Training Options
PawsUp is a reward-based, positive reinforcement dog training company located in Washington County. They offer in-person coaching for dog owners, virtual training, small group classes, workshops, day training, and private training walks https://www.pawsupvt.com/
North Star Canine Connection, Whitefield, NH www.northstarcanineconnection.com/
Vermont Dog Behavior - https://www.dogsrockvermont.com/ in Essex Junction, VT
Vermont Dog Pack. Get started with a 2-hr training. https://vermontdogpack.com/dog-trainer-burlington-vt/
Waggles has all kinds of classes, including puppy obedience, basic obedience, and agility. Check them out at www.wagglesvermont.com
Sign up for Playful Pup Dog Training classes at https://www.playfulpupdogtraining.com/mainphp-954423.html. All classes are at 474 Coburn Road in East Montpelier, VT.
You’ll find group classes, therapy dog training, basic training tips, and more at Gold Star Dog. Check them out at www.goldstardog.com
Unleashed K9 Adventures offers private trainings and a doggie adventure camp. You’ll find them at www.unleashedk9adventures.com
Vermont Professional Dog Trainers Network, a community of certified professional dog trainers committed to training with positive reinforcement methods. There are several excellent trainers (as well as the only two certified dog behavior consultants in the state). Find them at http://www.vtdogtrainers.com/
Tom Radford at Thin Blue Line K9: https://www.thinbluelinek9.net/why-we-re-different
APEX VT Dog Training in Milton, VT: https://apexvt.wixsite.com/website/about-me
Jocelyn Strassel of the MSPCA-Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, MA, is a dog behaviorist and provides online consulting. Contact her at jstrassel@angell.org. Angell also has multiple dog training resources at www.mspca.org/pet_resource_category/dog-training/ including crate training, dealing with separation anxiety, bringing home a new puppy, and more.
Check out Exploration Dog Camp, where dogs can be dogs! https://explorationdogcamp.com/
Cervantes Dog Training offers private evaluations, private trainings, board-and-train, and general boarding www.cervantesdogtraining.com
Green Mountain Dog Camp provides dog training and dog daycare, among other great services. Contact janine@greenmountaindogcamp.com for more information.
Fetch the Leash Dog Behavior & Training specializes in separation anxiety.
Adopting a Puppy?
Teach your puppy from the get-go that she will get rewarded for being a "good student." Puppy training can be fun and the payoff will be huge. Follow along with Stonnie Dennis as he teaches the basics in these videos.
