Wigglewag Training & Dog Care Services

Training and care are delivered through a structured, integrated model. All new clients must complete an introductory K9 Psychology Session and a meet-and-greet assessment. Dogs must attend daycare a minimum of two days per week to enroll in any service. Training is embedded into all services—daycare, boarding, and private sessions—with individualized plans developed by Nestor Escobar. Progress is monitored through consistent reinforcement, owner education, and daily communication. Boarding occurs at their residential facility with 24/7 supervision by live-in trainer Mike Dmitrovich. Programs are intensive and require owner commitment to behavioral change.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed. Services require enrollment and minimum commitments: daycare requires at least 2 days per week; boarding is only available to enrolled daycare or training clients. Introductory K9 Psychology Session and meet-and-greet are required before services begin. Cancellation fees apply: 100% fee for same-day cancellations; 36-hour notice required for boarding and training sessions.

Policies

36-hour notice required to cancel boarding or training sessions; 24-hour notice for daycare cancellations. Same-day cancellations incur a 100% fee. Meet-and-greets require advance scheduling and are held Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1–2:30 PM, or on the first Saturday of the month. Children under 16 are not permitted at meet-and-greets. Dogs must be vaccinated, dewormed, on flea control, and able to navigate stairs. Females in heat are not accepted. Not all dogs are accepted—assessment determines suitability.

Wigglewag Training & Dog Care Services is a family-owned canine training facility founded by Cynthia and Nestor Escobar in Pasadena, CA. Nestor, a Master Trainer and Canine Behaviorist, leads the team with a holistic approach rooted in canine psychology and holistic health, emphasizing structure, balance, and owner education. They offer one-on-one private training, group sessions, dog daycare, boarding, and walking services—all delivered at their residential training facility. Their unique model requires dogs to attend daycare a minimum of two days per week and complete an introductory K9 Psychology session before enrollment, ensuring consistent reinforcement and behavioral progress. They prioritize gentle, compassionate methods and work closely with owners to create lasting behavioral change through education and hands-on support.

Wigglewag does not accept last-minute enrollments and requires all new clients to complete a meet-and-greet assessment to determine suitability for their programs. They only care for unaltered dogs under one year old and require all dogs to be fully vaccinated, dewormed, and on flea control. Their facility is staffed by live-in trainers, and they maintain close communication with clients through updates, photos, and personalized plans. They focus on behavior modification for issues like leash pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, and resource guarding, and their services are designed for dogs of all ages and sizes who need structured, consistent care.

Accomplishments

Nestor Escobar is recognized as California’s premier Canine Behaviorist and Master Trainer. He is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) and adheres to their Recommended Quality Standards for Excellence. The business is bonded and insured and has received numerous 5-star reviews on Yelp and from clients for transformative results in dog behavior.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must contact Wigglewag to schedule a meet-and-greet assessment at their facility. This 20-minute session includes a tour, evaluation of the dog’s behavior, and discussion of services. After the assessment, clients must complete an introductory K9 Psychology Session and commit to a minimum of two daycare days per week before enrolling in training or boarding services. Enrollment takes 7–20 days and no last-minute requests are accepted for new clients.