Dog Training Programs

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WIGGLE BUTT UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS

Force Free, Fear Free, Peaceful and Positive Dog Training that makes their butt Wiggle!

We will *never* recommend the use of an electric collar, choke chain or pinch collar.

Register My Dog

Group Class Training Program

$250 for 6 weeks of Saturday or Sunday classes at  Off the Leash in Attleboro

*You must upload proof of the Required vaccinations (Rabies, Parvo, Distemper, Bordetella) at Registration

All ages Basic training

 

*Class size is limited to six dogs in order to provide the best experience for our clients

Sunday, October 18 at 9 am 

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Therapy Dog Training Course and Certification

Therapy Dog Training Course & Certification

In-Person or Virtual Options Available

Could your dog make a difference in someone’s life? 🐾❤️

Does your dog love meeting new people, soaking up attention, and joining you on adventures? Maybe your dog is looking for a special job where their natural love and gentle companionship can brighten someone’s day.

If that sounds like your dog, our Therapy Dog Training Program may be the perfect next step!

Our proven training methods focus on helping you better understand and communicate with your dog while building a strong foundation of trust, respect, and teamwork. Together, you’ll develop the skills needed to confidently visit people who can benefit from the unconditional love and comfort that only a dog can provide.

 

What You’ll Learn

Our program will teach you how to:
  • Read and understand your dog’s body language
  • Master 12 essential behaviors every therapy dog should know
  • Address and solve common, simple behavior challenges
  • Understand different types of therapy visits and what to expect
  • Learn about the many benefits therapy dogs provide
  • Prepare your dog for handling by strangers and public environments
  • Confidently advocate for your dog and recognize when they need support

Is Your Dog Ready?

There is no age limit for dogs entering the program. Your dog should:
  • Be fully potty trained
  • Have no significant behavioral issues
  • Be current on vaccinations
  • Be clean and well groomed
  • Be comfortable and friendly around people
  • Enjoy being handled by strangers
  • Have a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification
    The CGC can be completed during one of our final training sessions.

What’s Included

Your $600 program includes:
  • 6 private training sessions in your home and out in public
  • Graduation at a local café to practice real-world skills
  • Weekly homework assignments designed to reinforce your training
  • Email and phone support between sessions

Ready to Make a Difference?

Therapy dogs have a unique ability to bring comfort, connection, smiles, and unconditional love to the people they meet.

Let’s turn your dog’s love of people into something truly meaningful.

Investment: $600

Space is limited. Contact us today to learn more or reserve your spot!

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Puppy Preschool

Puppy Foundations Program

Build a Happy, Confident Puppy—and a Peaceful Home

Bringing home a puppy is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Between nipping, jumping, chewing, potty accidents, crate training, and figuring out what your puppy actually needs, it’s easy to wonder if you’re doing it right.

Our Puppy Foundations Program gives you and your family the guidance, tools, and personalized support you need to raise a well-mannered, confident puppy from the very beginning.

Rather than simply teaching your puppy commands, we teach you how to communicate with your puppy, understand their behavior, and create a home environment where everyone can succeed.

What You’ll Gain

  • Less overwhelm and more confidence knowing exactly what to do and how to handle common puppy behaviors
  • A customized training plan designed specifically for your puppy and your family
  • Immediate strategies for common challenges such as nipping, jumping, chewing, and unwanted behaviors
  • A household routine that helps everyone stay consistent and on the same page
  • Guidance for properly setting up your home and yard for your new puppy
  • Easy-to-follow strategies for potty training and crate training
  • A better understanding of puppy behavior and how to build a strong, trusting relationship

What’s Included?

6 Private In-Home Lessons — scheduled at your convenience
Your personalized program includes:
  • Initial Goal-Setting & Behavioral Consultation
  • 5 additional private training sessions
  • Customized homework and training exercises
  • Essential puppy toys and enrichment tools
  • Treat pouch and clicker
  • Ongoing guidance and support throughout the program via text, email

Our Curriculum

Together, we’ll focus on the skills your puppy needs to become a happy, confident, well-mannered member of the family:
  • Puppy basics, obedience & good manners
  • Potty-training strategies
  • Crate training
  • Understanding puppy behavior and communication
  • Preventing and addressing common puppy challenges
  • Peaceful, positive solutions for the behaviors that concern you most
  • Building a strong foundation for lifelong learning

Start Your Puppy Off on the Right Paw!

The first few months with your puppy are an important opportunity to establish habits, build trust, and create a relationship that will last a lifetime.

Give your puppy the best possible start—and bring more peace and confidence into your home.

Investment: $600

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Family Dog Fundamentals

New Beginnings: Newly Rescued Adults and Adult Dog Training Program

Helping Your Dog Become a Confident, Well-Mannered Member of the Family

Bringing home a newly rescued dog is an exciting new beginning—but it can also come with questions, challenges, and behaviors you weren’t expecting. Whether your dog is a newly adopted shelter dog or simply an adult dog who needs a little guidance, our New Beginnings Program is designed to help you build a strong foundation for a happy life together.

Our proven, positive approach focuses on communication, connection, and practical skills. You’ll learn how to understand your dog, communicate clearly, and create routines that make life easier for both of you.

Every dog and family is different, which is why your training plan is customized to your specific goals, lifestyle, and concerns.

Imagine Being Able To…

  • Feel proud and confident when your dog is around friends, family, and guests
  • Relax knowing your dog understands what you’re asking and is learning to make good choices
  • Communicate with your dog clearly and consistently
  • Navigate common household challenges with practical, peaceful solutions
  • Build a deeper, lifelong bond based on trust and understanding
  • Enjoy your dog more because you have the tools to help them succeed

What’s Included?

  • Initial Goal-Setting Session & Behavioral Consultation
  • 5 Private Training Lessons
  • Personalized homework and training exercises
  • Treat pouch and training treats
  • Clicker
  • Brain games and calming enrichment toys
  • Personalized solutions for your individual concerns and challenges
  • Guidance and support throughout your program

Training Curriculum

We’ll focus on the skills that help your dog become a well-mannered, enjoyable family companion, including:
  • Polite greeting manners
  • Basic obedience foundations
  • Sit
  • Down
  • Stay
  • Place
  • Wait
  • Recall / Come
  • Introduction to loose-leash walking
  • Understanding canine behavior and communication
  • Household management and creating successful routines
  • Building focus, engagement, and confidence

A Fresh Start. A Stronger Bond. A Happier Life Together.

Whether your dog has just come home from a shelter or you’ve had your adult dog for years, it’s never too late to build better communication and create positive change.

Let’s replace frustration with understanding and help your dog become the companion you know they can be.

*AKC CGC evaluation can be completed at our graduation session

Investment: $600

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Individual Behavior Consult/ Private Training Session

Individual Behavior Consult/ Private Training Session

Need some advice? Have an issue that you need help solving? We will come to your home for a private consult to help you with your pressing issues. This is not a long-term solution for behavioral issues.

$125

Jenni is the absolute best! We’ve watched our puppy learn and improve within seconds of Jenni showing us training techniques. Jenni has even been kind enough to answer our panicked texts of how to handle situations outside of our normal training time, which have always resulted in improved behavior with our puppy. We also love that the program doesn’t require any shock collars or punishments. You and your dog will be so happy with Peaceful Paws!

Rachel M.