Training
We believe that a relationship between dogs and their owners should be partnerships that are nurtured throughout the dog’s life. WagWorks exists to enrich these partnerships.
Approach
We aim to empower owners through education and provide them with the tools and resources they need to fully understand their dog and its needs in order to live happily and harmoniously together.
Training services
1:1 Training
These sessions are tailored specifically to meet the needs of you and your dog, and to help support you with any specific training areas or behavioural issues.
Puppy Class
Our six-week puppy courses are aimed to equip you and your puppy with essential life skills, knowledge and tools to form a fulfilling lifelong dog-parent partnership and set your new puppy up for success.
Workshops
As a member you’ll be able to book into any of our workshops. These are fun and engaging group sessions focussed on specific activities or breed-specific learning. Whether it’s mastering real-world scenarios in our Café Simulation Workshop or understanding your Cockapoo’s unique needs, there’s something valuable for every dog owner.
Educational Talks
Our programme of expert-led educational talks covers a wide range of topics surrounding dogs and dog ownership. Each session provides a 90-minute deep dive into a dedicated subject with plenty of time for questions and discussion at the end.
Become a member
Membership begins with a Meet & Greet, where you can explore our club, meet the team, discuss your dog’s needs, and find the best membership for you.
FAQ
How do the 1:1 sessions work?
Our 1:1 training sessions are open to both members and non-members and are run by our in-house behaviourist, Winkie Spiers. Winkie has over 20 years’ experience in canine training and education and has been with us since the beginning of the WagWorks journey. She knows a dog’s mind better than anyone and her approach is based on the natural ethogram of the dog, backed entirely by science and research.
We offer a free 10-minute phone call before a 1:1 session so that you can talk to Winkie about the specific problems you are experiencing and areas you need support with, and she can advise on how she might be able to help.
Often the 1:1 sessions are in the form of a home consultation, where Winkie will get a full picture of the situation at hand. She will spend essential time working with you and your dog to get to the root cause of any unwanted behaviour or training issues, rather than just addressing the symptoms. She will then establish next steps to making progress and provide a tailored plan suited to individual needs.
It is common that pain or ill health is a factor towards behavioural issues, so if in any doubt, Winkie will work with our in-house vet to ensure that any health problems are diagnosed and treated before embarking on a training programme, which is crucial for the welfare of the dog and a happy outcome.
Our experience at the Cafe Simulation Workshop was nothing short of phenomenal. Despite thinking we had it all figured out, we discovered so many invaluable insights. We’ve gained so much awareness thanks to this workshop. Moreover, it was heartwarming to witness all the WagWorks doggies mingling so harmoniously.
We also really enjoyed the puppy classes hosted by Winkie, the in-house behaviourist. We like the facilities (in-house vet, scent den) and the matching of dogs into groups depending on play styles. Highly recommend WagWorks and our pup loves his time there.
Winkie – Head of Education & Behaviour
Winkie has over 20 years’ experience in canine training and education and has been with us since the beginning of the WagWorks journey. She knows a dog’s mind better than anyone and she takes a kind, science-backed approach to training, helping dogs feel confident and understood.
As a qualified dog trainer and behaviour specialist, Winkie is passionate about helping dogs and their owners. Her journey began in 2003, inspired by her first rescue dog, Dennis, and since then Winkie’s trained through the International Dog Training School and learned from leading experts in the field. Not only has Winkie helped hundreds of dogs and their owners as a qualified dog trainer and behaviour specialist she has also spoken at conferences worldwide and has published a book too! Winkie’s beloved rescue dogs – Artie, Vera and Trevor continue to inspire her work everyday.
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