In-home dog training that fits your dog and your life
Puppy foundations, everyday manners, and the problems that wear you down, taught where the behavior actually happens. Plus beginner agility in your backyard.
I always start with rewards, and I'll work with you to find what fits you and your dog. The first phone call is free.
Insured & bonded · Competes in agility
What we work on
Pick the one that sounds like your dog
Puppy Foundations
Start right, before the habits set.
Name recognition · Leave it · Handling & touching · Doorway manners · Sit, down & stay · Leash walking · Recall · Polite greetings
Puppy program →Manners & Obedience
A dog you can take anywhere.
Place / go to mat · Leave it · Hand targeting · Sit, down & stay · Loose-leash walking · Recall with distractions · Polite greetings
Manners program →Common Issues
Help for dogs who are reactive or fearful.
Reactivity · Fearfulness · Jumping · Barking · And more
Behavior help →
Backyard Agility
I bring the jumps and tunnel to your yard. No experience needed.
Try agility →Dogs I work with
Here for dog walking or pet sitting?
Dog walks, drop-in visits and cat sitting in Chelmsford and East Westford, starting with a free meet-and-greet.How it works
You learn it too, so it sticks
Free phone call
Tell me about your dog and what you want to change. We make a plan.
In-home consult, if needed
I see your dog where the behavior happens. $75/hour, two dogs max.
Sessions at your home
I coach you and your dog together. Homework after every session.
The whole household stays consistent
You know the techniques, so it lasts long after we're done.
Programs & rates
Simple pricing, payment plans available
Recommended
Full Program
5 sessions
$500
Five sessions of 45–60 minutes. Every skill gets introduced, practiced and built before we move on. Payment plan available.
Core Program
4 sessions
$400
Four sessions of 45–60 minutes. The same core skills at a quicker pace, for owners who'll do the homework between visits.
Backyard Agility
Private sessions
$75 / 45 min
$100 / hour. 4-packs $270 and $360. Equipment setup included.
Extra one-hour sessions $110 each, any program.
Canine Good Citizen · Trick Dog · Virtual Home Manners · Fit Dog Level 1
About testing →
Your trainer
Hi, I'm Jess.
I'm based in Chelmsford, and I compete in agility with my two Shelties, Jax and June — we've earned titles through AKC, USDAA, UKI and CPE. I worked at a doggy daycare for about a year and a half, walking and training dogs of every size and temperament, and I've been through a dog training school, Pack of Paws Dog Training, covering learning theory and the fundamentals of training.
Training, based in Chelmsford, across
Training programs have no travel fee, and I come to you along Routes 2, 3 and 495. Not on the list? Reach out, I travel for training.
See the full service area →Ready to get started with your dog?
Start with a free phone call. Call or text anytime, I'm happy to help.
Or call or text 978-226-8592.
What happens next