The Good Dog LLC

The Good Dog LLC offers four main programs: 1) Day Train – Monday–Friday structured training with pick-up/drop-off and weekly owner follow-ups; 2) Board & Train – Monday–Thursday immersive boarding with Friday return and weekly owner lessons; 3) Puppy Bootcamp – focused on socialization, housebreaking, and obedience for puppies under 6 months; and 4) Private Sessions – customized training for specific issues like reactivity or obedience. All programs include real-world exposure and owner education. E-collar training is integrated into Day Train for behavioral modification. AKC evaluations are also offered.

Pricing Summary

Day Train Program: $1,000/week for puppies, $1,500/week for adult dogs. Board & Train Program: $2,000/week. Private sessions: $200 per session or $850 for a 5-session package. Payment due at Monday pick-up; includes training tools if needed. Pricing varies by program and dog needs. No online bookings; contact directly for quotes.

Policies

Online bookings are not accepted. All scheduling must be done by phone, text, or email. Payment for Day Train and Board & Train programs is due at Monday pick-up, minus any deposit or evaluation fee. Vaccinations for Rabies and Distemper are required for all dogs. No refund policy is stated, but clients are encouraged to contact directly for inquiries.

The Good Dog LLC is a professional dog training business based in Sandwich, MA, serving Cape Cod and surrounding areas. They offer private training sessions, group classes, day training, and board-and-train programs tailored to dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments. Their mission is to help every dog become a “GOOD” dog through patient guidance, consistency, and expert techniques. They specialize in behavior modification, puppy foundations, leash reactivity, separation anxiety, and service and therapy dog preparation. Trainers use a balanced methodology combining positive reinforcement with tools like e-collars, pinch collars, and muzzles when necessary to meet individual dog needs. They also provide AKC evaluations and host community workshops in partnership with local businesses.

Their Day Train Program offers Monday–Friday structured training with pick-up and drop-off, plus a weekly private follow-up session for owners. The Board & Train Program provides immersive, around-the-clock training Monday–Thursday with Friday return home and weekly owner lessons. Puppy Bootcamp focuses on socialization, housebreaking, and basic obedience using positive reinforcement and leash pressure techniques. All programs emphasize real-world reliability and owner education to ensure long-term success.

They require proof of current Rabies and Distemper vaccinations for all dogs. Clients consistently praise trainer Abbi for her patience, expertise, and transformative results, especially with reactive, fearful, or challenging dogs. The business is committed to science-based, modern training methods and building strong human-dog bonds.

Accomplishments

Abbi is an official AKC evaluator and provides certified AKC assessments. She has years of experience training dogs with complex behavioral issues and is recognized for her science-based, balanced training approach. She collaborates with local businesses to host community workshops and has helped transform dogs with severe anxiety, reactivity, and aggression.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must contact The Good Dog LLC directly by phone, text, or email to schedule an initial consultation. No online booking is available. The consultation helps determine the best program (private, group, day train, or board & train) based on the dog’s needs, behavior, and owner goals.