About Us:
New Beginnings Dog Training offers private training in your home, where your dog will be more comfortable and learn more quickly. I specialize in helping you and your newly adopted dog have a successful relationship. New Beginnings Dog Training services the areas of Metro West and Central Massachusetts. Please contact us today at [email protected] or 774-287-1398 for
pricing and a free phone evaluation. Training Philosophy:
New Beginnings Dog Training teaches people and dogs though positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement allows dogs to be active participants in their learning and they become enthusiastic learners. They learn faster, are more engaged in the training process, and have stronger bonds with their people than dogs trained using punishment. Meet the Trainer:
Owner Martha Palermo, KPA CTP, is a professional dog trainer certified by Karen Pryor Academy in 2011. She specializes in helping newly adopted dogs adjust to their new homes. Martha has been involved in animal rescue for over 20 years. She was the founder and director of Bay State Dogs, Inc., a small local all breed dog rescue. She is currently a volunteer for National Newfoundland Rescue providing support to fosters and new adopters. Martha has worked with several other local shelters and rescues providing training and behavior assessments. Martha has a BS in accounting and a MBA from Bentley University. She is a member of IAABC, APDT, MAC, Doggone Safe and NCNE. Seminars and workshops that Martha has attended include:
Assess-a-Pet, TACT, The Genetic Basis for Canine Behavior, Dog to Dog Interactions and Sociability vs. Aggression Thresholds in Dogs with Sue Sternberg, How to Teach a Reactive Dog Class with Emma Parsons, and Cementing the Human-K9 Bond with Dr. Tim Lewis and Sue Sternberg. She also participated in an internship with Sue Sternberg studying the behavior of sled dogs at Eden Dog Sledding and the Un-Chained Gang. Martha completed Canine Body Language and Behavior Observation training with Kelley Bollen and is certified as a volunteer evaluator for the MA Animal Coalition program Animatch. Martha is a former adjunct faculty member at Becker College in the Animal Sciences Department and a former mentor trainer for Animal Behavior College. She has also been a Delta Society Pet Partner and a Reading Education Assistance Dog partner with her Newfoundland, Lily. She has also participated in nosework and agility classes with her dogs. Martha and her family currently have a 2 yr old Lagotto Romagnolo and a retired Quarter Horse. Services:
Caring for your New Puppy:
A training program that will teach you how to survive the first few months with your new puppy. We will cover house training and crate training as well as effective ways to manage the typical puppy behaviors of chewing, nipping, & jumping. Puppy Basics:
A training program for your new puppy (8-20 wks) that will teach your puppy the behaviors he needs to become a happy, polite, safe member of the family. Behaviors include:
Come when called
Sit
Watch Me
Settle on a bed/mat
Stay/Wait
Walk politely on a leash
Greet people without jumping
and more...
Manners for the Family Dog:
A training program for an older puppy or adult dog new to training or one that needs more practice. Helping your adult dog be a happy, polite, safe member of the family. Behaviors include:
Come when called
Sit
Watch Me
Settle on a bed/mat
Stay/Wait
Walk politely on a leash
Greet people without jumping
and more.. Taking it On the Road:
Are you uncomfortable walking your dog in your neighborhood? Bringing your dog to your child’s sporting events? Going anywhere in public with your dog? This program will take you on the road with your dog. We will go to a different public place every week and work on handling situations that arise when your dog is out with you. You and your dog will gain confidence. Kids and Dogs:
A training program designed for families with children that will teach your children how to interact with your dog so that they both stay safe and build a stronger bond. We will show your children how they can participate in the care and training of your dog as well as teach them fun games and tricks. The program will be custom tailored to be age appropriate for your children. Behavior Modification:
Is your dog fearful of people? Does your dog bark and lunge at other dogs when you are out walking? Is your dog protective of his food? Do you come home to destruction when you leave your dog alone? New Beginnings Dog Training offers programs custom tailored to help you manage and modify your dog’s undesirable behavior. We understand how stressful it is to live with behavior problems and we can offer solutions. We can help reduce the stress to your family and your dog so that you can peacefully co-exist. Contact us now for a behavior evaluation. Consultations:
Choosing the Right Dog for You:
Puppy or Adult? Which Breed? Adopt or Purchase from a Breeder? Once you have decided to bring a dog into your family we can help you to choose the dog that will best fit your family and lifestyle. If you decide to adopt, and we hope you will, we can ensure that you find a reputable rescue group or shelter. Puppy Preparation:
Are you a first time dog owner bringing a new puppy (or an older adopted dog) into your home? We can help you prepare by puppy proofing your home, providing a list of items you will need, giving you instruction on house training and crate training, teaching you the best way to introduce your new puppy to children and other pets, and more.
