Our experienced trainers understand that every dog is unique and has their own set of needs and behaviors. That’s why we offer personalized training programs that are tailored to meet your dog’s specific needs and personality.
Our board and train services are perfect for busy pet owners who may not have the time or resources to train their dogs themselves.
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76 customer reviews
Benny
Dog Training
I strongly recommend wag mates academy! They made everything super easy and matched me with trainer Ryan k in Chicago, Ryan picked up my 6 month old beagle puppy and listened to everything we wanted to work on. We were struggling with obedience & potty training and Ryan did amazing job training him for 3 weeks! My puppy is now more obedient than ever! More...
JOHN C MORIARTY
Dog Training
Kind and very responsive. Great training plan and they are 100% positive reinforcement. No shock collar or barb collars. Very accommodating with our scheduling. We are very excited about the out come of this training. More...
Guillermo Ruvalcaba
Dog Training
Great detail and very helpful! The companies that called were wonderful and very knowledgeable
Julie Chapman
Dog Training
I am incredibly grateful for the great job that Amy has done with Jax. I would highly suggest Wag Academy to friends and family!
Christie Ponessa
Our two 3 1/2 year-old XL blue-nose pitbulls recently returned from board and train with Ria. Many other trainers would not have taken these two litter mate large dogs who were extremely reactive to people and other dogs, mostly due to fear. Ria was able to develop a bond with both dogs, necessary to begin working on their reactivity. Both dogs are home now and much less reactive thanks to Ria. More...
Karen Anderson
Dog Training
We are so happy with our Nila after her training sessions! She returned to us a completely different puppy! We are still working with her to get along with our older dogs. We couldn’t recommend Wag Mates a more! They are fantastic! More...
nicole Sousa
Dog Training
Wag mates and David were phenomenal! David trained and loved my doberman as if he were his own pup. David updated me on a daily basis with photos and videos of my pups progression throughout his stay with him. Taught myself and my husband how to continue my pups training at home. Provided me with homework to study for when my pup came home and even spend as much time as we needed to go over everything my pup learned so we could continue his training. I can't say enough fabulous things about David! I highly recommend him as a trainer! Thank you again! The bond that David made with Cyrus and also with us is unbreakable! Cyrus loves you and trusts you as do we! 💚🐾🐾💜 More...
Carmen Rhome
Dog Training
Very accommodating and nice…it was a pleasure doing business with them and specially Johnny!
Henry Fernandez
Dog Training
Great Dog Training courses. they use positive reinforcement only and understand Dog Behaviors.
Valerie Stanley
Dog Training
I sent my 4 month old puppy to Wag Mates Academy because she had issues with biting, chewing and listening to commands. She was misbehaving all the time.
Her trainer, Becky, was the absolute best. She took such great care of my puppy and treated her so well, I was amazed when she returned home. It was like I had a brand new puppy. She is so much more behaved and listens to me much better. Becky started to teach her how to a mannerly young lady and also taught me how to communicate with her.
Don’t get me wrong, Harper is still a puppy and she is testing her boundaries, and doing puppy things, but thanks to Becky I am better equipped to deal with her. She reached out every day with Harper’s progress through video and messages.
I highly recommend Wag Mates to anyone who is having behavioral issues with their dog, they will not disappoint.
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J.A
Dog Training
My little guy went in for the 6 week training program to focus on recall/impulse control, leash walking and general socialization issues, he came back a much more obedient, calm and patient dog! It is amazing to see his transition and walking him is so much more enjoyable experience for both of us now that he knows what I want him to do and he’s not always pulling. Excellent job by Dave with constant feedback and videos on his progress and interactions with people/pets. Would highly recommend! More...
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Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy to hear about your pup's amazing transformation after the 6-week program with Dave. It’s great to hear that you can both enjoy a good walk now! Dave's dedication to providing constant feedback and videos really shines through. 🐾😊
Thomas
We sent our two Dogs Sadie and Loki to Wagmates academy for 6 weeks as they suffered from separation anxiety and trust issues. After the 6 weeks they are very much improved in all areas.The trainer Dyese worked so well with them making them into very well behaved dogs. I can not express how much we love the training they received and how much we love the trainer who worked so well with them. I highly recommend Wagmates academy training for dogs More...
