Colonial Dog Training provides customized, results driven in-home dog training and behavioral modification throughout the Greater Boston area.
We specialize in private obedience programs tailored to your lifestyle, working directly in your home where problems actually occur. From foundational puppy training and basic manners to severe behavioral rehabilitation including leash reactivity, fear, resource guarding, and aggression.
Our certified trainers design personalized plans that teach practical, long-lasting obedience. We focus on clear communication and reliable results so your dog can thrive in real-world situations.
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Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Crate training
House training
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy trainingProgram details
Expert in-home puppy training across Greater Boston for pups 16 weeks and under. We tackle housebreaking, crate training, teething, bounding, and basic manners, setting your puppy up for a lifetime of good behavior and calm obedience.
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Specialized in-home aggressive dog training and behavior modification across Boston. We address leash reactivity, resource guarding, fear aggression, and territorial barking with customized, stress-free protocols that restore safety and control.
Barking
Chewing
Reactivity training
Resource guarding
How training happens
Group classes
In-home training
Dog age
Puppies
Support between sessions
Follow-up support
Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
Service dog training
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Training approach
Positive reinforcement
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5/5Jackie is fantastic! She's a wealth of knowledge and is very consistent in her training strategies. I'd highly recommend working with her. Within one week we had a whole new outlook on how to deal with our dog. Our dog doesn't love kiddos but our ultimate goal is to be able to ke…Read full reviewClose full review
Jackie is fantastic! She's a wealth of knowledge and is very consistent in her training strategies. I'd highly recommend working with her. Within one week we had a whole new outlook on how to deal with our dog. Our dog doesn't love kiddos but our ultimate goal is to be able to keep her after our baby is born in January. That being said, we are starting at square one. Our dog is relearning many of the things that seem basic, but are completely complex for a dogs brain. Just as the dog is learning, so are we! It's been a great experience thus far, and we still have a ways to go. I'd recommend Colonial time and time again as your source for dog training!
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Kate
5/5Colonial Dog Training is amazing! I have a rescue dog who was found on the side of the road as a very young puppy and he has a lot of issues because of that. Kim is the third trainer I tried after being referred by a friend with her own rescue dog, and I’m thrilled to say i final…Read full reviewClose full review
Colonial Dog Training is amazing! I have a rescue dog who was found on the side of the road as a very young puppy and he has a lot of issues because of that. Kim is the third trainer I tried after being referred by a friend with her own rescue dog, and I’m thrilled to say i finally found someone who could help me. If you are willing to put in the work and do the training, you WILL see a difference after the very first session. It’s not easy because you’re training your dog that you are the leader and he is supposed to pay attention to what you ask him to do, but it really does work. Kim is wonderful to work with - she’s so professional and truly knows what she is doing. She actually takes you through a whole training program where each lesson builds on the previous one and your dog learns more and more challenging skills that make him more in tune to you and more able to listen in any situation. My pup and I are not done yet - we’re about 2 months in - but the difference is noticeable and not only to me. My neighbors routinely comment on how well behaved my dog is. I have already recommended Colonial Dog Training to several people and I will continue to!
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Brittany Nataro
5/5
Kim is an excellent and very experienced dog trainer. I called her to help me with my JRT mix, since training with her my dog is well mannered and listens to me in all situations (even really distracting ones). Kim was so great to work with, she always made sure I knew exactly what I needed to do with my dog when she was not there. I highly recommend Kim and Colonial Dog Training to anyone!
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Ursula
5/5
Jackie was a godsend for our family. Our dog had a laundry list of behavior problems, and we were afraid (and broken-hearted) we would have to rehome her, but Jackie taught us extremely practical techniques to get a handle on the situation. Our dog will be with us for the rest of her life thanks to Colonial Dog Training and Jackie!”
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Cris Nataro
5/5
Jackie and Kim are excellent and very skilled dog trainers. They can help any dog, especially ones with aggression. My dog had fear aggression towards people he did not know, with the help of Colonial Dog Training he now loves everyone! If you want results, call Jackie and Kim at Colonial Dog Training!
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