Allison’s Animal Academy

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Wayland Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708

Service area: Serves Litchfield, CT and surrounding areas; in-home and virtual training available.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Potty Training
  • Fearfulness
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • In-Home
  • Video Calls

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly

Types of Dogs

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large
  • Giant
  • Doodles
  • Brachycephalic

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only

Equipment: 

  • Clickers
  • Food Rewards
  • Harnesses

Customized private training programs offered in-home or virtually, beginning with a 75–90 minute assessment to identify goals and challenges. Sessions focus on communication, body language, and positive reinforcement to teach basic obedience, leash manners, anxiety reduction, and behavior modification. Programs are ongoing and tailored to each dog’s needs, with written notes and progress tracking provided.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Initial consultation: $130 (75–90 min); follow-up sessions: $120; check-ins: $65; multi-session packages available for savings.

Testimonials

“I haven’t done individual training before. The group classes went well but there is nothing like one on one targeted especially for individual pups. Especially having an expert trainer who could really see what each pup needed and how to break down the training steps for each.”
-Sari

“Allison is an awesome dog trainer she took the sometimes chaotic moments with out puppy and turned them into pleasurable moments and now our puppy is a well-trained dog. Beyond Allison’s Amazing training skill set she is loving and kind towards our dog. Allison is professional and trustworthy.”
-Robin

“3 benefits from Allison’s dog training experience: Patience, Compassion, Communication. Allison speaks dog! She is kind, patient and always laughing! A lovely spirit.”
-Dorothy L.

About the Trainer

Allison’s Animal Academy is a holistic private dog training business based in Litchfield, CT, led by Allison Raymunt, a compassionate and certified dog trainer who combines positive reinforcement methods with Animal Reiki to create intuitive, stress-free training experiences. She offers one-on-one in-home and virtual training sessions tailored to each dog’s personality and needs, focusing on building strong communication, trust, and emotional balance between dog and owner. Her programs address common behavioral challenges like leash reactivity, anxiety, chasing, puppy manners, and separation issues, while emphasizing a gentle, force-free approach. She also provides specialized services including Un-Chase!® training for chasing behavior, anxious dog training, and puppy training that starts early to prevent future problems. Clients appreciate her patience, kindness, and ability to speak “dog,” making training a joyful, transformative experience for both pets and families.

Virtual training is available for those who prefer learning in their dog’s natural environment, with live video coaching, progress tracking, and ongoing support. Allison’s holistic philosophy integrates emotional well-being, body language understanding, and scientific-based techniques to help dogs thrive in everyday life.

Additional services include Animal Reiki for calming energy work and Compassionate Canine Care to support dogs through transitions and emotional healing.

Accomplishments

Allison Raymunt is a CATCH Certified Dog Trainer with over 6 years of experience in dog training and holds education and practice in Animal Reiki, integrating holistic energy work into her training methods.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with scheduling a consultation, which includes a 75–90 minute assessment to evaluate the dog’s behavior, set training goals, and create a personalized plan. Consultations can be booked online and are offered in-home or virtually.

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  • 7+ Years Experience

  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Hours

Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: Closed

Certifications

  • CTC

Associations

  • Accredited

Languages

  • English

Other Services Offered

  • Pet trainer

Location

Wayland Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708

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