Naked Dog Training

I can’t say enough good things about Naked Dog Training. My dog has been working with John and the rest of the trainers for her aggression issues, and the improvement we’ve seen has been incredible. They are patient, knowledgeable, and truly take the time to understand each dog’s unique needs. John and the team made me feel supported every step of the way and gave me tools I can actually use at home, not just during sessions. My dog is calmer, more confident, and much more manageable than when we started. You can tell they genuinely care about both the dogs and their owners. If you’re dealing with behavioral challenges and want real, lasting results, I highly recommend Naked Dog Training.

I am immensely grateful to Naked Dog Training, Methuen Ma for helping my german shepherd dog Chaos. When John [the owner] evaluated Chaos, his quiet command of Chaos, professionalism & time tested expertise was so cool to watch [especially since Chaos doesnt really like strangers!] and this showed me this was the organization my dog would benefit the most from. Ruth [wife], the staff [there's a bunch but I primarily deal with Addison, Eli, & Trevor] are also exceptionally compassionate & phenomenally knowledgeable individuals who excel at answering all your questions, care about your dog being successfully trained and each are so skilled at their craft. I can not say or recommend highly enough Naked Dog. No matter what your dog needs in training [like aggression/reactive/general obedience] or you need a professionally trained protection dog, go to Naked Dog! Not only will your dog greatly benefit but more importantly you will get the one thing money can't buy - peace of mind.

Naked Dog Training has completely changed life for me and my dog! Before working with them, she struggled to stay calm, focused, and regulated in busy environments, and I felt overwhelmed not knowing how to help her succeed. The progress she has made is extraordinary. Hazel is now confident, attentive, and able to work reliably with me in all kinds of settings. Prior to coming to the Naked Dog we had tried several different trainers including another board and train, with absolutely no effect. I was even told by another trainer that they didn’t see the issues I did. The Naked Dog was different from the start because they evaluated my dog’s behavior with me and in a stressful environment before creating a plan and a quote. It is not cheap, but it is highly worth the cost for a lifetime of change, and I wish I had come here from the beginning rather than wasting time and money on other trainers whose methods did not help us. This is a highly organized, professional, and effective program. Importantly, they provided thorough instruction to me to understand and maintain my dog’s progress. The team’s patience, clarity, and deep understanding of canine behavior made such a difference. I cannot thank Naked Dog Training enough- they gave my dog the skills she needed to thrive, and they gave us both confidence to enjoy the world together. Truly a life-changing experience!

Naked Dog Training was a lifesaver for me and my Dog!! I rescued a Mini Schnauzer , who I thought for the first few weeks was the perfect addition to my 2 other rescues.. However , little did I know that breed has a very high prey drive and after a while ,he saw one of the dogs as prey and was literally trying to take her down !! He grabbed her by the scruff of the neck and clamped down and tried to shake her . It was almost impossible to get her mouth open once she clamped down .. My poor other dog who was so badly abused with her previous owner , of course was so, so, traumatized!!! I was devastated and traumatized myself !! I was so fortunate to find John and his staff , who literally saved Bentleys future !!!! My partner and I went to classes to learn about the behavior and how to handle it .. It was intense !! My dog Bentley went to school , for 6 weeks !! John came to the house to observe ,the household interaction and I know have a happy family !!! Bentley has learned appropriate behavior and we have learned how to handle reprogram his prey drive .. I cant say enough about this program !!