Waggles LLC

Waggles LLC offers a comprehensive range of dog training programs. Obedience classes include Puppy Class for dogs 5 months and younger, focusing on basic commands, bite inhibition, and appropriate greetings. Basic Obedience is for dogs 6 months and older, covering sit, down, stay, recall, heeling, and “leave it.” Agility classes are available for all levels, from dabbling to competition, held in Vermont’s largest indoor agility facility.

Specialty programs include Rally Obedience drop-in classes for teams with basic heeling knowledge, and Day Training, a drop-off program for established clients providing mental and physical stimulation through various training activities. Private Lessons offer one-on-one instruction for specific goals, including reactive/aggressive dog behavior and Canine Good Citizen certification. Additionally, “Training House Calls” provide in-home training focusing on applying basic behaviors to everyday situations. An Online Self-Study Basic Obedience course is also available for flexible learning.

Pricing Summary

Group agility classes are $155 for six weeks, or $145 for members. Puppy and Basic Obedience classes are $225 for six weeks, or $215 for members. Rally Obedience is a drop-in class at $45 per dog, or $40 for members. The Basic Obedience Online Self-Study course costs $85, with a $20 discount if followed by an in-person obedience class. Day Training is a drop-in program at $40 per day or $20 for a half-day for established clients. Private lessons for agility are $40 for 30 minutes and $85 for 1 hour. Private lessons for obedience are $115 for 30 minutes and $215 for 1 hour. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required for obedience classes. Payments can be made by cash, check, or online once class placement is confirmed.

Policies

A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to guarantee a spot in obedience classes. Make-up classes cannot be guaranteed. Health records, including vaccination dates (parvo/distemper/rabies), last fecal test result (within two months), and flea/tick preventative information, must be emailed to Lori prior to the first class.

Waggles LLC is a dog training business located in Williston, VT, owned and instructed by Lori Bielawa. They offer a variety of classes and services, including obedience, agility, specialty classes like Rally Obedience, and private training options. Their approach emphasizes teaching a cooperative relationship between dog and handler using positive reinforcement and a building blocks methodology.

Waggles boasts the biggest indoor agility training facility in Vermont and provides both in-person and online self-study courses. They aim to create a non-judgmental, family-friendly, and fun learning environment, focusing on helping owners develop a strong bond with their dogs.

Accomplishments

Lori Bielawa, the owner and primary trainer of Waggles LLC, began her training path in 1996. She is certified by the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI). Lori has extensive competition experience, having competed in conformation, hunting, rally obedience, and obedience. Her accomplishments include a Canadian Champion title, Junior Hunter titles, NAVHDA Prize I, and rally titles. She achieved the Master Agility Champion (MACH) title with her dog Hannah, who received invitations to the AKC Agility Invitational in 2007 and 2009.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients should contact Lori for class availability or to schedule a private lesson or evaluation for class placement. For obedience classes, the first night is an orientation without dogs, where registration is completed. A completed registration form is required, and payments are made after class placement is confirmed. For the online self-study course, registration and access are available directly online.