Intake Session ($180) REQUIRED

  • Clients must complete an intake session before selecting any other service.

  • This session will be broken up into three parts:

    • A 60-minute Zoom meeting or phone call in which I will take an in-depth history of your dog’s health, nutrition, and behaviors. We will discuss the problems you are facing with your dog, the behaviors your dog already knows, and the training goals you would like to accomplish in our future sessions. If I don’t feel like I’m the right person to address your specific training goals, I will refer you to someone who I think can better assist you.

    • Foundational dog training curriculum to prepare you for your upcoming session. This curriculum will include information about: the five common markers we will use and how to differentiate them during your training sessions, positive & negative reinforcement vs. punishment, stages of learning, reinforcement schedules and packages, the layered stress model, and recommendations for gear we may use.

    • A 90 minute private lesson with you and your dog. I will review the information from our intake interview and come to the session with a customized training plan tailored to your dog’s needs. We will focus on foundational dog training information and 2-3 exercises or skills related to your dog’s specific training goals. 

    • Dog specific curriculum and homework that includes step-by-step training exercises and information that was covered in the initial session.

1-Hour Private Lesson ($130/class or $600 for 5 classes) 

  • These lessons can be at your home, at a private room in my building, or at a local park/dog-friendly location. 

  • We will cover 2-3 topics based on your training goals. 

  • Topics may include any of the following:

    • Basic Obedience (e.g., sit, down, stay, place, heel, leave it, drop it)

    • Loose-Leash Walking

    • Recall

    • Impulse Control

    • Confidence Building

    • Socialization

    • Engagement

    • Crate Training

    • Cooperative Grooming

    • Muzzle Training

    • Separation Anxiety

    • Resource Guarding

    • Fear-Based Reactivity

    • Excessive Barking 

    • Off-Leash Training

  • Follow up curriculum tailored to your dog and the information we covered during session.

Play Dates ($50 for 45 minutes with pick up/drop off) *Exclusive to Boston Residents* 

  • Clients will now be able to sign their dog up for a 45-minute "play date" with me!

  • Dogs will be walked and pottied prior to beginning biologically fulfilling/breed specific enrichment play!

  • The play/activity will be based on your dog's preferences.

  • Meaghan will work in collaboration with the owner to coordinate a breed specific, biologically fulfilling, activity:

    • Sniffari walk

    • Tug or bite pillow work

    • Frisbee

    • Fetch

    • Flirt pole play

    • Personal play

    • Fitness equipment work

    • Swimming or walks on the beach

    • OR another agreed upon activity

  • Pick-up & drop-off will be included either by foot or in a climate controlled SUV with crash-tested Ruffland Kennel.

  • The activity will take place either outdoors or in a climate controlled room (i.e., garage or conference room) on hot or rainy days.

  • Any toys or equipment used will be provided by Friendly Neighborhood K9.

PAW-ffice Hours ($500 for 1 week/10 hours total)

This program will only be available June 26, 2023 through August 18th, 2023.

  • This program is recommended for dogs who need extra help meeting their training goals and for dog owners who have busy schedules.  

    • 3-hour long training sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (including pickup/drop-off)

      • Videos of the skills learned each day 

    • 1-hour trainer/client review session on Saturday or Sunday 

      • Follow-up notes with homework

30-Minute Structured Training Walk ($45 without owner or $60 with owner)

This service is recommended for dogs who exhibit any of the following behaviors on walks: leash pulling, barking/lunging/growling at other dogs/people, or becoming excited/over-aroused at other dogs/people. 

  • Without Owner ($45): I take your dog on a 30-minute walk to work on your training goals. 

  • With Owner ($60): You and I take your dog on a 30-minute walk to work on your training goals.

A Tail of Two Puppies ($75 per person)

1-Hour private lesson with you, your dog, a friend, and their dog. This is a great cost-effective option for two dogs that are already familiar with each other who struggle with similar issues (e.g., loose leash walking, impulse control, basic obedience).

1-Hour E-Collar Training ($100)

This session will be entirely dedicated to introducing your dog to a Mini Educator ET-300 Electronic Collar or furthering their training with this tool.Your dog must have a solid foundation of basic obedience before introducing this tool. It is also preferred that your dog has a reliable recall and a strong engagement history with the trainer.

1-Hour Socialization Field Trip ($100)

  • Dog Introductions: This session will include my own dog or another neutral dog. I will show you how to properly socialize your dog in the safest and most comfortable way for your dog. This session is a great option for dogs with fear-based reactivity or dogs with over-arousal/excitement around other dogs. 

  • Environmental Stability: This session will include a field trip to a dog-friendly location (e.g., Home Depot, CVS, Loyal Companion, Dorchester Brewing Company, Trillium Beer Garden) where we will practice basic obedience skills in a new environment.

1-Hour Puppy Class ($100 for a private class or $60/puppy for a group class with 2 or more puppies)

  • This session will include a variety of items for your puppy to explore (e.g., a tunnel, fitness donuts, balancing boards, a wooden box) and items for exposure (e.g., a vacuum cleaner, a hair dryer, a plastic bag, a skateboard, a scooter) in order to build confidence and ensure environmental stability. 

  • This session is best suited for puppies under 16 weeks of age.