Eric Temple Dog Training

Eric offers three main programs: 1) 1-on-1 Training Lessons — five in-person sessions at the client’s preferred location focusing on basic obedience, loose leash walking, recall, and stopping unwanted behaviors; 2) Homeschool Training — a 5-week intensive program where Eric trains the dog at home Monday–Thursday for 45-minute sessions, with a Friday progress review for the owner; 3) Virtual Coaching — flexible Zoom sessions covering puppy selection, behavior troubleshooting, training planning, and follow-up support. All programs emphasize cooperative play, emotional well-being, and owner education.

Pricing Summary

1-on-1 Training: $800 for 5 lessons; Homeschool Training (5-week intensive): $2,850; Virtual Coaching: $95 per 1-hour Zoom session.

Eric Temple Dog Training is a personalized dog training service based in Greater Boston that focuses on building a cooperative, trust-based relationship between dogs and their owners through play, teamwork, and mutual respect. Eric uses a positive, reward-based approach rooted in the Training Without Conflict (TWC) methodology, certified by renowned trainer Ivan Balabanov. He offers in-home training, virtual coaching, and one-on-one lessons designed to address behaviors like recall, leash pulling, reactivity, resource guarding, and jumping. His Homeschool Training program is a 5-week intensive where he trains the dog while the owner is at work, with weekly progress reviews. Eric emphasizes emotional well-being for both dog and owner, tailoring each plan to the dog’s personality and the family’s lifestyle. He works with dogs of all ages and types, including rescues and high-energy breeds, and prioritizes making training fun and sustainable through daily reinforcement.

Eric has hands-on experience training foster dogs through Last Hope K9 Rescue, which inspired him to start his business. He owns two dogs himself — Oscar, a Pitbull Chihuahua mix, and Stella, a Boxer — and applies his real-world experience to every session. His clients report dramatic improvements in behavior, increased confidence, and stronger bonds with their dogs after working with him.

Eric also provides guidance on equipment use, including e-collars, and never pressures clients into methods they’re uncomfortable with. He helps owners understand the “why” behind dog behavior, empowering them to maintain progress long after training ends.

Accomplishments

Eric is certified by world-renowned trainer Ivan Balabanov in the Training Without Conflict (TWC) methodology. He gained extensive hands-on experience training foster dogs with behavioral issues through Last Hope K9 Rescue in Boston, helping increase adoption success rates. He has successfully trained a wide range of dogs, including high-energy breeds and rescues with severe reactivity or fear-based behaviors.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients fill out a contact form on the website to share their dog’s needs and preferred program. Eric then responds to schedule an initial consultation to discuss goals, lifestyle, and training options before beginning any program.