Local Dog Trainers in Gloucester, MA

Are you ready to shake up life with your dog and make changes? That’s great! Dog Coach can help you create a family-centered canine life where your dog learns to follow your leadership. We are local, in-home dog trainers in Gloucester, MA and serve Cape Ann and the North Shore. We also have a facility in Weham for on-site dog training. Our objective is to empower owners with dog handling skills that encourage dogs to make better choices.

From basic dog training issues to behavioral problems such as uncontrolled barking, dog reactivity, housebreaking, rough play, or leash pulling, Dog Coach can help.

Dog Coach Reviews

“Dog Coach helped me train my 1 year old lab, Charlie. He is playful and full of energy and I needed to set some boundaries. After two classes of positive, treat-based training elsewhere, I started the remote collar program. Dog Coach was a true partner in training and I felt supported the entire time. They called to check in weekly and answered all of my questions during training sessions and over text or phone. The remote collar is such a fabulous tool for improving communication with your dog; I feel so lucky that I had Dog Coach to teach me how to use it! I know I’ll be in touch with them for a long, long time and I’ll send all of my friends to her as well!”

– Betsey H

Dog Coach Training Programs

Imagine being able to live the fun life you want with the best dog in the neighborhood! Having a great relationship with your dog takes dedication and consistent work. Our balanced dog training programs in the Gloucester, MA area address canine development as your dog grows and learns expectations for good behavior.

Puppy Training (8–16 weeks)

Team Puppy is a one-on-one program that sets the stage for further dog training, covering:

Setting a feeding and sleeping schedule
Crate training
Potty training
Controlling nipping, barking, and more

Puppy Program & Pricing

Foundation Training

Our results-driven dog training is a deep-dive into how you and your family interact with your dog. We teach you techniques and strategies that help your dog and your family succeed. Some of the basic challenges we address include:

Leash reactivity
Food and resource guarding
Fear and separation anxiety
Dog-to-dog aggression
Balanced socialization
Basic dog obedience issues
And more

Foundation Program & Pricing

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. Using the latest engineering in low-level remote collars, we help you safely and effectively create a calm and stable state of mind for your dog. Remote collar training include all the lessons of our Foundation Program and practice in:

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

Remote Collar Program & Pricing

A 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.

DOG COACH builds confidence, comfort, and control in dog handling skills so families can trust their dog and have more fun.