ABC Obedience Dog Training & Pet Supplies, LLC

Puppy Kindergarten is a 12–18 week program combining management, psychology, training, obstacles, and social play. Beginner groups are open to all dogs and focus on foundational obedience. Private sessions are 60–90 minutes, scheduled weekly or biweekly, and focus on individual needs such as manners, recall, and behavior modification. Training is reinforced with daily 2–5 minute practice sessions at home. Private sessions can be combined with group classes for balanced learning.

Pricing Summary

Private training is offered in three- or six-session packages for new clients; single sessions are not available initially. Pricing is not listed online and requires a phone call. Group classes are more economical. Pre-paid sessions only. Monthly nail clipping services available.

Policies

Private session cancellations require 48 hours notice and must not be left on the office answering machine. Sessions can be rescheduled with notice. Group classes have no weather cancellations. Pre-paid sessions only. No email support—must call for all inquiries.

ABC Obedience Dog Training & Pet Supplies, LLC has been helping dog owners in the New Haven/Shoreline area since 1993 with professional, positive reinforcement-based dog training. They offer group classes including Puppy Kindergarten for puppies 12–18 weeks old and Beginner Groups open to all dogs regardless of age or experience. Private training sessions are tailored to each dog and owner, conducted in the home, at their facility, or out in the community to address real-life behaviors like leash pulling, jumping, and separation anxiety. The trainer holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and is certified by Cornell University in solving canine behavior problems, as well as being a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) and Canine Good Citizen evaluator. They specialize in “real life” manners, systematic desensitization for fears, and reinforcement theory. Their approach emphasizes fun, communication, and building the human-dog relationship rather than force. They also sell pet supplies and offer monthly nail clipping services.

Training is available most days and evenings (except Fridays), with flexible scheduling for private sessions. They do not offer board-and-train services, instead focusing on teaching owners to train their own dogs. Their small-business model means direct access to the trainer, with no administrative staff—calls are returned promptly, often within 48 hours.

They are a licensed facility in Guilford, CT, and have trained over 2,500 satisfied customers, with veterinary recommendations and affiliations with the APDT.

Accomplishments

Trained dogs since 1993 with over 2,500 satisfied customers. Trainer holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Cornell University Certificate in Solving Canine Behavior Problems, CPDT-KA certification, and is a Certified CGC Evaluator. Member of APDT. Licensed training facility since 1996.

How to Get Started!

Call 203-458-2223 to speak directly with the trainer. New clients must schedule a private session package (3 or 6 sessions). For private training, complete pre-session info form only after scheduling an appointment. Group classes can be registered for online. No free consultations offered.