Common Questions
Are you unsure what is the right training method for you and your pet? Hopefully these frequently asked questions will give you the information that you need to better understand the world of pet training.
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For first-time owners or owners of dogs under 1 year of age, I recommend the Puppy Manners, it helps answer some questions as well as teach some manners to the young juvenile dog.
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If your dog is over 1 year or you are somewhat experienced, Basic Obedience is the best bet as it helps to refresh you on the commands and the dog has a bit less "puppy" energy and can focus better.
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If you have more than 1 dog and they're not getting along, the Multi-Dog Training is recommended.
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If there is a specific behavior or question needing to be answered. A Private Session is recommended.
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Still Not Sure? How about an E-Mail Consult! Send a quick e-mail and get a response back fast to help you choose the right training for you and your dog!
Currently Wagging Tales brings training to you at your own home! There is no permanent location at this moment. Hours of operation are based on appointment only. ​
Refunds will be handled on a case-by-case basis. There is a non-refundable $35.00 assessment fee attached to every training package or private session. No matter the package or session chosen, a 30 minute assessment is REQUIRED to continue with training.
Not Yet! This is in the works, but currently, we do not sell any equipment.
No dog is ever too old to be trained. There are obstacles, some dogs don't want to learn something new, but just like humans, learning something new can help keep their brains sharp and create a new way to bond with them.
What is your approach to pet training?
I offer Fear-free training as well as positive reinforcement training. All of my techniques have an emphasis on leadership within the household and pack. I will use tools such as training collars if necessary as well as using my voice, my hands and my facial expressions as cues for a dog to follow. I do not often treat train, I focus instead on positive vocal cues such as "Good Boy!" and "Yes!", but will treat train if a dog is highly food motivated or fearful.
My dog has a lot of health issues, can they still be trained?
They can still be trained! We can offer a pace that is slower and more forgiving on a pet that may have issues with the standard pace of training! If there are dietary concerns? Not an issue! We can use approved treats or use a toy as a reward instead! Mobility concerns? No problem! We'll go slow and take it an easy pace! Medication issues? Don't worry! The trainer is experienced in many different dogs with different health issues!
I have multiple dogs, will you train all of them?
We can train multiple dogs to live together. The current limit for a multi-dog household is three dogs. The current pricing is $75.00 per 1 hour session per dog. So two dogs for a 1 hour session is $150.00.
Not yet! We do not do training for competitions, but it is in the future works!
We have experience working with several types of breeds! From Great Dane to Yorkies! While each breed may have their own unique traits, we can handle them all! Sporting to working class to couch potatoes, all are welcome!
This can be further discussed in an email consult, but the answer is "possibly". Depending on the situation and the "Why" of the aggressive behavior. This is also why the 30 minutes Assessment is required. There may be ways around the aggression that is safe for you and the trainer.