Connell’s Dog Training LLC

Training begins with a no-obligation in-home introductory lesson to assess the dog and owner’s needs. Based on the assessment, clients may choose ongoing private in-home sessions, an intensive board and train program, or virtual consultations for targeted advice. Puppy training focuses on foundational skills and socialization. Board and train programs are available for dogs needing immersive behavior modification. All programs are customized to the dog’s behavior, the owner’s goals, and the home environment.

Pricing Summary

Introductory in-home lesson: $247 (one hour). Puppy Basics consultation: $247 (45 minutes, in-home or virtual). Virtual consultations: $55 for 30 minutes, $70 for 45 minutes. Training programs and board & train pricing not listed publicly; payment required to begin services. Proof of vaccination required before training starts.

Policies

Training will not begin until the invoice is paid and proof of vaccination is confirmed. Clients are advised to check their spam folder for follow-up emails and to call if no response is received within a day. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated.

Connell’s Dog Training LLC is a dog training business founded by Matt Connell in May 2015, based in Norwood, MA. Matt is a professional dog trainer who specializes in helping dogs with challenging behaviors, including aggression, reactivity, and fearfulness, often taking on cases other trainers have given up on. He provides in-home training, board and train programs, virtual consultations, puppy training, and boarding services. Matt uses his own dogs, Murphy and Marlow, as training aids and examples of successful behavior modification. He emphasizes a focus on manners, obedience, and mindset, with a strong commitment to keeping dogs in their homes and preventing shelter surrenders. His approach is grounded in practical, real-world solutions tailored to each dog’s environment and the owner’s lifestyle.

Matt offers a no-obligation, one-hour in-home introductory lesson for $247 to assess the dog’s behavior and create a customized plan. He also provides a $247 puppy basics consultation for owners of puppies under 4 months, available in-home or virtually. Virtual consultations are available for $55 for 30 minutes or $70 for 45 minutes, ideal for those outside his service area or seeking targeted advice. He does not offer group classes but focuses on private, individualized training.

Matt is a professional member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) and holds no other formal certifications. He left a full-time job at UPS in 2018 to run his business full-time, dedicating himself to helping dogs with complex behavioral issues. His training philosophy prioritizes safety, trust, and long-term behavior change over quick fixes.

Accomplishments

Matt Connell founded Connell’s Dog Training in 2015 after volunteering at an animal shelter and recognizing the need for effective, compassionate training to prevent dog surrenders. He left a full-time job at UPS in 2018 to focus on training full-time. He has successfully rehabilitated dogs with severe behavioral issues, including aggression and fear, and uses his own rescued dogs, Murphy and Marlow, as living examples of behavior change. He is a professional member of the International Association of Canine Professionals.

How to Get Started!

Begin by scheduling a no-obligation, one-hour in-home introductory lesson for $247. Alternatively, book a virtual consultation or puppy basics session. After the initial session, clients can choose to continue with a customized training program. Payment and vaccination proof are required before training commences.