Pup-Right Playtime
Service area: Serves New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas within the local community.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Potty Training
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
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)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Training is designed to be fun and engaging for dogs, with an emphasis on building a strong owner-dog bond. Services include private and in-home lessons, day training, and board-and-train options. Training addresses basic obedience, puppy development, leash manners, reactivity, barking, separation anxiety, potty training, and recall.
About the Trainer
Holly Gilbert is a dog trainer and animal sitter based in New Canaan, CT, with over 30 years of local residence and 15 years of experience as a veterinary technician, including work in a zoo medical clinic. She emphasizes that animals come first and believes learning should be fun and entertaining for dogs, making training enjoyable for owners too. She offers personalized dog training services and is available to answer questions for those considering getting a new animal.
Holly provides direct dog training services with a focus on building a strong bond between pets and owners through positive, engaging methods. Her background in veterinary care and zoo medicine suggests a deep understanding of animal behavior and health, which supports her training approach.
She also offers pet-sitting services and is available to help with general pet care questions, making her a holistic resource for dog owners in the area.
Accomplishments
Holly Gilbert has 15 years of experience as a veterinary technician, including work in a zoo medical clinic, and has been a dog trainer and animal sitter for over 30 years in New Canaan, CT.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients are encouraged to call or email to ask questions or schedule services. No formal evaluation process is described, but initial contact is recommended for personalized assistance.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet sitter
Location
41 Millport Ave unit 5e, New Canaan, CT 06840Listing Tools for Trainers
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