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05/07/2026
July/August group class schedule is here! The spring classes have been a blast so far. I have really enjoyed challenging you guys with harder exercises and seeing how the dogs have handled a variety of real world distractions.
If you want early access to the group class scheduling please reach out to get added to the email list!
6/7 at 12pm
Castle Island, 2010 William J Day Blvd
(one spot left)
6/20 at 11am
Pope John Paul Park - Hallet Street Entrance
(three spots left)
6/27 at 11am
Arnold Arboretum - Mendum/Fairview Street Gate
(full)
7/11 at 10am
Pope John Paul Park - Hallet Street Entrance
(two spots left)
7/19 at 11am
Castle Island, 2010 William J Day Blvd
(two spots left)
7/25 at 11am
Arnold Arboretum - Mendum/Fairview Street Gate
(two spots left)
These classes are only available for those who have done one on one classes with us. You can sign up via Pet Pocketbook or email us at [email protected] to reserve your spot. $40 per dog.
The following are some of the topics we will be covering in Group Class. Feel free to request additional topics or exercises.
*Emotional regulation skills around distractions.
*Loose leash walking around distractions.
*Recall around distractions.
*Stay around distractions.
*Advocating for your dog in a public setting.
*Exercises for building strength and endurance.
*Hiking//off leash etiquette around distractions and safety around water.
*Facilitating healthy social behavior with other dogs.
*Polite greetings with humans.
*Canine Good Citizen prep.
Please feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns. Looking forward to seeing you at Group Class!
04/17/2026
The last thing that any dog owner wants to think about is what happens when their dog gets old. Facing the changes that come with old age head on is daunting and overwhelming. But facing them head on gives your dog more time, more freedom, and more comfort as they age.
Watching Cersei, my Boston Terrier, change during her senior years has been immensely sad, but I have taken this opportunity to learn how to best support her. And now I can pass that information off to you.
Swipe for 6 things to do to support your dog during their golden years ➡️
In the first video the brown dog is correcting the white dog and trying to run away from her. Every chance she gets she retreats under me (I am moving away just to show her behavior better.) Her body is very stiff, at times a low tail and she is just snapping at the white dog’s face. She is not mirroring the other dog or doing any play behaviors. This is not consensual play, the white dog is trying to play and the brown dog is asking her to stop.
In the second video the brown dog is choosing to stay with the white dog. She is not just snapping at the white dog’s face, but instead mirroring her body language. The sequence starts with them both slapping the ground with their front feet, a play cue. Towards the end of the clip the brown dog gets more and more uncomfortable, eventually coming back to me so I end the game to help support her.
There is a lot of nuance, things are happening fast, and the dogs need to have excellent obedience to end the game when things start getting uncomfortable. I find situations like this are often poorly understood and poorly managed in dog backs and doggy daycares. This results in bad social skills, reactivity, aggression, and fear. Which all could be avoided with an educated human and well trained dogs!
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