Tail Waggin' Dog Training

01/20/2025

We still have a free spots open in our upcoming classes!!

JANUARY:

Manners ll (MUST have successfully passed Manners I)
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:30PM with Heather

Puppy K Class with Heather
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:30PM

Manners I Class with Heather
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30PM

FEBRUARY:
AKC Trick Class with Heather
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:30PM

Puppy K Class with Heather
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:30PM

Manners I Class with Heather
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:30PM

Puppy K Class with Paul
Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 9:30AM

Manners I Class with Paul
Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:30AM

CGC Prep Class with Paul
Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:30AM

Classes are not just to train a new dog or a dog with issues. Classes are an amazing way to build a stronger bond with your dog, to get a dog back on track, to keep your dogs mind busy and active and classes can be so much fun for you and your dog!! Classes are good for the entire family and it is important that everyone is on the same page when training your dog. Classes have limited space and fill up quickly! Go sign up now!!

It’s never too early to start working with your new puppy! Look at this cute baby who is super smart already at 8 weeks of age!

01/20/2025

Head down to the 204 Building in Harwich on Sisson Road across from the Police Department to learn about Disaster & Emergency Preparedness! Harwich Animal Control has a table set up to learn about preparing your pets. Eloise the Rotti is there to greet you and she has great manners after attending classes with us!!

01/06/2025

Upcoming classes!!

JANUARY:

Intro to Rally with Andy Snow
Friday, January 10, 2025 at 5:30PM

Rally Drop-In with Andy Snow
Friday, January 10, 2025 at 6:30PM (email Andy for sign up on drop-in class [email protected])

Rally Drop-In with Any Snow (dogs must have
Manners ll (MUST have successfully passed Manners I)
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:30PM with Heather

Puppy K Class with Heather
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:30PM

Manners I Class with Heather
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30PM

FEBRUARY:
AKC Trick Class with Heather
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:30PM

Puppy K Class with Heather
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:30PM

Manners I Class with Heather
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:30PM

Puppy K Class with Paul
Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 9:30AM

Manners I Class with Paul
Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:30AM

CGC Prep Class with Paul
Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:30AM

Classes are not just to train a new dog or a dog with issues. Classes are an amazing way to build a stronger bond with your dog, to get a dog back on track, to keep your dogs mind busy and active and classes can be so much fun for you and your dog!! Classes are good for the entire family and it is important that everyone is on the same page when training your dog. Classes have limited space and fill up quickly! Go sign up now!!

01/06/2025

Brrrrrr it has been quite chilly and brisk out there!! Pay attention to your pups when out walking in this cold. If rock salt has been put down due to ice, please keep your pets away from those areas or protect their paws with booties-it is always a good idea to wipe/rinse your dogs paws when you return home from a walk in case they walked through any salt.

Get those games and interactive toys out! Don't set your pups up for failure if they are not getting those regular walks and regular exercise. It is important that we set our dogs up for success when they cannot get that regular exercise.

Did you know that brain stimulation can burn as much energy as a walk? When your dog has to use their brain it burns energy! This is a Win, Win for all!! No, this does not mean you never have to go for walk again, this is just another tool to keep your dog happy and busy!

Play a game of Hide and Seek and involve everyone in the house! Tired children are also a plus and some kids are still on Christmas break, so get them involved!

Find It! Hide some of your dogs favorite toys along with some treats throughout the house and have them Find It! It is important to help your dog out at first as they do not know what the words mean, but once they get it, it is so much fun to watch them using their nose and brain to find items throughout the house!

Make Feeding Time fun!! Place your dogs food in a food dispensing toy or use a slow feeder or do a 20-30 minute training session with your dog and their food. "Sit" they get some breakfast/dinner, "Down" they get some breakfast/dinner and so on.

Some great food dispensing toys are the Tricky Treat Ball, Kong Wobbler, Nina Ottosson's Treat Tumbler, traditional Kongs, West Paws Zogoflex Toppl, Pet Safe Busy Buddy, Busy Buddy Twist & Treat, Kong Bamboo Feeder, Nina Ottosson's puzle games. These are just a few of the more popular ones, but there are SO many out there!! You can purchase most of these in some of our local pet store like Hot Diggity, Agway Cape Cod, and Petsmart. Homegoods, TJ Maxx and Marshalls also have pet sections and often get the Nina Ottosson toys and others. We like to support local, but if you are not able to get to these stores, you can also order online.

Please make sure that when using any toys, they are the appropriate size for your dog. Food dispensing toys are not meant as chew toys, so feed them out of them then pick them up for the next feeding or treat time.

Photo Credit: Online

01/03/2025

Fred wanted everyone to know it is still WINDY and COLD out there today!! Check your gates, check your fencing, check your paddocks, put on your cozy sweaters and jackets and snuggle in or go for a walk...Fred says it's a lazy, couch potato kind of day for him and his crazy sisters who need a little more then just the lazy couch day!

