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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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 and safe companion
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We work in a variety of environments so your dog can succeed wherever you choose to bring him - not just in a single space where he's learned to go into 'training mode'
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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 relax in stimulating environments
Humane E-Collar Conditioning
Get the security and behavioral control of an e-collar without the guesswork. We can properly and safely introduce your dog to e-collar work, and then teach you how to use this powerful tool in an effective and completely safe way.
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 difficult journey through shaping Jill into a calm, confident and obedient companion inspired her to start Best Behaved Buddies and help others build the relationship they've always wanted with their pet.
