A $250 deposit is required for registration. Full payment is due 30 days prior to the start of the course. ($150 is non-refundable.)

Course size is limited. Only 15 students per session.

You have come to the right place if you are already involved in or wish to be involved in any of the following:

Dog training

Behavioral counseling

Shelter or Rescue Work

Dog Day Care Provider

Veterinary Employee

Pet Sitter

Dog Walker

Experience

At Wag ‘N’ Tails we will prepare you to earn respected educational credentials, representing a high level of competence. In this program you will have hands on experience with four certified Instructors. All of which are certified through Wag ‘N’ Tails and the American Kennel Club. Your Director, Jordan Covington is CPDT, Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge and Skills Assessed. Our founder, Christine Fox has been in business and teaching dogs for twenty years. Her qualifications can found here.

Methodology

In the world of dog training you will find a variety of different methods that can be used to teach a dog. At Wag ‘N’ Tails we believe in science based methodologies.

Our methods are easy, effective and most importantly we have FUN. Our methods are so much fun that the dogs are having fun too! We teach people how dogs think and how they learn. We believe in the importance of patience and the value of communication and building an irreplaceable bond.

A bond can’t be purchased with a collar or a tool, it’s a gift – a moment. It comes from the learning process!

Upon completion you will know how to:

Put together a comprehensive puppy and basic obedience program to offer to your clients.

Work with shelters and rescues with a clear understanding of how dogs think and learn from a decompression standpoint.

Better identify fear and aggression body language signals.

Better handle strong willed dogs in a variety of uncomfortable situations where you normally feel out of control.

You’ll Understand:

The optimal learning time.

Learning theory.

Breed characteristics and how it affects behavior.

The tools necessary to prevent and treat behavior problems related to basic obedience, fear, lack of confidence and aggression.

How to properly approach an unfamiliar dog.

Bonding and focus.

All basic obedience.

The benefits of luring and hand signals and how to introduce verbal cues.

How to phase out food rewards.

Principles of clicker training.

Target training and bridging.

Basic tricks.

What’s Included:

Every student will receive their handbook and a clicker target stick at orientation. All books can be purchased at a discounted rate on our website.

Books are not required, although strongly suggested.