Services
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In-Home Private Session
Individual private sessions are great for hands on owners who are looking to work one-on-one with a trainer in their own home. Each lesson is 90 minutes, and is designed to meet your individualized goals. Your dog’s age and prior training will determine what we need to focus on first in order to achieve your goals. You will be given written materials and personalized homework to make sure you feel confident about continuing the work. Necessary training equipment is not included.
Packages of 4 & 8 sessions are available to purchase at a discounted rate per session.
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Puppy Package
*for dogs 6 months or younger
Ensure you start dog ownership off on the right foot! Includes 3 private in-home sessions (1 hour each) + puppy handbook.
Session 1 - Overview of house structure and training priorities.
Sessions 2 - Overview of potty & crate training troubleshooting and socialization.
Session 3 - Basics of leash walking, addressing puppy whining/crying, use of food, nipping, and/or other typical puppy questions.
Additional individual lessons may be booked after the initial puppy package is finished.
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Day Train
Does you dog have a specific issue with crate training, place command, leash walking by distractions or just needs a touch up with something in particular? The Taylored Dog provides full day training (7-8 hours total) where we can work on these specific issues. Taylor will take videos to explain the work being done in addition to Taylor spending time with you at the end of the day going over how to continue to work (a mini training session).
Day trains are only available after your initial private session with Taylor.
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Day Camp
Training based, structured day care for established pack members offered on Tuesdays. Each day involves different field trips and activities but, has the goal of providing pups with: Structured Socialization, Reinforcing Calm Mindset & Neutrality, Fulfillment & Adventure time, Pack Work, and Reinforcing the Taylored Dog’s foundational training
Pack members travel in the Taylored Dog adventure van and each have their own Ruffland crate for safe travel. Pickup/Drop off included in and around Charlestown.
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Off-Leash E-Collar Package
Package includes 7 sessions comprised of 5 drop-off day trains (9-3pm) and 2 sessions with owner. Your dog will be properly conditioned to the e-collar and you as the owner will be taught how to use and continue the e collar work. This package includes an E-Collar Technologies Mini-Educator ET300.
Prerequisites: Dog & owner are established training clients. Dog must be crate trained and understand the basics (sit, down, come, and place) & leash pressure (ideally “heel”).
*If you have completed foundational training elsewhere, one lesson with me is required for approval for this program.
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Private Boarding
Training is a big investment and requires consistency and upkeep. Taylor offers boarding to clients with dogs who have completed training with her. All training will be maintained when boarding with Taylor!
This service is not available to dogs under 7 months old.This service is also only available to consistent clients who are working to upkeep training and consistently use the crate.
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Virtual Training
This service is a great option for owners who don’t need a full training session but need guidance or have one off questions from the comfort of your own home. This service does not require you to be an existing client. Each session is 30 minutes.
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Pack Walks
Once you are a client of Taylor’s you can take advantage of FREE pack walks. These are a great way to connect with fellow dog owners, work your dog around safe distractions, and put your handling skills to the test.
We are primarily located in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston.
Our main service area includes: Boston (excluding East Boston, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain), Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, Belmont, Arlington, Lexington, Watertown, Newton, Wellesley, Brookline, Waltham, and Falmouth/Mashpee (Cape Cod).
Feel free to inquire about services if you live outside of the above areas.
We frequently make exceptions with an additional travel fee or agree on a place in the middle to meet for sessions.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 48 hours in advance – Full Payment
Please understand I am a small business and cancellations made without proper notice makes scheduling extremely difficult.