Galaxy Dog Training and Daycare

Training programs include private one-on-one sessions tailored to specific behavior issues, group classes in reactive dog, puppy kindergarten, and advanced obedience, and an intensive 2+ week Board and Train program conducted in Jade’s home. The Day School Program runs Tuesday–Friday with structured activities: morning play, exercise (walks/treadmill), nap time, afternoon training (recall, heel, impulse control), and a second play session. All programs include owner education and homework. Behavior evaluations are offered to determine the best program fit.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons: $120 per session; packages: $450 for 4 lessons, $600 for 6 lessons. Puppy Basics: $550 for 6 weeks. Group classes: $300 for 6 weeks. Board and Train: $1,500 for first 2 weeks, $1,000 per additional week. Day School: daily rates not listed, requires behavior eval. Boarding: $75/night (facility, 1 dog), $95/night (in-home, 1 dog). 5% cash discount or discount for stays over 2 weeks.

Policies

Boarding requires full vaccination records and negative fecal test. Day School requires an in-person behavior evaluation prior to booking. Bookings for Day School must be made by Monday at 10pm for the upcoming week. No explicit cancellation policy stated, but communication is emphasized and adjustments are made based on individual needs.

Galaxy Dog Training and Daycare is a dog training business based in Worcester, Massachusetts, founded by Jade Doan in 2020. Jade offers personalized training services including private lessons, group classes, board and train programs, and a structured Day School Program that combines enrichment, exercise, and training throughout the day. She specializes in reactivity, confidence building, and behavior modification, working with dogs of all ages and sizes, including reactive, unaltered, and challenging cases. Jade emphasizes a holistic, owner-inclusive approach, ensuring pet owners learn alongside their dogs to build mutual understanding and respect. In addition to training, she provides in-home and facility-based pet boarding, with options for in-home pet sitting through her team. Her facility includes treadmills, play areas, and field trips to stores and trails. She also offers behavior evaluations and supports dogs transitioning to new homes through her rehoming program.

Jade is certified through Pack of Paws Professional Trainers, actively competes in French Ring with her dog Gideon, and is pursuing her CCPDT certification. She fosters dogs for GSRNE and uses scientifically proven, balanced LIMA methods focused on structure, breed fulfillment, and confidence. Her services are tailored to individual needs, with consistent communication and follow-up support even after training ends.

Accomplishments

Jade Doan has 8 years of industry training experience, is a graduate of the Pack of Paws Professional Trainers program, holds two bachelor’s degrees in biology and agriculture, actively competes in French Ring, fosters for GSRNE, and is pursuing her CCPDT certification in Fall 2025. She mentors other trainers and has successfully transformed reactive and challenging dogs into calm, confident companions.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free behavior evaluation (or $45 in-home) to assess needs and determine the best program. Contact via phone or email to schedule a meet-and-greet. For boarding or Day School, complete a boarding form and provide vaccination records.