North Boston Dog Training

4.8 Stars,77 Reviews

Saugus, MA 01906

Service area: Serves the Greater Boston area, including cities like Chelsea, Peabody, Malden, Salem, Wakefield, Rockport, Reading, Beverly, Saugus, Lynn, Marblehead, Nahant, Danvers, Somerville, Lynnfield, Stoneham, and Middleton in Massachusetts. They also serve New Hampshire, including New Ipswich and Nashua, and have clients nationwide through referrals.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

Family Dog
Competition / Agility
Working Dog
Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

Basic Obedience
Leash Pulling
Reactivity / Aggression
Jumping on People
Barking Excessively
Separation Anxiety
Biting / Nipping
Potty Training
Fearfulness
Recall

Training Formats Offered

Private Lessons
In-Home
Private Facility
Board and Train
Day Training

Program Formats

Sessions Package
Intensive Program

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:

✓ E-Collars

North Boston Dog Training offers a 2-week “Stay & Train” program where dogs live in the trainer’s home, not a kennel, to simulate real-life environments. This all-inclusive program includes a remote training collar. They also provide private lessons, which can be conducted in the client’s home or at a neutral location. The training is tailored to individual needs and focuses on teaching correct behavioral patterns and clear communication between dog and owner. They also offer a “Day School” program.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

The 2-week “In The Trainers Home Expert Dog Training Stay & Train Canine Program” is an all-inclusive package priced at $2800.00. Further pricing details are available on their “PROGRAMS” page.

Testimonials

“Mike is absolutely amazing! my dog is only 5 months and he’s already learned so much. he’s eager to make me proud. Puppies have slip ups, but nothing compares to how much he obeys. We appreciate you! Definitely recommend North Boston Dog Training.”
– Melisha

“We had the best experience!! I have so many positive things to say about Mike and North Boston Dog Training! My 2 year old typical lab just finished the 2 week training. We signed her up because she can be a real brat! We wanted help with walking on leash without pulling and basic commands that she would defy when she felt like it. He has done ALL of that and MORE! She walks without pulling, can walk off leash and will listen to all commands when given. He set these expectations for her and she has really picked up on them. I could not be happier. My dog loved going to work with him and I honestly didn’t want it to end. Mike was so helpful each morning and afternoon. He was kind and really cared about our dog. Don’t even think twice and call Mike to help you!”
– Lindsey S.

“We cannot say enough about Mike Harrington. He is a miracle worker. We were referred to Mike by a friend. I can see why. Mike is a miracle worker. Our 1 year old golden was a total puppy. Jumping, playing, and always demanding attention. Walking him was always a challenge. This puppy is 67 lbs! After the two-week course, he is just not the same dog. He walks off-leash and never leaves my side. He is attentive and listens. Enzo loves Mike as soon as he sees the building he can’t wait to get to him. We have given Mike visitation rights anytime. We love Mike for helping us achieve what I never would have thought possible. A well behaved 4 legged buddy!”
– The Magnifico Family

About the Trainer

North Boston Dog Training offers specialized dog training services, primarily focusing on off-leash obedience and behavior modification through their “Stay & Train” program. They emphasize an “in our home” approach, where dogs live with the trainer rather than in a commercial kennel, aiming to simulate real-life environments for effective training. The business highlights its “Combined Component Dog Training” method, which integrates both reward-based techniques and “averse stimulus conditioning,” asserting that behavior change requires both reward and consequence.

Mike Harrington, a Certified Master Dog Trainer and All Breed Behavioral Specialist with 35 years of experience, leads the training. The team also includes Rhonda Greenwood and Tracy Freeman Lewis, both certified master dog trainers and behavioral specialists. They aim to provide high-level, personalized training that is superior to large group classes or chain store offerings, focusing on clear communication and building a strong relationship between dog and owner.

Accomplishments

Mike Harrington is a Certified Master Dog Trainer and Behaviorist with 35 years of experience, having studied Canine Psychology and Behavior Modification. He has worked with top trainers internationally and is a Certified Trial Helper in Schutzhund, holding an SchH3 Club membership. Mike is also a Certified Instructor and Evaluator for AKC STAR PUPPY and CANINE GOOD CITIZEN programs.

Rhonda Greenwood is a Certified Master Dog Trainer and Behavioral Specialist who began training dogs in 1999 and actively competes in Schutzhund. Tracy Freeman Lewis, also a Certified Master Dog Trainer/Behaviorist, has over 18 years of experience, has titled five dogs in IGP, and completed internships with Mike and Rhonda.

How to Get Started!

Clients are encouraged to call or email Mike to book their dog’s training. A phone consultation may be part of the initial process to discuss training needs.

Contact

36+ Years Experience

Availability

Weekdays
Weekends

Hours

9am-5pm

Certifications

Credentialed

Associations

AKC
Accredited

Languages

English

wheelchair accessible parking

Location