Every Great Dog

Every Great Dog offers private in-home training with customized plans for each dog and family, including transfer sessions to teach owners how to maintain progress. Group classes include Level 1 Puppy Kindergarten for puppies 8 weeks to 6 months, covering sit, down, recall, leash walking, housebreaking, and socialization. Therapy Dog training prepares dogs and handlers for certification and volunteer work. All programs emphasize real-world application and owner involvement.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed. Services include private in-home training, group puppy classes, and therapy dog programs. Group classes require payment upfront with 100% refundable policy until class begins; no refunds after class starts.

Policies

Group classes are 100% refundable until the class begins. No refunds are issued once the class has started. Training is by appointment only.

Every Great Dog is a dog training business founded by Rachel Robbins, a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and behavior consultant. They offer customized in-home training programs for puppies and adult dogs, addressing issues like leash pulling, reactivity, jumping, barking, fearfulness, potty training, and resource guarding. Their approach focuses on building lasting behavior change by working closely with owners to ensure training translates into everyday life. They also provide group puppy classes at the Village Club in Needham, MA, and a structured Therapy Dog training program. Rachel emphasizes science-based, balanced training methods using positive reinforcement alongside clear interrupters—never pain—and tailors every plan to the family’s unique goals and lifestyle.

Their services include private one-on-one sessions, in-home training, group classes, and therapy dog preparation. They specialize in helping families with busy schedules by offering flexible in-home sessions and “transfer sessions” to reinforce learning. Clients appreciate Rachel’s patience, practical advice, and ability to transform even the most challenging behaviors, such as aggression toward other dogs or anxiety around family members.

Every Great Dog serves homeowners in Needham, Newton, Wellesley, Dedham, and Dover, and their training philosophy centers on creating harmonious household relationships between dogs and their people.

Accomplishments

Rachel Robbins is a CPDT-KA certified professional dog trainer with over a decade of experience. She regularly attends canine training conferences and is a member of the Association for Professional Dog Trainers and the International Association for Behavior Consultants. She also serves as an AKC Evaluator for the Canine Good Citizen program.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact Every Great Dog via phone or email to schedule an initial consultation. Private training begins with an in-home assessment, while group classes require registration through their online booking system for puppy kindergarten.