Wagging Tail Academy
Ranked #1 in Nashua and #5 in New Hampshire
Service area: Servicing Southern NH areas, including Hollis, Brookline, Amherst, Merrimack, Nashua, Milford, Bedford and surrounding areas. Group classes are held in the Greater Nashua, NH area.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
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
Equipment:
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Wagging Tail Academy offers both private and group training programs. Private sessions are customized one-on-one training, available in clients’ homes or specific locations, with an option for the trainer to work directly with the dog.
Group classes include AKC STAR Puppy for young puppies focusing on socialization and basic commands, and Undergrad for older dogs needing basic foundation skills. Progressive Canine Life and Social Skills (C.L.A.S.S.) classes are offered at Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels, developing real-life skills with increasing distractions and involving field trips for Master’s level.
Specialized programs include Reactive-to-Rover, an intensive 8-week program for dogs reactive to other dogs, and AKC Canine Good Citizen and Community Canine classes for advanced obedience and public manners. Trick Dog classes are also available for various skill levels. All group classes have specific age and vaccination prerequisites.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
STAR Puppy: $237 for 7 weeks. Undergrad: $267 for 7 weeks. Bachelor’s: $237 for 7 weeks. Master’s: $247 for 7 weeks. PhD: $237 for 7 weeks. Reactive-to-Rover: $680 for 8 weeks. Canine Good Citizen: $217 for 5 weeks. Community Canine: $247 for 5 weeks. TRICKS: $237 for 7 weeks. Puppy Bowl 2025: $20.00 non-refundable.
Policies
If a class has reached capacity, clients are advised to contact Wagging Tail Academy for admission to an upcoming class of that type. The Puppy Bowl 2025 event fee of $20.00 is non-refundable. For registration issues, clients can email to be manually registered.
Testimonials
“Maribeth took my untrained, growling, peeing 45 pound monster and turned her into a lady who now dances on her hind legs for cookies. She even gets off the couch when asked instead of growling. Maribeth took the time, instilled patience in me, and turned my beast into my best friend.”
– Janna G, DVM
“We were introduced to Maribeth at a pet function. We had one pet who had already attended puppy training classes, but we were so impressed by Maribeth’s upbeat personality and passion for positive reinforcement training, we signed up for classes with her until we achieved Canine Good Citizen and Certified Therapy dog. When we decided to get a second dog, we did not hesitate to sign her up for classes with Maribeth. We found that the group training and more importantly, the socialization, was very important to molding the dog’s behavior. Maribeth loves animals and it shows in her class techniques. Our dogs, Justice and Freedom, are well-behaved, socialized members of our family and we thank Maribeth for helping us achieve such great results. You cannot find a more loving, caring, and competent trainer than Maribeth.”
– Stephen & Lisa Yanco
“Never would have thought taking dog training lessons could be so much fun, but it certainly is with Maribeth at Wagging Tail Academy! My two Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers and I have taken many classes at WTA over the past three years. Grane has earned his PhD and Freia, her Bachelors. Maribeth is stellar at training not only the pups, but their owners as well. She uses ONLY positive reinforcement, so it is easy on dogs and humans alike. She offers complementary education programs, Canine Life and Social Skills – CLASS, the AKC training courses and the DoMoreWithYourDog tricks classes. We have participated in all and more. After an unfortunate incident at the dog park, Freia became fearful of other dogs and it was Maribeth to the rescue with her Reactive to Rover class. Freia can now walk calmly with her pack and approach unfamiliar dogs without incident. Even our classmates, canine and human, have been fabulous and it is all down to the enthusiasm, knowledge and control of our headmistress! This happy pack cannot thank Maribeth enough for all her help and guidance.”
– Holly F, Grane and Freia
About the Trainer
Maribeth Lazich, owner of Wagging Tail Academy, is a full-time dog trainer who transitioned from high tech in 2005. She is passionate about helping families with frustrated dog behaviors achieve well-mannered dogs.
She exclusively uses positive reinforcement techniques, emphasizing building a strong bond with dogs based on trust. Her gentle methods ensure dogs enjoy the training programs, helping them happily listen to their owners.
Wagging Tail Academy offers a wide variety of classes, including private sessions in clients’ homes or specific locations for behavior modification, with an option for the trainer to work exclusively with dogs for busy clients. They also provide group classes covering AKC obedience (STAR Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine), Canine Life and Social Skills (Bachelor, Master, PhD levels), and Certified Trick Dog instruction (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert titles). An intensive 8-week Reactive-to-Rover program is offered three times a year for dogs needing help with reactivity towards other dogs. Maribeth is also an evaluator for Therapy Pets Unlimited.
Accomplishments
Maribeth Lazich has been a full-time dog trainer since 2005. She is an evaluator for the American Kennel Club (AKC), the Association of Professional Dog Trainer’s C.L.A.S.S. programs, and Therapy Pets Unlimited. She is also a Certified Trick Dog Instructor and Evaluator for the Do More With Your Dog! Program.
How to Get Started!
For private sessions, clients are encouraged to call or email to discuss their dog’s needs and get details about customized training programs. For group classes, clients can sign up online, or email if they encounter registration issues or if a class is at capacity. Instructor permission is required for some advanced or specialized classes like Reactive-to-Rover, Bachelor’s (if not completing prior levels), Master’s, PhD, Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine, and Urban Canine.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
- APDT
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking