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Life Skills Training

LIFE SKILLS for DOGS - private, one on one, training
                                                      
                                Raising and training any dog should consist of teaching life skills beyond the usual Sit, Lie Down and Heel. We structure our training programs around the skills your dog needs to fit into life with you. That may mean learning how to rest quietly under a desk at work, how to help sip Lattes at a sidewalk cafe or how to help cheer on the kids at soccer games. Each dog’s role as companion differs according to the lifestyle of its humans. Dogs are wonderfully adept at fitting into all manner of situations as long as they are given adequate guidance and direction about what is expected of them.
                                We specialize in puppies, young dogs and proactive, preventative  training. In an effort to maintain that focus, we will be referring aggressive dog cases to our colleagues in the Pioneer Valley.
                                Training sessions always start in the dog’s home. Our initial meeting normally lasts 1 1/2 hours, includes telephone and email “tech support” and is usually followed by one or more sessions of 1 hour, spaced at intervals and at locations we decide are appropriate to meet our goals. 
              Well adjusted dogs get to be involved in all kinds of activities!
 Fees:
           $ 100 per private session hour 
 I will not be accepting any new clients for training at this time. Please check back in the Spring!

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What Our Clients Are Saying

"Alison and her staff provided exceptional care to not only my dog but also to me..." A. B.

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The best. Alison and her staff are terrific. My dog, Rem, hadn't spent any time boarded before we got here and he loved it there. I don't know how the dogs are all so calm, but they are. I'm lucky this is near by me. " Betsy N.

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We miss him, but we never worry about him when he's there. Wonderfully competent crew. Beautiful surroundings." Bruce K.
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250 Southampton Rd.
​Westhampton, Ma. 01027
USA
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​413 527-3652
  • HOME
    • Covid-19 Safety Protocols
    • Hours
    • Contact
    • Gift Cards
    • FAQ
    • The Fine Print
  • Tour
  • Reviews
  • What We Do
    • Daily Schedule
    • The NaturePark
    • Daycare
    • Boarding
    • Custom Care
    • Grooming
    • Transportation
    • Rates
  • Who We Are
    • Alison
    • Diane
    • Christy
    • Emmy
    • Brendan
    • Amelia
    • Olivia
    • Morgan
    • Delaney
    • Aimee
    • Beth
    • Ysabel
  • Client Portal
    • The App