About Todd Regan and Coach Wags Dog Training

Coach Wags Dog Training is a professional dog training service built around helping owners work through real-life behavior challenges. I focus on practical training that carries over into everyday life, not just obedience in a controlled setting.

Most of the dogs I work with are not struggling with basic commands. They are jumping on people, pulling on walks, having trouble settling, getting overaroused, or not listening consistently. I also work with more complex behavior issues like reactivity, anxiety, and impulse control problems. My goal is to help dogs and owners function better together in everyday life, not just during a training session.

My training is rooted in positive reinforcement and a relationship-based approach, but it is also structured, clear, and focused on behavior that actually lasts. I look at the full picture, including your dog’s routine, environment, stress level, emotional state, and learning history, so the training plan is individualized, practical, and realistic to follow.

Before focusing fully on dog training, I worked in behavior support within Wisconsin public schools, where I supported youth and adults with developmental disabilities and emotional or behavioral challenges. That experience shaped the way I look at behavior. It taught me to look beyond the surface, pay attention to patterns, and understand how environment, stress, and unmet needs can all affect behavior.

I have always rooted for the underdog because, in a lot of ways, I was one growing up too. I think that is part of what drew me to behavior support work in the first place, and it is still part of what drives me now. I have always naturally connected with dogs, especially the ones that are misunderstood, overlooked, or written off too quickly.

Coach Wags is where those two parts of me come together. It brings together my love for dogs and my background in behavior support to help owners better understand their dogs and create real change. This is not a one-size-fits-all approach. The focus is on building better habits, clearer communication, and more consistent behavior in the situations that matter most. The end goal is simple: a calmer, more manageable dog and a better day-to-day experience living together.