Don't Worry Be Waggy

11/09/2025

My board and train clients get lots of videos of me training their dog so they can follow along with their progress, and see how I teach. I have nothing to hide- the way I train is fun for everyone!

When able, I'll edit videos a bit to make it easier for them to follow along with what I'm doing and why I reward when I do.

Our goal with Rascal here is for him to be reliable when off leash, so when he's at his parents' ranch he can enjoy it fully and safely.

11/09/2025

What a typical day of Board n Train looks like for Rascal:

❤️ Wake up! Potty break,
🔴 Breakfast in enrichment toy
🧡 Downtime with access to toys
🟠 Morning walk
💛 Downtime with access to toys
🟡 Training session/exercise
💚 Cool down
🟢 Crated for long nap
💙 Potty break, downtime with access to edible chews
🔵 Training session/ exercise, cool down
💜 Dinner in enrichment toy
🟣 Downtime with access to edible chews/toys
⚪ Sometimes an evening walk
🩷 Downtime, then bed

I'm able to do my work, run errands, keep house, etc. during the downtime and crate times.

As he gets older and more familiar with this kind of routine his downtimes will increase, allowing his family more freedom.

This schedule is what works for me and my lifestyle; you'll have to figure out what works best for you and your pup!

11/03/2025

Rascal's recall practice is going well. I love using this method I learned in a Kikopup video a long time ago 🙏 it's proven to be sooo helpful time and time again for moving to next level distractions!

10/21/2025

I made this highlights reel to go on my website, but thought I'd share it here as well. I want my training to speak for itself -you'll never see aversive tools on the dogs I work with, but you will see lots of focus and happy body language.

If you want to know more about how I can help you and your dog, check out my website at www.dontworrybewaggy.com or email me at [email protected] :)

06/24/2025

New video is up! A quick look at Flirt Pole dog toys, and why they're so awesome!

🐕Quick and easy way to exercise your dog
🐾Large space NOT necessary
🥱Little effort for the human
🧠Great way to advance your dog's training

If your dog is an adult then I highly recommend trying out this kind of toy with them!

Flirt Poles are like fishing rod cat toys -but for dogs! They are great for tiring your dog out quickly, in a small space, without requiring a lot of energy ...

03/28/2025

New video is up! A quick and easy way to get your dog wagging during mealtime by making it more fun, but also slowing them down and meeting some natural instincts that may be causing you stress (shredded socks and shoes, anyone?)

If you are stressing over your dog chewing and shredding your stuff, don't worry! I have a ton of other tips for you! Just reach out to [email protected].

Stay waggy!

Here's a quick way to make your dog's meal more fun AND to give them a safe way to express natural behaviors. All you need is a small cardboard box, some pac...

02/26/2025

New video! Have you ever been told to 'give your dog a job to do'? Maybe you were told your dog is having behavior problems because they don't have a job? Here are some quick thoughts I have on this!

What do you think? What are some "jobs" you give your dogs to (hopefully) keep them happy? Let me know!

Lots of trainers tell dog owners that giving their dog a job will reduce, if not stop, problem behaviors. While there is some truth to this, it does not mean...

01/31/2025

Did you know adult dogs should be sleeping around 16 hours a day, (and even more for puppies)?? It makes you realize how important a good dog bed can be!

Ensuring your dog is getting enough solid sleep each day can help reduce unwanted behaviors like hyperactivity, mouthiness, destructive chewing, excessive barking, and then some! But with so many beds out there, where do you even begin to narrow down what might be best for YOUR dog?

My dogs had the pleasure of testing out some beds for Chewy (specifically the outdoor beds) to help their team come up with this list of the 10 Best Dog Beds in 2025!

https://be.chewy.com/product-roundup/best-dog-beds/

And here's a pic of Dougal enjoying the winning outdoor dog bed!

01/01/2025

Ready or not... Happy New Year!!

I'll be up long enough to Livestream the Potato Drop in Boise 😂🥔🎉 How are you celebrating??

12/01/2024

My latest foster kittens, Wink and Blink, are looking for their forever home this holiday season!

If you're in the Los Angeles area and are interested in adding these 2 boys to your family, check out kittenrescue.org or check out their FB page Kitten Rescue

09/20/2024

Wonder what type of collar is best for your dog?? Chewy just put out an article reviewing their 10 Best Dog Collars for 2024, looking at fit, functionality, durability, ease of use, and attractiveness.

Would you use any of these? Would you recommend something different instead?

And yes, Dougal and I got to help out with the testing and review of the 'best collar for dogs who pull' because he can still be a tank sometimes! 😆

To help you find the best dog collar, dog trainers and other experts tested top-rated collars across a number of categories in real-world conditions.

08/30/2024

When you're searching for a dog training class, what are the things you are actually looking for? Class size? Methods used? Do you call ahead to learn more about the training instructor?

My dad and step-mom recently got a puppy, a daschsund named Ollie, and are looking for puppy classes for him. I told them I'd be happy to look over any potential classes they find to see if it gets my "seal of approval" or not. I figured I would record myself doing this, in the hopes it helps other puppy owners think of how to best find a class suitable for them.

The main take away is -don't be shy about asking questions! But what questions should you be asking in the first place? I list several in the video description on YouTube; check it out and let me know if it is helpful to you!

I'm Vic, a professional dog trainer and behavior consultant! My dad got a new puppy recenlty and was wondering what he should be keeping an eye out for while...