Benefit from our solid experience combined with certified, positive techniques for the best possible dog training results.
Living with a dog can be hard! Does your dog pull on leash? Jump on you or your guests? Growl at humans or other dogs? Is your dog afraid of everything?
Blue Rock Dog Training can work with you to educate your pet to be well-mannered, friendly and confident with other dogs and people. We have the training solution for every behavior challenge, from basic house training for puppies or โnew to youโ dogs, through resolving advanced behavior challenges like leash pulling or bolting. Our full-service, private training programs can turn your dog into your ideal dog.
Choose the Solution That Works Best for You
Private Dog Training
Are you having real challenges with your dogโs training? Do you lack the time or flexibility to travel to classes? Some dogs have behavior issues that would make attending class difficult or unsafe. Personalized, private sessions may be the answer for you.
Group Training Classes
Group classes are great for puppies and dogs that need basic training, or the opportunity to socialize and work around other dogs. We can work on overall skills and manners, or a specific one such as polite leash walking and recall. We keep our classes small, so you and your dog get individualized attention.
Why Choose Us to Train Your Dogs?
We love dogs, and motivate them to learn through only positive reinforcement techniques, and never use pain or intimidation. Learning should be fun, and bond you with your dog.
Why Choose Us to Train Your Dogs?
We love dogs, and motivate them to learn through only positive reinforcement techniques, and never use pain or intimidation. Learning should be fun, and bond you with your dog.
Meet the Trainer
Barbara Eriksson, Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA
Barbara has a long history of training and modifying the behavior of animals, from farm horses to her own dogs, and the dogs of her clients. She finds genuine joy in training and its results, and wants to pass on that excitement to others. Not only does she rely on her personal experience, but she has achieved some of the top honors available in dog training.
Barbara is amazing! At our house, we affectionately refer to her as “the dog whisperer”. Before Barbara began working with Sophie, our Australian Shepherd/Australian Cattle Dog mix, Sophie would “lose her mind”, jumping when anyone entered the house-at one point knocking someone’s hat off. We had actually started boarding her when we were having company. After just a few training sessions Sophie no longer “loses her mind” and settles down quickly when someone enters the house. Barbara’s gentle approach worked wonders. I cannot praise Barbara enough.
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Even dog trainer's dogs go to classes! Barb's two handsome boys are taking classes with Kim LLucky Dog EventsDog Events. Reed (on the left) is in the Intro to Dog Sports class. Kite is in the Intro to Agility class. They had a blast today and we can't wait for next week's classes! Thanks Kim!!
Classes are canceled tonight ,1/19,due to slippery road conditions. Stay safe and train at home!
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Rune is an adoptable Dog - Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler searching for a forever family near Berwick, ME. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.Interesting article in the Whole Dog Journal.
What would make you sign up for a dog-training class? - Whole Dog Journal
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Iโve paid to take group dog-training classes a number of times โ even though I know how to and am even pretty good at training my own and other peopleโs dogs.Kristin Morse โค
Congratulations to Dan and Wisco for earning their Novice Tricks Title! This is the first title they have earned, but surely not their last!
He’s napping !
Congratulations to the graduates of Beginner Life Skills! These dogs made great progress and had fun learning too!
So fun! Tucker was exhausted on the ride home!
Looking great! Love the smiles.
Congratulations to the graduates of our Puppy Kindergarten Class! It's been so fun to watch them grow and learn!โค
Love this training center. Max is learning because I learned from class! Ongoing everyday!
Come learn useful training tips to help you and your dog have a fantastic 2023!
Due to popular demand, we have scheduled another Puppy Kindergarten and another Beginner Life Skills class.
Beginner Life Skills is for dogs who haven't taken a class before and need to work on basic manners. We cover teaching behaviors like sit, down, leave it, come when called etc, and will discuss management strategies for problem behaviors. This is a great opportunity for socializing and learning about training. This is the class to take if your pup is too old for Puppy Kindergarten. This class meets on Sundays at 10am for 5 weeks and the cost is $160. (No class 2/5)The link to register is:
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We will also be offering a Puppy Kindergarten on Saturdays at 10:30 starting 1/21. This class is for pups up to 16 weeks of age at the start of class. In this class you will learn how to potty train, how to provide mental and physical outlets for your pup, how to train behaviors like sit, down, polite greetings, and much more. An excellent socialization opportunity for young pups. There will be no class on 2/4. The link to register is
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for more info email barbara@bluerockdogtraining.com
Blue Rock Dog Training in Action! Click for a larger photo and details.
“I’m Bored” – Part 1, Intro
โThereโs nothing to doโ Remember saying these things when you were a kid? I sure do! And, if your dog chews your shoes, spends the day poised at the window waiting to express his inner Cujo when neighborhood dogs walk by, creates whole-house artwork with the roll of...
“I’m Bored” – Part 2, Training
Training to Prevent Boredom in Pets Mental stimulation is at least as important as physical exercise for developing a well-rounded dog that is a pleasure to live with. Just as you might be tired after a few hours of challenging math problems or learning to drive with...
“I’m Bored” – Part 3, Feeding for Enrichment
Feeding for Enrichment, or, 'Ditch the Food Dish' Wild dogs spend their days foraging, exploring, digging, and playing, as well as resting. Domestic dogs often spend their days in the same environment day after day with little challenge or stimulation. Many dogs are...
Barbara Eriksson is an IAABC Associate Certified Behavior Consultant.
Blue Rock Dog Training
Service Area
Northwest Massachusetts:
Warwick, Northfield, Erving, Montague, Greenfield, Millers Falls, Orange, Athol, Royalston