Lincoln Dog Training

Training begins with a 90-minute initial consultation at the facility to assess the dog’s behavior and owner goals. Each session is customized, with detailed follow-up emails containing training instructions and resources. Sessions are typically weekly, with no fixed number required. Meghan adapts plans based on progress and individual dog temperament. Programs focus on behavior modification and foundational skills for puppies, adolescents, and rescue dogs.

Pricing Summary

Initial private session at training center: $125 for 90 minutes. Follow-up sessions: $75 for 60 minutes. At-home sessions: $25 additional per session plus $0.70/mile. No packages required; clients choose session count and timing.

Policies

No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated. At-home sessions cannot be scheduled online and require direct contact via email or phone. No session packages are enforced; clients decide number and timing of sessions.

Lincoln Dog Training, founded in 2018 by Meghan Lytton, offers personalized, relationship-based dog training services to help dog owners address behavioral issues and build stronger bonds with their pets. Meghan provides one-on-one private training sessions at her clean, convenient, and distraction-free facility in Lincoln, MA, or through in-home visits (by appointment). She does not enforce session packages, allowing clients to choose the number and timing of sessions based on their needs. Her approach is highly customized, focusing on understanding each dog’s temperament, breed-specific traits, and individual goals. Meghan uses positive reinforcement and collaborates with her own helper dogs to assist with reactivity cases. She provides detailed follow-up emails after every session with training instructions, resources, and personalized plans. Her expertise spans puppies, adolescents, and rescue dogs, addressing issues like leash reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding, potty training, and fearfulness.

Meghan is one of only two trainers in Eastern Massachusetts certified by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) in both dog training (CPDT-KA) and canine behavior (CBCC-KA). She is an active member of the MSPCA Advisory Board since 2022 and continuously researches breed-specific training methods. Her own experience with four Siberian Huskies informs her practical, hands-on approach. Clients consistently praise her patience, clarity, and ability to tailor training to both dog and owner, transforming stressful situations into positive, confidence-building experiences.

Accomplishments

Meghan Lytton has 10 years of experience working with over 1,000 individual dogs and owners. She is one of only two trainers in Eastern Massachusetts certified by CCPDT in both CPDT-KA (Professional Dog Trainer) and CBCC-KA (Canine Behavior Consultant). She has served on the Advisory Board of the MSPCA since 2022 and runs a team of four Siberian Huskies. Her current research focuses on breed-specific training approaches.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with scheduling an initial 90-minute session at the training center (145 Lincoln Rd, Lincoln, MA) via the online booking link. For at-home sessions, clients must email or call to arrange. The first session includes a client interview to understand goals, followed by a customized training plan and follow-up email with resources.