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 ‘new to you’ 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 dog’s 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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Tomorrow's Beginner Life Skills class has a couple open spots!
This is a five week class, meets each Saturday at 1pm, starting 3/22, for an hour each week. This class is perfect for dogs 5 months or older who need to work on the skills that a great companion dog needs.
We cover all the basic skills (sit, down, come when called, polite greeting, leash walking, settle,etc.) Plus, you and your dog will learn useful games to help reduce jumping on guests, pulling on leash, and more.
All this for $160.
To register: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22014575&appointmentType=75568492
Photo of Doz out for a woods walk for interest!
Three new classes start on Saturday 3/22. All classes meet for an hour each week for 5 weeks. The cost is $160 for all 5 weeks.
Puppy Kindergarten 11am- only 2 spots left
This class is for puppies 8weeks to 4 months old. To register:
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22014575&appointmentType=75568134
Beginner Life Skills- 1pm- This class is for dogs 5months and up that haven't taken classes before. This class is good to teach your dog basic manners and address problem behaviors. Not suitable for reactive dogs. To register:
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22014575&appointmentType=75568492
Canine Good Citizen Class 2:30pm, This class is for advanced dogs that want to work on the skills to prepare them for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Class. This is not a beginner level class. Prerequisite is Intermediate level class or permission of instructor. To register:
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22014575&appointmentType=75574852
Intermediate life skills anytime soon?
Time is running out to get your puppy enrolled in Puppy Kindergarten! Puppy owners find our class to be very helpful. Each week we will cover how to deal with problem behaviors (Biting and jumping are pretty common ones, but we also learn about the best ways to house train your pup, how to manage your pup around other household pets and more), how to teach new skills, and how to prevent problem behaviors from beginning. This is a fantastic socialization opportunity for pups 8 weeks to 4 months old. Classes are 5 weeks long (One hour each week) and the total cost is $160.
There are two classes to choose from.
Thursdays at 5pm starts 2/27 -One opening left. To register:
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22014575&appointmentType=73883254
Or Saturdays at 9:30, starts 3/1. To register:
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22014575&appointmentType=74008375
Where are you located? I live in Northfield MA
If you have a puppy under 4months old, you will want to reserve a class spot now to ensure that you start your pup off on the right paw. The puppies in class now have all made incredible progress. The shy puppies are getting more confident each week which means they will be able to live a more full life without being afraid of new experiences. This also reduces the chance of them developing aggression, as most aggression stems from fear. And, the boisterous pups are learning how to settle, focus, and listen. With dog training, the earlier the training begins the easier it is to get the changes you are hoping for. Puppy Kindergarten is the best way you can ensure you are on the path to a happy, well-behaved dog.
The upcoming classes will meet each week for an hour for 5 weeks. The cost for all 5 weeks of class is $160. There are two times available as follows:
Thursdays at 5pm starting 2/27. Only one spot left in this class. To register:
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php...
Saturdays at 9:30am starting 3/1. To register:
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php...
Have an older pup or dog that needs beginner level training? Watch our website for new classes being added to the schedule or contact Barb at 978-895-9773 or barbara@bluerockdogtraining.com
All classes are canceled today due to the weather! I hope you get to stay home and hang out by the fire like Jemma and Bel!❤️❤️
Reed got in on the snoozing (in)action too!
Wallen also enjoys a fire
Snoozing
I have the odd ball. ❤️ Quinn
Molly isn’t by a fire but she is quite cozy in her bed.
Blue Rock Dog Training in Action! Click for a larger photo and details.
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