Waggin' Train Dog Training

12/09/2025

Careful out there! Not all dog/kid interactions are as cute as they look. Learn dog body language. Set your dog and your child up for success. Don't be an accident waiting to happen!!!

09/09/2025

Here is your feel-good, rags to riches story for the day. Meet Gracie. Gracie is about eight years old and a mixture of a bunch of terriers (Westie, Shihtzu, Yorkie, and a little Chihuahua thrown in for fun!). Gracie was found running on a highway with horrendous skin infections among other maladies. She was hairless with red, raw, itchy skin and eventually taken in by New Life Animal Rescue and nursed back to health before being adopted out to a wonderful couple who love her immensely. Gracie now has a goal of being a therapy dog so I was called in to help.

I will post Gracie's "before" pictures in the comments in case you don't want to see them. But just take a look at her current picture and you won't believe it is the same dog. Gracie was very, very, lucky to fall into the hands of New Life.

04/09/2025

I'm getting sleepy just reading this!

30/08/2025

This sweet little guy is Winston! He's a nine month old mini-Dachsund and is just as sweet as he looks! I had the pleasure of meeting him for a session on reactivity.

26/08/2025

Happy National Dog Day!! Today is the day where dogs are celebrated around the world and where adoption is encouraged to save a life!!

17/08/2025

Here's my boy, Clyde! Clyde is a two year old mix of Beagle, Dachshund, Chihuahua, and a few more breeds mixed in. You can't tell from this picture, but Clyde is L-O-N-G, and low to the ground making him actually look more like a Basset Hound, but DNA doesn't lie (I learned this from watching way too much "48 Hours", and "Dateline"!). Clyde was such a sweet boy to work with and I will miss him.

13/08/2025

I don't often do this (in fact it's my first time), but I want to share this beautiful soul who only has until Sunday to make it out of the shelter. He is at Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood. My Peetie came from there and they are a wonderful organization. Just like ALL rescues and shelters at this time, they are overflowing with homeless dogs and cats. More dogs come in than are adopted out. This guy, Ace has the best smile and is a lovely older dog. Older dogs are past all that puppy stuff like housebreaking and puppy biting and nipping. If you know of someone looking for a great dog, please consider Ace or one of the other two that are timestamped for Sunday. I'll let this video speak for itself.

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12/08/2025

This is Ghost, a nine month old yellow lab with beautiful green eyes. Don’t let the name fool you – Ghost is not the least bit scary. In fact he’s just a sweet bundle of love! His favorite day of training was when he learned recall. That’s when we bring out the dog-treat equivalent of a $100 bill. Sometimes it's the first time dogs ever get that luscious morsel! In order for your dog to want to come to you - you need to be worth coming to!!!!

07/08/2025

You can also try marshmallows, cream cheese, hot dogs, or banana chunks (if your dog likes them!). You also may be able to succeed by giving one or two "free" pieces of your chosen medium and then on the third add the pill and then quickly give the fourth.

03/08/2025

If you came to this page because you're interested in dog training - you came at the right time! Don't miss the Dog Days of Summer Deal!

02/08/2025

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01/08/2025

Say hello to Zoey, a 2-year-old Lab mix who's officially graduated from her training program!

She brought energy, fun and a whole lot of personality to every session—and I loved every minute of it.

Way to go, Zoey! I'm so proud of you!