BOARD & TRAIN
WHY WHY US US
Board & Train programs ha traditionally used tools lik collars, prong collars, cho chains and slip leads to teach compliance. We don't.
Our programs teach dogs to coexist happily - they choose to do what we ask because they want to, not because they have to "or else." Humans predict great things, not fear or pain, when working with Wiggle Butt Academy.
We commit to providing the highest quality learning without the nasty side effects of force.
P R O G R A M S
ADOLESCENT & ADULT MANNERS
Want training but need a serious jump start? We've got you! From manners to Canine Good Citizen prep, we develop plans to fit your family's needs
PUPPIES
We focus on the right education at the right time. From critical-period socialization, manners, and healthy puppy play through adolescence - we guide you with kindness and science.
FEARFUL & AGGRESSIVE DOGS
We are one of few companies in the Metroplex that offer fear and force free Board & Train services for fearful or aggressive dogs. Let's talk if you need help.
We base our programs on
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Puppy
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Adolescent
Adult
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ENRICHMENT
MANNERS
LIFE SKILLS
STRUCTURE
NUISANCE
BEHAVIORS
DOG PLAY
HUMAN PLAY
SOCIAL SKILLS
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Let's Talk
Let's have a chat to decide if our board and train is right for your family.
Cost: free
Initial Consultation
We spend an hour to 1.5 hours at your home or on Zoom to get on the same page about your goals. This applies to manners only, for specialty board and train programs, an additional fee may apply.
Program Design
This is included in the Initial Consultation Fee. We will draft a program for you to approve.
Approved program posted for the Wiggle Butt Team & Family
Daily updates including videos posted to your classroom
Learning for the family posted throughout the program - we get you ready for returning home! 1 2 3
Interim visits - feel free to visit we welcome you to join a session
At home visit: program includes up to three follow up visits at your home (location permitting) to check in and ensure learning is transferred 4 5 6
Go-home prep: nothing will be a surprise as you have been updated daily for the program.
YOUR DOG CAN LEARN AT ANY AGE
WHAT WE TEACH
Sit Down
Come Stay
Wait
Leave It
Drop Place
Settle
Loose Leash Walks
Door Manners
Touch Find It
...let's get creative!
WE
GUIDE YOU
THROUGH ALL STAGES OF LEARNING
Dog learns a new behavior with positive reinforcement based capturing, shaping, luring or prompting
Work on response speed & accuracy with a verbal cue
Time to practice the behavior in different environments under different conditions - we add distance, distraction & duration
Continue to use & reinforce the behaviors to keep them in the dog's behavior bank
PUPPY OPTIONS
enrichment
Meeting puppy needs helps curb unwanted behavior
kindergarten
Let's learn some basics!
NUISANCE BEHAVIORS
JUMPING CHEWING DIGGING SHREDDING PLAY BITING
STEALING THINGS DOOR DARTING
WE ALL HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS SOMETIMES
WHEN YOUR DOG IS STRUGGLING, CHOOSE
KINDNESS
FAMILY PAWS
A certified Family Paws Parent Educator (FPPE) helps families with dogs & infants or toddlers live afely and with harmony.
DOG | HUMAN AGGRESSION
We approach all cases with kindness, including aggression. Because most aggression is rooted in fear, our kind approach gets to the source of the problem. No band-aids here, we help your dog feel better about what's scary. When your dog feels better, aggressive behavior is no longer needed to tell the scary thing to go away.
RESOURCE GUARDING
Does your dog protect things from humans or other dogs? We can help.
DOG | DOG
AGGRESSION
We help families struggling with dogs who don't get along.
FEAR
We work with all types of fear, including fear of humans, dogs, sounds, storms, and more.
LEASH REACTIVITY
We help with barking, lunging & aggressive looking displays on walks.
We take education seriously - not just for your dog, but for our team. Nicole founded WBA after dedicating years to an education worthy of your pet.
About Us
Puppy
Nicole Kohanski, MBA, CTC, Dip. CBST, CDBC, CBCC-KA, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA
Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer
Licensed Family Paws Educator
Adolescents & Adults
Certified Family Dog Mediator
The Family Dog Program
AKC CGC Evaluator
Fear Free Elite
Happy, healthy family dog
Best quality of life possible
Canine Good Citizen
Listens well & loves to learn
Per session at your home or our place
Includes notes
Includes:
WBA classroom
Daily pictures, notes & updates
Play groups (for dog friendly dogs)
Field trips (if this is in your plan)
Enrichment (Kongs, lickimats, puzzles)
2 week minimum for manners unless directed by your trainer
Stay & play ($75 / day)
Day training ($175 / day)
Puppy socials ($30 / class)
Additional trainer request ($50 / trainer)
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