She’s a Keeper Dog Training

She’s a Keeper offers customized training programs starting with a General Evaluation or Board & Train Evaluation to assess the dog’s needs. Programs include private in-home sessions, group classes, structured daycare, and intensive 3-week board and train programs. Board and train clients receive daily video updates, in-person and off-site training (including stores and parks), and a detailed manual with step-by-step instructions upon return. Follow-up visits and ongoing support are provided to ensure consistency at home. Training is tailored to each dog’s temperament and the owner’s goals, with emphasis on building confidence and lifelong skills.

Pricing Summary

General Evaluation: $110/hour; Board & Train Evaluation: $100/hour. Private training, group classes, board and train, and daycare services are offered but specific pricing for these is not listed on the website.

She’s a Keeper Dog Training is a professional dog training business founded by Isys Johnson and Andy Castro, offering personalized training solutions to help dog owners build happier, more fulfilling relationships with their pets. They provide private in-home training, group classes, structured boarding, board and train programs, and structured daycare services. Their team of certified trainers has over 30 years of combined experience specializing in obedience, behavior modification, therapy work, agility, flyball, nosework, and more. They emphasize motivational, permission-based training methods that prioritize the dog’s well-being and active participation. Trainers are highly educated, with backgrounds in psychology, special education, and animal behavior, and many hold AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator certifications. They also offer therapy dog training and support through their Animal Therapy Project, and maintain a strong focus on communication, daily video updates, and post-program follow-up to ensure long-term success.

Their trainers work with dogs of all ages and types, including reactive, fearful, high-drive, and brachycephalic breeds, and have deep experience with rescue dogs and puppies. They train in clients’ homes, at their facility in Stow, MA, and in local parks, and provide customized programs tailored to each dog’s temperament and the owner’s lifestyle. They also offer merchandise and educational resources to support ongoing training.

The business is known for its exceptional client communication, transparent progress tracking, and compassionate, science-backed methods that avoid force or punishment. Clients consistently praise the team’s dedication, responsiveness, and ability to transform difficult behaviors into calm, confident companionship.

Accomplishments

Founders Isys Johnson and Andy Castro have over 20 and 12 years of dog training experience respectively. Team members hold AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator certifications. Vanessa and Veronica Fernandes hold Master’s degrees in Special Education with ASD specialization. Joanna Rowe specializes in reactive dog training and is known as “The Bernedoodle Whisperer.” Avery Proctor is a former puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Melissa Molander completed a 5-year mentorship under a seasoned trainer. Trevor Bell is a clinical social worker with 20+ years in Animal Assisted Therapy. The team has successfully trained numerous therapy dogs, competition dogs, and reactive rescues.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a General Evaluation ($110/hour) or a Board & Train Evaluation ($100/hour), which includes an interactive assessment of the dog’s behavior and goals. Evaluations can be held at the client’s home (within service area) or at the Stow, MA facility. After the evaluation, a personalized training plan is recommended and scheduled.