Dog behavior specialist serving Cape Cod and Plymouth, MA
Transform Your Dog’s Behavior Today
Expert training that fits your busy lifestyle.
Day Training Program
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Offered in 5-day courses
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Pick up / drop off from your residence each morning / afternoon
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Dogs are trained (and tired out!) in real-life situations while you are at work or play
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Each week of day training includes an in-person coaching session to give you the skills you need
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Additional à la carte sessions by the hour
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Email or call to book a free consultation and learn more!
A Focus on Behavioral Conditioning
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Regulated behavior is the foundation of a pleasant, safe, obedient companion
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We blend the best of many training techniques, including positive reinforcement and e-collar conditioning. We can also use "positive-only" or "force free" methods
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Recall and other obedience commands are added after the dog learns to behave calmly in stimulating environments
How We Use E-Collars
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The e-collar is a communication device, never used as punishment.
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Vibrate, tone, and e-stim are mildly stressful signals that are only used once the dog understands (1) what they mean and (2) how to make them stop.
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If the dog is intensely distracted, e-collar stimulation can get their attention when voices and other sounds cannot. It's a safety feature!
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We always use collars on the mildest effective setting.
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Often, timid and fearful dogs gain confidence once e-collar training is completed: they understand what is expected of them and have learned that they can always turn to their handler when uncertain.
Who We Are
Melissa has had canine family members throughout her life, training most of them with clicker-style positive reinforcement methods. Then, she adopted Jill, a traumatized rescue who simply wasn't interested in treats or toys, had a prey drive off the charts, and was fearful and reactive to almost everything. Her journey through shaping Jill into a calm, confident and obedient companion inspired her to start Best Behaved Buddies.
