Dog Talk & Therapet

Dog Talk LLC offers Private Training, Behavior Coaching (in-person and Zoom), and Private Therapy Team Training. They no longer offer group classes.

Private Training (PT) is designed for puppies, adolescents, and newly adopted dogs needing socialization and manners (SAM), as well as dog parents seeking guidance. It consists of 5, 1-hour weekly sessions, including teaching, handouts, and Maureen Ross’s book, “Awareness Centered Training – ACT,” plus one follow-up via email or phone. This format provides individualized attention with fewer distractions than group classes.

Behavioral Coaching (BC) is for dogs with ingrained, habitual, or reactive behavior issues that require resolution, change, or modification. This may involve 2-4 sessions or a year or more of commitment, with prevention and management as part of a continued protocol for safety. Online Canine Coaching is available for clients who cannot attend in-person sessions.

All training levels (Level 1 – Beginnings, Level 2 – Moderate, Level 3 – Challenging) integrate skills necessary to pass a Pet Partner’s Licensed Team Evaluation, though no guarantees are given for passing. Training is integrated into daily living, focusing on kindness and effective communication, and includes gentle desensitization and socialization.

Pricing Summary

Pricing information is available upon inquiry via email or phone. Payment is required before sessions begin and can be made via PayPal or credit cards. Payment deposits typically take 24-48 hours to reach their account. No refund is provided for private training after the first session.

Policies

There is no refund for private training after the first session. A commitment/agreement is required to ensure continuity for the puppy/dog’s learning experience.

Dog Talk LLC, also known as Dog Talk & Therapet, is a training and wellness sanctuary for dogs and their humans. Their core philosophy revolves around Balance, Relationship, Education, Well-Being, and Choice, aiming to create a fear-free and non-judgmental learning environment for both dogs and people. They emphasize living and learning with dogs, promoting effective communication and behavior shaping through fun and engaging methods.

The business integrates “Awareness Centered Training (ACT),” a methodology developed by founder Maureen Ross, into their private training, behavioral coaching, and pet-assisted therapy team training. ACT is also available as a book. Dog Talk LLC focuses on enhancing canine/human relationships by raising awareness about education, well-being, healthy grooming, veterinary, and wellness alternatives.

They are committed to promoting dogs’ training potential with positive, user-friendly, creative, cost-effective, reliable, and pain-free approaches. Their goal is to empower owners and dogs to think and make informed choices, fostering a motivational, safe, and caring environment. They also inspire continuing education and volunteer opportunities, particularly through their affiliation with New England Pet Partners, Inc., a non-profit co-founded by Maureen Ross that shares pets to enhance well-being and education.

Dog Talk LLC provides gentle, effective skills and insights that can be integrated into daily life, focusing on building a happy, healthy, and confident relationship with one’s dog. They aim to simplify training, reduce sensory overload, and help owners discover how dogs can positively change their lives by awakening their senses.

Accomplishments

Maureen Ross, MA, is the founder of Dog Talk Training and Wellness Sanctuary, LLC, New England Pet Partners, Inc., and Daily Doga. She is a board-certified counselor, a certified professional dog trainer/behavior coach, and a licensed team evaluator for Pet Partners. Maureen Ross is the author of “Awareness Centered Training – ACT.” She is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), the National Board of Certified Counselors, Pet Partners, Yoga Alliance, NH Non Profits, and the Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce.

How to Get Started!

To begin private training, clients should email or call to discuss their needs and schedule dates and times. For private coaching, clients should email or call, and an Intake Questionnaire will be sent to them before sessions commence. For online coaching, clients need to email to set up a time and date, complete an intake questionnaire in advance, and pay before sessions begin. For pet therapy team coaching, the registration guidelines are similar to private training, and it is a per-session fee like private coaching. Dog Talk LLC encourages clients to contact them prior to sessions to ensure an enjoyable, educational, and enriching experience.