Balanced dog training programs designed for real life
With over 40 years of hands-on expertise, we resolve severe reactivity, barking, jumping, and pulling. Explore our proven programs and build lasting trust with your dog.
Our core training programs
From foundational puppy routines to intensive behavioral rehabilitation, we provide clear guidance, fair corrections, and positive reinforcement customized to your dog's unique needs.
Puppy basics
Start off right with crate manners, leash introduction, social confidence, and housebreaking to prevent bad habits before they take hold.
Private one-on-one sessions
Hands-on coaching tailored to your household. We eliminate pulling, lunging, and jumping while giving you practical handling tools.
Aggression & reactivity rehab
Specialized intervention for dog-on-dog reactivity, human aggression, biting, and extreme fear using balanced, proven leadership methods.
Why our training method works
We believe every dog has the capacity to be calm, attentive, and reliable. Our balanced approach pairs clear boundaries with rewarding reinforcement, giving you real-world control across New England.
40+ years of proven expertise
Decades of working with difficult cases, reactivity, and severe obedience issues means we know exactly how to guide your dog successfully.
Balanced, fair guidance
We combine positive rewards with timely, clear corrections so your dog genuinely understands expectations in any high-distraction environment.
Lifelong household harmony
We do not just train the dog; we empower owners with practical handling tools, clear communication routines, and sustained confidence at home.
How our client journey works
Transforming your dog's behavior begins with a simple, transparent process. From your initial 2-minute inquiry to your complimentary 15-minute discovery call and personalized proposal, we ensure every step is clear, collaborative, and aligned with your family's routine.
Comprehensive board & train immersive programs
Our board & train program provides complete immersion for busy owners or dogs requiring intensive behavior resets. Your dog lives and trains directly with an expert with more than 40 years of experience, establishing rock-solid reliable recall, calm state of mind, and leash discipline before transitioning smoothly back into your home.
Real results across New England
Serving Shirley, Leominster, Fitchburg, Sudbury, Groton, Ayer, Harvard, and beyond, our balanced methods give owners the confidence and skills to handle difficult situations anywhere. Let us help you unlock your dog's full potential.
Programs & Pricing
No Bad Dogs — Just Better Solutions. Transform Problem Behaviors into Peaceful Homes Across New England.
Programs are priced at $95 per session — you only pay for the sessions your dog needs, plus travel.
All sessions are 75 minutes. Assessments are normally 3 hours.
All programs include:
- Private in-home (or hybrid) training sessions
- Customized plans with video resources and homework
- Progress tracking
- Lifelong text/email support
Initial Assessment: $225 — 50% of the assessment fee ($112.50) is credited toward any program.
Book your $225 assessment today
Polished Pup Foundations
Build reliable manners and obedience. Fix jumping, pulling, poor recall, and general chaos.
Duration: 4–6 weeks (6–8 sessions) | Price: $570–$760 (6–8 sessions × $95)
Zen Leash Mastery
Eliminate leash pulling, lunging, and reactivity around dogs, people, and distractions. Enjoy calm, enjoyable walks.
Duration: 6–8 weeks (8–10 sessions) | Price: $760–$950 (8–10 sessions × $95)
Calm & Confident Alone
Overcome separation anxiety, destruction when alone, and panic on departures. Build independence and security.
Duration: 8–12+ weeks (intensive start with ongoing check-ins) | Price: $760–$1,140+ (8–12+ sessions × $95)
Quiet & Content
Reduce excessive barking (door, boredom, demand, alert barking). Teach calm alternatives for a quieter home.
Duration: 4–6 weeks (6–8 sessions) | Price: $570–$760 (6–8 sessions × $95)
Safe & Secure Relationships (Aggression & Reactivity Focus)
Manage and modify aggression, fear-based reactivity, resource guarding, and dog-dog issues. Build safety, confidence, and better social skills with proven protocols (muzzle training, counterconditioning, management plans). Highest level of support for complex behavioral challenges.
Duration: 8–16 weeks (10–15+ sessions, customized pacing) | Price: $950–$1,425+ (10–15+ sessions × $95)
Puppy Harmony Starter
Prevent and correct early problems like mouthing, potty accidents, chewing, and jumping. Set strong foundations through socialization and habit building.
Duration: 6–8 weeks (ideal for puppies 8–20 weeks) | Price: $570–$760 (6–8 sessions × $95)
Destructive No More
Stop chewing, digging, counter-surfing, and home destruction. Channel energy into positive outlets.
Duration: 4–8 weeks | Price: $380–$760 (4–8 sessions × $95)
Additional options
- Private sessions: $125/session
- Behavior modification (in-home): $150 per session.
- Board & Train: Basics $1,750 per week; Behavior mod $2,500 per week, priced after assessment.
- Vacation boarding: $85 per day — walks, feeding, and care, no training. Boarding + daily training: $125 per day. Maximum 2 dogs boarding at a time. 50% deposit to hold boarding and board & train dates — nonrefundable.
- Multi-Package Bundles: 10–15% discount
- Maintenance Tune-Ups: $175–$225 per session (2–3 hour sessions).
- Travel: free within a 25-mile round trip, then a flat $20 per visit up to a 50-mile round trip, $35 beyond that. Beyond our 19 towns: board & train, or a two-session minimum per trip.
Serving Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island & beyond.