What's Wagging Newsletter - April 2026

April Showers Bring…Potty Training Problems!

Having trouble getting your dog to go potty in the rain?


This can be a tricky problem… especially if you’re in the midst of housebreaking a puppy. It only takes a few accidents for a pup to “fall off the wagon” and get off track with house training.


👉Read more here

In-Facility Class Options at WAGD

Group classes are a great way to train! They are fun, effective and economical. Plus, best of all, your dog learns to calmly handle the exciting situation of having other dogs and people nearby.


Check out our website for all the class descriptions and times. Enroll online or give us a call, 214-297-3000, today!

Rally Foundations Class

Trick Dog Classes

Manners Tune-Up Workshop

Starts Monday, 5/4 at 6:30pm

Life gets busy and training can slip. Give your dog a quick tune-up!


This fun, 3-week class refreshes and strengthens the skills your dog already knows, making them more reliable in real life. We focus on polite greetings, better leash manners, and a stronger recall, all tailored to where you and your dog are now.


Perfect for dogs with prior training who just need a refresher to stay on track.


$120 for three 50-minute sessions

Check out our very popular day-train drop off program: Great Dog Day School


Reap the Benefits of Professional Training!


Great Dog Day School is designed to develop dogs who are happy, confident and well-mannered companions! With our Day School program, you drop off your puppy or adult dog to spend the day with us Mon – Thurs for 3 weeks. Our professional trainers will give you a big headstart on your training. We will work intensively with your pup to build confidence and train basic manners behaviors. Most importantly, our trainers work with you to ensure you know how to properly reinforce the behaviors and transition all of this to your home. We use positive, reward-based training methods making training both effective and fun for your dog. 


Space is limited so book your spot now. 


Our Training Style


As with all of our training at What a Great Dog! Training Center, we utilize positive, reward-based training methods in all of our day training, group classes and private lessons. We’re excited to share how fun AND effective positive training is with people new to the techniques!

 

Our Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) strategies are both humane and effective while utilizing the most recent scientific evidence for canine behavior modification. This strategy aligns with the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) position statement.

In Home Training

WAGD on Wheels: Let US come to YOU

Sometimes life is hard. We’re here to help! Not every pup is comfortable in our training center and coming to us isn’t always the best solution for your problem. In the WAGD on Wheels (WOW) program our trainers come to you! 


We offer specialized in home, virtual and “in the wild” sessions. Your dog gets to train within their comfort zone.


We can help with a wide variety of behavior challenges.


Sometimes guidance at just the right time can make the difference between a training plan being derailed or being a big success!

🌟Retail Spotlight🌟

We’re loving our new home! Especially being right across the street from Cottonwood Park. The view from our window is pretty hard to beat (esp. considering our previous parking lot view 😂)!


Inside, you’ll find our shelves stocked with your favorite treats and chews, all ready for your next visit.


Don’t see exactly what you need? No problem—we’re happy to special order anything for you. Just let us know!

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