Wishes and Wags - Certified Dog Training - Fulshear, TX
Wishes and Wags offers private dog obedience and behavior modification training. Puppies, adult dogs, and even our senior babies are welcome! We use positive-motivation based training methods. We currently offer in-person and virtual instruction. Our packages are customized to fit our client's individual needs.
A variety of training packages are available:
1. We offer a "Humans Only" class that covers a number of key concepts that are important to avoid training failures. This is a very popular class and can easily be given in a virtual environment. The class is perfect for first time pet parents or pet parents that have recently adopted a rescue/shelter dog.
2. We offer Puppy School! Puppies love to learn by playing games. We love to train puppies with a few games to start! We want puppies to be excited about training! Training can be fun for the entire family.
3. We offer basic dog obedience training for all doggies ages! Because we provide private training, we work with pet parents to develop and practice using the foundation skills in their daily lives.
4. Our trainer has a Masters in Aggression from Michael Shikashio - a world renown positive aggression expert. Canine aggression can be very extremely difficult and emotional for pet parents. Canine aggression is very complex and, unfortunately, cannot be "cured". The hope is that the behavior can be improved through management and training. We work with pet parents to understand their dog's behavior and work through the issues experienced.
Why engage Wishes and Wags?
1. We believe in positive training techniques!
2. We help pet parents' apply the basic obedience foundation skills to real life situations!
3. We can customize training plans to fit your individual needs!
4. We love problem solving!
5. We are devoted to helping shelter and rescue dogs find and keep their forever homes!
6. We believe in education!
7. We do not give up easily. Canine aggression and anxiety are complex behaviors. We are devoted to working with pet parents' and their dogs on these issues with compassion, hope, and love.
8. We love helping our clients have the dog they always wished for!
- Certified
- Bonded
- Insured
- Online Sessions
Pricing Packages
Our program begins with a one-on-one consultation to discuss your goals. Once the consultation is completed, we design a package that fits your individual needs! (This pricing does not apply to aggression or anxiety consultations.)
This is our starter package for pet parents that are new to training or have very specific short term goals.
With our 5 Session package, a small discount is applied to the general hourly rate.
Session to session pricing is applied to clients that are unable to buy a package of sessions.
All aggression cases begin with a consultation to walk through the circumstances of your case in great detail. During the consultation, we typically design the next steps together.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Private Dog Training
- Animal Behaviorist
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Trainer
- Dog Behaviorist
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Barriers
- Front-clip Harness
- Head Collar
- Leash
- Long Line
- Martingale Collar
- Muzzle
- Praise/Affection
- Slip Lead
- Toys
- Treats
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Pet Behavior Modification
- Dog Obedience Training
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Dogs
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
Proud member of...
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- 48 hours notice required
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
We service Katy, Fulshear, Richmond, Rosenberg, Sugar Land, and parts of Houston and Cypress. Pet sitting services are offered within a 15 mile radius of Katy.
What year did you begin serving pets?
2017
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
There are so many tips! Some of the most important tips are 1) dogs of all ages need patience and understanding throughout the training process - especially with problem solving. It's hard work! 2) training goes hand in hand with behavior management. 3) consistency, consistency, consistency! 4) Know your expectations!
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I love my job! I am blessed to have the opportunity to help pet parents and their dogs.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Private Dog Training
- Animal Behaviorist
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Trainer
- Dog Behaviorist
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Barriers
- Front-clip Harness
- Head Collar
- Leash
- Long Line
- Martingale Collar
- Muzzle
- Praise/Affection
- Slip Lead
- Toys
- Treats
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Pet Behavior Modification
- Dog Obedience Training
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Dogs
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
Proud member of...
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- 48 hours notice required
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
We service Katy, Fulshear, Richmond, Rosenberg, Sugar Land, and parts of Houston and Cypress. Pet sitting services are offered within a 15 mile radius of Katy.
What year did you begin serving pets?
2017
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
There are so many tips! Some of the most important tips are 1) dogs of all ages need patience and understanding throughout the training process - especially with problem solving. It's hard work! 2) training goes hand in hand with behavior management. 3) consistency, consistency, consistency! 4) Know your expectations!
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I love my job! I am blessed to have the opportunity to help pet parents and their dogs.
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