Training Tails

Training Tails offers three main professional dog training programs. One-on-One Training spans 5 weeks with approximately one-hour sessions per week, focusing on hands-on techniques tailored to specific goals and the dog’s needs, covering basic obedience commands like “sit, stay, place, and come,” calm leash walking, and minor behavioral issues. The first session includes consultation, assessment, and hands-on training.

The Board & Train program is a 3-week intensive program where the dog stays at the training facility, providing a comprehensive environment that accelerates learning. This program offers dedicated one-on-one training, care, and attention to establish routines and reinforce new behaviors, and is beneficial for addressing specific behavioral issues. It includes an extended checkout and review session upon pickup, plus two follow-up sessions.

Day School (No Overnight) is a 5-week program, with training one day per week. This program allows professional trainers to work with the dog during the day while the dog returns home at night, serving as an alternative for busy owners or those overwhelmed by training. It includes personal one-on-one training sessions, offsite training, walks, socialization, quiet time, and playtime, exposing dogs to real-life distractions for effective training, especially leash work.

Pricing Summary

Doggie Daycare is priced at $35.00 for a single dog full day and $60.00 for two dogs full day. Discounted packages are available: 10-day for a single dog is $315 ($395 with bus transport), and 20-day is $630 ($790 with bus transport). For two dogs, 10-day is $540 ($700 with bus transport), and 20-day is $1,080 ($1,240 with bus transport). Packages do not expire but are non-refundable.

One-on-One Training costs $425.00, with a non-refundable deposit of $50 due at scheduling. The Board & Train program is $2,100.00, or $2,350.00 with an e-collar, requiring a non-refundable deposit of $200. Day School is $550.00, also requiring a non-refundable deposit at scheduling.

Policies

Daycare packages are non-refundable. Non-refundable deposits are required for all training programs: $50 for One-on-One Training, $200 for Board & Train, and an unspecified non-refundable deposit for Day School. Early drop-off and late pick-up for daycare are available if scheduled in advance.

Training Tails is a dog training business located in Clayton, Delaware, dedicated to enhancing the relationship between owners and their canine companions. Founded by Tom, the business emphasizes patience, consistency, and result-based practices in all its work.

Training Tails offers professional dog training services, including basic and advanced obedience, as well as doggie daycare. Tom’s unique approach is characterized by his keen awareness of the dog and owner relationship, striving to understand the frustrations and needs of both to deepen their bond.

The doggie daycare provides a safe, supervised, and cage-free environment where dogs can play, exercise, and socialize, helping to prevent boredom, loneliness, and behavioral issues while owners are away. Training Tails aims to provide unparalleled care and professional training to help dogs become happy, healthy, and balanced.

Accomplishments

Tom, the trainer, is a graduate of the Principles of Dog Training with internationally renowned dog trainer Michael Ellis and completed the Basic Obedience program through Ed Frawley. He honed his skills over two years as an apprentice with the Dog Training Academy of Newark.

Tom continuously updates his expertise by learning from training experts such as Michael Ellis, Tyler Muto, Jeff Gellman, Forrest Micke, and Mark Keating. Additionally, Tom and his dog Brandi have studied basic K9 Nose Work with Sue Schneider and Narcotics Detection with Asa Anderson of Anderson K9.

How to Get Started!

To get started with Doggie Daycare, dogs must be 12 weeks or older, spayed or neutered if 7 months or older, and current on all shots (DHLPP, BORDATELLA, PARVO, RABIES). They must also be on a flea and tick program (no powders), have a quick-release collar, and pass an Evaluation Test. All dogs are screened for health, vaccinations, flea/tick treatment, and temperament to ensure compatibility.

For dog training, clients can book an evaluation or complete a contact form online, or call the business directly. A non-refundable deposit is required when scheduling the first training session or day.