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Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that Sadie and Loki made such great progress with Dyese. It means the world to us that you love the training they received and the care Dyese provided. Your high recommendation is truly appreciated and we hope to keep seeing Sadie & Loki's cute face around! 🐾
Stephanie
Dog Training
We really were not sure what to expect from the training when we shipped off our puppy for training. Thanks to Heather our puppy came back well mannered like a whole new dog. We got videos with all the tools and I still watch them sometimes to go back to some basics. We would not hesitate to do training in the future. More...
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Thank you so much for your sweet review! We're thrilled to hear your puppy's program had a great outcome, thanks to Heather. It’s great that the videos are still helpful for you that's exactly why we do daily video updates! We’d love to work with you again in the future. 🐾😊
Elissa
Dog Training
Our 4-month-old Bernedoodle, Aston, needed help with separation anxiety, potty training, and self-control. We live in NJ, and after researching trainers, we found Max, who turned out to be the BEST!
Aston stayed with Max and his family for 4 weeks, and the transformation was remarkable. Max was incredibly transparent, providing updates twice a day, and kept us informed about Aston's progress and challenges.
When Aston came home, we could see how attached he had become to Max, but he was also so excited to see us. The difference in his behavior was night and day—he’s now more relaxed, confident, and well-behaved. Max did an incredible job, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. We’re definitely continuing training with him. Highly recommend!
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Hey Elissa, hearing from a happy owner and pup is always heartwarming! To know the impact our trainer had in both your lives just makes everything worth it. We know it will be amazing to keep seeing Aston improve! Thank you.
Angela
Dave the trainer has changed my life and my puppy’s . Words cannot convey this fantastic experience and if anyone is hesitating about training an anxious and frightened puppy who is in need of positive reinforcement training . . then look no further than Dave . He is an expert in his field and will train the owners as well as your pup . This truly has been such a fulfilling and rewarding experience for both myself and my pup My pup is confident and his obedience and recall is truly outstanding . Everyone owes it to their pup to invest in training as it will give your pup a happy , healthy and meaningful relationships with other animals and people . I have never written reviews like this before but my pup has a new lease on life and o will be forever grateful for the compassion and structure Dave had given to my pup and of course me . More...
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Hi Angela, we are thrilled that you had such a great experience with our trainer David. He truly works magic with all dogs! Appreciate your honest feedback and we wish that you and your pup continue to thrive together. Thank you again.
Sameer
Dog Training
Excellent 2-week board and train with trainer Ryan K near Chicago via Wag Mates. First time leaving our 6-mo German Shepherd mix, wanted to avoid the typical boarding/day care facilities which can be great but overwhelming and unstructured with 10-30 other dogs.
This setup was perfect for us. Ryan provided details and answered questions over the phone and via text ahead of time. He transported our dog to/from the house -- not a short drive! -- and took time to review our training goals and dog's medication requirements. He projected calm confidence, communicated clearly, and was passionate about animal welfare and training dogs and their humans. He sent useful videos everyday, not just cute pics but actual training tips we can refer back to. Upon drop-off, he spent about 100mins with our family showing us what to focus on, answering our many questions, providing practical and objective product recommendations (love my clicker!), even walking around the neighborhood since leash training was one of our main goals; he is dedicated to creating a smooth and successful transition back home. Even offered free follow-up lessons whenever we wanted, incredible! Our dog didn't have any major behavioral issues but her fundamentals improved and she's more comfortable in the crate; leash manners / excitement meeting other dogs requires more work but we now have better tools and knowledge and have made progress in the weeks since she returned. We will book with Ryan again.
Wag Mates is not a local company but more like a service that connects you with contractors, which I was hesitant to use but turned out to be well organized and useful. Anna, Pedro and Ryan S. did a great job coordinating; policies and communication were customer friendly. I've already recommended to a family member.
