Journey to Professional Grooming
Think dog grooming is just a quick wash and trim? Operating a busy dog grooming and training center, we strive to bring out the best
Sit, Stay, Socialize
Many Pet Issues are Preventable
Sometimes, pets test our patience. Not listening, tearing up your leather couch, and chewing your favorite shoes are some of the many frustrations faced as a dog owner. However, nearly all dog-related issues are preventable and can be treated. And guess what? There’s a way to do it that’s FUN for both you and your dog!
At Wag, we not only teach you how to manage common behavioral issues, but we help you develop a lifelong relationship of mutual understanding with your dog. Understanding the basics of dog training with the help of a dog training professional is the best way to increase the bond between you and your furry friend. We strive to help owners develop the skills necessary to teach their dogs how to live a better life, which will go a long way in helping them both thrive as they live by each other’s side!
Trust and Bonding Courses help families and their dogs enjoy each other to the fullest using caring, compassionate and common sense dog training.
Your Instructor is specialized in teaching you HOW to teach your dog.
Improvements will be seen when you take what you learn in the class and practice teaching the exercises in a variety of different environments away from the classroom. Dogs learn best about the world around them, in real life, not just at school!
Be sure to pay close attention to the lectures given during class, they can really help you understand how dogs think and learn.
Our Instructors are committed to their continuing education ensuring that the Wag Way is providing you with the most updated information available by attending ongoing seminars and webinars worldwide. Every year, more and more information is uncovered and the old ways of teaching dogs are slowly beginning to diminish!
Simply select the class you like, create your account and all the dates, locations and times are listed. See you inside our pet portal!
Don’t hesitate to use our contact us page if needed. Our team is here to help!
Join one our many Activity Courses. Allow your dog to live their best life!
Our dog training activity courses offer a variety of activities to get the most out of training with your pup. Our introductory rally course is designed to help dogs learn the basics of obedience and agility, all while having fun! We also offer a puppy play time course to give your pup the opportunity to socialize and learn some basic commands. For those looking to add some extra fun to their pup’s routine, we also offer a yoga with your dog class, which is a great way to bond with your pet and get them active. Finally, we offer a kid’s class to help children learn how to train and interact with their pups. Our goal is to provide your pup with fun, interactive activities that will help them learn and grow in a safe and positive environment.
This class is for the dog who realizes it isn’t easy being beautiful! Learn how to desensitize fear as it relates to the grooming process. As always, the Wag Way is based on fear-free methods of learning using the latest findings science and researchers have to offer.
You and your pup will learn how to make the grooming process a pleasant experience for your dog. You will learn how to desensitize fear and develop positive associations with the grooming process. We will focus on teaching your dog to tolerate the handling of its paws, nails, ears, and face. You will also learn to recognize fear and stress signals, giving you the tools necessary to monitor your dog’s emotions during the grooming process. You will learn how to use positive reinforcement to reward your pup for good behavior and create an enjoyable, stress-free environment.
A few things to keep in mind:
Many of our clients take advantage of multiple services. due to the fact that group classes are for dogs who are comfortable in group settings. For some dogs, a group class environment is not the place to learn. Due to the varied distractions, This is where people are learning!
Private lessons working individually with a coach may be more beneficial for some families in addition to a group setting.
Learn more about private lessons here.
Join one our many Seminars! Sometimes we just need to have some time without our dog kids so we can fully pay attention. That’s what these seminars are for.
We offer seminars on a variety of topics from basic obedience to understanding how your dog learns and responds to cues. We also discuss how to properly use positive reinforcement in dog training and how to be consistent with rewards and corrections.
Our seminars are interactive and informative with plenty of hands-on activities. We discuss different behaviors and how to structure training around them. We also talk about how to deal with specific issues such as nutrition, body language, enrichment, treat retreat, barking, aggression, and much more!
If you have found that you’re turning into a dog geek like us and you just can’t learn enough about how dogs think and learn then these seminars are for you.
All seminars are two hours.
Refreshments are served and there are two ten minute breaks.
Schedule a free 15 minute strategy session with owner and founder, Christine, to decide the best program for your needs.
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Group Classes are back in session – rebooted and better than ever. Our group classes are designed to tackle the COVID-related needs of modern pet parents. We address a variety of topics in a casual and fun group setting, including:
And so much more!
Group Seminars returning in the Spring. Inquire for early access.