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Dog Trainers in Massachusetts

Find professional dog trainers in Massachusetts. Browse certified dog trainers specializing in obedience, puppy training, aggression, and more.

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West Stockbridge, MA

A Pawsitive Step, d.b.a.

+1 413-446-5423

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Belchertown, MA

Amelia Wendell

Mutt Manners

978-844-0485

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Peabody, MA

Amy Elyse Grossman

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Templeton, MA

Amy J. Christenson

Amy Christenson offers in-home basic obedience training. Canine Good Citizen evaluation is also available. Driven by her interest in animal welfare and belief that dogs and other pets should be considered family members, only positive methods are used.

508-353-6422

Anastacia M. Southland logoHopkinton, MA

Anastacia M. Southland

Southland Behavior & Training offers in-home dog training and behavior modification for pets in the Hopkinton, MA area. Services are available for any dog of any age and any breed, as well as behavioral help for troubled cats.

774-270-1445

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Hubbardston, MA

Andria T Iadonisi

Unmistaken Stars Farm Sanctuary, a 501(c)3 public charity; offering dog training and behavior consulting. We offer group and private dog training lessons from puppy kindergarten to competition training classes to gentle and intuitive behavior rehabilitation provided by a dog trainer and behavior consultant dually certified through CCPDT and IAABC. Please Like us on Facebook at Unmistaken Stars Farm Sanctuary, or visit our website at www.unmistakenstars.com

978-505-2846

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West Roxbury, MA

Aubrey Lee McElhiney

805-458-8648

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Medway, MA

Beth Macleod

508-361-8850

Blue Rock Dog Training logoOrange, MA

Blue Rock Dog Training

+1 978-895-9773

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Groton, MA

Bridget Desroches

*New Puppy Set Up*Basic Obedience Training*Canine Good Citizen Training (Evaluator)

Camp Wagalot logoStockbridge, MA

Camp Wagalot

+1 413-454-2023

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Billerica, MA

Candace L. Dryden

978-804-2498

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Sharon, MA

Carol C. Ahearn

Blue Max Dog Dog training and behavior modification

6178276514

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Groton, MA

Carolyn D Barney

Dog Behavior Consulting, Training, Service Dogs, Scent training, Classes and Private Instruction available

Central Mass Dog Training and Pet Services logoAthol, MA

Central Mass Dog Training and Pet Services

+1 978-830-4241

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Phillipston, MA

Champ K9 Training

+1 978-696-7040

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Halifax, MA

Cheryl A. Oelschlagel

K & M Canine Learning In home Basic Obedience training with positive methods.

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Marstons Mills, MA

Christi A. McKeen

Practical Solutions for Problem Dogs!Positive Reinforcement Dog Training and Behavior...private in person or online.

774-238-2526

Ciera Wilson logoDedham, MA

Ciera Wilson

Private in home dog training and service dog training

719-247-1099

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Holden, MA

Cristina Galanek

We offer a large variety of dog training services according to every individual dog’s needs. Behavioral problems, reactivity, social skills and integration, puppy education and other skills. For a full description please visit our website and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

508-250-6190

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Walpole, MA

Daniel Isaac Gruber

501(c)(3) non-profit service dog orginizationPrivate in home lessons

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Salem, MA

Daniel L. Carlson

Training, Walking, Pet Sitting

781-454-9609

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Sturbridge, MA

Danielle Marie Drogue

508-948-7005

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Southampton, MA

David L. Mushinski

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Westport, MA

Deborah A. Vigeant

Obedience, behavioral issues, creative problem solving. Scent detection Extensive background in behavioral sciences.

401-286-3338

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Princeton, MA

Debra Cameron

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Auburn, MA

Diane C. King

5088329588

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Newburyport, MA

Diane J. Hanley

Offering group training classes at Fit n Trim Dog Training in Rowley, Massachusetts (https://fntdogs.com/) . I teach puppy classes, basic manners to advanced manners. I also offer private consultations and private one-on-one instruction at Fit n Trim and also offer in-home training. I have trained a variety of dogs at shelters, homes and classes since 2013 and specialize in helping dogs that are fearful, anxious or over-excited.

603-387-3429

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Attleboro Falls, MA

Dianne M. Lotti

Dog Trainer providing private in home sessions or group classes.

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Lanesborough, MA

Dog Training with Julie

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Great Barrington, MA

DogMan Dog Training

+1 413-429-5251

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Athol, MA

Donna J. Anderson

Timber Trails Canine Training978-413-6074

978-413-6074

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East Weymouth, MA

Donna M. Culbert

Group Classes in Puppy K, Adolescents, Canine Good Citizen, Scentwork, Therapy Dogs. Private consultations specializing in fearful and reactive dogs. Puppy Day Training

781-340-3365

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Byfield, MA

Dory Mercer Rosati

Dory and the Camp K9 Team provide professional training services to the greater MA and NH Seacoast area. Dory is a licensed Family Paws Parent Educator who specializes in helping expecting families and families with young children adjust to life with dogs and kids.

978-270-6868

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Granby, MA

Elise Gouge

In-home behavior consulting and training for cats and dogs, group classes, boarding and daycare. Serving Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties. Positive, science based methodology.

413-230-9873

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South Hadley, MA

Elizabeth A. Depin

413-887-8738

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Worcester, MA

Elizabeth Fay

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Easthampton, MA

Elizabeth Ostrowski

My passion is working with humans and their dogs on severe behavior issues in a very settled and calm atmosphere. I also love teaching puppy, adult dog and competition agility classes. My training center is one of a kind, clean, safe and bright. I've been in business since 1994 and would love to help anyone who wants help for their dog(s).

