(Puppy obedience programs also address dog behavior problems like jumping, chewing, digging, nipping etc.)

Greater Boston Dog believes in the power of private lessons which ensures you to get the most out of each obedience session. Some feel lost with the distractions of a group setting, some just need or prefer the benefit of the undivided attention, expertise and guidance we give you to help you train your own dog. You will see a change in your dog even after just one session. Keep in mind training begins the process of lifetime conditioning, we are building expectations for future behavior. Every dog and family is different, therefore we will suggest programs based on.

We will be providing you with a wealth of valuable information! We encourage you to take notes in all of these wonderful sessions!

Often puppy behavior problems can be addressed in a single session, just like on the Dog Whisperer. Puppies with more serious issues for example separation anxiety, shyness, aggression require multiple sessions or may be a good candidate for boarding and training. All pups and owners will benefit from Greater Boston Dog Obedience Programs because teaching the right things from day 1 gives your dog a constructive outlet for their energy. Behavior problems are usually the symptoms of the greater problems like boredom, lack of leadership and pack structure. Zephyr has extensive knowledge of dog behavior and knows that the best way to love your dog, is to lead your dog and will help you achieve the role of pack leader. You will gain a new understanding of how to communicate with your dog. Zephyr applies balanced methods that will appeal to the common sense of both you and your dog.

Whether you have just rescued a new dog with issues or have had ongoing problems for years, don’t be discouraged! Dogs live in the moment, and if we change what we are doing, they will change what they are doing. Greater Boston Dog will help you recognize what you may be unknowingly doing that adds to or creates unwanted dog behavior. We often find dog owners learn to accept inappropriate behavior or work around it, putting the dog away when company comes over or seeing another dog on your walk and immediately heading the other way for fear of a scene! Maybe your dog steals food from the counter, barks excessively, or jumps on you and company? Perhaps you are dealing with the other end of the spectrum with a dog that is exhibiting shyness, fear aggression, or separation anxiety? Whatever the case, we can help you problem solve and create the kind of companion you desire. Some issues can be addressed in a single session, such as leash pulling.

Often behavioral problems can be addressed in a single session! Dogs with more serious issues, for example separation anxiety, shyness and aggression require multiple sessions or may be a good candidate for boarding and training. All pups and owners will benefit from Greater Boston Dog Obedience Programs. Behavior problems are usually the symptoms of issues like boredom, lack of leadership and pack structure. Zephyr has extensive knowledge of dog behavior and knows that the best way to love your dog is to lead your dog and he will help you achieve the role of pack leader. You will gain a new understanding of how to communicate with your dog. Zephyr applies balanced methods that will appeal to the common sense of both you and your dog.

House-training or house-breaking is really a broad term for conditioning your dog’s expectations of his own behavior in the home. The main thing to acknowledge and accept is that this is a process that takes place over time and changes as your dog grows both physically and developmentally. There are multiple aspects of this process, the first and most pressing being Potty Training, the two main methods of this being Crate Training or Pee Pad Training. These methods are fundamentally different. Your method should ideally be chosen in advance of the pup or dog entering your home. Commonly when the dog starts to understand the process is generally when the humans begin to make mistakes; learn proven methods, tips, tricks and that stand the tests of time.

All dogs, especially rescue dogs, can come with a wide range of issues, or are simply more prone to exhibit dog behaviors which aren’t the most endearing. Zephyr deals with all of them and has worked with several Humane Societies and dog rescues, training staff for major Humane Society events, acclimating new owners and rehabilitating dogs to make them adoptable. We can assist you with whatever problems that may be occurring. Perhaps you have a great dog with no issues to speak of but would like obedience training and some basic control, which we believe every dog should have, we can help

Dog socializing begins with mom and litter mates, and it is an important part of development that should be continued as much as possible in a controlled environment with other puppies and dogs that you know are up to date with vaccines.
Part of understanding your dog’s interactions is recognizing a primal drive that dogs have for hierarchy. By natural selection, they are either a leader or a follower, and all are opportunists. Greater Boston Dog teaches you how to safely introduce, meet and greet other puppies, dogs and people; veterinarians and groomers will appreciate it. One of the main keys to creating a well-balanced dog is familiarity, and positive interactions with various stimuli prior to 5- 6 months old. Most older dogs can be rehabilitated through a lengthier process, and we’ll teach you how to work with the temperament of your adult dog.

Aggression in dogs can come in many forms, for example, resource guarding, fear aggression, dog aggression, human aggression, territorial aggression, even play aggression etc. These behaviors left unchecked tend to get worse. Do you find yourself putting your dog away when company comes over, or avoiding people and other dogs on walks? Maybe at this point you’ve just stopped walking your dog altogether? We can help, we will assess what is going on and help you turn it around. Your dog may be a good candidate for boarding and training.

Your puppy will chew and needs to chew. It is really up to us to guide our puppy or dog to chew the appropriate things that he or she has been given for chewing. Zephyr will show you how to best guide appropriate chewing and prevent unwanted chewing.

Most dogs enjoy a good dig, some people cater to this natural desire by creating a place that’s ok for digging. More often than not dogs digging in our manicured or polished lawns is not an acceptable behavior. If your puppy or dog is digging up your prize winning roses give us a call we can help.

It’s totally normal for your dog to bark a little to announce their own presence or the arrival of someone on your property, many get dogs for just that reason. Some people experience excessive barking on walks, some start up when you leave the house, some do it to demand attention, it’s out of fear in some cases and territorial in others. You don’t have to live with out-of-control barking, we can help!

Unwanted Jumping is one of the most common dog behaviors that we encounter. So much of the time, jumping behaviors are mistakenly or unknowingly encouraged and rewarded, sometimes they’re self-rewarding if they jump on a counter or table with food on it. If your dog is jumping on you, company, strangers or furniture we can help!

In most cases Zephyr will be able to teach you how to walk your dog properly in just one session! A life changing session! The importance of hierarchy on the walk is the foundation and sets the tone for your relationship with your dog. A new understanding will help you transform a simple activity that can be otherwise stressful into an enjoyable bonding time for you and your dog. Even if your dog has been pulling you around for years, we can teach old dogs new tricks.

There can be many reasons a puppy or dog will eat there own feces. Greater Boston Dog will help you problem solve and get the issue under control.

Smart dogs will quickly figure out that raiding the garbage is a self rewarding behavior. One of the hardest types of behaviors to catch because most dogs only do this frustrating action when no one is around to stop it. If your dog is taking advantage of you when no one is looking, call Greater Boston Dog for peace of mind.

This program was designed for your busy life. Busy professionals, celebrities, and professional athletes find it makes the most sense to take advantage of our custom programs. Greater Boston Dog will guide you through the process, from helping you select the right breed and temperament for your family, finding the breeder, initial procurement of the pup for boarding and training and hand delivery with on location owner training. Custom programs are just that, we’ll be as involved as you need us to be with the process. The commands for these programs usually go beyond the basics and are tailored specifically for your needs.