Evergreen Dogs

Training programs include private in-home sessions and 6–8 week structured programs focused on behavior modification and obedience using positive reinforcement, clicker training, and enrichment games. Day training occurs over 6 hours while owners are at work, leveraging contextual learning. Group adventures are weekly, nature-based outings with structured socialization, recall practice, and trail manners training. All programs are customized to the dog’s personality, age, and goals, with ongoing communication and progress tracking.

Pricing Summary

Group adventures start at $40/outing; solo walks and drop-in visits start at $25; day training starts at $100/day; overnight in-home sitting starts at $100/night; boarding at $85/night. Additional dogs incur extra fees. A 100% cancellation fee applies for walks, adventures, and training cancelled within 24 hours. Day-of requests add $5. Discounts available for dogs enrolled in regular adventures.

Policies

Cancellations for walks, adventures, and training incur a 100% fee if cancelled within 24 hours. Overnight sitting and boarding have tiered fees: 25% if cancelled 5–7 days prior, 50% if 3–5 days prior, and 100% if cancelled within 0–3 days. Day-of requests for walks, drop-ins, and adventures add $5. Boarding and overnight sitting require 7 days’ advance booking.

Evergreen Dogs, led by Miriam Lee, CPDT-KA and Fear Free Certified, offers force-free, positive reinforcement dog training and nature-based adventures tailored to each dog’s individual needs. Miriam specializes in reactivity, recall training, and structured socialization, guiding dogs through hiking, sniffaris, and enrichment activities in wooded areas across Metrowest Massachusetts. Her services include group on/off-leash adventures, private in-home training, day training, solo walks, pet sitting, and boarding—all designed to build confidence, strengthen the human-dog bond, and provide mental and physical stimulation. Dogs are grouped by age, size, and personality, with a maximum of 4–5 dogs per outing to ensure safety and individual attention. She offers remedial socialization and allows dogs to opt out of group interaction when overwhelmed, creating a low-stress, consent-based learning environment.

Miriam’s approach emphasizes understanding canine body language, using motivation and environmental enrichment over corrections, and helping anxious or reactive dogs thrive in public settings. She provides detailed photo updates and written reports after every service, ensuring transparency and trust with pet owners. Her programs are ideal for high-energy, reactive, or socially challenged dogs who benefit from outdoor exploration and consistent, compassionate guidance.

Accomplishments

Miriam Lee is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and Fear Free Certified Animal Trainer with over 12 years of experience. She designed her unique adventure-based training program in 2024, combining her expertise in reactivity management with a passion for nature-based enrichment. Her methods are grounded in ethical, science-backed practices focused on consent and low-stress learning.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a free 15-minute phone consultation, followed by signing up on Time To Pet and scheduling a free meet-and-greet to assess the dog’s needs and compatibility with group or private services.