Raise a confident, well‑mannered puppy
Day training and private coaching designed just for your puppy, your home, and your lifestyle. No harsh tools, ever.
Is Wondrous Tails a good fit for your puppy?
You have a new puppy under 10 months old
You want gentle, rewards-based training
You need clear, simple, fun guidance that fits into your busy lifestyle
You’d love a calm, confident family dog
If you nodded “yes” to any of these, an initial consult is the perfect first step.
Why positive reinforcement works—especially for puppies.
Research shows that the experiences a dog has as a puppy can shape their nervous systems and personalities for the rest of their lives. Reward-based training builds confidence and trust in this critical stage of your dog's life. By choosing positive methods, you give your pup the best chance at becoming a happy, calm, and well-mannered adult dog.
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Real-life manners
Polite greetings, loose leash walking, and reliable recalls. No yelling or yanking.
Calm, confident puppy
Reduce nipping, chewing, and over-arousal. Build resilience, calm, and focus.
Clear, step‑by‑step plans
Every session ends with simple homework, written notes, and support between visits.
Support for humans
We coach your whole household so everyone feels confident and safe.
From overwhelm to harmony in three steps.
1. Initial consult
We meet with you virtually or in-home to learn about your puppy, address your biggest concerns, and create a clear training plan.
2. Choose your program
Based on your goals and schedule, we’ll recommend either day training or private coaching.
3. Train, support, celebrate
Our positive, fun, and engaging methods will bring you measurable progress and help you and your pup start a lifelong relationship built on trust and understanding.
Day training or private coaching: What’s right for you?
Day Training: We train while you work.
Perfect for busy families who want a well-mannered puppy. We come to your home multiple times per week to work directly with your puppy, then transfer the skills to you.
4 training visits per week in your home
Weekly transfer session with you and your family
Socialization, potty training, impulse control, building resilience, creating calm
Basic manners: sit, wait, focus, recall, loose-leash walking, and polite greetings
Best for: busy professionals, young families, or anyone who wants rapid progress with expert handling.
Private Coaching: We teach you to train.
One-on-one, hands-on lessons where we coach you through every exercise. You’ll learn how to read your puppy’s body language, prevent problem behaviors, and set your pup up for a lifetime of success
60 minute sessions in-home
Customized homework plan after every lesson
Socialization guidance, help with potty training, and basic puppy manners
Support between sessions via email or text
Best for: owners who want to be deeply involved in training and enjoy working with their puppy.
Begin your journey towards harmony
Book your initial consult today
Individualized packages available as well!
We know every home and every dog have different needs. If the above packages don't fit you our your dogs' lifestyle, we can discuss a customized package at your consultation.
Puppy training FAQs
Still have questions about what to expect, how scheduling works, or which program is best for your puppy? Feel free to email us at [email protected].
What age should my puppy be to start training?
We can begin as soon as your puppy comes home and has had at least one round of vaccinations, typically around 8–10 weeks. Beginning early with socialization, potty training, and establishing good habits is crucial for your dog's long-term happiness.
Do you use shock, prong, or choke collars?
No. Wondrous Tails Dog Training is 100% force-free. We do not use or recommend shock, prong, or choke collars. Instead we rely on rewards, management, and clear communication to teach your puppy not just how to behave, but how to thrive in your home.
Is day training the same as board-and-train?
Day training is very different from a board-and-train program. For one, day training takes place in your home and in the places you plan to frequent with your puppy, while board-and-train typically takes place at a training facility. Because puppy learning is context-specific, it can be hard for them to generalize what they might learn at a board-and-train facility to your home or neighborhood. By training directly in these places, we help set your pup up for longer-term success.
Day training also involves you and your family in your pup's learning. While Wondrous Tails will teach your pup new behaviors, it is still up to you and your family to practice in between sessions. You are involved in every step of your pup's training journey, meaning that you will also learn the needed skills to maintain your puppy's good manners going forward.
For more on the difference between day training and board-and-train (and on why Wondrous Tails recommends against board-and-train programs), check out our blog post!
Should I do day training or private coaching?
That depends on your goals, your puppy’s age, and how much time you and your family can dedicate to training. During your initial consult, we’ll discuss your goals, your lifestyle, and your bandwidth and decide on a training plan from there.
What areas do you serve for in-home training?
We currently serve Seattle, Renton, Edmonds, Bothell, and the Eastside. If you’re outside this radius, we may still be able to help! Please send us an email or text with your location and we will see what we can do.
Can the whole family attend sessions?
Absolutely! We encourage everyone who regularly interacts with your puppy to be involved so you’re all giving consistent cues and rewards. Consistency from all family members is critical to a harmonious household.
Ready for peaceful walks and a harmonious home?
Book your initial consult for a clear, kind plan for building a joyful relationship with your pup.
Have a quick question first? Email us and we’ll reply within one business day.