Jen Boyd-Morin

Jen Boyd-Morin's training philosophy is inspired by kindness and informed by science. She believes in using positive reinforcement methods, focusing on rewarding desirable behaviors and making adjustments to the environment to encourage good choices. She also collaborates with veterinary professionals to address any underlying medical factors that may be contributing to behavioral issues.

Jen Boyd-Morin offers a wide range of dog training services, including:

• Puppy Services:
  • Boarding: 2-week board & train program for puppies up to 5 months old. Includes individualized one-on-one care and training in Jen's home, daily socialization, foundation skills training, and fun activities like sniff games, tug, playdates, and walks in the woods.
  • Training: Packages include our Puppy Primer (our manual on all things puppy), written homework, email follow-up, & a $25 discount on optional group class enrollment
    • Minor League: Ideal for owners who want help with puppy socialization, house-training, chewing, and nipping, as well as training for a few basic manners (i.e. sit, down, no jumping, coming when called, go to bed, etc.). Includes four 50 minute training sessions, attendance at one playgroup.
    • Major League: Best for owners who want help with puppy socialization, house training, crate training, chewing, and nipping, as well as a solid foundation in basic manners with some distraction added. Includes six 50 minute training sessions, attendance at one playgroup, 10% discount on a Puppy Overnighter.
    • All Stars: Perfect for those who want to set their puppy up for success in all aspects of life! Includes prevention of problem behaviors, cooperative care training (for vet visits, grooming, etc.), and practicing basic manners in new environments. Includes eight 50 minute training sessions, attendance at one playgroup, 20% discount on a Puppy Overnighter.
  • Group Classes: Life Skills for Puppies class is designed to help you develop a confident & resilient puppy, and will start you and your puppy on the path to a long and happy life together. Includes an orientation, training and socialization exercises, as well as puppy play. Class size is limited to 8 dogs | $225 for 7 weeks.
  • Puppy Playgroups: Carefully managed group play for puppies to socialize, practice name response and recalls. $20 per 30 minute session.
• Adult/Adolescent Dog Training Services:
  • Group Classes:
    • Life Skills for Adolescents: For dogs who have completed our Life Skills for Puppies class. Class builds on previously learned behaviors and introduces new skills like go to bed, wait at doorways, trade, stay, and more. Class size is limited to 6 dogs | $165 for 5 weeks.
    • Life Skills Level 1: A beginner level class for dogs new to training or our classes. Class covers basic skills like sit, down, recall, loose leash walking, etc. and includes an orientation where we discuss how dogs learn, how to address undesirable behaviors, how to meet our dogs need, and more. Class size is limited to 6 dogs | $255 for 8 weeks.
    • Life Skills Level 2: For teams who have completed either of the above classes and want to take their training to the next level by incorporating additional distraction, distance, and duration. Class includes individualized coaching based on where your team is in the training process. Class size is limited to 6 dogs | $195 for 6 weeks.
  • Private Training:
    • College: Ideal for adolescent/adult dogs in need of a few basic manners (i.e. sit, down, coming when called, drop it, leave it, wait, go to bed, loose leash walking, no jumping, etc.). Includes one 60 minute virtual intro session and three 50 minute virtual training sessions. $460.
    • Pro: Our college package with the additional benefits of working in person and with additional distraction. Also appropriate for trick training, cooperative care, and relationship building. Includes one 60 minute virtual intro session and three 50 minute in-person training sessions. $495.
    • MVP: Perfect for building a solid foundation in basic manners with distraction. Also appropriate for dogs with reactivity. Includes one 60 minute virtual intro session, two 50 minute virtual training sessions, and three 50 minute in-person training sessions. $710.
    • Behavior/Aggression Issues: Our behavior training is appropriate for dogs exhibiting noise sensitivity, fear, compulsive behaviors, overarousal, predatory behavior, reactivity, and aggression (for separation anxiety, please visit our resources page). Includes one 60 minute introductory call, three 50 minute in-person training sessions, a full review of your intake form and veterinary records prior to our first session, written reports after each session, and email follow-up throughout. $525.
• Teen 'Stay & Play' Camp: Includes all of the play, structure, exercise, & decompression activities included in our puppy program, as well as reinforcement of desirable behaviors. Training sessions are available at an additional cost. Participation is determined on a case-by-case basis, but most of our boarders who begin as puppies continue to attend as teens. Pricing: $125/night.
• Add-On Training:
  • Adolescent Package #1: For dogs staying 6+ nights. Includes training of 3-4 mutually agreed upon behaviors, 1.5-2 hrs of training time. $225.
  • Adolescent Package #2: For dogs staying 10+ nights. Includes training of 3-4 mutually agreed upon behaviors plus 2 practice outings off-site, 3-3.5 hrs of training time. $450.

Certifications

Fear Free Certified

Specializations

Puppy training, adolescent dog training, adult dog training, behavior modification, aggression, reactivity, socialization, confidence building, cooperative care, basic manners, loose leash walking, recall, settling on a mat, crate training, separation anxiety prevention, enrichment, trick training, choice games

Training Methods

Positive reinforcement, reward-based training, environmental management, collaboration with veterinary professionals

Customer Reviews

Stephanie Berry & “Kyber”: “I wish I could give more than 5 stars for Play & Train Dog Behavior. Jen is an outstanding trainer - effective, kind, and knowledgeable.
Our puppy stayed with Jen while we were on vacation around the holidays, and he had the best time! He lived in a home like he's used to, and had a huge fenced play area to explore - it's a gorgeous location. Jen sent updates regularly, paid close attention to our little guy, and he even came home with a few new skills and a cute trick that he learned! I can't overstate the value of boarding a young dog with a knowledgeable trainer - Jen was proactive about ensuring adequate enrichment and preventing our puppy from practicing behaviors we might not want in the future.
We are also enjoying the playgroups and classes that Jen offers in Laurel. Registration was super easy. If you're looking to get your puppy off to the right start, or get help with behavior for an older dog, definitely reach out to Jen!”