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Hi Sameer, thank you so much for this heartwarming review. It's amazing to read about Ryan's amazing impact on our clients and their pup's lives. He goes above and beyond and we all can tell! It was great seeing your pup's progress throughout his stay and we hope to keep seeing the improvements! Thank you so much once again
L A
Dog Training
David is the trainer in the Boston area. He is superb. He sent lots of updates and really connects with the dogs. My pup came home in terrific shape, obeying commands and just generally being super open and secure.
I highly recommend if you're in the area.
I feel like I can't speak to other trainers in the Wag Mates Academy, but I will say the business itself seems well-run and easy to deal with.
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It's always amazing hear our clients feedback, thank you so much for taking the time to write this about our great trainer David! We look forward to keep seeing your pups progress!
Raleigh Beynon
I would like to let Wag Mates Academy and anyone looking for a dog trainer know how thankful I am for them. I would highly recommend this organization based on the sincere efforts they make to give each customer and their dog exactly what is expected.
Macey is a pleasant lady to deal with. Now as for Ryan Wuelfing the dog trainer I can not say enough of how great he is. He took in both of my german shepherd's one being 5 years old and the other being 1 1/2 years old for the task of giving me what in was looking for in training. I can tell you now he is great. I'm extremely happy with both dogs. Now I have to work with both dog's daily to practice the thing Ryan taught me and them. It is gratifying to see someone that truly loves what they do and do it well. I would definitely trust Ryan and Wag Mates Academy with training another dog for me in the future. Thank you so much for everything. Both dogs are doing well and adjusting to being home again.
Raleigh
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Thank you so much for this great review, we are so happy to have been able to show you how amazing our programs and our trainer Ryan can be! It always warms our hearts to see amazing pups like yours succeed. We are looking forward to keep helping you and your pups along this journey!
Janet McMahon
Dog Training
Fits my dog’s obedience needs!
Monina
Our dog Kogi is 3 yrs old and we thought it would be impossible for him to be trained with severe separation anxiety. A neighbor just got her dog trained at Wagmates Academy and was very pleased with the results.
We decided to call and had a long conversation with Ryan addressing our concerns. He walked us through the process of their training programs and recommended a 4-6 week program with trainer Alexx. We had an additional call before we decided to give it a try.
Wagmates made it very easy to pay. They have several payment options to choose from.
We give our trainer Alexx 10 stars. The trainers house is very clean. Alexx and his family work with Kogi and we could see how happy he was with them. We received daily videos and Alexx answered our questions while being boarded & trained. After 4 weeks of training, Kogi came home with his cute personality but was more calm and obedient. Now, Kogi is great at loose leash walking, recalls, and basic commands (sit, down, heel, come & sit, stay, break, and place). As Alexx stated for continued success, we practice daily boundaries and is being crate trained to help with his separation anxiety.
Overall, we are pleased and happy with the training Kogi received. He is still our lovable, happy tail wagging dog that is now calm and well behaved. Highly recommend for board and training. THANK YOU Alexx and Wagmates Academy.
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We're thrilled to hear about Kogi's transformation during his time with Alexx at Wagmates Academy. Your kind words and high recommendation mean the world to us. Thank you again for trusting us with Kogi's training. We're so pleased to have been a part of his journey to becoming a well-behaved and happy pup!
Marthe Jean-Jacques
Dog Training
Correction to my previous review: My pup is a 13-week-old German Shepherd.
Additionally, David communicated with me daily through text and videos, quickly responding to any questions or concerns.
David was incredibly flexible and even after dropping Hunter home to me, he already reached out a few times to check in and encouraged me to contact him if I had any concerns about behaviors :)
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about the incredible progress your 13-week-old German Shepherd made during the two-week board and train program with David. It’s amazing how much a pup can improve with the right trainer! David's dedication to daily communication and his flexibility truly highlight his commitment to his work. We're so glad his expertise has made such a positive impact on your pup's behavior. Your kind words and high recommendation mean the world to us. Thank you again, and we look forward to assisting you and Hunter in the future! 😊🐾
Marthe Jean-Jacques
Dog Training
I am beyond thrilled with the results from David! After reading numerous rave reviews, I entrusted my 13-month-old German Shepherd to David for a two-week board and train program. He meticulously noted the behaviors I wanted to address, and when I picked up my pup, it was like bringing home a brand new dog. My German Shepherd now pays attention to me and follows commands seamlessly. He has learned over a dozen new words! I am incredibly grateful for David's expertise and dedication. I will definitely be using his services again in the future. Highly recommend! Thank you David :) More...
