Animal Alliances, LLC
Service area: Serves Northampton, MA and surrounding areas within the local region.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
- puppy
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Potty Training
- Recall
- Biting / Nipping
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Lessons
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
- One-Time Consultation
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- 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
- ✓ Flat Collars
Programs include Puppy Starter Kit (for 8–16 week old puppies), Basic Doggie Decorum (for dogs over 16 weeks), Intermediate Manners (for graduates of Basic), Reactive Dog Classes, Fun & Games, and Good Dog Social Skills. All group classes meet weekly at fixed times. First week is orientation for humans only. Workshops and class auditing are available. Private and in-home training are offered for individualized support.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Group classes cost $185 for a 5-week session (1 hour per week). Puppy Starter Kit and Basic Doggie Decorum classes are priced at $185. Cancellations within one week of start date receive a 50% refund; no refunds after class begins. No make-up classes are offered due to small group sizes.
Policies
Cancellations made one week or less before class start date receive a 50% refund. No refunds are issued after the class has started. Make-up classes are not offered due to small group sizes and staggered start dates.
Testimonials
Stella and I really loved our puppy starter class. I learned so much, and Eli was just phenomenal. I want to take him home with me to work with Stella! She was so focused on him, and he had such a loving, quiet authority that my 15-week-old GSD recognized with trust and respect. Thank you, Eli and Animal Alliances! What next? Doggy Decorum? Agility? Oh, the choices!
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We’ve worked with Animal Alliances for private training for our dog. Caroline is a wonderful trainer, communication has been excellent and we’ve seen positive changes in our dog through the training. Can’t wait to do some fun classes here!
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My dog Neffy and I have taken 3 classes here so far. We’ve done beginner and intermediate manners along with beginning agility class. We’ve had Darcy and Alex who are both great and very knowledgeable about dogs (I haven’t had experience with any of the other trainers). Neffy and I have learned a lot- and still have more to go. I appreciate that the classes are capped at a certain number for people. Most of the classes I have taken have 4 dogs total, which means you get some individualized attention and can learn from each other. There are lots of useful classes to chose from as well and even special classes for reactive dogs.
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About the Trainer
Animal Alliances, LLC is a dog training business based in Northampton, MA, offering force-free, positive reinforcement-based training for dogs of all ages. They provide group classes, in-home training, private one-on-one sessions, and behavior consultations focused on building strong human-dog relationships through communication and reward-based methods. Their group classes are kept small (4–5 dogs) to ensure individual attention, and they encourage all family members to participate. They offer specialized programs including Puppy Starter Kit for puppies 8–16 weeks old, Basic Doggie Decorum for dogs over 16 weeks, Intermediate Manners, Reactive Dog Classes, and Fun & Games classes. They also provide workshops and allow auditing of classes for those who prefer to observe. Their philosophy is grounded in the science of learning, avoiding punishment and focusing on reinforcing desired behaviors. They serve clients in the Northampton area and emphasize word-of-mouth referrals for their high-quality service.
They also offer cat behavior services, including addressing aggression, litterbox issues, and scratching behavior, though their primary focus is on dog training.
The business is led by Caroline Moore, and their founder, Kelley Bollen, is no longer actively involved with the company.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can view upcoming class start dates and register through the online registration system. To audit a class, create an account in the registration system and email info@animalalliances.com to request access. Private and in-home training can be arranged by contacting Caroline Moore via email.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Evening
Associations
- APDT
- PPG
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer
Location
137 Damon Rd, Northampton, MA 01060Listing Tools for Trainers
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