Benefit from our solid experience combined with certified, positive techniques for the best possible dog training results.
Living with a dog can be hard! Does your dog pull on leash? Jump on you or your guests? Growl at humans or other dogs? Is your dog afraid of everything?
Blue Rock Dog Training can work with you to educate your pet to be well-mannered, friendly and confident with other dogs and people. We have the training solution for every behavior challenge, from basic house training for puppies or ‘new to you’ dogs, through resolving advanced behavior challenges like leash pulling or bolting. Our full-service, private training programs can turn your dog into your ideal dog.
Choose the Solution That Works Best for You
Private Dog Training
Are you having real challenges with your dog’s training? Do you lack the time or flexibility to travel to classes? Some dogs have behavior issues that would make attending class difficult or unsafe. Personalized, private sessions may be the answer for you.
Group Training Classes
Group classes are great for puppies and dogs that need basic training, or the opportunity to socialize and work around other dogs. We can work on overall skills and manners, or a specific one such as polite leash walking and recall. We keep our classes small, so you and your dog get individualized attention.
Why Choose Us to Train Your Dogs?
We love dogs, and motivate them to learn through only positive reinforcement techniques, and never use pain or intimidation. Learning should be fun, and bond you with your dog.
Why Choose Us to Train Your Dogs?
We love dogs, and motivate them to learn through only positive reinforcement techniques, and never use pain or intimidation. Learning should be fun, and bond you with your dog.
Meet the Trainer
Barbara Eriksson, Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA
Barbara has a long history of training and modifying the behavior of animals, from farm horses to her own dogs, and the dogs of her clients. She finds genuine joy in training and its results, and wants to pass on that excitement to others. Not only does she rely on her personal experience, but she has achieved some of the top honors available in dog training.
Barbara is amazing! At our house, we affectionately refer to her as “the dog whisperer”. Before Barbara began working with Sophie, our Australian Shepherd/Australian Cattle Dog mix, Sophie would “lose her mind”, jumping when anyone entered the house-at one point knocking someone’s hat off. We had actually started boarding her when we were having company. After just a few training sessions Sophie no longer “loses her mind” and settles down quickly when someone enters the house. Barbara’s gentle approach worked wonders. I cannot praise Barbara enough.
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The Blue Rock crew is having a big adventure in Oklahoma! We arrived last night and started working sheep today. Jemma and Reed both got a chance to work on the Open trial field in the morning. In the afternoon, Reed got to go back on the quad and help move sheep off the field. At the end of the day he got to move the sheep back into the field where they will graze overnight. Excellent training experiences for both dogs.
We'll be back in Massachusetts before Thanksgiving. December classes are listed on the website. Saturday Beginner Life Skills is full, but there is still room in the Tuesday evening class that starts 12/5.
Sure is flat out there.
Looks like a cool adventure
Have fun!!
Very cool!
Puppy Kindergarten class starts 12/3 at 5pm. This class is for pups 8 weeks to 4 months. We cover all the behaviors that are challenging for puppy owners (biting, housetraining, jumping, resource guarding, etc) as well as teaching all the behaviors puppies need to learn to become well behaved dogs. The class meets for an hour every Tuesday for 5 weeks. The price is $160. Click the link below to register:
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22014575&appointmentType=70513435
There are no classes at Blue Rock Dog Training until after Thanksgiving. Barb and dogs are off to a clinic in Oklahoma! The dogs are excellent travelers so far. Practicing leash walking, riding quietly in their crates, and enjoying their first ever pup cups at Starbucks! (Thanks to Emily and Dwight for the tip!)
Check out our website for December classes. There's a full lineup of Puppy, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced classes on the calendar. Some are filling fast!
Pup cups!!!!!🤩🤩🤩
Enjoy! Have a safe trip!
Safe Travels, Learn Lots and Have the Best Time 👍
Happy trails to you and your pups!
YAHOO PUP CUPS ‼️💚💜🩵💙❤️
Enjoy the time away!❤️
Have fun everyone!
Safe travels ❤️
Safe travels from me n Chase
Have fun!
Safe travels
Enjoy your travels!!!
Have fun!
Be safe. Enjoy ! Miss you at rally!
Wish I were going.....
Is your dog in need of a little study time?
We have a Beginner Life Skills class starting soon and you can join us!
This is a 5 week class for dogs that need to work on basic manners. We will cover Sit, Down, Recall, Stay, Polite Greetings, Polite Leash Walking, Leave It, Focus and more. All taught in a postive, fun way for you and your dog to learn together. We will meet Sundays at 9:30 on 10/27 and 11/3, and 10:30 on 12/1, 12/8 and 12/15. If that weird schedule works for you, the cost is $160 for all 5 classes. The registration link is:
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22014575&appointmentType=69852901
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