Three Dog Training offers positive and enjoyable in-home training tailored to suit the unique needs of both the dog and its owner. The training is customized and includes enrichment and behavior assessments.

Lisa Forbes, the trainer, emphasizes a philosophy of fun and positive reinforcement, aiming to build a strong lifelong bond between the dog and the family. The approach involves using treats and praise for reinforcement and focuses on teaching manners for the family dog rather than traditional obedience training.

Three Dog Training serves Southern New Hampshire and most of Massachusetts. Lisa Forbes, a seasoned dog trainer, specializes in helping families who have adopted or rescued dogs and are facing issues such as separation anxiety, fear, and aggression. She aims to guide families in making the right choice when adopting a dog to ensure a successful and fulfilling experience.

Lisa's approach involves:

1. Understanding the family's needs and lifestyle to identify the most suitable dog breeds.
2. Discussing adoption options from local shelters, rescue groups, and online resources.
3. Providing guidance on important questions to ask when adopting a dog.
4. Assisting in interpreting behavior assessments and terms to help families understand their new dog better.

With almost 20 years of experience in making successful matches for dogs in animal shelters, Lisa now extends her expertise to help families find the perfect match. Her service, Paw Harmony Matchmaking, aims to support families in making informed decisions when adopting a new dog, ensuring a harmonious and fulfilling relationship.

Brad Thibodeau

Training Philosophy
Dog Taoist brings clarity and calm cooperation to humans and their dogs through proprietary formulas based on dog psychology, pack mentality, and leader-follower mechanics. Basically, we help you communicate with your dogs without yelling, fighting, or forcing…anything.

Services

• Full day circuit trainings (8:30am-3:30pm) including leash and collar fittings, loose leash walking, treadmill training, place, basic commands, walk bys, pack training, positive socializing, agility (parkour), and 1:1 work.
• Family Educational Classes for the life of your dog. We meet each week to practice, discuss, and pack walk. This class requires dog parent participation.

Specializations
obedience training, puppy training, agility training

Training Methods
Positive reinforcement training, clicker training, pack mentality, leader-follower mechanics

Customer Reviews

• Laureen Mowat: I reached out to Brad after my dog had become increasingly aggressive creating a safety concern for anybody coming near my home. At our first appointment, Brad spent 4 hours getting to know Lou and assessing his needs. After our first session, we already saw a change in Lou's behavior. We are a month into our training, and Lou is like a new dog. He is no longer barking at everybody passing outside, he walks beautifully on a leash, and we aren't afraid of what he might do next. Brad has instilled confidence in Lou and into our family. I cannot thank him and his family enough for everything. If anybody is on the fence, know that he is worth every cent and more. My only regret is that we didn't find him sooner!
• Nicole Jacquelyn: We have a 13 week old Labrador puppy and 3 busy boys. Brad and all his trainers have been amazing to work with. At first meeting, he spent a good amount of time with Shiloh and I was immediately impressed with his knowledge and handling of our puppy and all the dogs in his center. After only one training class with Brad we have noticed a change in our puppy. She is more focused, less distracted, and more easily re-directed. She has almost mastered walking on a leash with his advice and consistency. He has taken time to answer all my questions and provided me with solid support from the moment we set foot in his center. I’m so very excited to see what our puppy is going to achieve with his leadership and guidance. I can say with certainty that I would highly recommend this school for any dog and their owners!
• Allison Gamache: I am honored to write a review of my experience working with the Dog Taoist!! Brad is in a class of his own, well above all other dog trainers who pale in comparison to what he knows about dog psychology and the leader/follower mentality. He can restore order to your life and strengthen your relationship with your dog, identifying fears the dog has and how to eliminate them. He comes to your home with his pack of 5 working dogs who are his beloved pets. He will work with you on the correct use of collars, holding the leash, walking, respect, barriers, commands, etc. You must be invested and practice everything he teaches you as this is a long-term investment in your life with your dog. My dog was abused and came to us with many issues. But we learned we have issues too because, in our commitment to give Tessa a better life, we were inadvertently humanizing her and therefore adding to her problems. It was hard to hear but we all our trust and confidence in Brad and we have seen marked improvement. We cannot thank him enough!

FairPlay Dog Services is a clicker trainer since 1995, CCPDT certified since 2003, KPA CTP 2010, and CNWI 2011. The owner, specializing in fear issues, serves Pepperell, MA, and adjoining towns in MA and NH.

Training Equipment: Utilizes clickers and treats in training, avoiding aversive equipment such as choke chains, prong collars, and electric shock. Recommends specific harnesses in conjunction with training for better dog focus and owner control.

Training Philosophy: Aims to help owners understand their dog's needs and offers appropriate training to create better relationships between dog and family members.

Locations Served: Pepperell, MA, and adjoining towns in MA and NH.

Training Experience: Conducts group classes including puppy and adult manners, attention, all levels of Rally, Wag It! Games (certified), agility, and K9NW©. Offers private consultations for a variety of behavioral issues. Currently working one-on-one, providing training walks, behavioral consultations, K9NW© instruction, and Reiki for animals.

Specialization: Specializes in fear issues and has a particular interest in K9 body language education.