No Monkey Business Dog Training, LLC

No Monkey Business Dog Training offers private consultations, group classes, workshops, and specialized programs. Private consultations are one-on-one sessions for behavior modification, available at their facility, off-site, or via Zoom/phone, customized to the dog’s specific problems and owner’s lifestyle. Most private sessions are 30-45 minutes to avoid overwhelming the dog or owner.

Their Day Training Program is not daycare but focuses on structure and skill-building for a maximum of three dogs per day, Monday and Thursday. Dogs receive individual training on skills like sit, down, stay, leash skills, and addressing issues like jumping or mouthing, with progress reports and homework provided. This program accommodates any age dog but cannot accept dogs with aggression towards people or dogs.

The Service Dog Program is an intensive, year-long commitment involving private training to teach dogs duties and proper public behavior. The Puppy Raising Program is a Board & Train service where puppies stay with Helen, focusing on crate training, potty training, and socialization. They also offer classes for basic obedience, specialty classes, drop-in classes, and workshops on various subjects, including Dogs & Babies (Dogs and Storks, Dogs and Toddlers).

Pricing Summary

All fees include session notes, handouts, and free email/phone follow-up support. Private consultations are $100 for an initial 45-minute session and $75 for a 30-minute follow-up. Zoom consultations are $85 for an initial 45-minute session and $65 for a 30-minute follow-up. Group classes, including Basic 4-week courses (Level 1, Level 2) and Puppy class (4 weeks), are $220. Day Training is $100 per dog per day, available Monday-Thursday, with no refunds once booked, only rescheduling.

Policies

For Day Training, there are no refunds once a day is booked; only rescheduling is permitted. Clients must accept a liability release and COVID-19 waiver of liability when submitting the contact form.

No Monkey Business Dog Training, LLC offers a range of dog training services including fun classes, convenient in-home training, and informative workshops. They are committed to providing a motivating and reward-based learning experience for both dogs and their owners, ensuring it is enjoyable and effective. Training can take place in the client’s home, at their dedicated facility, or in public settings.

The business places a strong emphasis on continuing education, with owner and head trainer Helen St. Pierre regularly attending seminars, workshops, and conferences to stay current with the latest knowledge in animal and dog behavior. Their facility spans over 3400 sq. ft. and features rubber flooring, designed to be a safe and fun environment for learning.

They specialize in one-on-one dog behavior consultations for modifying or alleviating behavior concerns, which can be conducted at their facility, in Concord, or remotely via Zoom/phone. Additionally, they offer group classes, a structured Day Training Program, a comprehensive Puppy Raising Program (Board & Train), a Service Dog Program, and specialized support for families with Dogs & Babies. No Monkey Business Dog Training has been recognized as the Best Dog Trainer in New Hampshire for six consecutive years.

Accomplishments

Helen St. Pierre, the owner and head trainer, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge and Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA) and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC). She is also an Operation Socialization Certified Trainer (OSCT), a licensed and certified Family Dog Mediator, a licensed Dogs and Storks educator, a licensed Dogs and Toddlers educator, and a certified AKC evaluator. She is a professional member of the APDT, Association of Animal Behavior Professionals, International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and Pet Professional Guild.

The business has been voted Best Dog Trainer in New Hampshire for 6 years in a row (2011-2020). Helen has been featured on radio, in print (Concord Monitor, Concord Insider, Dog Fancy, Puppy USA, House Training magazine), and on TV for her work. She is a featured blogger for Operation Socialization and FPPE Blogs, and an APDT webinar host. She was nominated Young Professional of the Year in 2012 and teaches at local colleges. She also volunteers at the local SPCA, rehabilitating aggressive dogs and helping homeless dogs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can start by filling out the contact form on the website to ask questions or schedule a dog behavior consultation. It is recommended to speak with them personally to determine the best service. After an initial phone conversation, clients receive a password to book appointments online, with payment due at the time of scheduling. For the Day Training program, new clients require an approved basis and a meet-and-greet prior to scheduling.