Even though our dogs definitely need the daily exercise, sometimes they don't want to go out in this just as much as we don't want to go out in this.

Did you know there are many things you can do to burn energy in your dogs when you don't want to go out on a day like today!

Some of Fred's favorite things on a cold and windy day are having a stuffed Kong(or other food dispensing toy)! Fred says there are SO many fun, yummy, delicious things to stuff in these amazing interactive toys!! Fred loves bananas(coocoo for bananas), plain greek yogurt, blueberries, a few cookies and of course his favorite..peanut butter! You can freeze or refrigerate them to make it a little harder for them.

Fred's sister, Olivia loves to do the Nina Ottosson puzzle games that you have to move little windows around to find treats or kibble!!

Some fun stuffy toy games are the "Hide A" toys! Fred's favorite is the Hide-A-Squirrel!! Shhhh don't tell Fred they're not real squirrels! He also likes the Hide-A-Bees and Hide-A-Gingerbread!!

Fred says, Kong also makes this big, hard, plastic, wobble, dispensing toy and when you paw at it or toss it across the room with your nose, it throws kibble or treats at you!! It's the coolest thing ever....Mom says...if you don't have a glass coffee table.

Eloise loves her Tricky Treat ball that holds kibble or treats and as you roll it around, treats/kibble fall out of it!

Our pups NEVER eat out of a bowl. They always eat out of some dispensing type feeder or the slow feeders. It is so important to stimulate our dogs brains regularly and especially on days that we don't want to go out in the chilly or crappy weather.

You can also do some fun, small training sessions right inside your home! There is no such thing as a dog that does not benefit from regular training 🥰

Play a game of Hide & Seek with your dog! This one is super fun for the kiddos too!

Play "Find It" where you hide treats throughout the house or your dogs favorite toys and tell them to "Find it!" The first few times you may have to help them, but once they get it, Game On!!

Most folks are a little slower in the winter months, especially after the holidays and many don't want to go out on these cold days, so why not sign up for some training classes! This is something fun for the entire family! Training classes are a fantastic way to build a bond with you and your dog and it is a great way to spend time with everyone in the family! There are so many types of dog classes-not just obedience classes(though some could definitely benefit from these as well). You can do Trick classes, Rally Obedience classes, Agility, Canine Good Citizen and so many more!!

Be interactive with your pets! Take advantage of their time with us, do fun things with them, enjoy your time with them, because it goes by quick and they deserve it 💕🐾💕🐾💕

01/02/2025

Keep your pets safe! Happy New Year!!

It is WINDY!!

Please check your fences BEFORE letting your dogs out!

Fencing often blows down or gates are blown open when the wind is strong. This goes for farm animal fencing as well.

Please be cautious of where you take your pups on this windy day! Eye injuries are common on a day like today especially if you go to the beach! It is probably a good idea to stay away from the beach today with your pups as they can not cover their eyes to protect them from the sand. Unless of course your pup is cool like Fred and wears sunglasses or Doggles!

Please remember it is also difficult for dogs to hear when the wind is blowing this strong, so if your dog is normally under voice control be sure they are close to you or on a leash to be safe.

Please pick up items in your yard that could blow into your pets scaring them, blow into the road or into a walking passerby!

Happy New Year!! Stay safe and keep your pets safe! Have a wonderful windy day!

12/31/2024

UPDATE: These classes start this week and we still have a few openings!! Sign up now to get your slot!! It is the perfect time of year to do some fun training classes with your pup!

We still have openings in our upcoming Rally Classes with Andy Snow!! Don’t miss out on this great class with your pup! Sign up now!

Rally is a fun and exciting sport that challenges your dog and you as a handler, as a team!

Together you navigate a course of numbered signs that display 10-20 skills, you and your dog need to perform together.

Rally is a great way to enhance your bond with your dog and to build your dog's confidence.

Do you have a super smart dog that you just want to do more with?
Do you have a dog that is a little shy, anxious or fearful?
Do you just want to do something different and fun with your dog?
Do you just want to spend more quality time with your dog?
Sign up for Rally! You won't regret it and your dog will love you for it!

Upcoming Rally Classes with Andy Snow!

Friday, January 10th
5:15PM Intro to Rally
6:30PM Rally Drop In

Space is limited!
Sign up for Intro to Rally now at tailwaggindogtraining.com
Drop-In Rally please email [email protected]

First Photo: Instructor Andy Snow
Last Photo Credit: American Kennel Club

12/19/2024

What is Rally Obedience?

Rally is a fun and exciting sport that challenges your dog and you as a handler, as a team!