Alex
Dog Training
We sent our year old microbully for a 3 week training. She was having trouble with recall, playing appropriately with other dogs, jumping on people and being defiant. She came home today and what a difference! We had 15 people at our house today for the holiday- including 2 dogs. She listen extremely well with all of the tips and information that Dave gave to us when he dropped her off. He sat with us for an hour to teach us how to teach her. We are extremely pleased with the results. We know that the work is not done yet, but we are on our way! More...
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear about the amazing progress your pup has made and that you're so pleased with the results. It’s wonderful that she handled a house full of people and dogs so well. Keep up the great work! 🐾
Bill Trefz
Dog Training
Great upfront information, open to all kinds of questions, gave us access to the trainer who will be working with our dog, insistence on only using positive training, option payment plans, daily reports, and open access.
Suzanne
Dog Training
I couldn’t imagine a better trainer for my dog than Emily. Her calm demeanor and soft voice were exactly what my anxious pup needed. Emily stayed in touch every day and answered any questions or concerns I had. Finn came home more confident and able to deal with stressful situations. Thank you for taking such good care of him. More...
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Thank you so much for your sweet words! We're delighted to hear that Emily's calm demeanor and gentle voice were a perfect match for your anxious pup. Daily updates and open communication are so important to us, and we're thrilled that it helped ease your concerns. It's wonderful to hear that Finn is now his best self. Thank you for trusting us with his care!
Denise Downing
Dog Training
right from the start with my initial contact with Ryan Sousa and then Macie who set me up with Shawn for my dog Oliver's month long training course to get him back on the "right" track in his behavorial problems. Shawn did an amazing job with Oliver both in his training and the love he showed to the dog. We looked forward to his video's every day. I feel we also gained a friend. More...
Celines
Dog Training
Verry happy
David did a great work with my babymax his behavior is better waking with no pulling lest barking. Thank David
Julia
Dog Training
We had a terrific experience using Wag Mates to train our 6 month old puppy. During his 3- week stay with David, we were constantly updated and informed of his progress. David focused on everything we asked for help with and our puppy returned with a new set of skills for us to continue to work on. Our pup’s impulse control is night and day, he now sleeps soundly in his crate, and he hardly needs a leash walking. David spent over an hour with us at drop off making sure we understood how to keep working with our pup to ensure success. We would use this service and David again in a heartbeat. More...
Allie Riley
Dog Training
I honestly cannot even express the level of satisfaction we had with Wag Mates Academy; their trainer Dyese in particular. We had a TERRIBLE experience with another dog training company so after that we were quite hesitant to try again but we knew having a Great Dane puppy that he would need to be properly trained. So, we decided to move forward with a 4 week program at Wag Mates and we have been so happy with the result! Our pup Jorah is a changed boy. He listens immediately and his recall is soooo much better,(which was his biggest issue) not to mention his now beautiful leash walking. Dyese communicated with us every SINGLE day, sent pictures, sent us beautifully filmed/edited videos of Jorah’s training, and sent us weekly reports on his weight, food intake, overall body assessment, behavior, etc. We even got to see videos of Jorah interacting with all the friends he made too which was such fun to watch! We could tell from the videos sent that he was happy, having so much fun, and was well taken care of which is such a complete difference from the other training company first used. Jorah has a tendency to self mutilate when in his cage(licks until he has open, bleeding hot spots) and Dyese was so so good at keeping an eye on his raw areas to not allow him to infect or make them any worse. She communicated with us about his licking and properly used his cone to halt the progression of any painful hotspots. She truly cared for Jorah, it was incredibly obvious and for that I could not thank her enough! I am so impressed and recommend Wag Mates now to everyone! I wish I did a little more research the first time we decided to send Jorah to training and found Wag Mates first so he wouldn’t have had to go through the traumatizing experience he did with the other company but I am so glad we crossed paths with them for the second and final try! If you’re looking for a trustworthy board and train, I highly recommend Wag Mates and Dyese for your dog’s training needs!! Thanks again for helping Jorah be the best boy he can be !! More...
