppy is young.  The optimal learning time is between seven and sixteen weeks of age. Start off on the right paw with the commands taught in this class.  A very detailed course designed to educate dog parents on how puppies think, learn and communicate.  House training, understanding nipping and biting, and proper greetings are just a few of the behavior topics covered, in addition to commands taught. This class can also be used for dogs that lack confidence. 

Prerequisite: None

Age Requirement: For dogs that are 10 weeks old up to 6 months old.

Cost: $109 for the six week course.

Basic

Instructor: Christine Fox-Sawchuk, Patti DeBono, Debbie Zielinski

Help your dog vent that energy in a productive way!  With the use of training games, hand signal and command training we will enlighten and encourage you to teach your dog all the basic manners necessary when raising a family dog.  Coming when called, leash pulling, jumping up and barking are just a few of the behavioral problems covered.  Even if your not having any difficulties, this is a class designed to both exercise and socialize and at the same time learn and reinforce the basics!

Prerequisite: Must have taken the puppy class, or the equivalent; if your dog is older than 6 months and has had no basic training before, please call the office to decide if this is the right class for you.

Age Requirement: For dogs that are 6 months or older. 

Cost: $159 for a six week course.

Continuing Education

Instructor: Patti DeBono

This class will concentrate on distraction training.  Exercises will include proofing stay commands, heeling, the come command and so much more in the presence of distractions.  If you are looking for more of a challenge and you want training for “real life” then this is the class for you!

Prerequisite: Basic course or equivalent

Cost: $119 for the 6 week session.

Continuing Education II 

Instructor: Patti DeBono
This class will focus on taking each dog and handler team to the next level.  Exercises will include off leash work, proofing, dog/handler swap and much, much more!  We will even have the option of doing a field trip for some outdoor training!  If you want something fun, rewarding, and challenging for you and your dog, then this is the class for you!

Prerequisite:  Advanced level instruction course or equivalent

Cost:  $109 for the 6 week session.

Agility

Instructor: Jill Beaton

Learn about the exciting and fun dog sport of agility!  A great class for confidence building too!  This class will teach you and your dog the beginning steps to agility training.  Equipment used in this class includes but is not limited to weave poles, tunnels, jumps, dog walks, ramps, A-frames and more!  This is everyone’s favorite!

Prerequisite: None.  No age requirement.

Cost: $129 for the six week course

Fly Ball

Seasonal

Fun, training and exercise - all rolled into one dog-gone good time! Dogs will learn to run relay races over jumps to catch the ball. Great exercise, training and fun for one and all! This is a fun, non competitive class that is designed to introduce dogs to the sport of Fly Ball. 

Prerequisite: None

Cost: $129 for the six week course.

Rally

Seasonal

Rally is the new dog sport that is taking the nation by storm! Rally offers both dog and handlers an experience that is fun and energizing. This class will prepare you for competition or just to have fun! Competition dogs earn titles, win ribbons and a great time going to shows with their classmates.

Prerequisite: Dog owners and dogs must have completed Advanced level class or the equivalent.

Cost: $50 for a four week course.

Animal Acting

Instructor: Jill Beaton 

If you and your dog have mastered the use of the clicker style training this is the perfect next step! Now it’s time to really have some fun and perfect everything you learned in a clicker training trick class in the presence of distractions.  This will prepare your dog for the distractions involved in a “studio” type setting should we need your dog for the talent agency division of Wag ‘N’ Tails.  Your dog may be needed for upcoming ads or commercials with local businesses upon completion of this class!

Prerequisite: Clicker trained dog.

Cost: $89 for the six week course.

Kids Camp

Instructor(s): Laura Byrd and Patti DeBono; Laura is a certified elementary school teacher and Patti is an education/Autism specialty student.

 

They don’t even know they are still learning in school! Our one-of-a-kind Kid’s Camp offers a week of fun, training and learning for kids and dogs! Training in obedience, agility and tricks is complimented by crafts, activities and special guests! Veterinarians, K9 officers and Leader Dogs for the Blind are just some of our past guests who have shared their love and work with dogs with our campers.

Prerequisite: None.

Age Requirements: We recommend this camp for children ages 7 to 11; must be at least 7 years old.

Cost: $129 for one child and one dog, each additional human sibling is $65; a $10 materials fee is due to the instructor upon the first class. The camp runs for 4 days in a row (typically a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

Kids Best Friend

Instructor: Patti DeBono or Christine Fox-Sawchuk

Kids!  Bring your parents and the dog!

Your favorite pal needs to exercise and play…

Teaching and training is important every day…

Learn some tricks and basic words to show your dog who’s boss, Using treats and praise…or maybe just a ball you could toss!

Your time with your pet should be cherished, not tough…

Come join us in this class…where you just can’t get enough!

 Prerequisite: None.

Age Requirement: Child(ren) must be at least 10 years old. 

Cost: $89 for a four week course.