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North Star Canine Connection

Whitefield, New Hampshire

5/5· 44 Google reviews

About North Star Canine Connection

Voted one of the top 5 dog training facilities in New Hampshire, we specialize in ethical, reward-based treatment for behavioral challenges such as aggression, resource guarding, reactivity, anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and phobias. Our certified behavior consultant conducts in-home evaluations and provides a comprehensive report detailing your dog’s behavior history, assessment observations, prognosis, and a custom training plan. We also offer basic training services and group classes designed to teach new skills, reinforce good habits, and improve overall manners, all in a supportive, positive environment.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
  • Leash training
  • Puppy training

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Barking
  • Reactivity training
  • Resource guarding

How training happens

  • Day training
  • Group classes
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Adult dogs
  • Puppies

Training level

  • Beginner training

Support between sessions

  • Personalized training plans

Assistance and working dogs

  • Therapy dog training

Dog sports

  • Trick training

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs

Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement

Additional services

  • Dog walking

Other listed services

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  • Cat sitting (in-home)
  • Dog sitting (in-home)
  • Other pet sitting (in-home)
  • Accredited Dog Trainer
  • Animal Behavior Consultants
  • Canine Behavior Consulting
  • Canine Good Citizenship Test
  • Certified Behavior Consultant
  • Dog Behavior Consultant
  • Dog Pull
  • Dog Trainers Class
  • Dog's Assessment
  • Dog's Social
  • Off Leash Dogs
  • Pet Care
  • Private Consultations
  • Reactive Rehab
  • Specialty Course

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Customer reviews

Google listing
5
out of 544 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Knowledgeable instructor 6
  • 1 on 1 training 3
  • Patient instructor 3
  • Reactive dog class 3
  • Dog evaluation 2
  • Dog preparation 2
All 10 topics
  • Observant trainer 2
  • Parent training 2
  • Rescue dogs 2
  • Therapy dog aspiring class 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

44 collected reviews

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Suzanne Schultz
5/5
Our Labrador retriever just finished her week of summer training camp. We asked Liz to work on a solid recall , “place” during our meals and politely meeting new people. We are beyond pleased with the results! We tec’d daily update videos of real time training sessions with ou…Read full reviewClose full review

Our Labrador retriever just finished her week of summer training camp. We asked Liz to work on a solid recall , “place” during our meals and politely meeting new people. We are beyond pleased with the results! We tec’d daily update videos of real time training sessions with our lab. Liz talked us through each video with tips and observations specific to our fog, showing us how to reinforce the day’s training at home. Our dog had a busy week that most likely felt more like fun than work. We couldn’t be any happier with the experience and we think the world of Liz and North Star Canine Connection. I hope we can get on a list to do it again next summer. Here she is at the Pittsfield Balloon Ralky, totally calm and happy :)

Leo Enos
5/5

Gus and Millie went to get to Liz because they are not good with other dogs. They aren't around other dogs, just each other. Liz did an amazing job introducing them and integrating them. Liz wasn't sure if Millie would do well. She did amazingly well after the first couple of days. Liz knew how to redirect Millie's attention. Gus was also a success!

bianca clauss
5/5

Kim was a fantastic trainer for our therapy dog aspiring class! She did a fantastic job preparing us as handlers but more importantly our dogs. She worked with where our dogs needs were and made sure all dogs were confident and safe! She is such an amazing trainer and we hope to continue to work with her in the future! Ash absolutely loved her and Sawyer!

Stephanie Hughes-Cross
5/5

We trained with Kim to start our Therapy dog aspirations. The classes were very good and Kim is a wonderful instructor that really takes her time in accessing the temperaments of the dogs. We really feel confident because of the class that we can bring "Golden visits" to clients that would love a visit.

Christine Pellegrini
5/5
We had a great experience in our Puppy Essentials class at North Star Canine Connection. Liz is a wonderful trainer and resource. She is very observant in the class and always gives you suggestions if your pup isn't responding to a particular task. We came in with a timid 5 month…Read full reviewClose full review

We had a great experience in our Puppy Essentials class at North Star Canine Connection. Liz is a wonderful trainer and resource. She is very observant in the class and always gives you suggestions if your pup isn't responding to a particular task. We came in with a timid 5 month old puppy and left with a little more confidence and AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy. I highly recommend this class to anyone with a new puppy.

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