Great Pets by Brian KIlcommons
Service area: Service area includes clients willing to travel up to two hours to Brian’s facility; primarily serves clients in the northeastern United States with no specific city limits mentioned.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
- puppy
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Separation Anxiety
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Programs are intensive and tailored, combining board-and-train at the facility with optional in-home follow-up visits. Training focuses on obedience, behavior modification, and owner education. Dogs receive daily training, playtime with other dogs, and personalized attention. Owners receive daily videos and photos, and Brian ensures they understand how to maintain training at home.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing is not explicitly stated, but clients describe the service as high-value due to Brian’s direct, results-oriented approach and daily updates during boarding. The cost is considered justified by the outcomes and the exclusive, limited-capacity facility.
Policies
No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policies are mentioned in the content.
Testimonials
I bring my dog everywhere and she is so well behaved and that is all thanks to Brian! She is still a puppy and it takes some effort on my part to reinforce the training that Brian has given her but she can handle any situation she is put it. I just recently took her to a food truck festival with thousands of people and she patiently waited at my feet in the line. When people asked if they could pet her she walked up and sat in front of them in her most polite greeting and allowed them to pet her. She is 7 months old and a dream! Thanks Brian for giving Red the tools she needs to be a great pet!
– Client
Brian Kilcommins and Great Pets is the best gift we have ever given our dog. Not only does she love Brian and being up at their expansive and beautiful property, she has become the sweet, well trained dog we always wanted. Brian is ultra-responsive, keeping us updated on progress with daily videos and pictures and his care and knowledge regarding dogs is nothing short of extraordinary – he literally wrote the book on dog training! He is a pleasure to deal with and cares for our puppy as if she were his own. We cannot say enough amazing things about Brian and Great Pets and choosing them to help train and care for our dog has been the best thing for her, and for us.
– Client
Brian trained our puppy as soon as he was old enough. We have children and needed to be sure our new puppy was trained. Not only did Brian train our puppy at his facility, but he also makes visits to us upon our request to help refresh our knowledge of commands. We get compliments all the time on how well our dog listens.
– Client
About the Trainer
Great Pets by Brian Kilcommons is a boutique dog training facility and boarding resort that focuses on building connected relationships and clear communication between dogs and their owners. Brian provides intensive, results-driven training that emphasizes long-lasting obedience, with a focus on the dog’s behavior and needs rather than just pleasing the owner. He offers board-and-train services at his expansive property, where dogs receive personalized attention in a clean, well-equipped environment with outdoor play opportunities. Brian also makes follow-up visits to clients’ homes to reinforce training and ensure success. His methods are firm yet compassionate, and he tailors training to each family’s rules and lifestyle. He is known for daily video and photo updates during boarding and for his direct, no-nonsense approach that prioritizes results over fluff.
In addition to training, Great Pets offers pet boarding and is the only facility many clients trust with their dogs, even when it’s a two-hour drive away. Brian’s expertise extends to puppy training, behavior modification, housebreaking, anxiety, biting, leash pulling, and recall, and he educates owners on how to understand and motivate their dogs effectively.
Accomplishments
Brian Kilcommons is the author of multiple bestselling dog training books and is widely recognized as a leading expert in the field. His methods are backed by decades of experience and practical application with thousands of dogs and families.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients contact Brian to begin the process; dogs are enrolled in an intensive board-and-train program with daily updates provided. Follow-up home visits are available upon request to reinforce training.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
182 Magnolia Hill Rd, Bethlehem, CT 06751Listing Tools for Trainers
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