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Our Favorite Dog-Related Products

Our Favorite Dog-Related Products

As dog trainers and owners, we have favorite dog-related products that make our lives easier and are well-made. Many are from smaller businesses and are also available locally. We love to support our local businesses year-round, but especially during the holiday...

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Holiday Help with Training Your Dog

Holiday Help with Training Your Dog

Question: "I’m taking my dog to my friend's house for the holiday. There will be new and familiar people, other dogs, and food. What are some tips to keep up my dog’s training?"I travel to friends and family regularly with my dog and the holidays are an especially...

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Navigating the Holidays with Your Dog

Navigating the Holidays with Your Dog

The winter holiday season can be a lot. From parties to shopping, winter sports or exams, we all have plenty to do. Here’s a list of Dog Coach tips to help you navigate the season, enjoy life with your dog, and generally remain sane! Whether you have a dog that’s young, reactive, or just needy, these tips will help you stay in control into the new year.

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North Shore MA In-Person Dog Training

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Puppy Training

Team Puppy is for dogs ages 8-16 weeks. The program is 3 sessions, one-on-one and covers:

  • Setting a feed and sleep schedule
  • Crate training
  • Potty training
  • Controlling nipping, barking, and more
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Foundation Training

Foundation training is a comprehensive approach to dog training. Whether you're looking for obedience training or behavior modification, Our results-driven dog training is a deep dive into how you and your family interact with your dog.

Basic challenges we address include:

  • Leash reactivity
  • Food and resource guarding
  • Fear and separation anxiety
  • Dog-to-dog aggression
  • Socialization
  • Basic dog obedience

Remote Collar Training

Remote collar training is for the dog that tends to make bad choices, is uncontrollable, does not listen to you, or is easily over-excited.

Remote collar training includes all the lessons of our Foundation Program with practice in:

  • Sit, place (stay), heel, and down
  • Off-leash recall
  • Proper responses to excessive barking and resource guarding