FirstBarkIan and staff have really helped us with our somewhat rambunctious puppy without breaking her spirit. Walking her on the leash without her pulling is a much happier and safer experience for us all. And, she is happy to go to the training center! Tail wags, and everything.
The Reliable Dog
Falmouth, Massachusetts
About The Reliable Dog
We are a small locally owned business that takes pride in what we do. We treat every dog as if they were a part of our family. To make communication and learning clear, effective, and fun, we use a positive reinforcement reward-based marker system. This training is designed to build a strong, healthy relationship between you and your dog. It is also designed to create confident dogs and happy owners. Together we will address problems that already exist while also being proactive so you are prepared to handle behaviors that might come up in the future.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Leash training
- Obedience training
Behavior support
- Fear and confidence
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes
- Owner coaching
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Assistance and working dogs
- Service dog training
Dog sports
- Agility
- Scent work
- Trick training
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
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- Additional Training
- Bite Work
- Day School Program
- Day School Training
- Dog Day School
- Dog Pull
- Immersive Training
- In Canine Training
- Individualized Training
- Obstacle Courses
- Team Training
- Training Sessions
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Customer reviews
Google listing5
49 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Leash pulling 7
- Knowledgeable team 4
- Private lessons 4
- Calm atmosphere 3
- Confident dog 3
- Group lessons 3
All 10 topics
- Patience with pup 2
- Polite dog 2
- Stranger reactive dogs 2
- Stubborn dog 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
I am so grateful to Ian, Sophie & the Reliable Dog team for training our high-energy, anxious puppy; helping him mature into a calm, self-confident dog; and helping us learn how to enforce more calming structure at home. Reliable Dog has been invaluable, and we could not recommend Ian & his team more highly!
If you are looking for a trainer and willing to put in the time, The Reliable Dog is it. We had done our research prior to reaching out and I must say nothing compares! Ian and the whole team were nothing short of amazing! From the intake, ongoing communication, board & train an…Read full reviewClose full review
If you are looking for a trainer and willing to put in the time, The Reliable Dog is it. We had done our research prior to reaching out and I must say nothing compares! Ian and the whole team were nothing short of amazing! From the intake, ongoing communication, board & train and support after his training was completed. Ian and his team were patient with our pup and us! All the tools were implemented and we saw, and continue to see, results. We also completed an in-home evaluation as we are expecting our first child and the information was so helpful. Our pup is slowly building his confidence with our support and has shown us his true capabilities thanks to finding The Reliable Dog. Fur-ever grateful!!
Great experience! Can't wait to continue with more training! Cash is learning a lot. Thank you!!!
We took our German shepherd to The Reliable Dog with many issues. Ian and his staff were great.They assessed our dog who had little self confidence and was becoming aggressive. They tried different methods until they found what worked best. After they trained the dog they train…Read full reviewClose full review
We took our German shepherd to The Reliable Dog with many issues. Ian and his staff were great.They assessed our dog who had little self confidence and was becoming aggressive. They tried different methods until they found what worked best. After they trained the dog they trained us. We now have a loving well behaved dog that gets along with her canine brother and sister. Many thanks to The Reliable Dog.
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