Beyond The Leash

Training begins with a Solutions Session at the client’s home to evaluate the dog’s behavior and recommend a program. The most popular option is the 3-week Doggy Boot Camp (board and train), followed by follow-up private sessions for owners. Private classes are offered in customizable packages with in-home or facility-based sessions focused on obedience and behavior modification. Group classes are available only for dogs with a solid foundation from prior training with Beyond The Leash, ensuring a controlled, distraction-rich environment for reinforcement.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is customized based on program selection. The Solutions Session is an initial assessment to determine the best training path. Private classes and board and train programs are offered in packages with pricing determined by duration and intensity. No public pricing listed; clients are encouraged to schedule a consultation for a personalized quote.

Beyond The Leash is a professional dog training business based in New England, led by renowned trainer Scott Williams and his team. They specialize in positive, effective, and long-lasting dog training that works in real-world situations, with a focus on dogs that have failed previous training attempts or exhibit challenging behaviors such as aggression, anxiety, leash pulling, and reactivity. Their most popular service is the board and train program (Doggy Boot Camp), where dogs receive intensive, professional training while boarding, followed by follow-up sessions for owners to maintain progress. They also offer private in-home and facility-based classes, a Solutions Session for initial evaluation, and group classes for dogs with a strong foundational obedience background. Their approach is highly customizable, tailored to each dog’s breed, age, size, and behavior issues, with an emphasis on building a strong, respectful relationship between dog and owner.

They are particularly sought after for large, difficult-to-train, or high-energy breeds like German Shepherds, Belgian Tervurens, and Dachshunds, and have a proven track record with dogs described as “failing” other programs. Trainers Scott and Jess Williams invest deeply in each client, providing compassionate, knowledgeable, and flexible training methods that empower owners to sustain results for the life of the dog.

Accomplishments

Scott Williams is recognized as one of the most popular and sought-after dog trainers in New England, known for successfully rehabilitating dogs that have failed other training programs. His methods have helped transform dogs with severe behavioral issues into well-mannered companions, earning widespread client testimonials and referrals.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a Solutions Session, an hour-long in-home evaluation where trainers observe the dog, conduct a brief training demonstration, and recommend the most suitable program based on the dog’s needs and the owner’s goals.