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Expert In-Home Dog Training in Boston North
- Personalized Training for Any Dog, Breed, Age & Issue
- Lasting Results Backed by Our Life of Dog Support Guarantee
- Natural, Dog-Friendly Training Methods
- Schedule Your Local Training Session Today with Kayla Corey
Results-Driven In-Home Dog Training in Boston North & the North Shore
Struggling with leash pulling, barking, jumping, separation anxiety or puppy challenges? I provide personalized in-home dog and puppy training across Northern Boston, including Andover, Lynn and Salem. My clear, calm, and communication-based approach, will help you build a well-mannered, confident, and relaxed dog (without treats, shock collars, or fear-based methods!). Enjoy a quieter home, peaceful walks, and a better relationship with your dog.
Looking for a Better Way to Train Your Dog?
At Bark Busters Boston North, we offer dog training that truly works. Every dog is different. That’s why we work with you to create a tailored dog training plan for your dog, your home, and your lifestyle.
Personalized Dog Training & Puppy Training
Unlike group classes or one-size-fits-all programs, I come to your home, where your dog feels safest, to create lasting behavior changes. Many families turn to us after other methods haven’t worked and finally see results that last. Since 1989, Bark Busters has helped over 1 million dogs and their owners worldwide, keeping dogs happy at home and out of shelters.
Nurturing, Dog-Friendly Approach
We don’t rely on bribes or punishment. Our proven methods are based on respect, leadership, and trust, the core values that build lasting changes and better behavior.
A Lifetime of Support
With my Gold Service, you get the full value of expert training for life. I’m just a call away whenever your dog needs guidance all at no extra cost.
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Meet Kayla, Your Local Professional Dog Trainer
Home Dog Training in Boston North!
Welcome, I am Kayla Corey, your Bark Busters dog trainer and behavioral therapist in Boston North. As a former Bark Busters client myself, I'm excited and passionate about helping you develop a balanced and respectful relationship with your dog!
I've had dogs all my life. After having some sibling rivalry issues with two female dogs and called Bark Busters for help - I saw immediate changes in their behavior using the Bark Busters methods. I was so impressed I knew I needed to follow my passion and become a Bark Busters dog behavioral therapist!
After years of working with west coast families and their dogs, I've returned back to the east coast. Now living and working near my hometown, I can help families from Northern Boston to Southern New Hampshire, and along the Mass and NH coast, to live happier lives together with their dogs!
Any Breed. Any Age. Any Issue. We're here to help.
Our nurturing, dog-friendly approach teaches pet parents the same natural communication methods that dogs understand instinctively – all in the safe, comfortable environment of your own home. And, our efficient, results-oriented training program prioritizes clear communication and leadership while addressing issues in the locations they occur. This means faster, longer-lasting solutions for you and your dog.
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Connect with us Call 1-877-500-BARK (2275)or enter your zip code.
Common Dog Behavioral Issues We Address
Our expert puppy training, dog training, and dog behavior services in Boston North resolve the most challenging dog behavior issues including:
- Aggression
- Adjusting to New Home
- Barking
- Biting
- Chewing
- Destruction
- Digging
- Focus & Listening
- Housebreaking
- Improving Confidence
- Jumping
- Leash Pulling
- Marking/Peeing
- New Baby Preparation
- Obsessiveness
- Respecting Other Pets
- Running Away
- Separation Anxiety
- Sibling Rivalry – in House Tensions/ Fights
Not sure where your dog could use improvement? Take our free behavioral quiz today.
New Puppy? Need to Start Potty Training?
There's no way around it, potty training is essential for new puppy owners. Your puppy has not yet developed the awareness or physical capability to control bodily functions like an adult dog. Establishing a toilet training routine with puppies requires time, effort, and consistency to yield results, but don't worry Bark Busters Boston North is here to help.
Tips for Potty Training Your Pup
In addition to regular trips outside, there are six key moments to take your pup outside to potty: when they wake up, before they go to bed, when they’ve been eating or drinking, if they’re frightened or anxious, if they’re excited from play, and right after someone gets home.
I always say my number one rule with a puppy is if you don’t have eyes on them, they need to be contained. Whether that is in a playpen or a crate. You need to be able to correct the behavior in the moment so that you can redirect them to where you want them to go and then praise them afterwards.
Dogs learn by association so it will take them some time to figure out where you want them to go. The same is for teaching commands, it takes repetition for the dog to associate the command with an action!
I always use natural cleaning products and my go to for potty clean up is 50/50 water and vinegar to get the smell out. If it smells like a toilet, it must be a toilet! No need to buy expensive cleaning products.
Puppy Training Can Start Today
Training can begin just a few days after your puppy adjusts to their new home. Starting early and staying consistent helps establish the leadership skills necessary to manage your puppy’s behavior effectively. Contact me today for a customized plan!
Should You Crate Train Your Puppy?
Yes, your puppy is instinctively a den animal. Just like a natural den in the wild, a crate provides a safe and comforting space where your pup can feel secure. When given the opportunity, puppies naturally gravitate toward a den because it brings them comfort. A crate should always be a calm, safe retreat - never a form of punishment.
