Kim came over and helped us with our two dogs (puppy and 3 year old) who were acclimating to a new city and needed some help with city walks and training and did a wonderful job

Colonial Dog Training
Boston, Massachusetts
About Colonial Dog Training
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 training
Program 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 training
Program 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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- Dog Training For New Parents
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Customer reviews
Google listingI grew up with dogs and thought I knew it all - I was wrong. Working with Maggie was like befriending a magician who makes you question if magic is real and then completely ruins it by telling you exactly how she did it and why magic isn't real. She can do that dog whisperer thin…Read full reviewClose full review
I grew up with dogs and thought I knew it all - I was wrong. Working with Maggie was like befriending a magician who makes you question if magic is real and then completely ruins it by telling you exactly how she did it and why magic isn't real. She can do that dog whisperer thing where suddenly your insane dog is perfectly behaved around her, but then she'll not only explain how she did it but why it worked and how you can do it. She's extremely knowledgable about animal psychology and explained what our dog was thinking throughout the training, which not only helped us understand what to do when Maggie wasn't around, but helped us bond with our puppy. We also hired Maggie to house sit and train while we were away. She sent us video updates every day, and we came home to a better version of our dog. I can't recommend this enough. Trust me, YouTube videos aren't enough. Hire the magic lady from Salem.
I have nothing but great things to say about my experience with Maggie, our amazing trainer who works for Colonial Dog Training. I reached out to CDT because my dog Koda was experiencing lots of behavioral issues. They responded in less than 24 hours and within a few days Maggie …Read full reviewClose full review
I have nothing but great things to say about my experience with Maggie, our amazing trainer who works for Colonial Dog Training. I reached out to CDT because my dog Koda was experiencing lots of behavioral issues. They responded in less than 24 hours and within a few days Maggie was over for our evaluation. She is incredibly knowledgeable, kind and patient and with her help Koda is a whole different dog (in the best way possible). I have recommended her to all my family and friends who own dogs and will continue to recommend her to anyone who asks! I think I spent more money bring Koda to dog training classes, which only set him up for failure, than I spent on CDT to have him be the best dog I could have imagine. I couldn't have asked for better results in this short amount of time, and I am so grateful that we get to have Maggie's help for as long as we need it.
Maggie is the best. She’s clearly very knowledgeable about dogs and how their brains work. Our dog responds to her methods very well (especially when we do our homework). She’s also so kind and responsive whenever we have questions outside of our training sessions. Highly recommend!
Maggie from Colonia Dog training was recommended to me by name when I was looking for a dog trainer and, wow, she's great! My dog and I really enjoy working with her. She's very clear in her communication and does a great job training the owner on how to train their dog. I also love that she comes to client's homes and trains the dog in the environment they experience every day.
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