Programs

Your dog is an individual. At Walden Dog Training we recognize that and tailor our programs to fit the needs of each dog we work with. Whether your dog is staying with us for a board and train program, or meeting with us once a week for private lessons, our goal is to engage with your dog and their natural motivations in order to create a reliable communication system that works in real world situations.

Walden Dog Training is based in Concord, MA. Our services are available to those in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Arlington, Belmont, Lexington, Newton, Weston, Wellesley, Sudbury, Lincoln, Concord, and beyond.

Puppies

12-20 weeks old

Dogs

5 months and older

Reactive Dogs

5 months and older

Puppies
12-20 Weeks Old


Private
Puppy Orientation

$295 at your location

$195 at our location

 

A specifically tailored 1 on 1 session for you and your puppy. We will devote 1 hour to helping you and your puppy enhance your communication and increase your understanding of each other.

What’s Included:

  • 20 minute free phone evaluation before attending class to answer any preliminary questions

  • 20 minute free phone or virtual consult after class to answer any follow up questions

  • Follow up detailed practice program specifically designed for you and your puppy


Virtual
Puppy Orientation

$95 per session

 

A 1 hour virtual session to get answers to all of your questions and learn the basics of a communication system that works for you and your puppy, all from the comfort of your own home!

Dogs
5 months
and Older

Private Lesson
Program

$1495* for 5 sessions
at your location

$995* for 5 sessions
at our location


 

Private lessons are a great option if you are interested in gaining the knowledge and tools to achieve your training goals. These programs are offered in packages of five lessons, which will be scheduled weekly and held outside to accommodate for social distancing.

In addition to nice leash walking manners, your dog will learn to sit/stay, down/stay, place, come/recall. We will also help you with common behavioral issues such as jumping up, nipping, counter surfing or any other issues you need help with. If you are interested in learning how to remote collar train your dog, proper introduction and use of the e-collar is covered in this program.

As with all of our programs, private lessons are designed to coach you on how to shape a balanced, calm and happy state of mind for your dog.

What to Expect:

  • Our 5 session packages include one 90-minute introductory session, followed by four 1-hour sessions

  • Clear homework instructions designed specifically for you and your dog

  • Access to us via phone/text/email or video chat to help troubleshoot any issues you’re having during the program

  • Access to our Walden Walks training classes for 6 months after program completion


Virtual
Private Lesson
Program

$675* for 5 sessions

 

In our virtual private lesson program, our goals remain the same. We will work with you 1 on 1 in order to teach nice leash walking manners, as well as: sit/stay, down/stay, place, come/recall. We will also help you correct common behavioral issues. As always, if you are interested in learning how to remote collar train your dog, proper introduction and use of the e-collar is covered in this program.

What to Expect:

  • Our 5 session packages include one 90-minute introductory session, followed by four 1-hour sessions

  • Clear homework instructions designed specifically for you and your dog

  • Access to us via phone/text/email or video chat to help troubleshoot any issues you’re having during the program

  • Trainer critique and advice on two videos per week that you submit of you working with your dog in order to help us achieve your goals


Board and Train
Program

$1495* for 1 week
$2495* for 2 weeks
$3500* for 3 weeks

 

Our board and train program gives your dog a jump start on training by living 24/7 as a member of our pack. We start with a consistent and fulfilling routine for your dog that makes sense for them. Through that structured routine we create a balanced and calm outlook on life for your dog, and teach your dog what is expected of them in our house and in the real outside world.

While your dog is with us we introduce the training, structure and obedience that will help you more easily navigate life together. In addition to nice leash walking manners, your dog will learn to: sit/stay, down/stay, place, come/recall (2 & 3 week off-leash). We will also help you with common behavioral issues such as jumping up, nipping, counter surfing or any other issues you need our help with. We specialize in e-collar/remote collar training, and proper introduction and use of this tool is covered in the 2 & 3 week programs.

What to Expect:

  • Video and photo updates

  • A thorough training session with you and your dog at the end of the program to go over training and show you how to reinforce it

  • Clear homework instructions designed specifically for you and your dog to start practicing at home

  • Access to us via phone/text/email or video chat to help troubleshoot any issues you’re having during the program

  • Access to our Walden Walks training classes for 6 months after program completion

Please Note: Aggression and severe reactivity issues require a minimum commitment to our 2 week program.


Day School
Program

$1475* for 2 weeks
$1950* for 3 weeks
$2400* for 4 weeks

 

Imagine the benefits of having your dog do a board & train program, without having to say goodbye for an extended period of time. This is our day school program. You drop your dog off with us in Concord every morning (Tuesday-Friday) and pick them up at the end of the school day.

While your dog is with us we introduce the training, structure and obedience that will help you more easily navigate life together. In addition to nice leash walking manners, your dog will learn to: sit/stay, down/stay, place, come/recall (3 & 4 week programs). We will also help you with common behavioral issues such as jumping up, nipping, counter surfing or any other issues you need our help with. We specialize in e-collar/remote collar training, and proper introduction and use of this tool is covered in the 3 & 4 week off-leash programs.

What to Expect:

  • Video and photo updates

  • A thorough training session with you and your dog at the end of the program to go over training and show you how to reinforce it

  • Clear homework instructions designed specifically for you and your dog to start practicing at home

  • Access to us via phone/text/email or video chat to help troubleshoot any issues you’re having during the program

  • Access to our Walden Walks training classes for 6 months after program completion


Maintenance Lessons

$180 per session
at your location

$135 per session
at our location

 

Once completing any of our training packages, you and your dog can schedule individual maintenance lessons at anytime. You are also eligible for our semi-regular Walden Walks, our maintenance group classes on the go.


