You love your dog.
Soon, everyone else will too.
If you’ve ever marveled at an off-leash dog sprinting back to their owner on cue or an on-leash dog strolling past your lunging land shark with ease, you’ve probably wondered:
Why can’t my dog be like that?
Whether you’re navigating unreliable recall, leash reactivity, or the growing pains of puppyhood, I’ve got you covered.
Positive dog training with second-to-none support in Topsfield, MA.
Expert Dog Trainer, Trisha Wendell
Expert training to the rescue:
When and where you need it.
Designed to fit your lifestyle:
Work toward the goals that matter most to you.
Wild dog translator:
Learn the “why” behind your dog’s behavior and learning style for a lifetime of companionship.
How Trisha can help
Dream Puppy Day Training
From land shark to lifelong friend
You knew your puppy would be a lot of work—but you weren’t quite prepared for them to turn into a four-legged piranha behind closed doors. Even the quiet ones need a little help learning the basics: relaxing indoors, greeting visitors politely, going potty outside, appropriate play, and other skills that transform your playful pup into a steadfast companion.
As a puppy-raising expert, I’m ready to save your sanity! I’ll train your puppy with you or step in to give them exercise, training, and a potty break while you work.
Trail Buddy Training
Enjoy the journey with your best friend
You long to take your dog with you on all your outdoor adventures, but your dog just isn’t reliable on the trail .... Yet.
From rock-solid recall to the simple trail manners that keep everyone safe, I’ll teach you and
your dog the skills you need to join forces on your greatest adventures.
Leash Reactivity
Make walks fun again
Is your dog a charmer off-leash, but a warrior on walks? To all the dog owners who walk before dawn or in bad weather, hoping to avoid other dogs (not to mention judgy looks from your neighbors), I see you.
Whether your dog enjoys the company of other dogs when they’re off-leash or not, we’ll transform your rambunctious fur tornado back into your favorite walking buddy.
Pricing and Packages
*Day Training = let me do the heavy lifting
*Coaching = Let's all train together. I will show you how to train your dog.
Initial Dog Training Consult
$150.00, 75 Minutes
In person at your home. Together we'll discuss dog history, behavior analysis, current dog knowledge, how dogs learn while leaving plenty to time to "pick the trainers brain". Setting realistic goals specific to your training needs.
Discuss programs in more detail.
Dream Puppy Day Training
4 weeks (18 sessions) $2,150.00
3 day training (one hour session) per week (x4)
1 coaching (one hour session) per week (x4)
2 follow up sessions, scheduled after program is completed
Jump Start Day Training
3 weeks (15 sessions) $1,800.00
3 day training (one hour session) per week (x3)
1 coaching (one hour session) per week (x3)
Two 30 minute video calls
2 follow up (one hour session) after program is completed
Landshark to life long friend- Coaching
8 weeks (10 sessions) $1,200.00
We meet once a week for one hour. I’ll teach you how to train your dog(s).
2 follow up, one hour sessions. Scheduled two to four weeks after completing the program to ensure training sticks.
Bark to Basics- Coaching
6 weeks (8 sessions) $975.00
We meet once a week for one hour. I’ll teach you how to train your dog(s).
2 follow up, one hour sessions. Scheduled two to four weeks after completing the program to ensure training sticks.
Choose your training path
Not sure where to start? Let’s talk!
Tell me about you and your dog, and I’ll recommend the best package for your goals.
Your best bud awaits.
Positive Reinforcement Dog Training in Topsfield, MA.