Local Training Facilities
Dogs
Canine Training Referrals – Manners, Obedience, Behavior
With the goal of training our dogs to be the kind of companions we wish them to be within our families, we offer you the following list of referrals. Please bear in mind that this list reflects a variety of styles and methods on dog training.
We do not endorse one individual method over another. We encourage you to make inquiries in to multiple facilities so that you can make an informed decision regarding which trainer is going to be the best match for you and your dog, as long as the chosen method involves positive reinforcement techniques.
Please note: Some trainers may give advice beyond behavior that our veterinarians may not agree with (such as recommending a raw food diet). Please consult your veterinarian with any questions that may arise.
Please do not hesitate to approach a Northampton Veterinary Clinic staff member with any questions about this list.
Animal Alliances
Northampton
Caroline Moore
Canine Head Start
Montague
Elise McMahon
Group classes, private consultations, Puppy classes
Sandy Meadow Farm
Westfield
Missy Kielbasa
Group classes, formal obedience, private consultations, Puppy classes
Exercise Finished
Chicopee
Group classes in formal obedience, agility, and Rally-O
Puppy classes
It’s PAWSible Dog Training Center
Westhampton
Group classes, private consultations,
Puppy classes
K9 Etiquette
South Hadley
Susanne Shaw
Group classes, private lessons, consults
Leading the Way
Florence
Shannon Fitzgerald-Mehlman
www.leadingthewaydogtraining.com
Group classes, private lessons, consults, play groups, Puppy classes
Pet Behavior Consulting
Amherst
Elise Gouge
Private in-home, puppy training, reactive dog classes
Paws of Nature Family Dog Training
Westfield
Jill Haley Rose
Private consultations
The Canine Counselor
Susan Miller
“In-home dog training and behavior consultations”
