MotoDog Training
Service area: Serves East Montpelier, Vermont and surrounding areas within 20-30 miles, including Montpelier, Barre, Waterbury, and St. Albans.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Biting / Nipping
- Separation Anxiety
- Barking Excessively
- Recall
- Stealing Food
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- One-Time Consultation
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Working
- Sporting
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Board & Train programs are intensive 3-week residential programs including daily structured training, play-based cooperation, field trips, progress reports, and a comprehensive go-home plan with one year of unlimited follow-up. Personal Training offers 1:1 in-person sessions with homework and equipment included. Virtual Training provides live coaching via Zoom/Skype/FaceTime with 8 weeks of follow-up. Tune-up stays are for graduates needing reinforcement. Workshops and seminars are offered on-site or by hire.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing is not publicly listed; programs include comprehensive packages with equipment, daily care, and follow-up support. Board & Train and intensive programs are bundled services with detailed pricing provided after a free phone evaluation.
Policies
Programs include one year of unlimited follow-up support. Cancellation and rescheduling policies are not explicitly stated but are likely managed through direct communication after booking an evaluation.
Testimonials
Working with Jill and the MOTO Dog team completely changed our lives — and Grady’s. We had reached a point where we desperately needed help with his behavior, and sending him to their Board and Train program was the best decision we ever made. Grady came home more confident, calm, and responsive, and Jill gave us the tools to keep building on his progress. We’re so grateful for the care, patience, and expertise they showed every step of the way. I truly can’t recommend MOTO Dog and Jill enough.
– Client
Our two Bernese mountain dogs had never had a history of aggression but had a few problematic behaviors my wife and I wanted to address – especially being larger dogs. MotoDog helped with the behaviors but gave the dogs (and us) so much more! Beau and Goldie developed so much confidence and self-assuredness in how they interact with other dogs, people, and the world around them. Jill also gave us the tools to continue building on their work moving forward – it’s been especially rewarding to continue strengthening our relationship with the dogs, and to see it pay off with more trust and freedom together. It’s been life changing for us to enjoy more adventures with Beau and Goldie, and it never could have happened without MotoDog. We can’t recommend MotoDog highly enough!
– Client
I sent my 7 year old hound to a three week board and train with Motodog training and it was the best decision I could have made for my boy. He went in a nervous, shy, unsure dog who was either shutting down or lashing out when things were too difficult. He wasn’t clear on what he was being asked to do from us(our fault) and therefore it was a constant battle with him in every aspect. He came back to us a confident, more independent, willing to listen, please and learn boy. Thanks to his e-collar training he also has amazing recall and if by chance he doesn’t we have it as a fallback now. I have never enjoyed my outings with him as much as I do now. Knowing that he will stay with me, wants to stay with me and also have the freedom to run again and be himself has been a complete turn around! I can’t recommend them enough. If you are on the fence about signing up, don’t be. It will be the best experience you will probably ever have with a trainer, in my opinion, Jill is the best of the best.
– Client
About the Trainer
MotoDog Training is a professional dog training business led by Jill, a certified trainer with over 20 years of experience specializing in behavior modification, obedience, and dog sports. They offer comprehensive Board & Train programs, personalized 1:1 in-person training, virtual coaching, and specialized programs for dog sports like IGP, agility, tracking, and adventure activities like mountain biking and trail running. Their unique Training Without Conflict™ methodology, certified by 2X World Champion Ivan Balabanov, focuses on building better communication between dogs and owners through scientifically grounded, play-based techniques. They also provide tune-up stays for past graduates, workshops, and seminars on topics like aggression, reactivity, and sport training. Their facility in East Montpelier, Vermont, includes training fields, supervised play areas, and field trips to real-world environments. They include all training equipment, daily care, and one year of unlimited follow-up support in most programs.
Jill has trained and competed with multiple titled dogs, including an IPO3/IGP3-certified boxer and Belgian Malinois, and has appeared on A&E’s “America’s Top Dog.” Her dogs are also active in dock diving and working dog competitions. The team works with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments, including those with aggression, fear, reactivity, and biting issues, using a balanced approach that includes positive reinforcement and controlled corrections when necessary.
They serve clients across Vermont and surrounding areas, offering in-person, virtual, and facility-based training options with a strong emphasis on long-term relationship building and sustainable behavior change.
Accomplishments
Jill is a Training Without Conflict™ Certified Professional, certified club-level IGP helper with GSDCA, President of AWMA Northern Vermont Working Dog IGP Club, and 2024 FMBB IGP USA World Team Member. She has trained two dogs to IPO3/IGP3, earned MACH3 AKC Agility titles, won multiple 1st place finishes in the VT Green Mountain Iron Dog Race, and competed on A&E’s “America’s Top Dog.”
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with a FREE PHONE EVALUATION to assess the dog’s needs and match them with the appropriate program. After the evaluation, clients can book into Board & Train, Personal Training, Virtual Coaching, or Workshop programs.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- CTC
Associations
- AKC
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
179 Dodge Rd, East Montpelier, VT 05651Listing Tools for Trainers
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