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Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Puppy Training
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Leash Pulling
  • Recall
  • Fearfulness

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Facility
  • Board and Train
  • Day Training

Program Formats

  • Ongoing Weekly
  • Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

  • Working
  • Herding
  • Doodles

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only

Equipment: 

  • Clickers
  • Food Rewards
  • Harnesses
  • Flat Collars

Offers ongoing weekly training sessions alongside intensive board-and-train programs. Clients begin with foundational obedience and progress to advanced skills, with continued support through daycare and follow-up sessions. Training is tailored to individual dog needs, especially for reactive or high-energy breeds.

Testimonials

They have helped me make huge strides with my reactive dog, helping him feel safe and secure and they have helped take his obedience training light years beyond what I could have ever imagined he was capable of. It helps me, as a handler and owner, and my dog, live a much happier life.
– Client

Brought my puppy when he was little to be trained, they are extremely knowledgeable about dog breeds. I was very impressed.
– Client

I have been bringing all of my huskies here for training, grooming, daycare, and boarding since 2001. There is no other place I would trust with my fur babies!
– Client

About the Trainer

Granite State Dog Training Center is a dog training facility that offers obedience training, behavior modification, daycare, boarding, and grooming services. They specialize in helping reactive, high-energy, and nervous dogs become calmer and more responsive, with particular success noted with huskies and other active breeds. Their trainer, Jim, works closely with owners to build confidence and improve communication, using encouraging methods that prioritize the dog’s comfort and happiness. Clients have reported significant improvements in their dogs’ behavior after participating in their board-and-train programs and weekly training sessions, along with enjoying their daycare services that provide socialization and exercise.

The center has been trusted by families since 2001, offering long-term support for multiple dogs across all life stages, from puppies to adults. Their facility-based approach allows for structured training and supervised play, making them a comprehensive resource for dog owners seeking both training and daily care solutions.

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  • 24+ Years Experience

Contact Information

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Hours

Monday: 6:30am-6pm
Tuesday: 6:30am-6pm
Wednesday: 6:30am-6pm
Thursday: 6:30am-6pm
Friday: 6:30am-6pm
Saturday: 9am-1pm
Sunday: Closed

Languages

  • English

Misc Features

  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

  • Dog day care center
  • Kennel
  • Pet boarding service
  • Pet groomer
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