Hollis, NH
Wagging Tail Academy LLC offers group classes including AKC STAR Puppy, CGC, CGCA, and Reactive-to-Rover. They provide Bachelors, Masters, and PhD levels in Canine Life and Social Skills, as well as Tricks classes to help you do more with your dog.
Private classes are available, including in-home certifications. Training equipment includes clickers, leashes, regular collars, a harness, and a gentle leader; choke collars or prong collars are not used. Treats are highly effective for puppy classes. The training philosophy revolves around positive reinforcement techniques.
Their services cover Southern New Hampshire areas such as Hollis, Brookline, Milford, Nashua, Mason, and Wilton, as well as Massachusetts areas including Townsend, Pepperell, and Groton. The trainer focuses on building a strong bond with your dog based on trust.
With 11 years of full-time dog training experience, they offer private classes in the convenience of their customers’ homes, or at locations where their dog's behaviors need modification. Additionally, a wide variety of classes are taught in Southern New Hampshire.
This trainer is an evaluator for the American Kennel Club, teaching classes for STAR Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, and Community Canine. They are also an evaluator for the Association of Professional Dog Trainer’s Canine Life and Social Skills (C.L.A.S.S.) programs, teaching Bachelor, Master, and PhD level courses.
The trainer resides in Southern New Hampshire with their family and dogs, which include a Bulldog, Coton De Tulear, Leonberger, and lab mix.
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All trainers listed here are certified professionals with extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement techniques.
Positive reinforcement centers on rewarding preferred behaviors, ensuring a pleasant learning journey for your dog. This humane approach is scientifically proven to be the most effective long-term training method, strengthening the bond between you and your pet. By consistently rewarding good behavior, your dog learns to associate actions with positive outcomes, leading to lasting improvements and a happier companion.
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Group sessions offer a communal setting where your dog learns general obedience alongside other dogs. In contrast, private sessions grant focused attention, making them perfect for targeted behavior modifications or individualized training agendas.
All our trainers are committed to positive reinforcement techniques and steer clear of any harsh or punitive methods. Their primary goal is to make training a joyous journey for you and your dog.
Results depend on factors like your dog's nature, the specific behaviors in question, and your training consistency. While many clients observe improvements in just a few sessions, it's crucial to be patient and persistent.
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