Dog Training & Behavioral Solutions
Private In-Home Dog Training
Helping puppies and adult dogs develop practical life skills, while supporting families working through behavior challenges such as fear, reactivity, aggression, and resource guarding.
As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, I provide science-based, positive reinforcement training tailored to each dog and household. My goal is 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 and routines can be addressed directly.
Serving Harvard, MA and surrounding communities.
Private Dog Training
Private training allows us to focus on your dog’s individual needs in the environment where behavior happens — your home and daily routine.
Sessions are tailored to each dog and family. We work on practical skills that help dogs succeed in everyday life while also addressing underlying behavior challenges when they are present.
Training focuses not only on teaching skills, but also on understanding why behaviors occur and how to guide your dog toward calmer, more appropriate responses.
Credentials & Continuing Education
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 professional seminars, webinars, and continuing education courses to stay current with modern training methods and behavior science.
I am currently continuing my studies in Canine Behavior Science and Technology through Companion Animal Science Institute
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
• fearful or anxious behavior
• aggression or resource guarding
• difficulty settling in the home
• pulling on leash or unreliable recall
• puppy foundation training and life skills
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.
How Training Works
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
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.