Gloucester MA Dog Trainer
Fix the chaos. Build a better life with your dog.If you live in Gloucester and need help with your dog’s behavior, you’re not alone. Many local families come to us needing help with jumping, barking, pulling on walks, or just feeling out of control.
At Dog Coach, we guide you step-by-step through effective, humane dog training so your dog becomes the kind of companion you’ve always wanted: calm, focused, and enjoyable to live with.
Dog Coach helped me train my 1-year-old lab, Charlie. He’s playful and full of energy, and I needed to set some boundaries. We had tried two positive, treat-based classes somewhere else, but we still weren’t seeing results.
After starting the remote collar program, everything changed. Dog Coach was a true partner in training. I felt supported the entire time. They checked in weekly and answered all of my questions during training, over text, or by phone.
The remote collar is an amazing tool. It helped me communicate clearly with my dog. I’m so thankful I had Dog Coach to show me how to use it. I know I’ll stay in touch with them for years, and I’ll send all of my friends their way!
– Betsey H.
Dog Coach came highly recommended by friends, and they were exactly what we needed. We had just rescued a 10-month-old hound/cattle dog mix, and she was tough to manage.
Before training, she pulled and lunged on walks. She barked, jumped on people, counter-surfed, and destroyed screens. She even stole the kids’ toys. She was reactive to other dogs and almost everything outside.
In just 6 weeks, she’s walking in heel, sleeping through the night in her crate, and no longer jumping or stealing. Her reactivity is so much better, and she now relaxes calmly in place.
The remote collar gave us real control—from near or far. More importantly, our relationship with her has grown in the best way. We can’t say enough good things about Sarah and Jonathan. We highly recommend Dog Coach.
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– Gina R.
Our Programs
With over ten years of experience and hundreds of dogs trained, we’ve helped countless Gloucester families just like yours. As your local dog trainer, we don’t just train dogs, — we teach you the skills you need to raise a great one.
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
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
Dog Training Tip: Teach Your Dog to Coexist with Other Dogs
Helping your dog feel more comfortable means managing him around other dogs in a group setting. Dogs don’t always coexist right off the bat and as owners, we must step in and correct poor behavior choices to advocate for our dog. Our programs help you to manage your dog in your home, at a gathering, or in public, whenever other dogs are around. Remember: poor behavior leads to more poor behavior.
Ready to Learn More?
Read through our programs then complete our inquiry form and book a no-obligation call with a trainer to have your questions answered.
