Private & Group Training

Private Training

Classes take place either in your home, at a public place of your choosing, or online via Zoom. Each class is followed up with an email including written curriculum, instructional videos, and additional resources. In between training classes you are welcome to email your trainer questions/updates and send videos of things you have questions about.

1 hour in person class: $155

5 Class Package (5, 1 hour in person classes, $75 off): $700

1 hour online class: $120

1/2 hour online class: $60

Socialization Sessions

Socialization Sessions are a great low- cost opportunity to get extra guidance and practice in between training classes. This service does not include new curriculum or a follow up email, it is a way to practice the homework you already have with a trainer present.

If requested we can pair you with another client who is working on similar skills or skills that compliment what you and your dog are working on. The following is a list of scenarios/skills that our clients use Socialization Sessions for.

  • Recall away from distractions: We meet you in a park on trail with a dog and you work on recalling away from us.

  • Neutrality to other dogs: We meet you at a location of your choosing and we work on using play and obedience to build your dogs neutrality to the dog we have brought with us.

  • Appropriate play behavior: We bring another dog and in a controlled setting allow them to play together. This sessions usually include working in neutrality and obedience to start.

  • Polite behavior around guests: We come over to your house and work on having polite behavior around us in the house.

  • Progressing to more stimulating situations: For dogs who do better when they have another dog to model after, we can go to new/stimulating places with you and one of our dogs to help build your dogs confidence (and many times your confidence.)

We are open to suggestions or additional scenarios/skill that you want to work on. This service is really designed to enable short and productive practice sessions in a controlled environment with a skilled handler to help you.

1/2 hour: $50

1 hour : $80

Group Class

Our Group Class program is designed for clients of ours who are ready to practice their training skills around distractions and want to learn more complex and advanced training skills in a group setting.


We keep group class sizes small so Micaela can work closely with each team.
Each class has a planned focus, but participants are welcome to request specific exercises and topics. The following are some common topics we cover: 

  • Emotional regulation skills around distractions.

  • Loose leash walking around distractions.

  • Recall around distractions.

  • Stay around distractions.

  • Advocating for your dog in a public setting.

  • Exercises for building endurance and strength.

  • Hiking/off leash etiquette and safety around water. 

  • Facilitating healthy social behavior with other dogs.

  • Canine Good Citizen Prep.

Group Class Spring Schedule

 

4/12 at 1pm- Walnut Hill Cemetery 96 Grove St, Chestnut Hill

4/27 at 12pm Arnold Arboretum- Fairview Street Entrance 

5/4 at 11am - Castle Island, William J Blvd, Boston

5/10 at 10am - Walnut Hill Cemetery 96 Grove St, Chestnut Hill

6/1 at 12pm - Arnold Arboretum - Walter Street Gate Entrance

6/15 at 11am - Castle Island, William J Blvd, Boston

6/21 at 10am - Walnut Hill Cemetery 96 Grove St, Chestnut Hill

$40 per dog

  • Group Class at Ponkapoag Pond

  • Group Class at Beaver Brook Farm

  • Socialization Session with Jade and Lola at the Weston Reservoir

  • Group Class at the Arnold Arboretum

  • Group Class at Beaver Brook Farm

  • Group Class at the Arnold Arboretum

  • Group Class in the Arnold Arboretum with Storm and Drago

  • Group Class at Castle Island