A crate provides you with the opportunity to relax or get things done without constantly monitoring your puppy. It also aids in training by limiting mistakes to when you're available and ready to correct them. Since dogs instinctively avoid soiling their dens, a crate is an excellent tool for potty training as well.
Tips for Crate Training Your Puppy
- Pick a crate that is only large enough for the puppy to stand up and turn around - any larger and he may soil a corner where he does not sleep.
- Start to feed meals in the crate to create a positive association.
- Give high value longer lasting treats and chews in the crate to give your dog an activity.
- Randomly drop bite size treats in the crate without your dog knowing so they become curious and start to sniff them out!
- Supervise your puppy for safety.
Get a Head Start with Professional Puppy Training
With Bark Busters Boston North, you don’t have to wait to start training your puppy. I come to your home and pace the sessions according to your puppy’s developmental stages and your progress. I provide you all the tools needed to successfully train your puppy at home. Contact me today for a customized plan!
Is Your Pup Showing Signs of Separation Anxiety?
If your dog howls, whines, barks or is destructive when you leave them, they may be suffering from separation anxiety. Separation anxiety in dogs occur when they become distressed and anxious when left alone or separated from their owners. Symptoms can materialize differently in different dogs and in different situations, but may include:
- Excessive vocalization (howling, barking)
- Inappropriate toileting
- Destructive behavior (chewing, digging)
- Excessive panting
- Pacing and drooling
Tips for Managing Your Dog's Anxiety
- Start creating distance inside, where your dog can see you but can’t reach you. For example, you can place your dog in a crate or behind a gate.
- Next, practice separating from your dog in a way that they can’t see you but still know you’re nearby. For example, you could be in your bedroom with the dog outside the door. Once your dog is comfortable with this, gradually increase the time before practicing leaving the house.
- Do not coddle your dog when they are barking, howling or whining. They could mistake this as praise and can make the behavior worse.
- Cameras can be a helpful tool to monitor your dog while away.
- Dog calming music can be helpful too!
Professional Dog Training Can Provide Relief
If your dog experiences anxiety when you leave, professional help is essential. Bark Busters Boston North offers personalized solutions to ease separation anxiety and alleviate stress for both dogs and their owners!
What Makes Bark Busters Boston North Unique
Bark Busters is the worldwide leader of in-home dog training, helping over 1 million families and their dogs around the globe since 1989. We wholeheartedly believe in our methods and 30+ years of results. At Bark Busters Boston North, we clear up the miscommunication between dogs and humans at the root of many behavioral issues by teaching everyone to speak the same language – dog!
Our nurturing, dog-friendly approach teaches you, the pet parent, the same natural communication methods that dogs understand instinctively. Our efficient, results-oriented, training program prioritizes clear communication and leadership while addressing issues in the locations they occur.
This means faster, longer-lasting solutions for you and your dog.
Dogs learn best in a familiar, safe environment, free of outside distractions and disruptions. That is why we come directly to your home, on your schedule to build an effective foundation for better behavior. We work first to build an effective foundation for better behavior. We teach you how to communicate with your dog. Dogs naturally live in families and look to their family leaders for guidance, safety, and love. Most people don't know how to appeal to a dog's natural sense of leadership or communication. We teach you how to use friendly, canine leadership and to "speak dog" using your body language, voice tones, and timing so you and your dog communicate better! You will see results. You want to see a change in your dog’s behavior, preferably sooner rather than later.
Any Breed. Any Age. Any Issue. Get Started Today!
We customize our training sessions to achieve your specific goals and meet your dog’s unique needs. When you learn to "speak dog" the Bark Busters way, you get real results – and nurture positive relationships and lasting emotional bonds with your canine family member.
Our Services
Bark Buster trainers conduct the one-on-one training in your home, without the distraction of other dogs or the stress of being sent away for dog obedience training at a kennel. After learning in your home, our behavioral therapist and trainer will work with you as needed outside and around real distractions, once you and your dog are ready.
Life of Dog Support Guarantee
Bark Busters Home Dog Training provides a Life of Dog Support Guarantee that is unique in the industry. It is designed to help owners resolve their dog's behavior and obedience problems and to provide customers with the satisfaction of ongoing support and peace of mind.
Tips & Advice
We're here to help. From general dog training tips, to puppy toilet training best practices, to learning about various dog breeds we've worked with, Bark Busters offers our free tips and advice on common dog behavior problems and more.
Professional Dog Training Near You!
Servicing: Amesbury, Andover, Beverly, Boxford, Byfield, Chelsea, Danvers, East Boston, Essex, Georgetown, Gloucester, Groveland, Hamilton, Hathorne, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lawrence, Lynn, Lynnfield, Manchester, Marblehead, Merrimac, Methuen, Middleton, Nahant, Newbury, Newburyport, North Andover, North Reading, Peabody, Prides Crossing, Reading, Revere, Rockport, Rowley, Salem, Salisbury, Saugus, South Hamilton, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wakefield, Wenham, West Boxford, West Newbury, Winthrop
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