Island Dog Training

06/25/2025

Have a friend with a dog who may need some training? Get 25% off your next lesson if you refer someone who signs up for 1 or more lessons. Make sure they mention this post when they sign up and you can enjoy a discounted one on one session with me.

05/28/2025

If you've ever wanted a safe, reliable recall for your dog, then now is the time to get started. Having a great recall can not only keep your dog safe but also give them a better quality of life. Being able to enjoy trails, beaches, and parks without your dog taking off, running up to other dogs, or people is just a part of what we can accomplish in this program.

From now through the end of June I am offering $150 off my off leash program. This means you will get a minimum of 10 private sessions going over the skills and techniques needed to teach & maintain a reliable off leash recall for your dog.

For more info on the program or if you'd like to sign up you can visit my website directly or text/call at 508-939-0319.

04/14/2025

Group obedience classes will start this Thursday at 4 pm! Location is at Waban Park. Class is $30, please reach out to me prior if you would like to join. It will be held each week at the same time. Up island class coming soon.

Each obedience class will focus on different topics such as commands, recall, overcoming fearful behaviors, calmness around other dogs and more.

I try to make my classes as fun as possible while learning real world skills you can apply every day. All my classes are focused on teaching you and your dog the most practical training and not just fun tricks to show your friends (although we occasionally do those too).

Text/call at 508 939 0319 if you'd like to join!

04/11/2025

Group walking class #1 was a success! Despite the cold, everyone came and had a great time. We worked on how to step off and allows dogs to pass properly. What to do if your dog lunges towards another. How to use the leash to get a dog to stop moving forward when they pull and exercises to keep an anxious/excited dog calm.

Class is every Friday at 4 pm in West tisbury. Shoot me a message or call if interested in joining. 508-939-0319

04/08/2025

Currently taking new bookings for the season. Regular clients of mine (past and present) get access to all the new group classes i am starting. The weather's getting warmer so if you've been putting off getting training now is the time to reach out before my schedule gets full. Contact me at 508-939-0319 to sign up or learn more about how I work.

04/04/2025

03/10/2025

*New class starting April 2025*

If you live on MV and have trouble walking your dog in public or around other dogs then this class is for you. Every week we will walk together and you will learn how to improve your leash skills and help your dog become more comfortable around other dogs on leash.

We will work on various exercises and I will teach you new techniques and ways to handle the leash. Even if you're dog is already good on leash or good around other dogs this class is a good opportunity to practice new skills and maintain their ability to walk well on leash.

Exact start date TBA, text/call at 508-939-0319 if you're interested in signing up or learning more. Class will be drop in so you do not need to come every week (but if you want the best results I recommend coming weekly!)

12/04/2024

Hi everyone, I am currently taking the winter months off and am in Colorado with the dogs until March. I realize I don't post on here as often as I should and I am planning on changing that for the 2025 season.

Working with dogs can be a very personal thing. Whether it's for me or the people I'm working with. Because of this I don't always like to post videos of lessons as often times the information can be very delicate or specific to each client/dogs life.

I have been taking this time off to reflect on how to respect people's privacy while also being able to give insight into how I work and offering pieces of my knowledge and experience I've gained over the years.

I will likely start uploading videos covering various topics or including bits of lessons that I feel will be valuable to share with the people who are interested. There will also be video courses and step by step tutorials on how to teach various behaviors that will be accessible to anyone and any dog.

09/20/2024

It's that time of year again when the summer season has slowed down, and I'm ready to start getting the dogs out for adventures. If you're not familiar, my pack hiking program is where I take a small group of dogs out to various trails or beaches on island and let them romp & have fun with a select group of dogs. During this time I work with all dogs on recall training, proper social skills, manners in public in on/off leash settings as well as learning how to be calm within a group of dogs.

Pack hikes are ideal for dogs who already have decent social skills, are not extremely prey driven and have had some form of prior recall/leash training. The main point of these is to create a fun/safe environment for every dog in the group so any new dogs will go through a 3 hike trial run to see if they will be a good fit for the group.

If you're interested in signing up or learning more please contact me at [email protected] or at 508-939-0319.

03/05/2024

Hi everyone, ill be back on island in early April and am taking bookings now for anyone interested! Now is the best time to get in before the busy season and I'll be offering a lot more services to new/past clients this year.

With over 7 years of experience helping dogs and owners on island I can assist you with whatever your dog needs are.

Services I'm offering this year include:

Private lessons
Group classes
Off leash training
Pickup day training
Dog adventures
Weekly pack hikes (with owners)

Call/text at 508-939-0319 or email at [email protected]