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Thank you so much for your heartwarming review! We are delighted to hear about such positive experience with Wag Mates Academy and especially with our trainer, Dyese. Coming from a previous and recent bad experience with another dog training company where Jorah's needs were not met, we're grateful that you gave us the opportunity to offer you the full program and show you Jorah's full potential and how much fun training can actually be. It’s rewarding to know that you’ve seen such a transformation in him. Your feedback about his improved overall behavior is exactly the kind of outcome we strive for with every dog we train. Dyese is indeed an exceptional trainer, her dedication to daily communication, providing updates with pictures and videos, and ensuring all dogs well-being, including Jorah's. We’re proud to have her as part of our team. Your specific mention of Dyese's attention to Jorah’s hotspots and her efforts to prevent further issues is greatly appreciated. We understand how important it is to address each dog’s unique needs, and we’re glad that we met all those expectations. Thank you for recommending Wag Mates Academy to others. We’re so happy that Jorah is now a happier, better-behaved pup, and we look forward to continuing to support him and your family in the future through the lifetime support and any other way possible. It's not often that we're able to offer to redo programs from bad experiences elsewhere but we're happy to have helped Jorah and that our paths crossed, regardless.
Hadley
Dog Training
We went into wag mates with a lot of concerns with our year old French Bulldog, Beau. He is our whole world, and we couldnt imagine sending him away.
It came to a point where we needed higher guidence to help with his aggression / trigger impulses.
Beau went though a 6 week program with David. From the first call, we knew he was the perfect trainer for us. He was caring and understanding of all of our concerns. David went above and beyond with every step. He sent daily updates (pictures, funny and training videos, phone calls, ect), and it helped the time go by so fast. He kept up with all of his skin issues, and never once complained about the duffel bag I sent with Beau. Unfortunately, my overbearing dog parenting style. Lol.
I usually do not write reviews, instead read through them, but I felt the need to express how amazing our experience was. If you are in similar spot as us, and are having hesitations, don't. It has forever changed our lives. David and his wife are amazing people, and gave us a new sense of freedom. We appreciate you more than you know David!!!! Thank you for your continued support after Beau returning home, we feel supported and confident.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with Wag Mates and David. We're thrilled to hear that Beau's 6-week program was transformative for both him and your family. It's wonderful to know that from the very first moment, David's caring and understanding nature made you feel confident in his ability to help Beau and your family. David's dedication to providing daily updates and managing Beau's specific needs truly highlights his commitment to his work. Your kind words about his and his wife's hospitality and the positive changes in Beau are deeply appreciated. We understand how challenging it can be to trust someone else with your beloved pet, and we're so glad David was able to provide the support and guidance needed to address Beau's aggression and impulse issues. You sharing your experience might help others in a similar situation, and your recommendation means the world to us. Thank you again for your heartfelt review. We're so happy to hear about the positive impact on your lives and Beau's progress.
Jennie
Dog Training
I sent my very stubborn rescue, Rune, to Wag Mates and specifically to David in MA for 6 weeks and it was LIFE-CHANGING! I cannot recommend David enough. He took my 1.5 year old AmStaff mix and totally whipped him into shape. He is a dream on the leash and is so improved with reactivity and all around behavior. He actually listens and responds and has matured immensely with David's help. I received multiple videos every day with updates and David was always willing to chat with me and give me more details on Rune's progress. I have also spoken to David countless times since Rune's return and he continues to reach out and keep up with us which is SO helpful. I feel so supported and capable of continuing Rune's training and I could not run out of amazing things to say! Thank you so so so much! More...
