Sharon, MA
Carol Ahearn
Carol started as a conformation handler, showing her Fox Terrier ‘Otto’. She owned a few herding dogs with great agility inclinations and currently has three dogs as part of her family: Bella, a mini Dachshund with an extensive catalog of tricks, Aja, a Belgian Tervuren that loves agility, enjoys rally, and endures obedience and tracking; and Lupa a Belgian Tervuren that is excited about agility training.
Training Philosophy
Carol is committed to gentle, positive reinforcement methods. Her approach is simple, effective and an enjoyable experience for dogs, owners and their families.
Services
Blue Max Dog offers a variety of services, including:
- Personalized in-home obedience lessons and behavior consultations
- Group classes, including:
- Puppy Kindergarten
- Good Manners
- Advanced Obedience and CGC preparation
- Off-leash Obedience
- Treats for tricks
- Nosework
- Agility
- Rally
- AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) evaluations
The price for one in-home lesson is $95. A package of four lessons is $365. Additional travel expenses may apply.
Certifications
Carol is an APDT certified dog trainer and an ITC graduate. She is an AKC CGC Evaluator and is a member of the behavior department at the Center for Shelter Dogs in Boston.
Specializations
Obedience training, puppy training, behavior modification, agility training, nosework, rally, Canine Good Citizen (CGC) preparation
Training Methods
Gentle techniques and positive reinforcement methods
Customer Reviews
Kirk, Margo, and Charlie
We started working with Carol when Charlie was only 12 weeks old. He was an energetic, wild puppy, and as first time dog parents, we needed a lot of help! Carol’s positive reinforcement approach to training worked like magic for us. Charlie responded very well, and her techniques fit into our lifestyle with ease. We now have a dog who receives compliments on his good behavior, and we owe it all to Carol. She is an excellent trainer and a wonderful resource. We recommend her wholeheartedly.
Maddy K. and Family and Maxie
From the beginning, Carol’s knowledge, experience and demeanor won us over and we trusted her and her words were gospel! She has been right on target with everything! We owe everything to Carol and I have since recommended her to many of my friends. Her insight and expertise as well as her manner are always professional and top notch. She is a wonderful person to have in your and your pet’s life.
Sal, Lynda, Daisy and Murphy
It has been over 3 years since we first met Carol and each and every time our dogs see her they get so excited. They love her. Carol uses love and patience in her training and that is so important to us, to have found someone who cares for our dogs as much as we do. It is evident that Carol enjoys her work and her clients enjoy her classes. We would recommend Carol to anyone who has a dog, she is as vital to your pet’s well being as their veterinarian. Carol is an excellent trainer.
Lori
Carol’s training methods are both fun and effective. She really knows what she is talking about!
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