Wags to Rich’s Dog Daycare and Training

Wags to Rich’s offers several training programs and services. The Obedience Class is a 6-week, force, fear, and pain-free program that uses a scientific approach to teach basic cues like sit, stay, lay down, come, leave it, and drop it, aiming to build a stronger bond between owner and dog. Classes are small with multiple trainers for individualized attention.

The Fearful Reactive Class is also a 6-week program designed for fearful and/or reactive dogs that bark, lunge, cower, tremble, or run away from certain scenarios. It employs scientific approaches, teaching management, proper walking techniques, impulse control, and desensitization protocols. The class starts with dogs separated by walls and progresses through desensitization and counter-conditioning with positive interactions to help dogs cope with different situations.

In-Home Private Lessons are 1-hour visits suitable for dogs that cannot attend classroom settings or for specific issues at home or in public. These lessons can address basic obedience, behavioral problems such as jumping or nipping, and fearful or reactive issues.

Dog Daycare is provided in a 5,000 square foot facility with four playrooms where dogs play together. The staff is highly trained in dog interactions and canine body language. A temperament test is required for new dogs to ensure they integrate well with other pups.

They also host Birthday Parties, offering indoor space for celebrations. Clients can rent the room to decorate themselves or opt for a themed party where Wags to Rich’s handles the decorations.

Pricing Summary

All prices are before taxes. The Fearful Reactive Class costs $250 for a 6-week session, and the Obedience Class is $175 for a 6-week session. In-Home Private Lessons are priced at $140 for a 1-hour visit.

For dog daycare, full-day packages for one dog range from $140 for 4 days ($35/day) to $580 for 20 days ($29/day). For two dogs, full-day packages range from $245 for 4 days ($35+$26.25/day) to $1015 for 20 days ($29+$21.75/day). A single full day without a package is $43.00. Full-day packages expire in 31 days.

Half-day packages for one dog are $96 for 4 days ($24/day) up to $480 for 20 days ($24/day). For two dogs, half-day packages range from $168 for 4 days ($24+$18/day) to $840 for 20 days ($24+$18/day). A single half day without a package is $38.00. Half-day packages do not expire, and half-day dogs must arrive before 10:30 am.

Policies

Full day daycare packages expire in 31 days. Half day daycare packages do not expire.

Wags to Rich’s Dog Daycare and Training is a locally owned facility in Rochester, New York, specializing in dog daycare and training. They focus on non-aversive methods, particularly for fearful and reactive dogs.

Their 5,000 square foot facility features four playrooms where all dogs can interact freely, without separation or crating. Each room is equipped with unique climbing apparatus like raised beds with slides, 3-sided cribs, and toddler beds.

The staff is highly trained in dog interactions and canine body language, ensuring a safe and playful environment. For daycare, they require Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations, and all dogs 8 months or older must be spayed or neutered.

They offer various training programs including Obedience Class, Fearful Reactive Class, and In Home Private Lessons. Additionally, Wags to Rich’s provides indoor space for dog birthday parties, offering options to rent the room for self-decoration or themed parties where they handle the decorating.

Accomplishments

Rich Allen, a business owner and lead trainer at Wags to Rich’s Canine Behavior Training, is a certified dog trainer with over 27 years of experience. He holds a Certified Animal Behaviorist (CAB) certificate through International Canine Behaviorists and is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. Rich Allen is also a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). Wags to Rich’s Canine Behavior Training was the recipient of the 2022 People’s Choice Award for Best Pet Training.

How to Get Started!

To get started with Dog Daycare, clients need to call Wags to Rich’s to schedule a temperament test for their dog. For the Fearful Reactive Class, the first week is an orientation for people only, where participants receive a clicker, handouts, and other important information.