Tail Waggers Academy

Tail Waggers Academy Offering positive reinforcement private and group instruction to meet all of your training goals.

How much does Stryker loves puppies you ask…this much 😂❤️.
06/03/2026

How much does Stryker loves puppies you ask…this much 😂❤️.

Let’s talk about doing adult dog meets. You already know tall dark and handsome is not allowed to say hello to dogs when...
06/02/2026

Let’s talk about doing adult dog meets. You already know tall dark and handsome is not allowed to say hello to dogs when he’s on leash on his walks but what about when he wants to make a new friend in a controlled environment? The first time that Stryker met Betsy he was very playful, very flirty 🙄 and to be honest a bit too much for our refined lady that he was trying to win over. She definitely was not looking for that in a brand new relationship. Let’s say she wanted to be courted a-bit before she decided if they could be friends. And that’s totally OK. We all know that Stryker can be a beast with how he plays, and he may not be every dog’s cup of tea.Every dog has a choice to make. If one of the dogs is not necessarily feeling the vibe, then cut the greeting..

This should always be positive and enjoyable for the dogs. It should never cause stress. The second time that Stryker met Betsy, he was tired from a training class right before and when they met again, she pursued him a bit more because he was not throwing out so much energy this time. Betsy is a few years older than him, so I also feel like she wanted to see some respect which he gave her. They sniffed each other and decided all was good at that point..

The biggest Takeaway with this is..know your dog. Understand what their limitations are and set them up for success. Pick a neutral location, keep both dogs on leash initially but avoid tight tension on the leash. Take a walk with no interaction. Do parallel walking. See if the dogs want to sniff each other at a distance and then start gradually decreasing the distance if the dogs are relaxed.

Always, always, always watch your dogs body language. Are they relaxed or is their body tight? Are they giving play bows, loose tails, relaxed mouth, and ears? Or are they stiff, hard staring, lip licking,raised hackles, freezing, lip curling, growling, and potentially showing teeth? Only when a dog is completely relaxed allow brief sniffing. Do this several times (or as many times as you need to )just for a few seconds and then redirect them back to you. Just because they meet on leash does not mean that they have to play right away. Allow a relationship to grow before you get into hard play. Keep play session short in the beginning to develop that relationship. Questions or need help with a dog meat, let me know. 

Always start your mornings with a smile just like this handsome boy Gomez..
06/01/2026

Always start your mornings with a smile just like this handsome boy Gomez..

Happy Sunday from our little friend Turtle 🥰
05/31/2026

Happy Sunday from our little friend Turtle 🥰

05/29/2026

With just starting last week, Otis is working the side position like a pro..great job to his mom and dad too!!

05/28/2026

Everyone’s favorite Hall Monitor, Stryker was on duty last night for the first playtime with Puppy Kindergarten..making sure the puppies played fair.

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage, service...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage, service, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

On this Memorial Day, we remember and salute our fallen heroes and the families who carry their legacy forward every day. May we always live in a way that honors their sacrifice. 🇺🇸

So what are your plans for this rainy day today with your dog? I think Stryker has his agenda ready to go.,.
05/24/2026

So what are your plans for this rainy day today with your dog? I think Stryker has his agenda ready to go.,.

Let the tricks begin…
05/23/2026

Let the tricks begin…

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