Orange, MA
Blue Rock Dog Training
Barbara Eriksson 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.
Training Philosophy
Barbara Eriksson and her team at Blue Rock Dog Training motivate dogs to learn through only positive reinforcement techniques, and never use pain or intimidation. Learning should be fun, and bond you with your dog.
Services
Blue Rock Dog Training offers a variety of services, including:
- Private Dog Training: Personalized, private sessions for dogs with behavior issues that would make attending class difficult or unsafe.
- Group Training Classes: Group classes for puppies and dogs that need basic training, or the opportunity to socialize and work around other dogs.
- Puppy Kindergarten: A five-week course covering all the basics to get you started on the right paw with your new puppy.
- Intermediate Puppy: A course that reinforces concepts covered in the kindergarten class and allows your dog to build on proper social behavior techniques.
- Advanced Puppy: A course that continues work on good manners and exposes dogs to more distracting environments to build self control.
- Beginner Life Skills: A class that will help you to train your dog in everyday life skills using fun games that will improve your relationship and make life with your dog more enjoyable!
- Intermediate Life Skills: A course that will build on the skills your dog already has, including greeting people and other dogs, walking on a leash, coming when called, focus, and impulse control.
- Advanced Life Skills: A course that review skills already established and introduce new topics to ensure that your dog is well behaved in both human and canine settings.
- Polite Leash Walking: A five-week class that will teach you new games to help you and your dog walk together as a team.
- Canine Good Citizen: A course that will provide instruction and practice for the CGC, with the test administered during the last class.
- Tricks: A 5-week class where you will learn how to teach your dog a variety of fun tricks.
- Rally and Obedience: A fun sport for owners and dogs alike that has been growing in popularity with plenty of events in the New England area.
- Recall: A five-week class that will teach your dog to come running when you call.
Certifications
Barbara Eriksson is an IAABC Associate Certified Behavior Consultant, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA. Lottie Hains is a KPA CTP, CAP Level 1.
Specializations
Puppy training, basic obedience, advanced obedience, leash training, socialization, Canine Good Citizen, tricks, rally and obedience, recall, behavior modification
Training Methods
Positive reinforcement techniques, clicker training
Customer Reviews
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.
Maureen
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Seriously, if you have any questions about training your dog, we have the answers.
We have created a directory of licensed dog trainers specializing in positive reinforcement methods. These trainers are not affiliated with Dogo, and all information is gathered from publicly available sources. Each profile provides a brief overview of the trainer's experience and expertise.
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All trainers listed here are certified professionals with extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement techniques.
Positive reinforcement centers on rewarding preferred behaviors, ensuring a pleasant learning journey for your dog. This humane approach is scientifically proven to be the most effective long-term training method, strengthening the bond between you and your pet. By consistently rewarding good behavior, your dog learns to associate actions with positive outcomes, leading to lasting improvements and a happier companion.
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Simply click on the preferred trainer's profile to access their contact details. From there, you can get in touch to discuss your requirements and set up training appointments.
Group sessions offer a communal setting where your dog learns general obedience alongside other dogs. In contrast, private sessions grant focused attention, making them perfect for targeted behavior modifications or individualized training agendas.
All our trainers are committed to positive reinforcement techniques and steer clear of any harsh or punitive methods. Their primary goal is to make training a joyous journey for you and your dog.
Results depend on factors like your dog's nature, the specific behaviors in question, and your training consistency. While many clients observe improvements in just a few sessions, it's crucial to be patient and persistent.
Reach out to the trainer you're interested in to discuss possibly attending a session. It's a great way to get a feel for their approach and see if it aligns with your expectations.
