Wild Wags

Wild Wags offers three board and train programs: Puppy Core Essentials (2 weeks, $1800), Elevated Companion (3 weeks, $2700), Behavior Reset (4 weeks, $3500), and Behavior Rehab (6 weeks, $4000). Each includes customized training, daily routines with walks and play, field trips for real-world exposure, and follow-up private sessions. Private training includes 5–10 sessions, meeting 1–2 times weekly, with homework between sessions. Group classes include Good Start Obedience (6 weeks) and Advancing Obedience (6 weeks), requiring non-reactive dogs. All programs focus on obedience, manners, socialization, and behavior modification using positive reinforcement.

Pricing Summary

Board and train programs range from $1800 (2-week Puppy Core Essentials) to $4000 (6-week Behavior Rehab). Private training packages start at $600 (Good Pup in Progress) and go up to $840+ (Behavior in Progress). Group classes are offered at a flat rate. Boarding is $60/day for dogs over 20 lbs, $40/day for under 20 lbs, with $30 additional per dog in same suite. Daycare is $35/day for over 20 lbs, $25/day for under 20 lbs. Grooming priced by size and breed.

Policies

Boarding requires a 50% deposit at booking. Pick-up after 12pm incurs a $25 day charge. All dogs must have proof of rabies, distemper/parvo, bordetella, flea prevention, and a negative fecal test. No other cancellation or rescheduling policies are specified.

Wild Wags is a dog training and behavior modification business based in North Charleston, SC, offering positive, reward-based training for dogs of any breed, age, or size. Founded in May 2023, they provide board and train programs, private training sessions, and group classes focused on obedience, manners, and behavior correction using rewards like play, praise, and food. They also offer dog boarding, daycare, and grooming services all in one facility, making it a comprehensive destination for dog care. Their training philosophy emphasizes positive reinforcement and negative punishment, rejecting outdated dominance-based methods. They provide lifetime support to clients and include follow-up sessions to ensure skills transfer at home. Their team includes a certified head trainer, professional groomer, and dedicated reception staff, all focused on building strong human-dog bonds.

Wild Wags offers flexible scheduling with extended hours (6am–12pm and 4pm–8pm) and transportation services from Bonneau to the coast. They accept senior, unaltered, and non-social dogs with individualized care plans. All boarding and daycare clients must provide proof of vaccinations and negative fecal tests. Their facility includes spacious suites, daily photo updates, and enrichment activities tailored to each dog’s needs.

They also offer specialized programs for puppies, reactivity, fearfulness, resource guarding, and leash pulling, with pricing structured by program length and intensity. Clients can schedule a free evaluation to determine the best training path for their dog.

Accomplishments

Wild Wags was awarded Best Dog Trainer in 2024 and 2025.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free training or behavior evaluation, scheduled via an online form. Boarding, daycare, and grooming can be booked by phone. The evaluation helps determine the best program—board and train, private, or group—for the dog and owner.