Canine Training Referrals – Manners, Obedience, Behavior
With the goal of training our dogs to be the kind of companions we wish them to be within our families, we offer you the following list of referrals. Please bear in mind that this list reflects a variety of styles and methods on dog training. We do not endorse one individual method over another. We encourage you to make inquiries in to multiple facilities so that you can make an informed decision regarding which trainer is going to be the best match for you and your dog, as long as the chosen method involves positive reinforcement techniques. Please note: Some trainers may give advice beyond behavior that our veterinarians may not agree with (such as recommending a raw food diet). Please consult your veterinarian with any questions that may arise.
Please do not hesitate to approach a Northampton Veterinary Clinic staff member with any questions about this list.
| Animal Alliances
Northampton Caroline Moore (413) 585-5868 |
Canine Head Start
Montague Elise McMahon (413)367-0094 Group classes, private consultations, Puppy classes |
| Sandy Meadow Farm
Westfield Missy Kielbasa (413) 572-4936 Group classes, formal obedience, private consultations, Puppy classes |
Exercise Finished
Chicopee (413) 533-0049 Group classes in formal obedience, agility, and Rally-O Puppy classes |
| It’s PAWSible Dog Training Center
Westhampton (413) 527-7364 Group classes, private consultations, Puppy classes |
K9 Etiquette
South Hadley Susanne Shaw (413) 387-4368 Group classes, private lessons, consults |
| Leading the Way
Florence Shannon Fitzgerald-Mehlman (413) 559-7011 www.leadingthewaydogtraining.com Group classes, private lessons, consults, play groups, Puppy classes |
Pet Behavior Consulting
Amherst Elise Gouge (413) 230-9873 Private in-home, puppy training, reactive dog classes |
| Paws of Nature Family Dog Training
Westfield (413) 642-5442 Private consultations |
The Canine Counselor
Susan Miller (413) 478-8234 “In-home dog training and behavior consultations” |