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Thank you for this amazing review Jennie! We're thrilled that you and Rune enjoyed working with David as much as we do. It has been amazing to see Rune's progress troughout the program and we hope to keep seeing him thrive!
Michelle
Had our puppy trainer with them for two weeks and she has made so much progress. Love all the videos that was send daily to see how she was doing. They also contact you monthly for a retrain if needed. Great place for dogs. Our trainer Kenneth was very knowledgeable and seems to love dogs. More...
Dhami
Sent my dog for a month and he came back more matured and well behaved. I got updates on him everyday throughout the app with a video showing his progress. Thank you again Wag Mates Academy for the experience. More...
Daniel
Dog Training
We had the pleasure of having David train our French bulldog. It was amazing! We started with a 2 week program and extended it to 4 weeks because he was so good with her!
I highly recommend David. He blew our expectations out of the water! 10 out of 10 for him!
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Valerie
Dog Training
Durrand was amazing and taught our 4 month old puppy Ollie so much but the best part is that he is 98% potty trained! Wags is a great training facility!
Saleena
Dog Training
Im so happy I chose Wag Mates Academy to get my dog Bluu trained! Before being put through this training Bluu was full of anxiety and super anxious/stressed around dogs and in general. With the help of our amazing trainer Shawn, Bluu has came back a whole different dog, hes much more calm and listens to us even in situations when he is stressed. Shawn has given us many videos to look back on to keep Bluu trained and has given us the confidence to do so. I would recommend this company to anyone who needs there dog trained! More...
Ellen Walker
Dog Training
What a great experience our 2 dogs had with Wag Mates. Our trainer, Anthony, was fantastic! Jack & Lucy are 16 months old and can suffer from separation anxiety, they are so much better now. They are following commands of sit, stay, laydown, come, and place. We are working on better loose leash walking, but they are a lot better than they were when they left for their three week training. For the very best outcome of my two dogs I have to be consistent with what they were taught and continuing on with the training at home. Anthony spent two hours with my husband and I for the hand off when the dogs came home so that we have the tools to continue. Along with the resources on the Wag Mates web site, Jack & Lucy have been setup for success! Thank you! More...
Linda
Dog Training
My 2 year old pug and I had an excellent experience with Wag Mates. Our trainer, Dave, was awesome with her. He sent 3-5 videos a day so that I could see how she was doing and how he was training her. He continues to provide some support now that she is home. She is no longer peeing in the house or jumping up on people. It's great! More...
Annabelle
Dog Training
A New Mochi, my Aussie Shepherd
I cannot say enough about how pleased and happy I am to have Mochi, my almost 3 year old Aussie shepherd, get boarded and trained at Wag Mates Academy for 4 weeks.
I cannot thank Erin enough, in particular, for having my dog stay with her and family. Erin was great, patient and loving towards Mochi whose biggest issue was reactivity. She came home almost a completely different dog. She walks without pulling on leash, does recall well, and obeys commands like quiet--when I ask her to stop barking. Although she is still reactive towards bikers and passersby after 11 days since return, she isn't as stubborn as she used to be when asked to stop. I believed that by reinforcing and following up on what Erin has started with her like more exposure, patience and affection, Mochi will continue to thrive and be a better companion to me. Overall, the board & training with almost daily video reports of Mochi's progress was and is still worth, all that I paid for.
Thank you Wag Mates Academy!
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Duane
Dog Training
My pup just went through a four week training with David and I cannot say enough about how happy I am with the results. He addressed all my problems I was having and she came back so well behaved. I got videos daily and was in constant communication on her progress. I was a little skeptical at first and was wondering if it was going to be worth the money, but I have to say it was worth every penny!! I would highly recommend anyone who is having problems to not hesitate to contact them!!! Thank you David for all your help!!!! More...
