Board & Train
A Partnership with Wags Doggie Daycamp and Boarding
At The Exceptional Pet we are proud to offer a SAFE and compassionate Board and Train program for your dog, in partnership with Wags Doggie Daycamp and Boarding. This program is designed to provide effective, science-based training without the use of shock collars, prong collars, or fear-based methods. Your dog will have the time of their lives while they learn basic commands, leash skills, door manners, polite greetings and more.
What You Can Expect:
Program Details:
- Two 40-minute training sessions each day
- Three private follow-up lessons
- Cost does not include the discounted $60 per night boarding fee (payable to Wags upon pickup)
Expert Training:
Your dog will be trained by CPDT-certified professionals who specialize in positive reinforcement techniques. Our trainers take a personalized approach, ensuring long-term success by addressing your dog’s unique needs and setting them up for a lifetime of learning and good behavior.
Follow-Up Support:
We include three private follow-up lessons to ensure a smooth transition of training from our trainers to you. The first lesson is typically held on the day of pick-up, and the next two occur weekly, fostering a strong, lasting bond between you and your dog.
Happy Dogs:
Outside of training sessions, your dog will enjoy playtime with carefully chosen canine companions or downtime in their own private pod. Our focus on your dog’s happiness means plenty of attention, love, and mental stimulation throughout their stay.
Premier Location:
This all takes place at Wags Doggie Daycamp and Boarding, the greater Danbury area’s premier facility for dog care. With spacious indoor and outdoor play areas, Wags has been providing top-quality care since 2004, ensuring your dog is safe, happy, and well-cared for 24/7.
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Board and Train programs are not appropriate for reactive, extremely fearful, or aggressive dogs. We always put the dogs needs first and a board and train program will cause more stress to an already stressed or traumatized dog. If this sounds familiar, your dog will do best working directly with the person or people s/he trusts the most, you. Our goal is to teach you how to not just mitigate the behavior but also how best to advocate for your dog. We want your dog to feel less stressed or fearful and have long term success.
We do not believe in suppressing the behavior through corrections but instead healing the fear through scientifically proven counter conditioning.
Client Testimonial
I wanted to let you know about the experience we had with Donna when Lexi stayed with her for a board and train. I am so pleased and impressed with the amount of training that Lexi came back to us knowing especially with her only being with Donna for 24 hours! She came back to us knowing to drop anything on demand, being much calmer and not lunging at our other two dogs, walking next to me and not pulling at all on her leash. I actually couldn’t believe it!!
She also gave me some things(lexi being crazy while she’s eating) to work with Lexi on that she noticed may need attention. Her recommendations have worked wonders and helped us tremendously during feedings. She now sits calmly and eats slowly…..No Craziness!!!!
Just wanted to let you know what a great job Donna did!! My husband and I are very grateful!
Thanks,
Tricia Pontore