WiggleButts Delaware Dog Training

WiggleButts offers several training programs designed to build a balanced relationship between dogs and their owners. The 1 on 1 Private Sessions are 45 minutes to an hour, held at the WiggleButts Training Facility in Camden, focusing on specific goals for the dog and owner.

Group Classes are available for different age groups: Little Puppy (8-12 Weeks) for socialization and confidence building, Older Puppy (4-9 Months) for skills, and Adult Class (10 Months & Up) also for skills. Schedules vary between weeknights and Saturday mornings. Structured Day Camp provides a day of learning and play for dogs, including mental and physical enrichment, confidence building, socialization, and training, with a low camper-to-trainer ratio and small playgroups.

Private Structured In-Home Boarding is offered in Milford, providing a home environment with personalized care for crate-trained dogs comfortable around other dogs. The 2 Week Board & Train program is an intensive, Ecollar learning program where dogs live with a trainer for 14 days, focusing on kennel manners, place, loose leash walking, recall skills, sit & down, threshold manners, and calm state of mind. This program is for dogs 6 months and up who are potty trained and have a foundation of being in a kennel. It includes a go-home session, a packet, and future guidance, along with an Ecollar Technologies Mini Educator, slip lead/prong collar/power loop, and a WiggleButts Pack Guide. Virtual Owner Coaching Sessions are also available.

Pricing Summary

A 1 on 1 Private Session costs $125 and is non-refundable. Group Classes are priced at $200 for 4 weeks for Little Puppies (8-12 weeks) and $250 for 4 weeks for Older Puppies (4-9 months) and Adult Classes (10 months & up).

Private Structured In-Home Boarding is $50 per night, with an additional $10 per night for holidays and $10 per night for an additional dog from the same household. The 2 Week Board & Train program costs $2000, requiring a $500 non-refundable deposit to book dates, which is applied to the total price.

Policies

The investment for 1 on 1 Private Sessions is non-refundable. For the 2 Week Board & Train program, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required to book dates.

WiggleButts Delaware Dog Training is a family-owned, mother-daughter business founded in 2019 by Rachel Foust and Lucinda Kitching. They aim to help dog owners build lasting relationships and leadership with their dogs through tailored, balanced, and fun training. They focus on practical training, clear communication, and creating happy, well-rounded dogs, emphasizing progress over perfection.

WiggleButts offers various services including day camp, group classes, board-and-train programs, and private sessions. They believe in empowering owners with tools and knowledge for continued success at home, advocating for every dog’s space and emotional well-being. They are committed to balancing fun with structure, and love with leadership. They also offer private structured in-home boarding and dog walking services.

Accomplishments

WiggleButts Delaware Dog Training has received numerous awards, including “Winner Favorite In Home Pet Service & Dog Trainer” (2019), “Winner Favorite Delaware Dog Walkers” (2020), “Winner Favorite Dog Trainer” (2021, 2022, 2023), and “Winner Favorite Dog Walkers & Dog Boarding” (2021). They were also recognized as “Delaware Today’s Best of Delaware- Best Dog Trainer 2024 Reader’s Pick Downstate”.

The business is owned and operated by Rachel Foust and Lucinda Kitching. Rachel has earned dog training certificates, AKC STAR Puppy & Canine Good Citizen Evaluators status, and has completed multiple shadow programs with trainers across the country. Lucinda has over 15 years of hands-on experience working with dogs in shelter environments, excelling in problem-solving behaviors and advocating for shelter pets.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can book a consult. For the 2 Week Board & Train program, interested owners should send an email to wigglebuttsde@gmail.com to set up a consultation. All services are by appointment only.