FREE Phone Consultation & Evaluation
Choosing to move forward with a phone consultation or an in-person evaluation at our Methuen training facility is an exciting first step toward creating meaningful change for you and your dog. While we gather a great deal of background information during the initial phone call, meeting in person allows us to dive deeper into the details that truly matter. Every dog is unique, and the more we learn, the more accurately we can identify what your dog needs in order to succeed.
During an in-person evaluation, we compare the information you’ve shared about your dog’s history, behavior, and current challenges with what we observe directly. Sometimes these two things align perfectly; other times, we discover important nuances that only appear in real-time interactions. Behavior is complex, and seeing your dog’s body language, stress responses, confidence level, and relationship with you helps us form a complete picture. If it’s appropriate and beneficial, we may also handle your dog ourselves to assess temperament, sensitivity, and overall disposition. This hands-on evaluation helps us determine your dog’s “makeup” — their natural tendencies, strengths, and areas needing improvement.
Ultimately, our goal is simple: to understand what outcomes are realistically possible, identify the approach required to reach those outcomes, and recommend the training program that best fits your dog’s needs and your long-term goals. Each dog arrives with their own story, and our job is to figure out exactly what it will take to help them write a better next chapter.
It’s important to remember that while our training produces extraordinary results, our work is only one part of the larger equation. We handle the heavy lifting — the foundational structure, the behavioral reset, the creation of clarity and stability. But you are the other essential part. The training we provide gives your dog a new way to understand themselves, understand us, and understand the world around them. In human terms, we are helping your dog develop a new worldview — a new framework for how to act, think, and make decisions.
Once we’ve established that worldview for your dog, our next step is teaching it to you. When you understand what we understand, communication between you and your dog becomes easier, more natural, and infinitely more effective. You’ll learn not only our training principles and techniques, but also how to handle your dog with confidence, skill, and consistency. Most importantly, you’ll begin developing the mindset that makes our training truly work — a mindset that balances rules that will guide their behavior, with the freedom to enjoy their everyday life.
This stage of the process is exciting for everyone involved. It marks the beginning of a partnership: you, your dog, and our team working together to achieve remarkable results. And all of the work we do with you — coaching, guiding, teaching, and supporting — is included in whichever training program you choose.
At the end of the day, what matters most is the transformation we see in both dogs and their owners. We witness lives change: stressed dogs becoming stable, overwhelmed owners becoming confident, and families rediscovering peace in their homes. Being part of that change is a privilege we never take lightly.
We look forward to speaking with you — and, hopefully, meeting you and your dog soon. When you’re ready, we’re ready to help you create the relationship and results you’ve always wanted.