Dog Training FAQ
Discover the importance of effective dog training at Wagging Rights Dog Training in St. Charles, IL. Find clear answers to common questions about lessons, puppies, behavior issues, and off-leash training.
Wagging Rights Dog Training is different because the trainers are experienced, qualified, honest, ethical, and respectful. They have 10 to 20 years of hands-on experience, continue learning from professional dog training organizations, and tailor training to each dog and family.
Balanced dog training includes rewards and corrections in the training process. Wagging Rights uses corrections that fit the dog, but the work is heavily based on positive reinforcement, clear communication, fair teaching, and realistic results.
Training is tailored to your goals, your dog, and your current level of training. Wagging Rights offers single session rates and package rates, and starts with your choice of a free phone consultation or free virtual evaluation before giving a price estimate.
Wagging Rights offers private lessons and day training. In private lessons, the trainer works with your dog and then teaches you how to repeat the process. Day training gives your dog one on one trainer time with transfer sessions for the owner.
Private lessons give you customized instruction, a calmer learning environment, full attention from the trainer, and a better view of the whole training process so you know how to maintain the work.
A trainer can teach skills and coach the process, but lasting results depend on the owner learning consistency, timing, communication, and rules the dog understands.
Training starts as soon as you bring your dog home. With puppies, that is typically around 8 weeks of age.
Wagging Rights works best with owners who understand that training takes time, commitment, consistency, fair rules, and a willingness to change habits when needed.
Training takes place in clients' homes and in dog friendly public places such as parks, downtown areas, and dog friendly stores.
The first session usually starts with a behavior assessment, then a discussion of canine learning theory, household rules, management, training equipment, and hands-on training.
Lessons end, but dog training is a lifestyle. Wagging Rights teaches owners how to become their dog's trainer for life so learned behaviors are maintained.
Clients are encouraged to video record, audio record, and take notes any time they want.
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Tell us a little about your dog and your goals. Choose a free phone consultation if you want to talk it through, or a free virtual evaluation if your dog needs to be seen.