Doggy Kaizen

Day Training offers in-home, intensive programs: 2-week (8 dog-only visits + 2 family lessons) or 4-week (16 dog-only visits + 4 family lessons). Foundations and Puppysaurus Packages include customized training sessions. Child Learners is a weekly program for families. Training walks and online consults are add-ons. All programs emphasize tailoring to the dog’s needs and include lifelong support.

Pricing Summary

Foundations Package: $500; Puppysaurus Package: $500; Child Learners: $250/week; Day Training: $750 for 2 weeks or $1200 for 1 month; Training walks: $50; Online consults: $50. Extra dog-only visits available at $50 (2-week program) or $25 (4-week program).

Policies

Day Training programs do not cover aggression cases; reactivity or resource guarding are accepted on a case-by-case basis. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Doggy Kaizen is a dog training business founded by Dani Drogue, offering compassionate, science-based training services tailored to each dog’s personality and needs. They specialize in in-home training programs including the Foundations Package, Puppysaurus Package for puppies, Child Learners program for families, and intensive Day Training options for busy pet parents. Their approach emphasizes positive reinforcement using treats, praise, play, and natural rewards, avoiding punishment. Training focuses on building trust, respect, and lifelong learning for both dogs and owners. They also offer training walks and online consultations. Their services are designed to improve obedience, socialization, behavior modification, and strengthen the human-dog bond.

Dani brings a background in Early Childhood Education with Montessori methods, applying principles of nurturing growth and continuous improvement (“Kaizen”) to dog training. They serve clients in Sturbridge and surrounding communities, with a strong emphasis on compassion, customization, and ongoing support beyond the training period.

Accomplishments

Dani Drogue, founder and trainer, holds a background in Early Childhood Education with a focus on Montessori methods and applies principles of continuous improvement (“Kaizen”) to dog training. She is passionate about fostering trust and growth in human-dog relationships.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with contacting Doggy Kaizen via phone or email to schedule an initial consultation and discuss training goals. Programs are customized based on the dog’s needs and the family’s lifestyle.