From Wild Animal To Member of the Family

You thought you were bringing home your new best friend, but instead you feel like you brought home a tazmanian devil!

Why are those teeth so sharp?

Why does your puppy get possessed every night at 7 pm?

And why does the puppy refuse to walk on the leash?

It's okay.

You have a trainer in your pocket - a certified and experienced professional who understands exactly what you're going through.

At Wag the Dog, we don't support you for an hour here or there. We're just a text message away.

What good is a Wednesday puppy kindergarten class when your puppy has your glasses in your mouth RIGHT NOW? What good are sit or stay when what you really need to know is why your puppy only bites YOU like that and never your partner?

We are here not only to help guide you through those crucial and difficult months when your puppy is learning how to live with humans, but we will also help you and your puppy understand and communicate with each other.

We will help you transform your puppy from a wild animal to a beloved friend.

Not only are we always ready to send a reassuring text and some wise advice, but you're a member of a community of people who know exactly what you're going through - owners like you who are dedicated to understanding their dogs and building the best relationship possible with them.

We do this through private lessons, group meet ups, online office hours, video calls, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

How To Stop Puppy From Biting, Nipping, And Ruining Your Once-Simple Lives

Don't Let This Time Slip Away

Puppyhood is not only one of the most challenging times in your dog's life, it is also a time of crucial brain development. Your puppy is learning how to behave around humans, how to feel about them, and how to live with them.

80% of your puppy's brain is fully developed by 20 weeks of age. In just a few short months, dogs go from mewling, blind newborns to the developmental equivalent of a ten year old child.

Do not miss this crucial stage of development. The experiences your puppy has during those early months will create a lasting impact on your dog's behavior and personality.

It also sets the stage for your relationship with your dog.

A dog who has been through our puppy prodigy program...

Knows how to walk happily on a leash.

Can calm themselves down when they get excited.
Interacts with humans - including children - appropriately and safely.

Interacts with other dogs appropriately and safely.
Behaves appropriately in human spaces like homes and stores.

Makes good choices independently without needing to be told what to do.

Understand terms like "later", "wait", "be patient", "settle" and "have you seen my phone?" as well as the usual "sit", "down" and "come".
Knows their own name and the names of family members.

Communicates their needs intelligently and listens to your replies.

Returns to their owner voluntarily when off the leash.
Responds to casual, conversational language.

Private Learning, Group Fun.

Our training sessions are private and individual. The puppy prodigy program is a private curriculum meant for you to pursue at your own pace and according to your puppy's development and needs. We offer online classes to those outside the Lower Mainland of BC or who would rather be socially distanced.

However, we do have frequent group field trips and park meet ups so our clients' dogs can play, have fun, explore, and learn together.

We also have online office hours when clients can log in, ask questions, and generally just talk dogs with the trainer and other dog owners.

This Program Includes:

In-person private training sessions in the comfort of your home or online via Zoom or Google Meet.

Field trips to pet-friendly stores and parks.
Homework and online educational materials exclusive to Wag the Dog members.

An online community where you can connect with other dog guardians

Puppy meet ups and play sessions.

Cutting Edge Curriculum

Our puppy education curriculum is modelled on the best practices of service dog schools for their puppies in training.

Training sessions are private, and take into consideration the unique needs and circumstances of your household.

Our curriculum is designed to maximize your puppy's brain development with enriching training activities that build your bond and ensure your puppy reaches full potential.

Whether you are hoping to raise a dog who will be a service dog, a nosework champion, an agility competitor, or a fantastic family companion, this curriculum will give your puppy the groundwork they need.

If you are looking to give your dog the best possible start in life, and to invest time and energy in order to build a lasting bond with your dog, then this is the program for you.

Our methods incorporate the latest advances in canine cognition and education including:

Force-free, choice-based education.
Dog-centered approach.

Intensive socialization.

Social learning.

Behavior modelling.

Language and communication.
Cognitive enrichment.

Pay for the entire curriculum with our Puppy Prodigy Package, and receive a Puppy Pack, overflowing with puppy supplies, toys, and training tools to us. You will receive training and support throughout the first year.

$1999

Or become a member and pay monthly as you work through the curriculum at your own pace.

- $199 per month for up to 2 private sessions per month

- $399 for up to 4 sessions per month

All membership plans include unlimited park meet ups and online group check-ins, exclusive online content, and 24/7 text support from your trainer.

The Puppy Prodigy Program