*Additional Notes

Equipment: Prices do not include the cost of training equipment (Starmark Collar/Herm-Sprenger Prong Collar/Mini Educator E-Collar). For more information on the training equipment, visit our FAQs.

Introductory Session: If you would like to meet for just the first introductory session, we do offer our 90-minute session as a stand alone session. Within two weeks of completing the 90 minute session, you may use that payment as a deposit towards the rest of the cost of any of our private lesson training packages.

  • $495 for 1 session at your location

  • $325 for 1 session at our location

  • $200 for 1 virtual session

Reactive Dogs

 

Reactive Dogs

 

Dog's are pack animals. To some degree, in every situation, we are either leading our dog or following them. Reactivity and aggression are two heightened symptoms that become present because of a lack of clear and consistent leadership on the human’s part. Now, before you read any further, know that we are here to help you, not to shame you. Whatever has happened in the past has happened, and today is a new day with new possibilities for you and your dog’s relationship. If you are having problems with your dog because of reactivity or aggression, we are able to help you.

Our goal is to develop a foundation of strong obedience with your dog that teaches proper leadership and communication. Using training we can naturally increase your dog's confidence in your ability to handle situations that bring about reactive or aggressive reactions from your dog.

Will it require work? Yes. Will there be times when it feels like we are asking a lot of you? Probably. Do we believe in your ability to create a better future for you and your dog? There is no doubt in our mind. Reach out to us today to set up an in person or virtual evaluation to talk about working with you and your dog.


Private Lesson
Package

$1495* for 5 sessions
at your location

$995* for 5 sessions
at our location

 

Private lessons are a great option if you are interested in gaining the knowledge and tools to achieve your training goals. These programs are offered in packages of five lessons, which will be scheduled weekly and held outside to accommodate for social distancing.

In addition to nice leash walking manners, your dog will learn to sit/stay, down/stay, place, come/recall. We will also help you with common behavioral issues such as jumping up, nipping, counter surfing or any other issues you need help with. If you are interested in learning how to remote collar train your dog, proper introduction and use of the e-collar is covered in this program.

As with all of our programs, private lessons are designed to coach you on how to shape a balanced, calm and happy state of mind for your dog.

What to Expect:

  • Our 5 session packages include one 90-minute introductory session, followed by four 1-hour sessions

  • Clear homework instructions designed specifically for you and your dog

  • Access to us via phone/text/email or video chat to help troubleshoot any issues you’re having during the program

  • Access to our Walden Walks training classes for 6 months after program completion

Please Note: Private sessions are held outside at an outside location of your choice.


Board and Train
Program

$2495* for 2 weeks
$3500* for 3 weeks

 

Our board and train program gives your dog a jump start on training by living 24/7 as a member of our pack. We start with a consistent and fulfilling routine for your dog that makes sense for them. Through that structured routine we create a balanced and calm outlook on life for your dog, and teach your dog what is expected of them in our house and in the real outside world.

While your dog is with us we introduce the training, structure and obedience that will help you more easily navigate life together. In addition to nice leash walking manners, your dog will learn to: sit/stay, down/stay, place, come/recall (2 & 3 week off-leash). We will also help you with common behavioral issues such as jumping up, nipping, counter surfing or any other issues you need our help with. We specialize in e-collar/remote collar training, and proper introduction and use of this tool is covered in the 2 & 3 week programs.

What to Expect:

  • Video and photo updates

  • A thorough training session with you and your dog at the end of the program to go over training and show you how to reinforce it

  • Clear homework instructions designed specifically for you and your dog dog to start practicing at home

  • Access to us via phone/text/email or video chat to help troubleshoot any issues you’re having during the program

  • Access to our Walden Walks training classes for 6 months after program completion

Please Note: For aggression and severe reactivity issues requires a minimum commitment to our 2 week program.


Day School
Program

$1475* for 2 weeks
$1950* for 3 weeks
$2400* for 4 weeks

 

Our board and train program gives your dog a jump start on training by living 24/7 as a member of our pack. We start with a consistent and fulfilling routine for your dog that makes sense for them. Through that structured routine we create a balanced and calm outlook on life for your dog, and teach your dog what is expected of them in our house and in the real outside world.

While your dog is with us we introduce the training, structure and obedience that will help you more easily navigate life together. In addition to nice leash walking manners, your dog will learn to: sit/stay, down/stay, place, come/recall (2 & 3 week off-leash). We will also help you with common behavioral issues such as jumping up, nipping, counter surfing or any other issues you need our help with. We specialize in e-collar/remote collar training, and proper introduction and use of this tool is covered in the 2 & 3 week programs.

What to Expect:

  • Video and photo updates

  • A thorough training session with you and your dog at the end of the program to go over training and show you how to reinforce it

  • Clear homework instructions designed specifically for you and your dog dog to start practicing at home

  • Access to us via phone/text/email or video chat to help troubleshoot any issues you’re having during the program

  • Access to our Walden Walks training classes for 6 months after program completion

Please Note: For aggression and severe reactivity issues requires a minimum commitment to our 2 week program.


$195 per session
at your location

$95 per session
at our location

 

Once completing any of our training packages, you and your dog can schedule individual maintenance lessons at anytime. You are also eligible for our semi-regular Walden Walks, our maintenance group classes on the go.


*Additional Notes

Equipment: Prices do not include the cost of training equipment (Starmark Collar/Herm-Sprenger Prong Collar/Mini Educator E-Collar). For more information on the training equipment, visit our FAQs.

Introductory Session: If you would like to meet for just the first introductory session, we do offer our 90-minute session as a stand alone session. Within two weeks of completing the 90 minute session, you may use that payment as a deposit towards the rest of the cost of any of our private lesson training packages.

  • $495 for 1 session at your location

  • $325 for 1 session at our location

  • $200 for 1 virtual session