Services: Puppy Day-school, Board & Train, in-home Private Lessons (or via Zoom) and E-Collar off-leash program
Group “Place” command practice
Day School for Puppies (4-8 months of age)
Drop-off program - Work with Hillary in the kennel environment 2 days per week (typically Mon/Weds) for 8 weeks.
Foundational skills: crate manners, separation acceptance, potty training reinforcement, leash work (follow & reduce pulling,) basic obedience (sit, down, wait) self-calming skills (Place & tether time) Social skill practice with similar size/breed dogs. (Open to non-working small & medium doodle-type dogs.)
Open (rolling) enrollment. 8 Weeks scheduled per Session. $300/week. ($2400 total for 8 weeks)
New Puppy Owner Coaching Package $950 (in-home) or $750 (remote via Zoom)
Start your puppy off right to be a beloved member of your household. This introductory package includes 5 Sessions. At Session 1 (prior to pup’s arrival if possible) we’ll get everyone on the same page & discuss a schedule to help puppy adapt to their new home. Sessions 2-4 focus on what behavior is “normal”; how to respond to puppy whining/crying; dealing with potty training problems; how to help puppy learn to self-calm; how to address puppy nipping; sleeping through the night, and/or other typical new puppy issues. Session 5 typically deals with how to teach puppy to follow on leash. During this new owner coaching package, we’ll meet weekly either in person (if local) or via Zoom (if outside the area) to maximize the joy - and minimize "new puppy" chaos. Additional individual lessons may be booked after the initial puppy package is finished.
Off-Leash E-Collar Training $1,850 (including equipment)
Seven-session (5 drop-off, 2 with owner) package to teach your dog, and then you, the language of E-Collar Off-leash freedom. Includes Mini-Educator ET300 equipment system by E-collar technologies & collar adapters as needed.
Prerequisites: Dog & Owner must already be training clients; must be crate trained; know basics: Sit, Down, Stay, & structured leash walk. Contact for more details….
In-Home private Training for Owner & Dog 9 mos and older $950
Five lesson package
This multi-visit in home, private lesson package will show you how to live with your dog more effectively, to communicate in ways they actually understand, and establish calm household manners. Using simple strategies and leadership we'll teach you to calm the chaos of life with your beloved dog. There is a better way!
Add-on Sessions $200/hour
Individual sessions
Available as an add-on service for established clients.
Zoom Consultation $100 per 30-min appointment
A 30-minute working Zoom visit - a one-time Consultation to discuss problem issues with the family dog. (Required as first step for all new local clients to determine if our training philosophy & approach is a good fit with your family & pet.)
Holistic Board & Train $1,700/wk
3 to 4 week Board & Train program for pups and young dogs who need an 24/7 immersion experience to learn foundations of manners, basic pet obedience, and off-leash reliable e-collar recall. Dog must be 7 months or older at the start of B&T program. Non-aggression cases only. 3.5 or 4 weeks is typical for anxious or shy dogs - in order to build confidence. Generally scheduled a few months in advance, contact for details.
Scheduling & Payment
All lessons are private, in the client’s home - or at an agreed upon location. (i.e. outside if necessary to work on structured walking skills, behavior in public, etc.) Zoom Sessions are available to those who are not local & prefer to train on their own at home. When Private Lesson or Zoom appointments are booked, I confirm by sending a Venmo payment request. All packages and lessons must be paid in full at least 48 hours prior to scheduled visit. I offer Evaluation Consultations to new clients via Zoom for a one-time fee of $100. The individual private lesson rate is $200 per hour. Additional Zoom sessions are booked in advance at a rate of $100/per 30 minute session. At Good Wellesley Dogs Training, we are committed to offering 2 rate tiers. These 2 rate tiers include: Private Professional Rate (above) or Free training. Free lessons when available (at the Trainer’s discretion) are for those who truly cannot afford private professional lessons; yet demonstrate a solid commitment to doing the daily work to improve their life with their dog. Once paid, fees are non-refundable. Unused lessons expire 3 months after purchase unless otherwise agreed upon prior to expiration. Rescheduled lessons may be made up (if extenuating circumstances necessitate cancellation) when time is available within a week. As a courtesy, please all requests to reschedule must be made with a minimum of 36 hours notice.