Bad Dog Club
Service area: Serves Andover and North Andover, MA with mobile pickup/drop-off; also serves Hooksett, NH and surrounding towns within the Greater Boston and Merrimack Valley areas.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Leash Pulling
- Recall
- Puppy Training
- Separation Anxiety
- Barking Excessively
- Jumping on People
- Fearfulness
- Biting / Nipping
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Adventure Day Training includes a 60-minute pack walk and 30-minute individual training session daily, with small groups of up to 4 dogs. Programs are offered in Massachusetts (mobile, AM/PM groups) and New Hampshire (facility-based drop-off). Private lessons occur in-home or at their Hooksett, NH studio. Board and train programs provide intensive, daily training during boarding. Tiny Dog Boarding and Daycare focus on small-breed socialization with tailored activities and playgroups.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Private lessons: $135/hour; 6-session package $750, 10-session package $1200. Adventure Day Training: $75/session; 4-week packages: $275 (once/week), $500 (twice/week), $720 (three times/week). Boarding: $750 for 5 days, $100/additional day, $175/day for 4 days or less. Small Dog Daycare: $45/session or $175 for 4 weekly sessions.
Testimonials
Amy and her team are wonderful! Our two rescues were having behavioral issues and not getting along and thanks to Amy their relationship is 1000% improved.
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My dog Bear ADORES Amy. He loves the BDC so much. He just returned from a 3 week board and train and the outcome has been incredible! We’ll continue to work Amy and the BDC for two reasons. The huge progress Bear has made from the training, and because I can’t keep him away from arguably his favorite person. BDC is a no brainer if you’re looking for effective, custom training for your dog.
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About the Trainer
Bad Dog Club is a motivation-based dog training company founded by Amy Kisiel, who has been professionally working with dogs since 2009. They offer personalized training solutions for dogs of all breeds, with special expertise in reactive dogs, toy breeds, and brachycephalic breeds. Services include private in-home and facility-based lessons, Adventure Day Training groups (mobile in Massachusetts and facility-based in New Hampshire), specialty boarding (Adventure, Homestyle, and Tiny Dog Boarding), and a new Small Dog Daycare for dogs under 25lbs. Their training emphasizes positive reinforcement, instinct-based activities, and real-world socialization in parks, stores, and trails. The business was inspired by Amy’s own “bad dog,” Jalapeño, and focuses on helping misfit dogs and their owners thrive.
They operate training groups in Andover, MA and Hooksett, NH, and provide pickup/drop-off services in Massachusetts. Their programs are designed to build confidence, improve behavior, and strengthen the human-dog bond through customized, hands-on training.
Bad Dog Club also offers board and train programs, vacation boarding with daily training, and structured small-dog socialization, making them a comprehensive resource for dog owners seeking behavior modification and enrichment.
The team includes Amy Kisiel as Head Trainer and other certified trainers, all committed to compassionate, science-based methods.
Accomplishments
Amy Kisiel graduated from Mount Ida College’s Canine Behavior and Training Certificate program in 2010 and has operated dog training businesses since 2009. She founded A Girl and Her Dogs Boarding&Training Retreat in 2020 and launched Bad Dog Club in 2022 after the passing of her beloved dog, Jalapeño. Her work is rooted in hands-on experience with challenging dogs, especially small and reactive breeds.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can contact Bad Dog Club via phone or email to inquire about services, schedule a consultation, and begin enrollment in private lessons, Adventure Day Training, or boarding programs. No free initial consultation is offered.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Morning
- Afternoon
Hours
9am-3pm
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service
Location
1123 Hooksett Rd, Hooksett, NH 03106Listing Tools for Trainers
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