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The biggest goal for me is helping owners and dogs to share a quality life together.

 

WaggingTail presents training and behavior modification programs which include the most useful, humane and modern methods for helping dogs become well-behaved family members. I usually do private lessons with owners at where the dog lives. Bringing your dog to WaggingTail Doggy Home for a board&train program is another option.
 

Please don't wait for your dog to behave badly to start seeking for a trainer. Moreover, your dog doesn't need to be at least 6 months old!

Remember, prevention is better than cure.

We should start training our dogs as earlier as we can, better if we do it before undesired behaviors even occur. It would be the best for you to have an interview with a certified trainer for analyzing your dog's behaviors, even if you think that you don't need any professional help for now.  Because, your dog could develop some problems but maybe you wouldn't be able to read the subtle signs. So, you'll need help, eventually.

 

The first 12-16 weeks from birth are very important for puppies. Socialization and character building exercises should be done properly during this "imprint period". (This is also an important reason to remind us why we need to choose a responsible breeder to get a puppy from.) On the other hand, puppies must stay with their mother and siblings until 8 weeks of age. So, we only have 4 weeks to address the imprint period properly. Being late to start training consequently makes training harder, because we need time as much as the undesired behavior has been reinforced for. However, there's NO age limit for starting training. Dogs of any age, breed or sex can cooperate well.

If you are observing some undesired behaviors or tendencies, please contact me as soon as possible so we could find solutions early on. Don't let undesired behaviors be reinforced more and become habits.

My actual mission as a trainer is to coach/teach owners how to train their dogs properly with progressive force-free methods.

Most people still understand the "pack leader" as a "boss", and think that this kind of leadership is the key to train dogs. Unfortunately, domination based training methods are still popular, especially when TV shows like "Cesar Millan The Dog Whisperer" make it spread. This outdated thoughts aren't humane, and have already been discredited about 30 years ago. A true leader provides, does not patronize!

Modern dog training methods NEVER include aversive punishments and corrections, even painless ones. The training process is done with positive reinforcers primarily. It works as "prevent undesirable behaviors by management, let dogs think, prompt them to find the desirable behaviors by their own will, capture it and reinforce it, rinse and repeat".


I'll visit you to analyze your dog's needs before we start training. This appointment helps us to find the best solutions to your problems. You may schedule an analysis appointment, then start a training program in the near future. Or, on the day of analysis appointment, you may decide to start the training program directly and make its payment, then the analysis fee won't be charged.

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• For puppies, I suggest a program of 10 sessions which includes character building, socialization, indoor/outdoor behavior modifications, housetraining, obedience and miscellaneous game/trick exercises. Discount of 15% is available if your puppy is not older than 3 months.

• For dogs of any age I suggest programs of 6, 10 or 15 sessions which include indoor/outdoor behavior modifications, housetraining, obedience, miscellaneous game/trick exercises.

• Problem-solving about lack of socialization, fearfulness, shyness, bullying, aggression, etc requires behavior modification programs of 6, 10 or 15 sessions. 

• It's possible to join in a class program for 4 or 6 dogs. Class programs include building confidence, increasing physical awareness, focus and generalizing exercises with distractions. The group classes are done at WaggingTail Doggy House or a public park which is convenient for all participants.

• You can also enjoy training programs of agility and dog show preparation. Please contact for further information.

 

I suggest taking the YKS, SKS or AKS tests after finishing the training program as a graduation exam. It would always be great to see my students to achieve diplomas. 
These trials are organized by KIF. Similar to AKC Canine Good Citizen Tests.
YKS: Social Puppy Test (for puppies up to 12 months)
SKS: Social Dog Test (for dogs older than 12 months)
AKS: Friendly Dog Test (for dogs who has passed YKS or SKS)

 

PRICE LIST
 

Analysis appointment: 50USD

Private lessons:

• 15 sessions = 1400USD

• 10 sessions = 9000USD

•  6 sessions  = 550USD (discounts are invalid)

•  1 session    =  100USD (discounts are invalid)

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Behavior Modification:

• 15 sessions = 1700USD

• 10 sessions = 1100USD

• 6 sessions   = 700USD (discounts are invalid)

• 1 session     = 120USD(discounts are invalid)

Board&Train:

• Daily fee: 150USD
   

Dog Show preparation**:

• 2 weeks = 1000USD (includes boarding)

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-Driving expense may be added depending on the area you live in.

-%10 off, if you decide to start training and make a pre-payment of minimum 50USD at the analysis appointment. (The rest must be paid at the date of first lesson)

-%25 off, for rescue/shelter dogs; proof of adoption needs to be presented. (Can not be combined with puppy discount)

-The amount could be paid in 2 or 3 installments, first payment must be done at the first lesson. There will be an additional delay interest of 50USD if you choose to make the payment by installments.

Note: VAT and other taxes are not included in the prices!

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**This is a board&train program. Please contact for further information about dog show preparation. I also offer handling service at shows.