About Wag N’ Learn Dog Training

Positive reinforcement in Tampa

Wag N' Learn Dog Training is a Tampa business run by owner and trainer Nicole Diaz-Negrón, a 2023 graduate of Penn Foster College's Dog Obedience Trainer and Instructor program with nearly five years of experience as a veterinary technician. Its motto is pawsitive reinforcement, and each one-on-one session is tailored to build the dog's confidence.

Services and prices

A consultation costs $20, covering an initial behavioral assessment, a training plan outline and questions, and the fee applies toward any package. A single session is $90. The Starter Program is 4 sessions for $300, covering basic obedience, leash manners and foundation commands. The Complete Training Program is 8 sessions for $550 with obedience, behavior shaping and real-world training. The Advanced Program is 12 sessions for $800 and covers behavior modification and anxiety or reactivity. Puppy Foundations runs 8 weeks for $360 and covers potty training, crate training and socialization.

Area and hours

Wag N' Learn serves Tampa, Odessa, Lutz, Trinity, Clearwater and St. Petersburg, with a travel fee in some areas. Hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9:00 am to noon on Wednesday and Saturday.

What owners say

Arianna R. wrote: "Our anxious rescue is now calm and confident thanks to Nicole's gentle approach."

What to ask

Call or text (813) 586-0370 to ask where sessions take place.