Together you navigate a course of numbered signs that display 10-20 skills, you and your dog need to perform together.

Rally is a great way to enhance your bond with your dog and to build your dog's confidence.

Do you have a super smart dog that you just want to do more with?
Do you have a dog that is a little shy, anxious or fearful?
Do you just want to do something different and fun with your dog?
Do you just want to spend more quality time with your dog?
Sign up for Rally! You won't regret it and your dog will love you for it!

Upcoming Rally Classes with Andy Snow!

Friday, January 10th
5:15PM Intro to Rally
6:30PM Rally Drop In

Space is limited!
Sign up now at tailwaggindogtraining.com

Photo Credit: American Kennel Club

12/18/2024

Bring in the New Year with something fun for you and your pup! Sign up for some classes!! We have some great classes starting in January and February!!

JANUARY:
Saturday, January 4, 2025 with Paul
Puppy Kindergarten at 9:30AM
Basic Manners l at 10:30AM

Wednesday, January 10, 2025 with Andy Snow
Intro to Rally at 5:15PM
Rally Drop In at 6:30PM

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 with Heather
Basic Manners ll at 7:30PM

FEBRUARY:
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
AKC Trick Class at 7:30PM

Thursday, February 22, 2025
CGC Prep Class with Paul

Classes are not just to train a new dog or a dog with issues. Classes are an amazing way to build a stronger bond with your dog, to get a dog back on track, to keep your dogs mind busy and active and classes can be so much fun for you and your dog!! Classes have limited space and fill up quickly! Go sign up now!!

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12/15/2024

We still have space in our classes starting on Tuesday, December 17th!
Puppy Kindergarten at 5:30
Manners One at 6:30!
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12/06/2024

11/21/2024

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11/11/2024

ONE spot left!! Sign up NOW!

We still have time slots available for Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Trick Dog Testing!

There is limited space for testing.

This is such a great way to keep your dog active, do something fun with your dog and continue to grow a strong bond!

Please text or email Heather to get your time slot. Testing will be on Saturday, November 23, 2024, during 12PM-2PM.
You must sign up for a time slot!
Email [email protected]
Text 508-736-3202

Your dog does not need to be a purebred for Canine Good Citizen or Trick Dog

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11/11/2024

Calling ALL puppies 2-4 months of age!! Get your puppy started on the right track from the beginning and sign up for Puppy Kindergarten! Our Puppy K is a great start to your puppies well rounded life and we are proud to be part of the Puppy Start Right Program! At completion of our Puppy Kindergarten your puppy will receive their AKC S.T.A.R. Certificate which gets them on the right track to becoming a Canine Good Citizen!
Class starts on Wednesday, November 20th at 5:30PM.
Go to tailwaggindogtraining.com to sign up! Space is limited so go sign up now!!
Trainer: Heather

Photo of puppy graduates, Eloise and Remy doing their Down Stays. Doing a down stay right next to one of your besties sure is hard!

11/11/2024

Who doesn't want a well-behaved dog??
Got a dog who needs to learn some basic manners? Would you like to have a dog who walks nicely on leash? Finished with puppy classes and want to do more? Do you want a dog that greets people in a calm manner? Does your dog not come when they’re called? Want to work on staying in place? Basic Manners I is the class for you!! New class starts on November 20th at 6:30PM. Space is limited so go to tailwaggindogtraining.com NOW to sign up!!
Trainer: Heather

10/30/2024

We are doing Testing for
Canine Good Citizen & Trick Dog

If your dog has gone through classes and you believe they are ready to get their Canine Good Citizen certificate, then please sign up!

Do you love doing Tricks with your dog and you want to show off their talents?

TRICK DOG TITLE INFO:
AKC Trick Dog titles are official AKC titles listed on the dog’s title record.

Dogs must have an AKC, PAL, or AKC Canine Partners number to earn a title. All dogs can get a number including purebreds and mixed breeds.

AKC Trick Dog program. In AKC Trick Dog, dogs and their owners can have fun learning tricks together.
There are 5 levels of titles in AKC Trick Dog:
• AKC Novice Trick Dog (TKN)
• AKC Intermediate Trick Dog (TKI)
• AKC Advanced Trick Dog (TKA)
• AKC Trick Dog Performer (TKP)
• AKC Trick Dog Elite Performer (TKE)

For the Novice Trick Dog title, the dog must:
1) perform 10 tricks, or
2) have the CGC on record at AKC and perform 5 tricks.

There is limited space for testing. Please text or email Heather to get your time slot. Testing will be on Saturday, November 23, 2024 during 12PM-2PM. You must sign up for a time slot!

Email [email protected]
Text 508-736-3202

Your dog does not need to be a purebred for Canine Good Citizen or Trick Dog

Torque doing some of his favorite tricks!

10/28/2024