Colonial Dog Training provides customized, results driven in-home dog training and behavioral modification throughout the Greater Boston area.
We specialize in private obedience programs tailored to your lifestyle, working directly in your home where problems actually occur. From foundational puppy training and basic manners to severe behavioral rehabilitation including leash reactivity, fear, resource guarding, and aggression.
Our certified trainers design personalized plans that teach practical, long-lasting obedience. We focus on clear communication and reliable results so your dog can thrive in real-world situations.
Contact our Boston trainers to schedule your in-home consultation!
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Crate training
House training
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy trainingProgram details
Expert in-home puppy training across Greater Boston for pups 16 weeks and under. We tackle housebreaking, crate training, teething, bounding, and basic manners, setting your puppy up for a lifetime of good behavior and calm obedience.
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Specialized in-home aggressive dog training and behavior modification across Boston. We address leash reactivity, resource guarding, fear aggression, and territorial barking with customized, stress-free protocols that restore safety and control.
Barking
Chewing
Reactivity training
Resource guarding
How training happens
Group classes
In-home training
Dog age
Puppies
Support between sessions
Follow-up support
Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
Service dog training
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Training approach
Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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5/5We are first-time dog owners, and we couldn’t be happier with the teaching, training and methods we’re learning through Colonial. Maggie had an immediate connection with our puppy, and I think even she was surprised with how quickly we made progress. Maggie is extremely patient, …Read full reviewClose full review
We are first-time dog owners, and we couldn’t be happier with the teaching, training and methods we’re learning through Colonial. Maggie had an immediate connection with our puppy, and I think even she was surprised with how quickly we made progress. Maggie is extremely patient, responsive and flexible, wich makes training and scheduling extremely easy. I cannot recommend Colonial, and Maggie specifically, enough. We are thrilled with the service and the results!
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Arjun Bajaj
5/5Maggie has been amazing!!! She was able to help us train our high energy pup and get us to a point that worked best for our family. The whole experience was so professional and well structured, including the ability to communicate with Maggie about questions we had between sessio…Read full reviewClose full review
Maggie has been amazing!!! She was able to help us train our high energy pup and get us to a point that worked best for our family. The whole experience was so professional and well structured, including the ability to communicate with Maggie about questions we had between sessions. She even helped us through the process of introducing our new baby to our puppy. We will always recommend Maggie and Colonial to our friends and family!
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Rohan Malhotra
5/5Colonial has been amazing from the start. We had conversations with multiple dog training companies, and we immediately felt comfortable with their methodology and the fact they are always available to help even after you complete the curriculum. From the first lesson with Maggie…Read full reviewClose full review
Colonial has been amazing from the start. We had conversations with multiple dog training companies, and we immediately felt comfortable with their methodology and the fact they are always available to help even after you complete the curriculum. From the first lesson with Maggie, we were so impressed and felt so much more comfortable with a structured program to train our new pup. Would highly recommend! Definitely worth the money and much more.
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Katherine O'Brien
5/5
I've only recently begun with Colonial Dog Training but so far, things are great. I've appreciated the responsiveness, the attention and kindness that my dog is given, and the personalization of the training. Highly recommend!
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Shai Almagor
5/5
We've been working with Maggie over the past few weeks and have seen immediate improvement with our dog. While Colonial isn't cheap, it was 100% worth it from my perspective.
Maggie has been available, helpful and professional. She has listened and understood our needs and her direction and training has led to immense improvement in our quality of life!
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