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I work directly with your dog during the day — building skills, adding enrichment, and making real progress on a custom training plan. You come home to a calmer, happier dog.
M.S.
Master of Science in Behavior Analysis — Simmons University, 2021
CDBC
Requires 500+ hours and 3+ years of complex case experience — one of the most rigorous credentials in the field
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Every session built around your dog, not a curriculum
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Fear-free methods — always
WHAT IS DAY TRAINING
Day training is exactly what it sounds like — I come to your home and work directly with your dog during the day. Whether you're at work, working from home, or simply too busy to fit structured training into your schedule, day training gets real work done without requiring anything from you in the moment.
It's not dog sitting. It's not daycare. It's purposeful, positive reinforcment training by a certified dog behavior consultant — with a plan, a goal, and weekly video notes so you always know exactly what's happening.
WHY IT'S DIFFERENT
Most dogs come home from daycare overstimulated, dysregulated, and exhausted in the wrong way. Day training with me does the opposite — every session is designed to calm, focus, and build your dog up.
Credentials that matter
I hold an M.S. in Behavior Analysis and am a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant — the most rigorous credential in the field. Every session is built on the science of behavior, not guesswork.
Regulates, doesn't dysregulate
Daycare and dog parks can create or worsen behavioral problems. Day training is structured and calm — your dog learns to focus, settle, and respond to cues in a controlled environment.
Custom training plan
Before sessions begin, I work with you to understand your dog's behavior, goals, and history. Every session follows a plan built specifically for your dog — not a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
Mental stimulation that counts
Structured training is the most effective form of enrichment for dogs. Your dog gets real mental stimulation, not just physical exercise — the kind that produces lasting calm and confidence.
EVERY SESSION
Every day training session is purposeful from start to finish. Here's what's included in every visit.
Structured training time
I work through your dog's custom training plan — reinforcing skills, introducing new behaviors, and building on progress from previous sessions. Every session has a clear focus and goal.
Mental stimulation & enrichment
Enrichment activities — sniff work, puzzle feeding, calm settle exercises — give your dog the mental workout that produces lasting regulation. A mentally tired dog is a calm dog.
Potty break & movement
Every session includes an outdoor break — giving your dog physical exercise and a chance to decompress in a structured, calm way.
Weekly video report
At the end of each week, I send a video report so you can see exactly what was worked on, how your dog responded, and what's coming next. You're never left guessing.
HOW IT WORKS
Day training begins with a consultation so I can build a plan before the first session. From there, sessions happen on a regular monthly schedule.
01. Day training consultation
A 60-min in-person session to assess your dog, understand your goals, and build a custom training plan. Required before starting any membership. $225.
02. Choose your package
Select 4, 8, or 12 sessions per month depending on your dog's needs and your schedule. Sessions are 50 minutes each.
03. I come to you
Sessions happen in your home — no drop-offs, no pickups. I work with your dog in the environment where real life happens.
04. Stay in the loop
Weekly video reports keep you informed. Add a transfer session at any time so I can show you exactly what to do to continue progress at home.
Monthly Memberships
All packages are monthly. Sessions are 50 minutes each, conducted in your home. Day training consultation ($225) required before starting.
GETTING STARTED
$800
One session per week — a great starting point for dogs who need structure and consistency without an intensive schedule.
4 × 50-min in-person day training sessions
Custom training plan
Weekly video report
Email support throughout
MOST POPULAR
$1600
Two sessions per week — ideal for dogs working through behavioral challenges or for owners who want faster, more consistent progress.
8 × 50-min in-person day training sessions
Custom training plan
Weekly video report
Email support throughout
Monthly treat gift
MAXIMUM PROGRESS
$2400
Three sessions per week — the most intensive option, for dogs who need frequent structured input or owners with ambitious training goals.
12 × 50-min in-person day training sessions
Custom training plan
Weekly video report
Email support throughout
Monthly treat gift
Monthly enrichment gift
Transfer add-on
At the end of any month, I conduct a 50-min session demonstrating all techniques so you can continue progress at home. Available as an add-on to any monthly membership.
Travel fee applies for clients beyond 20 minutes from Waltham, MA — $1/minute of drive time, up to 45 minutes. Day training consultation ($225) required before starting.
Book a free 15-minute call to talk through your dog's situation. No pressure, no judgment — just an honest conversation about what your dog needs and how Fresh Start can help.
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