Master trainer

My dad, Frank, was a dog groomer and trainer. There wasn’t a pet we had who wasn’t impecably trained. Every pet had great manners and could perform tricks: a dog who played soccer and did nose work; another dog who did back flips while catching a Frisbee; a rabbit who was trained to walk on a leash; and birds who talked, maneuvered around obstacles, and rang bells.

Being a teacher and a trainer is part of who I am, whether I’m working with humans or canines.
I decided to devote my life to training dogs in 2012 when I finished the canine behavior and training certification program at Mount Ida College in Newton, Massachusetts. I’m a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, from which I receive CEUs on our ever-evolving knowledge of animal behavior and the discovery of new and more effective dog-training techniques. I’m also certified in CPR for animals.
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Why “Tricked Out” Pup?

We’ll find a balance that builds your confidence, and your confidence will transfer to your pup. This is the key factor in lessening anxiety in both you and your pup. Building trust among you, your family, and your pup will help you move forward on your own after we complete training.

I cover all aspects of training, from morning feedings to last walk before bedtime. My training teaches the basic commands pups should know and follow. Most important among them are recall, come, heel, and wait/stay. I also help pups overcome fear aggression, leash aggression, and shyness.
With all training, I like to include a simple, clever trick to keep everyone engaged and the process enjoyable. For instance, energetic pups need a job. How about a game of Frisbee? I’ll teach you how to toss the disc and your pup how to catch it.

I am also available between training sessions to walk your pups. This gives us more time to reinforce fantastic behavior and great manners.

My responsibility as a dog trainer includes making myself available during and after training sessions, checking in on progress, answering any questions, or just having a friendly chat about how everyone is doing.