Dog Coach LLC

Dog Coach offers several structured training programs designed to build confidence, comfort, and control in dog handling skills.

The Team Puppy Program (for dogs 8 to 16 weeks) consists of 3 sessions, available via Zoom, at their Wenham Training Barn, or in-home. It focuses on early training basics such as feeding/sleeping schedules, potty training, crate training, leash walking, setting boundaries, and controlling nipping/barking.

The Foundation Training Program (for dogs after 4 months of age) includes 5 one-hour sessions at their facility or in-home. This comprehensive program covers basic obedience commands (Sit, Place/Stay, Heel, Recall/Come, Down) and addresses common behavior issues like pulling, lunging, and barking. It incorporates crate training, food manners, doorway etiquette, structured walks, and proper use of a prong collar.

The Remote Collar Training Program is a 5-session program, available at their barn or in-home, which includes all Foundation Program lessons with additional instruction on using an E-Collar Technologies remote collar. This program aims for complete off-leash freedom and addresses behavior modification for issues like reactivity, resource guarding, and separation anxiety.

Advanced Training Programs are available after completing Foundation Training or the Remote Collar Program. These include the Best Neighborhood Dog Program, which offers one-on-one sessions to strengthen previous training and address persistent issues, and the Advanced Remote Collar Program, a 3-session program focused on increased off-leash control, responsiveness, and specific behavior issues like counter surfing and excessive barking. Additionally, the invitation-based Social Workout offers small group sessions for practicing recall, meeting other dogs, and working around distractions, requiring successful completion of Remote Collar Training and trainer recommendation.

Pricing Summary

Dog Coach offers various programs with different pricing structures based on location (Wenham Training Barn, In-Home, Off-Site, or Zoom).

Team Puppy (3 sessions): Zoom $200.00, Wenham Training Barn $350.00, In-Home $500.00. These programs include a 6’ leash (except Zoom) and are to be completed within 3-4 weeks.

Foundation Training (5 sessions): Wenham Training Barn $630.00, In-Home $870.00. This program includes a 6’ leash, long-line recall leash, and fitted prong collar, to be completed within 5-7 weeks.

Remote Collar Training (5 sessions): Wenham Training Barn $945.00, In-Home $1,185.00. This program includes a 6’ leash, long-line recall leash, fitted prong collar, and a Mini Educator model collar from E-Collar Technologies ($215.00 value), excluding sales tax. Training is to be completed within 5-7 weeks.

Advanced Remote Collar (3 sessions, for clients who completed Foundation Training): Wenham Training Barn $575.00, In-Home $725.00.

Best Neighborhood Dog (for clients who completed Foundation, Remote Collar, or Advanced Remote Collar): 3 sessions at Wenham Training Barn $300.00, 3 sessions In-Home or Off-Site $450.00, 1 session at Wenham Training Barn $125.00, 1 session In-Home or Off-Site $175.00. Prices are subject to change.

Policies

Training programs are to be completed within an agreed-upon timeframe, typically 3-4 weeks for 3-session programs and 5-7 weeks for 5-session programs. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policies are provided.

Dog Coach LLC is a family-first dog training business founded by Sarah Prescott in 2013, with her husband Jonathan Prescott and daughter Mariah (Prescott) Fancy joining later. They offer a comprehensive approach to help households have better-behaved dogs and more fun with their pets.

Their training is rooted in the reality of modern life, focusing on creating a family-centered canine life. Dog Coach uses balanced training methods, combining praise (“yes”) with corrections (“no”) to establish reasonable household boundaries and teach owners to develop a strong relationship with their dogs.

They address a wide range of challenging dog behaviors, from basic obedience issues to aggression, leash reactivity, separation anxiety, and resource guarding. The business emphasizes building confidence and leadership in dog handling skills for the entire family, aiming to empower owners to raise their expectations for their dog’s behavior and achieve a calm, confident, and attentive dog.

Accomplishments

Sarah Prescott, co-founder of Dog Coach, grew up raising dogs and gained experience teaching young pups to become well-socialized Guide Dogs while raising puppies in California for Guide Dogs for the Blind. She started Dog Coach in 2013, developing training programs by researching and testing best practices with her own dogs.

Jonathan Prescott, co-founder, brings 30 years of experience in boat yard management and customer service, applying his detail-oriented craftsmanship and client focus to dog training. Mariah (Prescott) Fancy, their daughter, contributes her experience in sales development, marketing, and customer service, along with her background as an avid equestrian and dedicated dog owner.

How to Get Started!

To get started with Dog Coach, prospective clients are encouraged to read through the program descriptions and then fill out a 20-question inquiry form. After submitting the form, clients will have the opportunity to book a 30-minute, no-obligation call with a trainer to have their questions answered.