The Wagging Tail 603

Training programs include Day School (weekdays only), Puppy Head Start (8–16 weeks), Happy Camper (6+ months), Adventure Boot Camp (e-collar recall), Behavior Modification Boot Camp, Board & Train (in trainer’s home), and Private Lessons. All programs are customized, include daily exercise and field trips, and require a minimum duration. Day School clients stay at the facility Monday–Friday; Board & Train involves 4+ weeks in the trainer’s home. Lessons are included in most programs, with frequency varying by program.

Pricing Summary

Pricing varies per client and program, with each plan customized to the dog’s needs. Programs include minimum durations (e.g., 3–7 weeks) and lesson inclusions. Equipment is included in board and train programs but not in day school or private lessons. No published flat rates; clients are quoted after consultation.

The Wagging Tail 603 is a dog training and pet care business founded in 2017 by Racheal Denby, a trained and insured canine caretaker with a background in healthcare and a passion for animals. They offer a range of services including day school training programs, board and train options, private lessons, daycare, and boarding. Their training approach is balanced and individualized, combining positive reinforcement with structured methods to suit each dog’s needs. They emphasize safe, supervised environments, daily updates via an online portal, and field trips to build confidence and socialization. Their team is dedicated to treating pets as family, providing personalized care that extends beyond training to include walks, play, and comfort during storms or anxiety triggers.

They specialize in puppy training, leash walking, recall (including e-collar), behavior modification for reactivity, fear, and resource guarding, and manners training. Programs are structured as intensive day school or home-based board and train options, with minimum durations ranging from 3 to 7 weeks depending on the program. All training is customized, and equipment like e-collars is included in board and train programs but not in day school or private lessons.

The business operates from a facility in Stratham, NH, and serves local dog owners seeking a small, home-like environment with highly responsive communication and a team that treats dogs as part of their own family.

Accomplishments

Racheal Denby, owner and head trainer, holds a bachelor’s degree in management, completed a shadow program with Solid K9 and Jonathan Katz, finished an intro to e-collar seminar, 20 hours of behavior modification seminars, and is certified in dog body language. Staff are trained and insured with expertise in obedience, behavior modification, and canine body language.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a consultation to assess the dog’s needs, discuss goals, and customize a training plan. A tour of the facility is offered, followed by enrollment in a program with a booking form requiring dog details, behavioral concerns, and program selection.