Fit N Trim Dog Training

Fit N Trim offers ongoing weekly group classes in Puppy Kindergarten, Basic and Intermediate Manners, Rally Obedience, Beginner through Competition Agility, Reactive Dog, Scent Work, and Specialty Classes like Canine Good Citizenship and Tricks. Classes are structured by skill level and dog needs, with options for private lessons and workshops. Events such as agility games and scent work trials are held periodically. Training is designed to be fun and relationship-focused, with progression from foundational skills to advanced competition-level training.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are offered with pricing not explicitly listed, but private lessons are available at $55 for 30 minutes. Gift certificates are offered, and continuing students can register for follow-up classes. Pricing for specialty and agility classes is not detailed on the website.

Policies

One review indicates a lack of clear communication regarding class scheduling and cancellations, with no formal policy described on the website. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated publicly.

Fit N Trim Dog Training offers positive reinforcement-based dog training services focused on manners, agility, scent work, and behavior modification for dogs of all ages. They provide group classes in Puppy & Manners, Agility & Obility, Reactive Dog, Scent Work, and Specialty Classes such as Canine Good Citizenship, Recall, and Tricks. Their instructors are experienced professionals with certifications including CPDT-KA, CSD/Judge, and CPCFT, and many have advanced training backgrounds in dog sports and behavior. The business emphasizes fun, relationship-building, and science-backed methods to help dogs become well-behaved family companions. They also offer private lessons, workshops, seminars, and events like agility games and scent work trials. While grooming and boarding are not listed as services, they support dog owners through comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.

Instructors include Karen Gorman, a certified agility instructor since 1995 with decades of experience; Julie Annese, a certified scent work judge and canine fitness trainer; Madelyn Cirinna, a former Animal Care and Control Officer with 30+ years in obedience and agility training; Jessica Drew, a CPDT-KA and animal behaviorist specializing in reactive dogs; and Diane Hanley, a CPDT-KA and L.E.G.S. Family Dog Mediator who specializes in anxious and reactive dogs. Their facility is located in Rowley, MA, and serves the North Shore region.

They host events like Student Appreciation Day and Winter Skills sessions, and offer gift certificates and registration for continuing students. Their approach is rooted in positive reinforcement, with no use of punishment or aversive tools, and they cater to all dog sizes, breeds, and life stages, including puppies, adolescents, adults, and seniors.

Accomplishments

Karen Gorman has trained since 1995, certified by Julie Daniels and trained with agility icons like Susan Garrett and Jen Pinder. Madelyn Cirinna has titled dogs in obedience, agility, and conformation with MACH and UD titles, and is an AKC CGC evaluator. Julie Annese is a certified USCSS Scent Work Judge and CPCFT. Jessica Drew is a CPDT-KA and certified Animal Behaviorist from the University of Washington. Diane Hanley is a CPDT-KA and L.E.G.S. Family Dog Mediator with over 300 hours of continuing education. Kim Kezer’s Irish Water Spaniel earned breed champion status and competed at Westminster.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can review class offerings on the website, register for group classes through the Classes or Continuing Students pages, or inquire about private lessons. No free consultation is offered, and enrollment appears to require direct registration or contact via email.