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Big Hair Dog Training Services

Sturbridge, Massachusetts

5/5· 88 Google reviews

About Big Hair Dog Training Services

Dog training and boarding services. Healthy conditioning for all breeds including dogs with bite histories, dog aggression, leash reactivity and/or stranger danger. Most problematic behaviors stem from fear and being out of practice. This can often lead owners to practice avoidance and unintentionally cater to their dog’s fears and insecurities. Practicing avoidance often makes a dog’s world smaller and subsequently fears even bigger. It’s never too late to address your dog’s training needs! The goal of training is to always build confidence and better prepared you and your dog for real world practice.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Obedience training

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Fear and confidence
  • Reactivity training

How training happens

  • Board and train
    Program details

    A 3-4 week board + train program @ $700/week. Individualized custom training focused on your dog's aggressive or reactive tendencies. Your dog will return home with fine tuned obedience and recall and a visible confidence and readiness to rejoin your family. · Listed price: From $700.00

  • In-home training
    Program details

    In home training is ideal for most dog owners post covid. Training is designed to fit your schedule, pace and reason for calling. The goal is to create healthy boundaries and routines by strengthening the connection between the family and the dog exhibiting problematic behavior. *Travel costs vary · Listed price: From $200.00

  • Private training

Additional services

  • Boarding
    Program details

    $65 a night with a pick up by noon the following day. The standard rate is designed for dog social dogs that do not require specific handling for reactive or aggressive behavior. Reactive and/or aggressive dogs are $100/night · Listed price: $65.00

  • Daycare
    Program details

    A day of play groups with dogs hand picked to raise your dog's confidence and exhaust him/her! Pick up and drop off times can be negotiated within reason. · Listed price: $45.00

Other listed services

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  • Dog training
    Program details

    An initial evaluation with a private training session designed for new or struggling dog owners. Training is customized to fit your dog and to eliminate problematic behavior while establishing healthy communication between you and your dog. You will leave here a confident leader. · Listed price: $125.00

  • Dental Work
  • Dog Adoption
  • Dog Walkers
  • Dog rehabilitation services
  • Heart Worm Prevention
  • Pets Adoption
  • Temperament Tested

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Customer reviews

Google listing
5
out of 588 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Daycare 19
  • Picture updates 8
  • Dog behavior knowledge 7
  • Dog socialization 7
  • Dog adoption 6
  • Animal rescue 5
All 10 topics
  • Knowledgeable owner 5
  • Outdoor play 4
  • Dog pairing 3
  • Leash walking issues 2

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88 collected reviews

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Pamela Scheck
5/5
Big Hair Pet Care is the best place to bring your furry family member. Jess and her worker dogs, yes the staff are dogs, are amazing. Jess is highly trained in all areas and aspects of training, and offers reasonable and solid advice to curb behaviors, help your pet lose weight, …Read full reviewClose full review

Big Hair Pet Care is the best place to bring your furry family member. Jess and her worker dogs, yes the staff are dogs, are amazing. Jess is highly trained in all areas and aspects of training, and offers reasonable and solid advice to curb behaviors, help your pet lose weight, socialize, and to become a respectful dog. The staff dogs are also highly trained, and allow for constructive and corrective play groups, as well as teaching appropriate behaviors. I trust our Hank to Jess’s care weekly, and have seen amazing results. She offers high quality boarding services as well, and I consider her to be a member of the family, as she treats every dog as well as she cares for her own. You will not be disappointed if you become part of the Big Hair Pet Care club! 🐾🐾

Lisa Swanson
5/5

My rescue loves coming here. She has a blast playing with her pals at day care and the outdoor space is perfect for her to run. Jessica takes great care and really knows all of the dogs offering excellent guidance too! She’s extremely reliable and always has room for my pup. I don’t know what I’d do without her. I highly recommend a visit - you won’t be disappointed.

Emily Arena
5/5
I cannot say enough good things about Jess and Big Hair! My two dogs attend daycare weekly and despite being the smallest of the pack, they LOVE playing and running in the sun, rain & snow! Jess does an amazing job keeping appropriate dogs in play groups while closely monitoring,…Read full reviewClose full review

I cannot say enough good things about Jess and Big Hair! My two dogs attend daycare weekly and despite being the smallest of the pack, they LOVE playing and running in the sun, rain & snow! Jess does an amazing job keeping appropriate dogs in play groups while closely monitoring, which then gives me tips and tricks to work on at home to help correct some puppy behaviors. (Bonus: picture updates throughout the day of group play!!) My dogs have learned so much through socializing with all types of dogs and I highly recommend to anyone I know to send their dog to Jess for daycare or boarding. My pups get super excited to jump out of my car to enter the spacious fenced in yard and are super tired when I pick them up. Win win!

Steve Spinney
5/5
We’ve used Big Hair Pet Care several times now and wouldn’t go anywhere else. Our three dogs, all rescues from different organizations, feel right at home and get excited when we pull in the driveway. The large outdoor area is perfect for their energy level and gives them plenty …Read full reviewClose full review

We’ve used Big Hair Pet Care several times now and wouldn’t go anywhere else. Our three dogs, all rescues from different organizations, feel right at home and get excited when we pull in the driveway. The large outdoor area is perfect for their energy level and gives them plenty of space to run and play with the other dogs. What I love the most is the personal touch. Whether we’re in Boston for the day or Louisiana for a long weekend, Jess is in frequent communication and sends us pictures of our pups. I highly recommend Big Hair Pet Care!

Vickie Sharleville
5/5
I needed to find a safe environment to socialize my Shepard puppy. BHPC was the perfect fit!! The double entrance allows for a no hassle exchange and a moment to adjust. She was able to play safely with smaller dogs and eventually graduated to bigger playmates. This facility bala…Read full reviewClose full review

I needed to find a safe environment to socialize my Shepard puppy. BHPC was the perfect fit!! The double entrance allows for a no hassle exchange and a moment to adjust. She was able to play safely with smaller dogs and eventually graduated to bigger playmates. This facility balances size, age and personalities remarkably well!! My now 60+ Shepard can play "rough and tumble"with the big guys but still respects her smaller friends!! I highly recommend BHPC!!

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