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Big Hair Dog Training Services

Sturbridge, Massachusetts

5/5· 88 Google reviews

About Big Hair Dog Training Services

Dog training and boarding services. Healthy conditioning for all breeds including dogs with bite histories, dog aggression, leash reactivity and/or stranger danger. Most problematic behaviors stem from fear and being out of practice. This can often lead owners to practice avoidance and unintentionally cater to their dog’s fears and insecurities. Practicing avoidance often makes a dog’s world smaller and subsequently fears even bigger. It’s never too late to address your dog’s training needs! The goal of training is to always build confidence and better prepared you and your dog for real world practice.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Obedience training

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Fear and confidence
  • Reactivity training

How training happens

  • Board and train
    Program details

    A 3-4 week board + train program @ $700/week. Individualized custom training focused on your dog's aggressive or reactive tendencies. Your dog will return home with fine tuned obedience and recall and a visible confidence and readiness to rejoin your family. · Listed price: From $700.00

  • In-home training
    Program details

    In home training is ideal for most dog owners post covid. Training is designed to fit your schedule, pace and reason for calling. The goal is to create healthy boundaries and routines by strengthening the connection between the family and the dog exhibiting problematic behavior. *Travel costs vary · Listed price: From $200.00

  • Private training

Additional services

  • Boarding
    Program details

    $65 a night with a pick up by noon the following day. The standard rate is designed for dog social dogs that do not require specific handling for reactive or aggressive behavior. Reactive and/or aggressive dogs are $100/night · Listed price: $65.00

  • Daycare
    Program details

    A day of play groups with dogs hand picked to raise your dog's confidence and exhaust him/her! Pick up and drop off times can be negotiated within reason. · Listed price: $45.00

Other listed services

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  • Dog training
    Program details

    An initial evaluation with a private training session designed for new or struggling dog owners. Training is customized to fit your dog and to eliminate problematic behavior while establishing healthy communication between you and your dog. You will leave here a confident leader. · Listed price: $125.00

  • Dental Work
  • Dog Adoption
  • Dog Walkers
  • Dog rehabilitation services
  • Heart Worm Prevention
  • Pets Adoption
  • Temperament Tested

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Customer reviews

Google listing
5
out of 588 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Daycare 19
  • Picture updates 8
  • Dog behavior knowledge 7
  • Dog socialization 7
  • Dog adoption 6
  • Animal rescue 5
All 10 topics
  • Knowledgeable owner 5
  • Outdoor play 4
  • Dog pairing 3
  • Leash walking issues 2

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88 collected reviews

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Tim H
5/5
If you're struggling with your dog(s) Big Hair Pet Care can definitely help. Jessica is extremely knowledgeable. She understands the needs of all dog breeds and all the tools of the trades. Unfortunately, society beats into our heads the only way to train a dog is to feed them tr…Read full reviewClose full review

If you're struggling with your dog(s) Big Hair Pet Care can definitely help. Jessica is extremely knowledgeable. She understands the needs of all dog breeds and all the tools of the trades. Unfortunately, society beats into our heads the only way to train a dog is to feed them treats, and the use of any tool invented by man is a weapon of abuse. But with proper knowledge and training, these tools grant more freedom (at least for us it did). We made the leap and bought a pinch collar per her recommendation, and with her help we can now walk our dog with one finger. The collar has never made my dog yelp, and now I am able to spend 3-times the amount of time outside including more enjoyable walks. The collar's not used to cause pain, or fear, or abuse, and is only on my dog for walks and training. It's been a blessing. I'm confident my dog was in more pain from pulling so hard on his normal collar or at least; in more mental pain, when a 30-minute walk resulted in 8 feet off the deck. But it's not just the tool(s) I'm praising. Jessica will help you understand your dog's breed and their needs, and will set you up to succeed in training your dog with positive reinforcement! Because in the end, she still tells you most of the work falls on the owners, and tell you can use both training tools, and do positive reinforcement. God bless! We're still shoveling out high-praises and treats like everything is worth 0 calories and 0 dollars. Thank you, Jessica. Adopt don't shop.

shannon worton
5/5
With years of experience with dog behavior, Jessica is probably the most knowledgeable person I’ve met regarding dog training and pet care, to see her make this into her business is amazing and a great resource for those needing training for their dog, a place where your dog can …Read full reviewClose full review

With years of experience with dog behavior, Jessica is probably the most knowledgeable person I’ve met regarding dog training and pet care, to see her make this into her business is amazing and a great resource for those needing training for their dog, a place where your dog can get all their energy out, or where your dog can have fun while you’re on vacation. Jessica has a keen eye for a dog’s specific needs and what hasn’t worked for them and what will and pairs up playtime with dogs that compliment each other perfectly! I highly recommend big hair pet care !

Tammy Tuttle
5/5
Jessica of Big Hair Pet Care is amazing. Jessica's vast knowledge in dog behaviors is outstanding. Her knowledge and passion for animals is why I take my 5 month old bully breed to Big Hair. I have always been one of those over protective dog owners but feel very comfortable w…Read full reviewClose full review

Jessica of Big Hair Pet Care is amazing. Jessica's vast knowledge in dog behaviors is outstanding. Her knowledge and passion for animals is why I take my 5 month old bully breed to Big Hair. I have always been one of those over protective dog owners but feel very comfortable with Jessica. The yard is big and secure and watching my puppy run with a pack of 4 other dogs was awesome. Big Hair Pet Care is a place where a dog can truly be a dog.

Kevin Cosgrove
5/5

Jess is extremely talented and accommodating especially with her knowledge of dogs behaviors and traits. I have the utmost regard for her and I am extremely happy with the outcome of the training she provides.

Fabian Silva
5/5
Big Hair Pet Care is the best place to board your dog. The owner Jessica is always extremely reliable with the care of our dog Bella. Bella loves to stay there when my wife and I go on vacation. Definitely a piece of mind knowing that our dog is in such a great hands. Even though…Read full reviewClose full review

Big Hair Pet Care is the best place to board your dog. The owner Jessica is always extremely reliable with the care of our dog Bella. Bella loves to stay there when my wife and I go on vacation. Definitely a piece of mind knowing that our dog is in such a great hands. Even though that we live an hour plus away from Big Hair Pet Care it is worth to do the long drive and know that our dog is receiving such a good and quality care.

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