Tails A Wagging Doggie daycare & canine training center

My dog, Locket, is so excited every time we drive up to the facility that she and can barely contain her enthusiasm to go in and see her friends--both human and canine. As we were driving away today, I told my husband, "I am so happy we have such a great resource so close by." And it's not just that she loves school, but the trainers have helped me address her leash reactivity with compassion and skill. Locket continues to improve on her leash. Just the other day, three different dogs barked and lunged at her on our neighborhood walk and when I said, "Leave it" she looked at me and trotted right alongside me for more treats without looking back at them. I consider this a big win. I know that her ongoing time with lots of dogs at Tails has her better socialized, the enrichment games have her more focused, and my work with her at home has her listening more to me and more ready to pay attention to me than she used to be. And, due to all of these contributing factors, my own anxiety is diminished when we walk, which clearly translates to the other end of the leash, making her more confident and self-assured, since I am more relaxed and responsive. thanks again for all you do to make life better And for helping me help my dog live her best life. ADDED TO ORIGINAL REVIEW on 4/20/2021-- My dog continues to improve in her leash reactivity. After months of her neighborhood walk going well, I tested her skills in a more challenging environment and she did awesome! We walked around Lake Padden with lots of dogs on leashes with no incident. I was able to use the skills I learned from the training sessions at Tails to keep my dog's attention on me without tugging on her leash or ever getting frustrated with her. I am convinced that the ongoing socialization she has with the dogs at Tails coupled with the intelligent training methods and interactive games they play has been the key ingredient to a transformed walking experience. I couldn't be more thrilled with our progress. ADDED to Original Review 6/18- Not only does Locket get great care at Tails, but Angie has answered many of my questions with care and insight to help me keep Locket successful at home. The service you pay for is not just the time at daycare, it is the ongoing support and help and guidance they provide so generously in "off" hours. Highly recommend- it keeps getting better. Added to original review (July 7, 2025) my dog recently had a hematoma in her ear and if it wasn't for the Tails staff, finding the issue, I would not have noticed the issues as quickly. But when one of the caring staff members was petting her, she noticed the swelling and told me about it. After a visit with the vet, I consulted with Angi who explained the options for treatment better than the vet and was so helpful in advising the least intrusive method of intervention. Just another example of how much more than a "daycare only" this place is. You get great care for your pet and also ongoing support for the various issues that arise in caring for a dog.

Tails A Wagging is one of the BEST training & daycare centers in Whatcom county by far. The owner is knowledgeable & only trains with positive reinforcement techniques & the staff is extremely caring. When our pup goes for daycare I can check in on her as they have webcams that are on at all times, she can get extra time or training if I want to have it as well. She comes home worn out from doggy play time...a good thing! We have sent multiple generations of our dogs to TAW & highly recommend them.