Our Services

General Evaluation

This evaluation involves an interactive discussion to assess your dog's current behavior, any specific challenges you are facing, and the objectives you hope to achieve through training. By observing your dog's demeanor and behavior during this session, our professional trainer can gain valuable insights into your dog’s temperament and abilities, allowing us to recommend a personalized training program. Whether your dog needs basic obedience training, behavioral modification, or specialized skills, this evaluation sets the foundation for a successful training journey. During this initial consultation, our experienced dog trainers can meet with you and your dog at our facility or at your home if you live within our training area, as defined under Private Training.

$110/hour

BOARD & TRAIN EVALUATION

This evaluation is a comprehensive assessment designed for dog owners considering our board and train program. This session is held at our facility and provides an opportunity for both the dog and owner to meet our experienced trainers. Our team will thoroughly assess your dog on various aspects, including behavior, temperament, responsiveness to commands, and social interactions. This evaluation serves as a crucial step to ensure that our board and train program aligns with your dog's needs and your training expectations. Additionally, it allows us to determine if the program is a suitable fit for your dog's behavior and learning capabilities.Our dedicated team is committed to providing personalized attention and guidance to help you make an informed decision about the most suitable training program for your dog. As this evaluation is booked separately from the General Evaluation, interested individuals are encouraged to fill out a Contact Us form on our website to schedule this service.

$100/hour

Private training

We offer private, in-home training sessions where we come to you to work on everything from loose leash walking to house training to not jumping on counters or people and more. Our professional trainers are also able to work with your dog while you are not home and they will update you with videos of your dog’s progress. These private sessions can also be held at our facility in Stow, MA and other locations within our training area, such as off leash practice at a park, or proper play manners at the dog park, or leash reactivity around dogs. Our training area includes Acton, Belmont, Bolton, Boxborough, Brighton, Brookline, Cambridge, Chestnut Hill, Concord, Framingham, Harvard, Hudson, Lexington, Lincoln, Marlborough, Maynard, Natick, Needham, Newton, Stow, Sudbury, Waltham, Watertown, Wayland, Wellesley and Weston.
*Please note: Service in Brookline and Cambridge is limited to certain areas. Contact us to confirm availability in your neighborhood.

• The single lesson is ideal for owners who want basic information and more hands on teaching than an evaluation.

• The 5 pack of lessons is ideal for owners with simple issues like jumping.

• The 10 pack of lessons is ideal for owners with minor behavior modification issues like loose leash walking.

• The 20 pack of lessons is ideal for owners with new puppies.

• The 30 pack of lessons is ideal for go-getter owners who want the perfect dog.

• After completing a board and train we highly encourage clients to continue training. All lessons after a board and train are $110 each and can be booked one or more at a time.

$180/hour single lesson
$800/5 pack lessons
$1,500/10 pack lessons
$2,800/20 pack lessons
$3,900/30 pack lessons
$110/hour for each lesson after completing a board and train

*All lessons expire 1 year from purchase except the 30 pack, which expires 2 years after purchase

Virtual Lessons

We offer virtual lessons via Facetime, Zoom and WhatsApp. We can help you work on everything from loose leash walking to house training to not jumping on counters or people and more.

$100/hour

traditional board & train

In our traditional board and train we focus on resolving common dog issues. We require a minimum of 3 weeks for a board and train for dogs 6+ months old and they board at our facility/home in Stow, MA. During the board and train your dog will learn to sit, down, stay, come reliably off leash with a remote collar, walk on a loose leash past distractions, not to jump, bark or mouth, drop, leave it, go place for 1+ hours, proper socialization with other dogs and people, as well as overall better impulse control and listening skills. Upon drop off we do an hour to two transition lesson where everyone in the family performs the same commands with their dog that we do. Also included is an hour long follow up lesson around a week later to make sure the training sticks. A remote collar is included in the board and train cost and will be given to you at drop off. Additional tools are not included in the cost. An evaluation is required prior to the board and train if we have never met your dog.

$4,777/3 weeks*
$9,108/3 WEEKS FOR TWO DOGS*

*Peak pricing dates incur an additional $10/day fee. Final pricing varies based on selected dates and availability.

canine good citizen evaluation

Does your dog have what it takes to pass the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen Test? If so, we can evaluate your dog and award them this well know, well respected title. To find out more about the CGC Title and testing requirements, click here. Contact us to set up a private lesson and evaluation. Private lesson pricing applies.

Group Training Classes

We offer group training classes weekly at our facility in Stow, MA.

Upcoming Classes:

PUPPY KINDERGARTEN

Puppy Kindergarten invites puppies aged 8 weeks to 4 months to join in the fun! In this 5 week course, both puppies and their owners embark on an exciting journey of learning basic obedience and valuable puppy training skills. The last 15-20 minutes of class are dedicated to puppy playtime. Our team of professional trainers provides guidance on what constitutes appropriate and safe play. We're here to help you understand the ins and outs of puppy behavior!

To ensure a smooth start, attendance at the first class is mandatory for all clients interested in participating in this group class. This is a fantastic opportunity for you and your puppy to learn and grow together!

This 5 week course is $250.

Saturdays 9:30AM-10:30AM

• Starting February 28, 2026

• Starting April 25, 2026

• Starting June 6, 2026

• Starting July 18, 2026

• Starting September 5, 2026

PUPPY ELEMENTARY

Puppy Elementary invites friendly puppies and dogs to join in the fun! This class is typically taken after completion of Puppy Kindergarten. In this 5 week course, both puppies and their owners embark on an exciting journey continuing to learn and practice basic obedience commands and building strong confidence and socialization skills. The last 15-20 minutes of class are dedicated to puppy playtime. Our professional trainer will provide guidance on what constitutes appropriate and safe play. We're here to help you understand the ins and outs of puppy behavior!
To ensure a smooth start, attendance at the first class is mandatory for all clients interested in participating in this group class. This is a fantastic opportunity for you and your puppy to learn and grow together!

