Tails of Excitement Dog Training LLC
Service area: West Des Moines, IA
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
Types of Dogs
- Herding
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Tails of Excitement Dog Training offers General Obedience Classes and Behavioral Classes, both conducted in the client’s home with the entire household involved. General Obedience Classes are designed for puppies or dogs new to a home, focusing on basic commands like sit and stay.
Behavioral Classes address moderate to severe concerns such as excessive barking, destructive chewing, separation anxiety, socialization with other animals, and various aggressive issues. In addition to these classes, they provide in-home obedience training, behavioral modification, day training, Board/Train, boarding, and daycare services.
About the Trainer
Tails of Excitement Dog Training LLC offers training services for all breeds of dogs, focusing on helping companions become their best selves through time, patience, and training. The business is led by Brittany Godwin, a Certified Canine Trainer and Behavioral Specialist.
They provide General Obedience Classes for puppies or dogs new to a home, covering basic commands like sit and stay. They also offer Behavioral Classes for moderate to severe concerns such as excessive barking, destructive chewing, separation anxiety, socialization issues, and aggression.
All training classes are conducted at the client’s home, with an emphasis on involving the entire family. Beyond training, Tails of Excitement Dog Training also offers day training, Board/Train programs, boarding, and daycare services.
Brittany Godwin volunteers at a local rescue and fosters dogs needing rehabilitation, demonstrating her commitment to animal welfare. The business is also certified to conduct AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluations.
Accomplishments
Brittany Godwin is a Certified Canine Trainer and Behavioral Specialist through ABI. She actively volunteers at a local rescue and serves as a foster home for dogs requiring rehabilitation.
Tails of Excitement Dog Training is also certified to conduct AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluations.
How to Get Started!
To begin, clients must fill out a questionnaire before requesting an evaluation. Evaluations can be booked through DoggieDashboard.
When booking, clients should specify the type of service they are interested in so the appropriate amount of time can be allocated for the evaluation. Once the request is received, Tails of Excitement Dog Training will contact the client to schedule the evaluation.

Contact Information
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
Misc Features
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service
Location
6216 Pleasant St, West Des Moines, IA 50266Listing Tools for Trainers
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