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Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Fearfulness
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Facility
  • Day Training

Program Formats

  • Ongoing Weekly
  • Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

  • Medium
  • Large
  • Doodles

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
  • E-Collars
  • Obstacle Courses

Crate Escape Training Academy offers a tiered program structure beginning with Level One, which includes three day-long classes per week. After graduation, dogs advance to Level Two and then to specialized advanced training. Programs are designed to build foundational obedience, improve recall, reduce reactivity, and enhance socialization. Each program includes daily training videos, report cards, and personalized home guidance. Training is delivered in a facility setting with small group or individualized attention.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Pricing is structured around multi-week academy programs (Level 1, Level 2, and advanced training) with sessions held multiple days per week. Daily training includes video updates and feedback. Specific rates are not listed publicly; interested clients are directed to contact via email for detailed package information.

Testimonials

I love, love, love Crate Escape Training Academy! I have enrolled my two, very opposite pups and have seen amazing progress. They helped my shy, nervous boy become more trusting and confident in himself and his surroundings. Then, on the other hand, they have provided much needed structure for my crazy, extraverted girl! My pups are always excited when we pull up to the door and I know that they are in the best hands when I drop them off. I cannot recommend this amazing team and program enough to anyone considering training for their dogs!
– Client

Long overdue, this has been the best experience for our dog Archie. Archie has worked with Melissa, Lindsey and Natalie for a year and the difference between his first day and today is unbelievable. The care, individualized support, and education has been unbelievable. Crate Escape Daycare suggested the program when daycare was a bit too overwhelming for him. His reactivity and nervousness was only getting worse and while I knew he was trainable and could thrive, it was clear that I needed new tools to help him. Through the support of the team, we have learned how to properly handle his quirkiness and support his journey. Watching his progress and personality really emerge has been so rewarding and I am forever grateful for this team’s support.
– Client

The Crate Escape Training Academy is an amazing place. My wife and I have our almost 11 month old golden puppy Daisy there today. Melissa, who is the head trainer, is a truly talented trainer and is backed up by two other trainers, Natalie and Lindsey, who are also amazing! They all adore the dogs and really know how they think and how to motivate them with nothing but positive reinforcement! In a short six weeks Daisy has gone from a typical lively pup to a well mannered furry citizen. She started in Level One with three day-long classes per week. She graduated after three weeks and went straight to advanced training for what will be four weeks. She is at the end of her third week and now immediately responds to recall without the need for her e-Collar stimulus. (BTW the e-collar is not a shocking device.) Now when we go to Home Depot Daisy ignores inanimate and animate distractions alike. We are so proud of her and owe it all to the Melissa, Natalie and Lindsey at the Crate Escape Training Academy in Charlestown MA!
– Craig and Laura

About the Trainer

Crate Escape Training Academy is a dog training business that offers personalized, structure-based training programs focused on essential life skills such as obedience, leash manners, impulse control, confidence building, and socialization. Their curriculum is designed around practical, real-life goals that owners can apply at home, using a blend of structured exercises and mental enrichment to engage both body and mind. Trainers Melissa, Lindsey, and Natalie use positive reinforcement exclusively to help dogs of all temperaments—whether shy, reactive, or overly energetic—thrive in everyday situations. Owners receive daily updates, including videos and report cards, to continue training at home. The academy also offers day training and has a facility-based setting where dogs attend structured sessions. They emphasize building lasting habits through fun, connection, and individualized support tailored to each dog’s pace and personality.

The team provides a thorough pre-enrollment interview and maintains consistent communication with clients, ensuring owners feel supported throughout their dog’s training journey. Their approach has helped dogs overcome reactivity, fearfulness, and lack of recall, with measurable progress seen in as little as three weeks. Clients praise the trainers’ deep understanding of canine behavior and their ability to motivate dogs without force or punishment.

Accomplishments

Trainers Melissa, Lindsey, and Natalie have successfully transformed dogs with severe reactivity and fearfulness into well-mannered companions. Clients report dramatic improvements in recall, distraction resistance, and confidence within weeks. One dog achieved reliable recall without e-collar stimulus after advanced training. The team is consistently praised for their individualized approach and client communication.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a thorough pre-enrollment interview to assess the dog’s needs, temperament, and goals. This consultation helps determine the appropriate program level and ensures a good fit between the dog, owner, and training team.

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  • Free Consultation

Contact Information

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Morning
  • Afternoon

Hours

Monday: 7am-4:30pm
Tuesday: 7am-4:30pm
Wednesday: 7am-4:30pm
Thursday: 7am-4:30pm
Friday: 7am-4:30pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Languages

  • English

Other Services Offered

  • Dog day care center
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