Personalized Coaching and Private Dog Training - East Bridgewater, MA
Services:
Group Training: Socialization is crucial for puppies as it sets the bar for behavioral development! Janice trains puppy preschool and kindergarten classes for pups 8-23 weeks of age at PAWS-itively Obedient in Hanover.
Private Training : This option is done in your home and provides one-one help with general obedience or specific behavioral issues!
Puppy Start Right Training: this is our puppy training option for pups 6 months of age and under! Puppy Start Right Training covers elimination training, crate training, independence training, play biting and mouthing, chewing appropriate things, jumping up, and all other puppy management needs as well as basic manners with sit/stay, lay down, come when called, loose leash walking, leave it/take it, and attention!
Puppy Start Right Pricing:
4 sessions: $499
5 sessions: $599
Sessions are 45 minutes each. Puppy Start Right sessions are done in the home and also at local out and about location if safe for puppy and family. We may recommend purchasing the Puppy Start Right book for more information.
Additional Training:
Adolescent Dogs: for those who need a brush up on some manners training, or older pups/ newly rescued dogs who haven’t yet received professional training. See below for rates.
Reactive Rovers: for dogs who bark and lunge at the end of the leash and are unable to focus in the presence of other dogs and/or people! See below for rates.
Rescue 101: for those dogs who are fearful, nervous and/or anxious in certain situations or of specific things. Learn how to read your dogs body language, and how to help desensitize and counter-condition your dog to have a better emotional response! See below for rates.
1 hr private session: $150
Includes emailed training summary and email communication for two weeks post session.
3 – 1 hr private session package: $400 (save $50)
*must be completed within 3 months.
5 – 1 hr private session package: $650 (save $100!)
*must be completed within 5 months.
Packages include emailed training summary and information, email communication during the 3 or 5 month period. Typically sessions are held 1 – 2 weeks apart. We give you plenty of time in between sessions for you to work with your dog on specific training goals.
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- Online Sessions
How do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Animal Behaviorist
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Trainer
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Barriers
- Clicker
- Front-clip Harness
- Head Collar
- Leash
- Long Line
- Martingale Collar
- Muzzle
- Praise/Affection
- Toys
- Treats
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Pet Behavior Modification
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Therapy Training
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Dogs
Pet Certifications
- American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
- Fear Free Certified Professional
Education
CPDT-KA, certified fear-free professional, canine good citizen evaluator
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Bridgewater, Whitman, Halifax, West Bridgewater, Rockland, Abington, Hanson, Raynham, Middleborough, Brockton
What year did you begin serving pets?
2014
SERVICE AREA: Any distance, including Bridgewater, Whitman, Halifax, West Bridgewater, Rockland, Abington, Hanson, Raynham, Middleborough, Brockton
Distinction
How do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Animal Behaviorist
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Trainer
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Barriers
- Clicker
- Front-clip Harness
- Head Collar
- Leash
- Long Line
- Martingale Collar
- Muzzle
- Praise/Affection
- Toys
- Treats
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Pet Behavior Modification
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Therapy Training
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Dogs
Pet Certifications
- American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator (AKC CGC)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
- Fear Free Certified Professional
Education
CPDT-KA, certified fear-free professional, canine good citizen evaluator
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Bridgewater, Whitman, Halifax, West Bridgewater, Rockland, Abington, Hanson, Raynham, Middleborough, Brockton
What year did you begin serving pets?
2014
🦔 About Janice Gifford — Certified Dog Trainer in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Janice Gifford is a certified dog trainer serving East Bridgewater, Plymouth County, and surrounding areas including Brockton, Taunton, Quincy, Plymouth, Weymouth, Braintree, Randolph, Stoughton, Marshfield, Bridgewater, dedicated to helping dogs and their families build lasting, trusting relationships. Using positive, science-based methods tailored to each dog's age, temperament, and specific challenges, Janice makes training effective, enjoyable, and built to last.
❤️ The best dog trainers don't just train dogs — they teach you how to communicate with yours. Janice brings that philosophy to every session, working alongside you and your dog to build trust, consistency, and real, lasting results.
What Janice Can Help With
Obedience & manners — reliable commands and respectful behavior at home and in public. Leash & walking confidence — ending pulling, lunging, and stress on walks. Behavior modification — addressing reactivity, anxiety, fear, and aggression. New dog foundations — building good habits and confidence from the start.
Why Book Janice on PetWorks?
Verified, certified professional with credentials you can trust. Personalized one-on-one sessions — in-home, mobile, or on-site. Force-free, positive reinforcement methods that are humane and proven. A judgment-free approach focused on the wellbeing of both you and your dog. Backed by real reviews from pet parents across Plymouth County and Brockton, Taunton, Quincy, Plymouth, Weymouth, Braintree, Randolph, Stoughton, Marshfield, Bridgewater.
How Booking Janice on PetWorks Works
Booking Janice is secure and straightforward.
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