Dog Training & Behavioral Solutions
Private In-Home Dog Training & Behavior Consulting
Helping puppies and adult dogs develop practical life skills while supporting families working through challenges such as fear, anxiety, reactivity, aggression, and resource guarding.
Whether you’re raising a new puppy, struggling with leash reactivity, or helping an anxious dog feel more comfortable in the world, training is customized to your dog’s needs, your family’s lifestyle, and your goals.
As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, I use science-based, positive reinforcement methods to help you better understand your dog, build clear communication, and create calmer, more reliable behavior in everyday life.
Training takes place in your home, where your dog’s real-life environment, routines, and challenges can be addressed directly.
Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding communities.
My Training Approach
Training is tailored to each dog and family. Sessions take place in your home, where your dog’s daily routines, environment, and real-life challenges can be addressed directly.
I use science-based, positive reinforcement methods that focus on teaching practical skills, preventing unwanted behavior from being rehearsed, and helping dogs succeed in everyday life.
My goal is not only to teach skills, but also to understand why behavior happens. By addressing the underlying causes of behavior and providing clear guidance for the whole family, we can help dogs develop calmer, more appropriate responses and build lasting success.
Who I Help
I work with dogs and families dealing with a variety of training and behavior challenges, including:
Leash Reactivity Toward Dogs or People
Fear, Anxiety & Confidence Building
Aggression & Resource Guarding
Difficulty Settling in the Home
Pulling on Leash & Recall Challenges
Puppy Training & Life Skills
Multi-Dog Household Challenges
Every dog and family is different. My goal is to understand the underlying causes of behavior and develop a practical training plan that works for your household.
Credentials & Continuing Education
I am committed to ongoing professional education and staying current with modern training methods and behavior science.
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer — Animal Behavior College
- Aggression in Dogs Master Course — Michael Shikashio
- Behavioral Neuroscience for Dog Trainers — Dr. Marsha Penner
- Registered AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator
- Registered AKC STAR Puppy Evaluator
I regularly attend seminars, webinars, and continuing education programs focused on dog training, behavior, learning theory, and canine welfare.
I am currently continuing my studies in Canine Behavior Science and Technology through the Companion Animal Science Institute.
How Training Works
Step 1: Free 20-Minute Consultation
We’ll discuss your concerns, answer questions about the training process, and determine whether we’re a good fit.
Step 2: Complete Training Intake
If you decide to move forward, you’ll complete a detailed training intake form so I can learn more about your dog’s history, behavior, and daily routine.
Step 3: Initial In-Home Consultation
Training begins with a private consultation in your home. During this session we:
• review your dog’s history and behavior concerns
• observe your dog in their home environment
• begin working on practical training exercises
• develop a clear plan for moving forward
Step4: Follow-up Training Session
Follow-up sessions build on these foundations and help you apply new skills in real-life situations
Initial Consultation — $100
90-minute in-home session
All training begins with an initial consultation where we review your dog’s history, evaluate behavior concerns, and begin working on solutions.
Private Training Session — $85
60-minute follow-up session
Private sessions focus on teaching you the skills needed to guide your dog’s behavior and continue training between sessions.
6-Session Training Package — $480
A six-session package provides the structure and consistency needed to build reliable skills and address behavior challenges step by step.
Day Training (Optional Support)
30-minute sessions where I work directly with your dog between owner training sessions to reinforce skills and provide additional practice. Available after the initial consultation.