Tails-U-Win

Tails-U-Win! offers a variety of group classes, day training programs, and private lessons. Their family dog program includes Puppy Kindergarten (8-20 weeks old) and Family Dog I (5 months and older) for basic skills like sit, down, stay, come, polite leash walking, and socialization. Family Dog II builds on these skills, introducing work around distractions and foundational skills for dog sports or the Canine Good Citizen Test. Family Dog III is for continuing students.

They also offer specialized classes and programs in Agility, Breed Handling – Conformation, Canine Conditioning, Canine Good Citizen, Competition Obedience, Cross Training, Freestyle, Introduction to Dog Sports, Movement Puzzles, Obstacle Fun Class, Rally Obedience, Really Reliable Recall, Scent Work, Therapy Dog Classes, Tricks & More, Flyball, and AKC STAR Program. Day Training Programs include Full-Day Training, Great Expectations Puppy Academy, Jumpstart Kindergarten Puppy Preschool, and Day School for all ages. A LIVE Virtual Reactive Dog Class is available for dogs with reactivity issues (barking, lunging, growling, pulling, sniffing excessively, unable to respond to distractions, fearful of environment, chasing cars), but not for dogs with a bite history.

Pricing Summary

Puppy Kindergarten and Family Dog I classes cost $250 plus tax for 8 one-hour classes. Family Dog II costs $195 plus tax for current students for 8 weekly classes. Payment is required to hold a reservation and is non-refundable and non-transferable with under 48 hours notice of the group class start date.

A yearly membership is available for $100 (pro-rated throughout the year, expiring June 30th) which provides a 10% discount on classes and events, discounted rates on special events/seminars, eligibility for member store sales, and the ability to rent ring time in the building and outdoor agility field. Day Training Programs (Day School, Great Expectations, Jumpstart Kindergarten) and Private Lessons are not included in the membership discount.

Policies

Refunds or class transfers are accommodated with a minimum of 48 hours notice prior to the start of class. Payment is non-refundable and non-transferable with less than 48 hours notice. Notification for cancellation or transfer requests must be sent to office@tailsuwin.com. All refunds are subject to a $25 administrative fee. Class transfer requests must be emailed at least 48 hours prior to the original start date and will be transferred in full to another class, which must be completed within 90 days.

There are no make-up classes or discounts for missed classes. Private make-up classes are offered at $35 for a half-hour. Students are allowed to record instructors demonstrating behaviors for family use, but these videos should not be posted on social media.

Tails-U-Win! is a dog training center located in Manchester, CT, serving Tolland and Hartford County and surrounding towns since 1991. They offer a welcoming environment where dogs and owners learn together through a variety of canine activities, available both in-person at their facility and through online training.

The training program is based on positive reinforcement techniques and effective clicker training, emphasizing setting dogs up for success, building trust and cooperation, and reinforcing desired behaviors. Owner and training director, Leslie Nelson, has influenced the program with her work based on behavioral learning theory, including experience with Ted Turner from Sea World of Ohio.

Tails-U-Win! provides a wide range of group classes, day training programs, and private lessons for family pets and high-level competition dogs. They also have an on-site store selling dog-related products and offer facility rentals for events. The center conducts over 85 classes weekly and has an international reputation for its positive reinforcement-based program.

Accomplishments

Tails-U-Win! Dog Training Center, LLC has been serving the community since 1991. They have an international reputation for their positive reinforcement-based dog training program, which is utilized by many other positive trainers. The owner and training director, Leslie Nelson, has a program scientifically based on behavioral learning theory, strongly influenced by her work with Ted Turner, a past head trainer at Sea World of Ohio. The center has a large, highly trained staff and conducts over 85 classes every week.

How to Get Started!

New students can register online. Free evaluations are offered Monday-Friday from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with limited evening availability, to determine the best class fit. To schedule an evaluation or discuss class options, contact the office at 860-646-5033 or office@tailsuwin.com. For Puppy Kindergarten and Family Dog I, the first class is an owner-only orientation where handouts, reading materials, and homework assignments are provided. If unable to attend the first orientation, contact the office to schedule a make-up or attend a different one. Interested individuals can also observe a class or take a tour by contacting the office.