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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

View 18 additional details
  • 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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Martha “Hugo’s Mom” Kelly
5/5

Liz is so knowledgeable, patient and always there as a helpful resource. We will continue on with her classes.

Jillian Mather
5/5
I can not express how grateful I am for Liz’s guidance and work with my dog Waylon. He has problems with fear based aggression with other dogs, and a weariness of other people. With Liz’s help and reward based training, I have seen exponential growth in Waylon’s confidence, and a…Read full reviewClose full review

I can not express how grateful I am for Liz’s guidance and work with my dog Waylon. He has problems with fear based aggression with other dogs, and a weariness of other people. With Liz’s help and reward based training, I have seen exponential growth in Waylon’s confidence, and ability to be around other dogs. I had my doubts that Waylon would ever be able to see another dog without expressing aggression, but he has had so many wonderful and positive interactions with her dogs, I am no longer terrified of the possibility of running into another dog on a walk, I have the tools I need. Liz has also coached me to be the best possible advocate for Waylon and to read the signs of his body language. If you’re having trouble with one of your dogs, don’t let fear hold you back, go see Liz and see the improvements first hand!

Jennifer Casey
5/5
I have a very reactive Border Collie and have worked with a few trainers. Liz is by far the BEST. She understands my dog and has helped me become a better dog handler. Her private lessons are wonderful. She is observant and does what is best for my dog. She does not rush training…Read full reviewClose full review

I have a very reactive Border Collie and have worked with a few trainers. Liz is by far the BEST. She understands my dog and has helped me become a better dog handler. Her private lessons are wonderful. She is observant and does what is best for my dog. She does not rush training. Her techniques get results. We have also taken a group lesson in which Liz tailored the sessions to meet each dog’s needs.

Cathy Bailey
5/5
Northstar Canine Connection is THE BEST training organization in all of New England! True to their name, Liz has a very special connection with dogs… AND with their owners. You couldn’t ask for a more kind, caring, professional trainer. With her calm and patient demeanor, Liz ta…Read full reviewClose full review

Northstar Canine Connection is THE BEST training organization in all of New England! True to their name, Liz has a very special connection with dogs… AND with their owners. You couldn’t ask for a more kind, caring, professional trainer. With her calm and patient demeanor, Liz takes the time to evaluate and understand your dog’s issue(s). She then develops a personalized plan to adjust your dogs behaviors, and ultimately resolve the problems that may have seemed insurmountable before you walked in her door! If Google would allow more stars, I would rate her a 10!

Evelyn Blanchard
5/5

Great class. Everything was explained clearly and class was made fun. Had a great time and will be doing more classes. Thank you so very much Liz you were great.

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