Rudy
Dog Training
Wag Mates was amazing in training my dog. Daily videos. Would definitely recommend
Mariana
Dog Training
Excellent experience, David was the best trainer, came to pick her up explained everything, also sent updates everyday and responded any questions I had. In regard to training my puppy Lou is AMAZING, she responds to commands and listens when she has to listen, also really appreciate that David house is such a loving house and treated Lou the best they could, and she shared a lot of good moments with her other little puppy friends!! Very happy with training. More...
Carissa K
Dog Training
Absolutely great job on training my 10mo old German Shepherd. My pup was trained for 3 weeks with Anthony. Anthony was very informative and gave consistent updates on how my pup was doing. I really appreciated the knowledge that Anthony provided to understand the psychology side that goes into puppy training but also to upkeep that structured routine that keep my dogs brain stimulated and entertained. Thank you so much for all that you did! Anthonys expertise goes beyond and truly cares about the dogs/puppys. Would highly recommend for all training needs. More...
Michael B
Dog Training
Wag Mates will go above and beyond to make sure your satisfied with the tranning. Macey rocked it with her customer services skills. She made sure my dog got what he needed. Emma the trainer was the best More...
Kathleen
I only have wonderful things to say about Wag Mates Academy. Anthony was fantastic working with our Grace. Being a Husky, she was a handful. She came home a new dog. Calm and obedient, and much easier to handle. Anthony sent us pictures and videos every day, explaining his training step-by-step. He answered all our questions and had a solution for all our issues. When he brought her home, he spent a lot of time with me showing me how to work with her and every detail. We have recommended Wag Mates to a few of our friends. We are looking forward to our monthly visits. Thank you so very much for taking such wonderful care of our Grace and turning her into a well-mannered Lady Husky!! More...
Gabby B
My experience with wag mates and my trainer was nothing but exceptional from the start. I had the pleasure of working with their amazing trainer Tressie for my Doberman and I was instantly able to see an improvement in my baby’s behavior when she came back.
Having such a high energy dog for the first time and not always being sure how to direct it can be frustrating at times but since working with wag mates and Tressie I’m definitely more confident in this process. She took the time to walk me through everything that needed to be done upon my dogs return home from and made sure I was confident before she left us, and also allowed me to reach out for my questions/concerns.
We 100% plan to continue on our training journey with Tressie and we’re excited and more than positive about the growth we know we’re going to see in our baby. Any future dogs I plan on getting will also hopefully have the opportunity to work with her too!
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Regina
I appreciate wag mates and I recommend 1000%. The two weeks my baby was gone there was open communication EVERYDAY 🙌🏽. Tressie (the trainer) was amazing and after training was over I was able to still ask questions regarding the training to keep up with her good habits. She came back a new baby 😍. I would recommend this company to anyone. More...
Ed Hydock
Wag Mates is not a cheap solution or a quick fix by any means. BUT it was worth every penny. Max drove from NJ to PA to pick up our Australian cattle dog, Gilmour, who was dealing with some mild aggression and impulsivity issues. "Gil" stayed with Max and his family for 4 weeks, during which time we received multiple pix/videos per day, showing and explaining what they were working on. The tips were a lot to absorb for non-trainers like ourselves, but once we really broke down the techniques they were working on, they were easy to adopt at home. We've noticed a positive change in Gil, which stems from the things he learned during his time with Max, as well as the training techniques we continued once he was returned to us. Highly recommend! More...
William S
My experience with Wag Mates Academy had been wonderful. The administration and trainer are always ready to help. My pup's trainer, Dyese, kept me up to date about his training during his stay with her.
I could tell she took detailed notes during our phone conversation by the way she specifically addressed those concerns in our WhatsApp briefings, that included videos of my pup's progress. The handover was wonderful. Dyese worked with us for at least an hour going over commands and further training exercises.
My only issue was recidivism, but with lifetime aftercare this will be easily addressed. Dog training is a life long process.
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Josh
My experience with Wag Mates and specifically Trainer David was amazing ! My pup came back home so much calmer and understood her commands with ease. David provided daily videos of my pup interacting with other dogs and even provided examples of how to properly execute a command. I recommend Wag mates for anyone who needs a board and train program for their furry friend . More...
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