This 5 week course is $250.

Saturdays 11AM-12pM

• Starting February 28, 2026

• Starting June 6, 2026

• Starting July 18, 2026

• Starting September 5, 2026

OBEDIENCE & RECALL

The Obedience & Recall group class serves as a continuation from our Puppy Elementary course. To ensure a smooth transition, we recommend that your dog already have a solid grasp of basic commands like sit, down, and stay, although luring is acceptable at this stage. This class is designed to enhance your dog’s skills by proofing them in the presence of controlled distractions, including other dogs, toys, food, and even loud sounds. Additionally, we will focus on essential skills such as loose leash walking and coming when called.

This 5 week course is $250.

Saturdays 11Am-12PM

• Starting April 25, 2026

Saturdays 12:30PM-1:30PM

• Starting July 18, 2026

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CLASS

Join our comprehensive 5-class series designed to prepare you and your canine companion for the highly regarded CGC certification. In the 5th and final class, you'll have the opportunity to demonstrate your newfound skills and earn this esteemed certification. The CGC certification, offered by the American Kennel Club (AKC), is a testament to your dog's good behavior and training. Our classes are thoughtfully structured to cover all aspects of the CGC evaluation, ensuring you and your dog are well-prepared for the test.
Enroll now to embark on this journey towards earning the CGC certification, and visit the AKC's official website for more information on the Canine Good Citizen program: https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/canine-good-citizen-test-items/

This 5 week course is $250.

Saturdays 12:30PM-1:30PM

• Starting June 6, 2026

• Starting September 5, 2026

INTRO TO CANINE SWIMMING

Help your dog build confidence and have fun in the water! Our Intro to Canine Swimming class is designed to safely introduce dogs to swimming in our dock diving pool while building strength, confidence, and water skills. Over 5 weeks, dogs will learn how to comfortably enter the pool, build swimming endurance, and develop safe water habits with guidance from our trainers. This class is great for dogs new to swimming as well as dogs who want to become more confident in the water.
Dogs work one at a time to ensure a calm, safe learning environment. Dog owners do not go in the pool, only the trainers and the dogs.
Prerequisites: None — dogs should be comfortable around other dogs and handlers.
Great for: Confidence building, exercise, and dogs interested in future dock diving.

This 5 week course is $250.

Saturdays 2PM-3PM

• Starting June 6, 2026

• Starting July 18, 2026

INTRO TO SCENT WORK

Does your dog love to sniff? In this fun and engaging class, dogs learn to use their natural scenting abilities to search for hidden odors. Scent work builds confidence, provides excellent mental stimulation, and strengthens the bond between you and your dog.
Over 5 weeks, you and your dog will learn the foundations of scent work, including building search motivation, introducing target odors, beginning container searches, and learning how to read your dog’s search behavior.
Dogs work one at a time, making this a great activity for dogs of all ages, energy levels, and personalities.
Prerequisites: None — all dogs welcome!

This 5 week course is $250.

Saturdays 4:30PM-5:30PM

• Starting April 25, 2026

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boarding

Boarding is offered for clients who have completed the board and train program with She's a Keeper. Your dog will enjoy a day full of supervised, structured playtime with other well behaved dogs and basic obedience practice.  Additional add-on services are available, such as of- leash hikes, swimming in our dock diving pool (May-September), fetch/play sessions, cuddle sessions, trick training sessions and more! At night they will sleep in a crate in our home with other dogs in crates around them for comfort. We crate our dogs at night for safety. Pickup and drop off can be added for an additional fee each way within our MA training areas if we have space.

$89/day

*You can add a 1 hour off leash hike for $40/day if your dog has completed a board and train with us and is remote collar trained.

Structured DOG DAYCARE

We offer Structured Dog Daycare for clients who are dog and human friendly and have participated in the board and train program with She's a Keeper. Your dog will enjoy a day full of structured playtime along with basic obedience practice. Pickup and drop off can be added for $10 each way depending on where you live. Main areas serviced for pick up and drop off are Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Chestnut Hill and Concord. Other locations may be available, please inquire.

$65/day

*You can add a 1 hour off leash hike for $40, please inquire!

Baths

We offer bathing services at our Stow facility including bathing, blow drying, and nail trimming. These services are only available to our current clients who have completed a board and train with us. Please reach out with questions and scheduling.

Bath & Blow Dry (nail trim is extra)

Small (0-25 lbs) $80
Medium (25-50 lbs) $90
Large (50-75 lbs) $100
X-Large (75+ lbs) $110

Animal Therapy Project

Animal Therapy Project (ATP) is the result of a partnership between Trevor Bell, a child therapist, and Isys Johnson, a professional dog trainer. ATP provides therapy dog services to a variety of private and public institutions, including group homes, elementary, middle and high schools as well as colleges. ATP provides a variety of fun-loving, temperament-tested dogs with multiple energy levels and personalities to customize each experience to meet our clients’ specific needs.​

Animal Therapy Project (ATP) believes in the inherent virtue of children and animals. We believe that every child deserves to have positive experiences with animals and that those experiences can nurture, sustain and inform their lives. ATP seeks to enrich the lives of both animals and individuals through community. www.AnimalTherapyProject.org

Please contact us to inquire about our services, rates and how to book a visit today!