Tail Waggers Academy
Ranked #1 in Newtown and #23 in Pennsylvania
Service area: Bucks County, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Tail Waggers Academy offers individual and group training for dogs, including virtual lessons, group classes, and private lessons. They specialize in behavior modification for issues like aggression, phobias, fears, and anxiety, as well as all levels of obedience training from puppy to senior dogs.
Jennifer Senechal, the owner, focuses on building strong relationships between dogs and their owners, specializing in service dog training, therapy dog training, impulse control, and real-life training transitions. Tracy Ruepp leads puppy development, covering topics such as biting, nipping, enrichment, potty training, crate training, body handling, and impulse control. She also works with adolescent and unruly adult dogs to teach self-control and boundaries. All private lessons can be customized to meet specific training goals.
Testimonials
“I have a 9 month old goldendoodle who is in training to be a therapy dog. She is doing great with Jenn as her trainer. Training is fun and a great way to bond with your dog. I look forward every week to going to training and I know my dog Ember does as well. The recess held on saturdays is also a great way for a dog to play and learn how to socialize . I am very pleased with how far my dog has come in such a short time. Jenn is a great trainer and I can not say enough good things about her. I highly recommend Tail Waggers Academy.”
– Coleen T.
“Tail Waggers Academy has helped my dog and I so much. Jenn’s classes are well organization, very informative and most of all fun. My dogs love to also go to recess and class. They are always very excited when we arrive. Before coming to Tail Waggers Academy walking one of my dogs around the neighborhood was very difficult as she was always pulling, after completing classes walking her is much more enjoyable. My puppy is enrolled in puppy skils class and has already learned so much. Have Stryker who is an older dog in class is such as asset. He has helped her learn how to behave around older dogs. I would recommend Tail Waggers Academy to anyone with a dog.”
– Taylor K.
“I can’t say enough good things about Tail Waggers Academy. We love it and so does our dog. It is a safe environment for dogs and owners to learn. They offer a wide variety of classes from obedience and therapy dog training to fun tricks classes and recess playtime. The owner Jennifer has gone above and beyond to help us with our giant but loveable puppy who has been quite a handful. She is always willing to give extra help and tips and she genuinely cares and wants to see every dog succeed. We have learned so much and can see such an improvement in our dog. We would not take out dog anywhere else”
– Nicole J.
About the Trainer
Tail Waggers Academy, established in 2007, provides dog training services in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas. They specialize in behavior modification for issues such as aggression, phobias, fears, and anxiety, alongside offering all levels of obedience training for dogs from puppyhood through their senior years. Training is available through both private and group classes.
Jennifer Senechal, the owner, is a certified dog trainer (CPDT-KA) who exclusively uses positive reinforcement and force-free methods, adhering to the LIMA philosophy. She is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and focuses on strengthening the bond between dogs and their owners. Jennifer has experience as a lead trainer for a prison dog training program and consults for local shelters and rescues. Her specialties include service dog training for disabled individuals, therapy dog training, impulse control, and real-life training transitions, as well as general behavior modification. She is also the Founder and Director of Training for Alpha Bravo Canine™️, a non-profit dedicated to providing service dogs to disabled veterans.
Tracy Ruepp serves as the Puppy Development & Spunky Teen Specialist, guiding owners through critical puppy development stages, including biting, nipping, enrichment, potty training, crate training, body handling, and impulse control. She also assists with adolescent and unruly adult dogs to help them learn self-control and boundaries. Tracy also practices positive reinforcement and follows the LIMA philosophy, and is an AKC CGC evaluator.
All trainers at Tail Waggers Academy are certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). The academy has also partnered with the Philadelphia Fire Department and Local 22 to offer the Tail Wagging Platoon Therapy Dogs program, where dogs visit fire stations to help firefighters and paramedics de-stress.
Accomplishments
Jennifer Senechal, CPDT-KA, is a certified dog trainer and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She was the lead trainer for a prison dog training program and is a consultant to local shelters and rescues. She is certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and is a professional member of The Pet Professional Guild, Association for Pet Professionals, and American Kennel Club. She is also the Founder and Director of Training of Alpha Bravo Canine™️, a non-profit that raises, trains, and donates service dogs to disabled veterans.
Tracy Ruepp is also an AKC CGC evaluator. All trainers at Tail Waggers Academy are certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), which is a leading independent certifying organization for humane, science-based dog training practices.
How to Get Started!
Clients can book a class or get in touch for more information.
Contact Information
Certifications
- CPDT-KA
Associations
- AKC
- PPG
- Accredited
Misc Features
- onsite services
- wheelchair accessible parking