Veterinarian Information Page

Wiggles-N-Wags is committed to supporting the standards of care as set out by the  American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) and the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB).

• AVSAB’s position is that punishment (e.g. choke chains, pinch collars, and electronic collars) should not be used as a first-line or early-use treatment for behavior problems. Link to the ASVAB position statement on Punishment

• The AVSAB recommends that veterinarians not refer clients to trainers or behavior
  consultants who coach and advocate dominance hierarchy theory and the subsequent confrontational training that follows from it. Link to the ASVAB position statement on the Use of Dominance Theory in Behavior Modification of Animals

• The primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first three months of life. For this reason, the AVSAB believes that it should be the standard of care for puppies to receive such socialization before they are fully vaccinated. Link to the ASVAB position statement on the importance of puppy socialization.

Who are we?

Wiggles-n-Wags Dog Training, Inc. understands the importance of using science-based training methods. We continually seek to grow our knowledge through workshops, conferences, and seminars.

In the past year, WnWDT trainers benefited from the expertise of various speakers at the:

Midwest Veterinary Conference, including:

• Robert Miller, DVM
• Patricia McConnell, Ph.D, CAAB
• Ilana Reisner DVM, PhD, DACVB
• Andrew Luescher, DVM
• Kenneth Martin, DVM
• Emma Parsons, BA

Association of Pet Dog Trainers Annual conference, including:

• Ian Dunbar, PhD, MRCVS, CPDT
• Robert M. Miller, DVM
• Sophia Yin, MS, DVM
• Soraya Juarbe-Diaz, DVM, ACVB
• Patricia McConnell, PhD, CAAB
• Suzanne Clothier
• Sarah Kalnajs, CDBC, CPDT
• Victoria Stilwell

Our trainers also gained knowledge at various seminiars, including:

• Ian Dunbar, PhD, MRCVS, CPDT
• Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz and Kellie Snider - Constructional Aggression Treatment
• Dr, Pamela Dennison
• Stuart Mah
• Bud Houston

About our Staff:

• All WnWDT trainers are members of APDT.
• Two WnWDT trainers certified by the CCPDT.
• Two WnWDT trainers certified as AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluators
• One WnWDT Trainer is a Rally Obedience Judge certified in three organizations, APDT, AKC, and UKC.
• 100% of our trainers compete in various dogsports - Agility, Rally-O, Freestyle, Competitive Obedience.

• We do positive reinforcement training. We do not use choke chains, prong collars or shock collars.

• We believe that positive reinforcement does not mean permissive.

• We are passionate about improving the relationship between dogs and their people.

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WnWDT thanks the veterinarians who are committed to their patients' behavioral health and for referring their patients to us.

 

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