Dog Obedience Guidance School
Service area: Serving Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, and New Jersey.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Recall
- Leash Pulling
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
- Private Lessons
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
- Sessions Package
Types of Dogs
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Other
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Group classes include beginner (6-week course), intermediate, and rally obedience for all levels (AKC & UKC). Classes are held multiple times per week at a facility in Agawam, MA. Private lessons are also available. Training focuses on obedience, rally, and Canine Good Citizen preparation.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
6-week beginner group course: $125. Drop-in rally and intermediate classes: $15 per session.
About the Trainer
Donna Blews-Pappas is the owner and trainer of Dog Obedience Guidance School, offering group and private dog training classes since 1989. She provides beginner, intermediate, and rally obedience classes at a facility in Agawam, MA, with sessions available multiple times daily. Donna is a licensed UKC and AKC judge for obedience and rally, an approved ASCA judge, and a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator. She also offers related services including professional dog grooming and pet recovery tattooing. Her training approach is grounded in decades of experience and affiliation with reputable organizations like NADOI, making her a trusted choice for families seeking structured, credential-backed obedience training.
Clients can enroll in 6-week group courses for $125 or drop in to rally and intermediate classes for $15 per session. Training is conducted at a dedicated facility, and Donna supports clients with resources and recommendations for AKC and UKC-affiliated clubs. Her commitment to high-quality training and her extensive certifications make her a standout option for dog owners in the region.
Additional services include Canine Good Citizen evaluations, pet tattooing, and participation in obedience and rally shows.
A happy dog is a trained dog!
Accomplishments
Donna Blews-Pappas is a 1977 graduate of the New York School of Dog Grooming, a licensed UKC and AKC judge for obedience and rally, approved for ASCA, a full member of NADOI, and an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator. She has been operating Dog Obedience Guidance School since 1989 and is an approved tattooer for TATOO A PET / NATIONAL DOG REGISTRY.
How to Get Started!
Call or email to schedule an appointment. Classes are offered on a drop-in or 6-week course basis. Contact for availability and to enroll.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 8am-8pm
Tuesday: 8am-8pm
Wednesday: 8am-8pm
Thursday: 8am-8pm
Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday: 8am-8pm
Sunday: 8am-8pm
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
- UKC
- ASCA
- NADOI
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet groomer
Location
3 Klondike Ave, Westfield, MA 01085Listing Tools for Trainers
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