413-527-7364

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Arlington, MA

Elizabeth Suh-Young Park

Elly Ann Silverio logoRehoboth, MA

Elly Ann Silverio

All In Stride Dog Training. Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer and Fear Free Certified Professional. I specialize in treating dogs with separation anxiety, reactivity and basic obedience and good manners in the Bristol County RI and MA areas. We offer private, in home coaching sessions where I train you or we can also train your dog for you! Learn to love life with your dog with our fun, kind and easy training techniques.

508-889-2967

Erika L. Jackson logoSterling, MA

Erika L. Jackson

978-422-7900

Erika Lessa logoRehoboth, MA

Erika Lessa

Our main mission is to educate humans about dogs. We want to make the world a more compassionate place for them and we think we can do that by shining a light on the human/animal bond and how that impacts canine behavior. Dogs have an abundant capacity for emotion. Understanding that breeds empathy and that is empowering for humans.The one thing I hear from almost everyone I have the privilege of helping is some expression of not knowing. Either they didn't know the dog was feeling bad, they had no idea that their reactions were impacting their pet, or they simply had no ability to read the dog correctly. Dog speak a language and though we are good at talking to them, we don't often stop to "listen." Once we begin to be present in our dog's experiences and observe the world from their perspective, interactions will become richer and more productive.

401-226-8989

Erika S. Marshall logoMiddleboro, MA

Erika S. Marshall

At-home training and behavior modification. Serving South Eastern Massachusetts and parts of Rhode Island. Services include: Welcome New Puppy or Recently Adopted Dog, Behavior Resets - Targeted training for specific behaviors, Behavior modification for complex, distressing or dangerous behavior including aggression and fear.Erika is a member APDT and IAABC, and a Karen Pryor KPA CTP. She also holds a certificate from the Aggression in Dogs Master Course. As well, Erika is a CGC evaluator for the AKC.

508-372-5762

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Lenox, MA

Foranimals

+1 413-445-8843

Francine A. Coughlin logoNorth Reading, MA

Francine A. Coughlin

Bark n’ Roll is more than a canine care service. More than a daycare. More than a training center. We are an opportunity for your dog to be his or her best self; mind, body and soul. Our mission at Bark n’ Roll is to bridge the connection between human and dog and honor the unique experience of the individual through the power of choice. Through a positive, reward-based training philosophy, species and breed-specific enrichment opportunities, and free-spirited social interactions based on solidly built relationships, your dog is able to harness his or her true potential while learning to co-exist harmoniously.Francine Coughlin is a certified dog trainer, CPDT-KA, as well as behavior consultant (IAABC). She is a Massachusetts native. She is the proud mother of rescue pups Teeny (passed on), Nelly, Finnegan, Bettie, Sugar special needs pup Stewie, Squiggy, Mickey Finn, & Pinky as well as one lovely human daughter Ophelia. She is an ABC (Animal Behavior College) certified dog trainer (Honors Graduate), a Associate Certified Behavior Consultant (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants), A certified Cooperative Paws Service Dog Training Coach, an American Kennel Club (AKC) Certified Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator, and Founder and President of BnR’s Rock n’ Rescue, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit rescue organization. She is a Past President of the Reading North Reading Chamber of Commerce and a recipient of the 2020 Commonwealth Heroine Award.While living in Los Angeles for five years and working in the film industry, Francine got involved with volunteering at various dog rescue organizations and shelters and found this to be an interesting and incredibly rewarding way to devote her time. In 2010 back at home on the East Coast, she created Bark n’ Roll to incorporate her love for all things canine into a service that promises to bring some free spirited and friendly fun into its clients’ daily routines by getting to know their dogs and giving them the rock star treatment. She specializes in behavioral modification training work with even the most challenged of pups, who she finds are most often just misunderstood by their humans.

978-604-2949

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Methuen, MA

Gail L. Martin

Gentle, positive reward based methods with verbal markers. Puppy, beginner through advanced family dogs. Basic manners, behavior consultations with over 30 years experience through classes and private in home lessons. Currently only working privately in clients homes.

978-852-2471

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Gloucester, MA

Glenn E. Goldman

Services Offered: All sessions are via Zoom video conference: Nationwide. Affordable, flexible and convenient private training via ZOOM. Teach your puppy/dog, of any age, the basics and add many new, helpful cues/commands. Learn how to proactively shape behaviors / address problem behaviors. Learn how to react to problem behaviors in a safe, effective, and positive way. Learn how to prepare for puppy's arrival, as well as about canine diet & nutrition

978-281-3141

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Dedham, MA

H. (Leo) Ferguson

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Frequently asked questions about dog training

How much does dog training cost?

Dog training costs vary by type and location. Group classes typically run $50–$200 for a multi-week session. Private sessions range from $50–$150 per hour. Board and train programs can cost $500–$2,500+ per week depending on the trainer and length of program.

What dog training methods are most effective?

Positive reinforcement is widely considered the most effective and humane dog training method. It rewards desired behaviors rather than punishing unwanted ones. Look for trainers certified by organizations like CCPDT, IAABC, or Karen Pryor Academy.

How long does dog training take?

Basic obedience typically takes 4–8 weeks of consistent training. Behavior modification for issues like aggression or separation anxiety may take 3–6 months. Every dog learns at their own pace — consistency and practice between sessions are key.

What certifications should a dog trainer have?

Look for trainers certified by CCPDT (Certified Professional Dog Trainer), IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants), or the Karen Pryor Academy. These certifications require demonstrated knowledge and adherence to humane training standards.

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