Wags to Riches Dog Daycare and Training Center

5 Stars,45 Reviews
842 N State St, Lockport, IL 60441

Service area: Lockport and its surrounding areas, including Lemont. In-home training is offered within towns surrounding Lockport, although special cases are considered.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • Group Classes
  • In-Home
  • Private Facility
  • Day Training

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only

Wags to Riches offers both dog daycare and training services. The daycare is described as a canine enrichment center that incorporates basic obedience, social skills, and games into a day of play.

Training services include group classes held on Saturdays and private training sessions available at their facility or in-home. The training focuses on positive motivation and reinforcement, aiming to enrich the human-dog bond through clear communication.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Daycare pricing includes a mandatory $30 Meet & Greet evaluation. Half Day Morning (7:00am-12:00pm) is $20.50-$30. Full Day (7:00am-6:00pm) is $32.50-$40. Daycare requires 2 times per week minimum, with a 3 times per week maximum.

Monthly passes are available: 4-Day Full Day for $146 ($36.50/day), 4-Day Half Day for $104 ($26/day), 8-Day Full Day for $284 ($35.50/day), 8-Day Half Day for $192 ($24/day), 12-Day Full Day for $414 ($34.50/day), and 12-Day Half Day for $264 ($22/day). Pricing for training services requires direct contact.

Policies

The center is closed from 12:00pm-1:30pm Monday through Friday for doggie nap time/rest time. Daycare requires 2 times per week minimum and has a 3 times per week maximum. All dogs must be evaluated/temperament tested prior to being enrolled in daycare.

About the Trainer

Wags to Riches is a canine enrichment center offering dog training and daycare services. The founder, Jim Keenan, has over 32 years of experience in dog training and behavioral sciences. He and his staff share a genuine love for animals and aim to provide a fun, safe, and memorable experience for dogs.

Their approach to dog training is based on positive motivation/reinforcement methodology, focusing on teaching owners how to communicate with their dogs. The daycare incorporates basic obedience, social skills, and games to enrich dogs’ lives.

Accomplishments

The founder, Jim Keenan, has over 32 years of experience in dog training and behavioral sciences. He graduated from The Tom Rose School of Dog Training in 1990.

Jim became a sought-after trainer in Manhattan, appearing on morning news shows like Fox’s “Good Day New York” and ABC’s “Good Morning America” as a Dog Training and Behavioral Expert. He has trained dogs for celebrities such as Mariah Carey, Chris Rock, and Tony Darrow. Jim also served as the Lead Training Consultant at the Bide-A-Wee Home Animal Shelter, where he trained staff and conducted group obedience classes, donating proceeds to the shelter. He toured Norway with renowned Dog Trainer and Behaviorist Turid Rugaas, known for her study on canine “Calming Signals.”

How to Get Started!

To get started with daycare, clients must book a Meet & Greet evaluation for their dog. For training services, clients are advised to call, text, or email to schedule their first private session or inquire about group classes.

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  • 33+ Years Experience

  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon

Languages

  • English
  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

  • Dog day care center

Location

842 N State St, Lockport, IL 60441

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