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Monday: 9AM - 7PM
Tuesday: 9AM - 7PM
Wednesday: 9AM - 7PM
Thursday: 9AM - 7PM
Friday: 9AM - 7PM
Saturday: 10AM - 5PM
Sunday: Closed
Wag Mates Academy provides personalized training programs tailored to each dog's needs and personality. Their experienced trainers use positive reinforcement methods, rewarding good behavior and encouraging positive habits. The academy's board and train services create a comfortable and safe environment where dogs receive expert training from skilled trainers. Owners are kept informed with regular updates, including daily photos and videos, as well as weekly progress reports. Trainers like Ryan K and David are dedicated and passionate, offering practical advice and support to help dogs improve their fundamentals and develop better leash manners and crate comfort. After completing the program, owners receive a detailed debrief on their dog's learning process and guidance on how to maintain training at home. Wag Mates Academy is known for its organized service, friendly communication, and commitment to animal welfare. It is a great choice for busy pet owners seeking professional training for their furry friends, with trainers who care deeply about dogs and their humans.
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...read full review
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.
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.