Wiggle Butts and Training LLC

Wiggle Butts offers customized training programs including private in-home and facility-based sessions, board and train programs (2–4 weeks) for puppies, adolescents, adults, and seniors, and intensive behavior modification programs (4–6 weeks). Training focuses on positive reinforcement and real-life exposure, with sessions tailored to the dog’s age, breed, and behavior goals. Board and train programs include transition coaching to help owners maintain progress at home. Day training and walks are available for ongoing support. Virtual sessions are offered for basic training needs. All programs include a free 15-minute consultation to assess needs and create a personalized plan.

Pricing Summary

Private in-home training: $100/hour; packages from $250 for 3 sessions to $760 for 10 sessions. Facility-based training: $85/hour; packages from $205 for 3 sessions to $610 for 10 sessions. Board and train programs range from $350–$700/week depending on program type and location. Potty/crate training board and train: $500/week (facility) or $600/week (in-home). Walk and train: $450/week (facility) or $550/week (in-home). Day boarding: $25–$40/day. Overnight boarding: $45/day. Walks: $15–$35 per session depending on duration. Packages available for weekly walks and monthly off-leash playtime.

Wiggle Butts and Training LLC is a locally owned dog training business based in Estero, Florida, led by trainer Angie Thayer. Angie offers personalized, positive reinforcement-based training services both in the client’s home and at her rural property in Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples, Fort Myers, and Lehigh. She specializes in building strong bonds between dogs and their owners through compassionate, individualized training that adapts to each dog’s pace and needs. In addition to private training sessions, Wiggle Butts provides board and train programs for puppies, adolescents, adults, and seniors, as well as daily walks, structured hikes, overnight boarding, pet transportation, and even pup photo shoots. Their home-based boarding and training environment offers a natural, low-stress setting with a fenced yard for off-leash practice, helping dogs generalize skills to real-life situations. Angie’s background growing up on a farm and her personal experience with chronic illness inform her empathetic, patient approach to training misunderstood or challenging breeds.

The business is fully licensed and insured, ensuring safety and professionalism. Clients can choose from flexible scheduling options including in-home, facility-based, and virtual sessions. Wiggle Butts also offers specialized behavior modification programs for aggression and reactivity, with intensive 4- to 6-week programs available. Their unique combination of in-home and on-property training, along with added services like daily walks and pet care, makes them a comprehensive resource for dog owners seeking lasting behavioral change and a deeper connection with their pets.

Accomplishments

Angie Thayer has been operating Wiggle Butts and Training LLC for seven years, having started her professional training journey in Fort Myers after growing up on a farm with dogs and horses. She has successfully trained and supported hundreds of dogs and their owners in Southwest Florida, with a focus on misunderstood large and working breeds. Her business has grown through community trust and word-of-mouth referrals.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free 15-minute consultation, available by phone, text, email, or online form. After the consultation, clients choose between in-home, facility-based, or board and train programs based on their needs and schedule. A personalized training plan is then created and sessions are scheduled at the client’s convenience.