Dogs can be a great source of companionship and a solid motivator for your exercise. But walking an untrained dog can be unpredictable and increase the risk of a fall. A recent study reports a sharp increase in injuries related to dog walking, with the most common injuries being broken fingers, shoulder sprains, and other traumatic injuries. [1][2]
Dog Coach training can help minimize this risk by teaching you to walk your dog calmly at your side and give you tools and strategies to stay safe. Our training nurtures your leadership and raises expectations for better dog behavior. Our comprehensive programs offer instruction on how to ensure a calm state of mind for your dog while at home with canine crate training and appropriate household management.
Dog Coach Programs
Puppy Training
- For dogs 10-16 weeks old
- Any breed or size
- Help with setting a schedule, crate training & potty training
- Troubleshooting behaviors like barking, nipping, and jumping
- Creating a secure puppy to have the best behavior in adulthood
Foundation Training
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For dogs after 16 weeks of age
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Basic obedience instruction which includes proper use of a leash and prong (pinch) collar, a humane and non-injurious collar that enables your control and leadership
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Great for dogs of any size
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Training your dog to be settled and secure in their den through full crate training
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Fostering a calm state of mind to help your dog be more respectful
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Resolve behavioral issues like jumping, barking, minor reactivity, and more
Remote Collar Training
- Great for dogs any size, particularly over 50 lbs
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All the instruction in obedience included in Foundation Training with added instruction in the proper use of a remote collar
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Lessons in off-leash freedom for your dog using the virtual leash of an e-collar (remote collar)
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Resolve behavioral issues like not coming when called, jumping, counter surfing, excessive barking, moderate reactivity, and more
We offer additional Advanced Training programs beyond five 1-hour program sessions to continue supporting you on your dog training journey.
Our Process
- Interested in learning more & speaking with a trainer? Fill out a 20-question Get Started form (Click learn more, read the page, scroll to the bottom, and click Get Started)
- After clicking Submit, a calendar will show you times to book a call. Confirmation of the time you choose & the option to rebook will also be emailed to you.
- We will call you at your chosen time to discuss the issues you’re having and your expectations.
- If you’d like to move forward, we will email you an invoice you can pay online or via check. You can also reach out after the call to move forward here.
- When we receive your payment, we’ll schedule all five sessions once weekly for five weeks.
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Happy Dog Coach Clients
Sarah and the Dog Coach crew are great! After the 5 sessions with them, our dog is much more obedient and we can finally go on walks and hikes without a leash!
We highly recommend Sarah and Jonathan to anyone looking to improve their pup's discipline, listening, self-control, or even just looking to deepen their relationship and bond with their dog. We did Sarah and Jonathan's remote collar program with our two year old very high energy dog and saw results quickly. Their methods and clear instructions really resonated with us and are simple to apply at home and continue to work on beyond the initial coaching sessions. Their goal is to help you achieve a calm and happy "family-friendly" dog, which is great for the household and makes everyone, dog and human, happier all around. Thank you Dog Coach LLC for your wisdom and work with our guy!
Amazing team of individuals that truly understand the needs of dog owners & their dogs. Would be a Bargain at twice the price. Anyone who’s thinking of going to training with their dog would absolutely benefit from working with these professionals! I never imagined that simple e-collar training sessions would have had such an impact on my life!
I cannot speak highly enough of the work Sarah does! When we first started working with Sarah, our 1 year old beagle, Elio, was beginning to drive us bananas and we new something needed to change!
Sarah's approach to dog training is based on structure, consistency, and being a leader for your pet. With my dog's strong nose and stubborn personality, I never thought I'd see the day where he would't be pulling my arm off on a walk, stay calm/quiet while guests entered our home, or even respond to his own name; but with Sarah's guidance this is now a reality!
We are now able to enjoy our dog, Elio, in all the ways we'd hoped and we couldn't be more grateful for Sarah and her team at DogCoach!
I can’t thank Sarah and her family enough for all the training tools/ techniques they taught my family! We took our 11 month old dog to Dog Coach because of his excessive barking, pulling on leash, and becoming aggressive towards other dogs. Within our first visit Bentley was a different dog. He no longer pulls on leash, barking is almost non existent and he has learned how to socialize with other dogs appropriately. We learned little changes we could make in our routines at home to help Bentley feel more comfortable and confident. Best of all Sarah took the time with our children so they understood the training and allowed our son (8) to learn some fun agility skills to practice with Bentley. Bentley loved his visits with Sarah and her pups. Sarah is very responsive and I am happy to recommend her to any dog owner looking for help.
Our amazing Lab puppy was doing everything he was supposed to as an untrained pup - jumping on people, pulling like a freight train, etc. Dog Coach provided a personalized approach to training our puppy, gave us what we needed to succeed. Jonathan took the time to understand what we were looking to get out of the sessions (in our case mostly leash and eventual off-leash handling) and Sarah worked with us each week.
After a couple weeks we had huge improvements in behavior and our puppy is calmer and happier. You have to put in the time for sure, but the rewards are well worth it and you owe it to your pup to do it right. Sarah is an excellent trainer, really looks to understand how it’s going with your training and always willing to help with questions. We worked at her barn and property which made for a great setting. We would recommend Sarah and Dog Coach to anyone on the North Shore.
Dog Coach saved us! Like many families staying home during the pandemic, we thought it would be a great opportunity to invite a puppy into our lives. One problem, we knew nothing about puppies! We signed our new pup up for Team Puppy, and Jonathan was there for us every step of the way. He helped us understand what to expect and how to best navigate crate training, potty training and basic commands. With so much training "noise" out there, we felt focused and that we were in the best hands to show us how to raise our puppy from the beginning. Thank you, Dog Coach!
Ready to Move Forward?
Read through the programs and fill out our 20-question form to get started!