Pack Perspective

Pack Perspective offers a structured progression of training programs: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced instruction, along with specialized E-Collar Recall Training and Canine Evaluations. The Beginner program focuses on five basic commands (sit, stay, come, down, heel) in a quiet environment, with dogs learning to perform on a 6ft leash and hold a stay for 2-5 minutes.

The Intermediate program builds on these basics, teaching the five commands under mild to moderate distractions on a 15-20 ft lead, and in various public locations like stores, parks, and beaches, requiring dogs to hold a stay for 10-15 minutes. The Advanced program is for dogs that have completed beginner and intermediate levels, focusing on impeccable off-leash performance under all distractions, requiring significant dedication from both dog and owner.

E-Collar Recall Training is a two-part board and train program designed for reliable off-leash recall. The initial 10-day program focuses on light to moderate distractions, while the 7-day follow-up program (Part Two) addresses heavier distractions in more crowded spaces. Canine Evaluations are 7-10 day boarding stays where the trainer assesses a dog’s behavioral issues to determine their origin and the best training approach. All training options require an initial in-home behavioral analysis.

Pricing Summary

Training rates are not explicitly listed, but an in-home behavioral analysis is a prerequisite, and its fee can be applied toward the recommended training plan. Training sessions are offered in packages of 5, 50-minute private sessions. Stay and Train programs vary in length, from 3 weeks to up to 2 months.

Boarding rates are $65 for Basic Boarding for one dog ($45 for additional dogs), $95 for Board and Camp Qualified for one dog ($65 for additional dogs), and $110 for Premium Boarding for one dog ($80 for additional dogs). A two-day minimum stay is required for boarding. There is an additional $25 charge per day for major holidays. Surcharges apply for sick dogs: $25 per day for contagiously sick dogs and $100 for unannounced sick dogs. Boarding charges are applied like a hotel room, with a full-day rate charged on drop-off and another full-day rate if pick-up is after 10 AM on the scheduled pick-up day.

Policies

A two-day minimum stay is required for all boarding services as of September 21st, 2022. Drop-off and pick-up times for boarding are between 8-10 AM or 4-6 PM, and must be scheduled with Tracy.

Boarding charges are applied similarly to a hotel room; a full-day rate is charged on the day of drop-off. If a dog is not picked up by 10 AM on the scheduled pick-up day, another full-day rate is charged, even if picked up later that day, and unused hours are not prorated. Dogs found to be contagiously sick upon drop-off will incur an additional $25 surcharge per day for quarantine and clean-up, while unannounced sick dogs will be subject to a $100 fee. An additional $25 charge per day applies during major holidays including Christmas Eve, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, July 3rd, and 4th. Clients are required to bring their dog’s food and medication only, as bowls, crates, beds, or toys are not needed.

Pack Perspective, led by Tracy Britt, is a dog training business offering a range of services including various levels of dog training, in-home boarding, and grooming. Tracy Britt is a Certified Master Dog Trainer with over 20 years of experience, emphasizing a philosophy of structure, leadership, and calm assertiveness.

The business provides customized training programs tailored to a dog’s learning abilities, conducted either at the client’s home or in public areas. They also offer “Stay and Train” programs where dogs board at Tracy’s home for intensive training.

A unique advantage is Tracy’s extensive background, including her apprenticeship under a Schutzhund teacher decoy and her prior career as a Massachusetts State Trooper. Her own well-behaved German Shepherds, Chase and Pacha, are integral to the boarding and training environment, helping to manage and structure other dogs. Grooming services are exclusively available to past, present, and future Pack Perspective clients.

Accomplishments

Tracy Britt is a Certified Master Dog Trainer with over 20 years of professional experience. She apprenticed under Mike Pinksten from Olympia Kennels in Chester, New Hampshire, a premier Schutzhund teacher decoy in New England, starting in 2000. Prior to her dog training career, Tracy Britt served as a Massachusetts State Trooper, working on highway patrol and the mounted unit. She is also certified in Canine CPR.

How to Get Started!

To begin training, clients must book a mandatory in-home behavioral analysis with Tracy Britt. During this visit, Tracy will discuss concerns and recommend the best training option. The fee for this initial visit can be applied toward the chosen training plan.