Dog Training Request
Private dog training is available in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, Brookline, Everett, Winchester, Woburn, Newton, and nearby communities. Share your dog’s needs and goals, and I’ll send a personalized plan, pricing, and scheduling options.
How training works
- Fill out the form with your goals.
- I review and send a short intake if we’re a good fit.
- You get a tailored plan with pricing and scheduling options.
- Approve → book → train. Payment via Venmo or PayPal.
Day Training is currently full
I am not taking new Day Training clients right now, but you can join the waitlist for future openings. Private training, trick and freestyle training, and virtual coaching may still be available.
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I specialize in freestyle and trick training — spins, weaves, jumps, and full routines. Movement, creativity, and focus that carry into everyday life.
New: Trick & Freestyle Foundations
A reward-based program for confidence, focus, body awareness, beginner tricks, trick chains, and freestyle foundations.
🐾 I also help with manners, obedience, and behavior using a balanced, communication-focused approach. I tailor the plan to your dog and your goals.
🏫 Day Training — Currently Full — Day Training is currently full for new clients. You can still join the waitlist for future openings. When spots are available, Day Training is an owner drop-off and pick-up service with structured training, rest breaks, and real-world practice at parks, neighborhoods, and dog-friendly stores.
- In-Home — your dog’s everyday environment
- Local Park Meet-Up — recall, leash work, tricks, general skills
- Field Trips — Home Depot/Lowe’s for public manners and focus
- Boston (North End) — meet at our training area or nearby public spots
- Virtual Check-Ins — 30-min Zoom/Meet for tune-ups, planning, or behavior Q&A
Every dog and person is different. We personalize the plan so you both succeed.
AKC Approved CGC Evaluator
Want to Earn an AKC Title?
I offer in-person CGC testing in the Boston area, virtual Trick Dog evaluations, and CGC prep if your dog needs some practice first.
Experience, Education, and Approach
AKC Approved CGC Evaluator
Approved to conduct CGC-family testing and AKC Trick Dog evaluations.
Pet CPR & First Aid Certified
Certified in Canine & Feline CPR and First Aid through Pet Emergency Education. Completed May 2026.
I’ve been working hands-on with dogs for over 10 years, from walking and pet sitting to training. I started by training my first service dog, then my second service dog, Tallulah (Tully), who is also my trick and freestyle demo dog and has earned her AKC Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Trick Dog titles. I’m now also raising Tucker from puppy foundations with plans to build into tricks, freestyle, and agility as he grows. That keeps early development, engagement, confidence, and learning-how-to-learn skills part of my daily training work. I help clients with puppies, obedience, behavior, and freestyle (Dog Dance) foundations. My style is balanced training, with a focus on clear communication, building a strong dog and owner relationship, and setting both up for real world success. I’m an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator, an active member of IACP and APDT, Pet CPR & First Aid certified through Pet Emergency Education, and I’m currently working toward my CPDT-KA certification. I stay current on modern, science informed training through courses, workshops, and mentorship, and I tailor each plan to the dog in front of me and the goals you care about most. If you have questions about methods or whether your dog is a good fit, feel free to email me at paisleygearandtraining@gmail.com.
Training Videos
See my methods in action.
🎥 Training VideosTraining Rates
Payment is due before or at the start of each session.
Day training package pricing is only available when the full package is purchased upfront. Single day training sessions are charged at the regular day training rate.
Cancellation Policy:
Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule. Late cancellations and no-shows are counted as a used session and cannot be rescheduled unless there is a true last-minute emergency. With 5- and 10-session packages, you receive one makeup session.
Travel PolicyFirst 40 min round-trip free
- First 40 minutes round-trip included
- After that: $0.75 per minute (round-trip), billed in 10-min increments
- Calculated from Boston (North End). Boston meet-ups have no travel fee.
- Example: ~50 min each way ≈ 100 min round-trip → 60 billable × $0.75 = $45 travel
Private Training — Meet-Up
- One 60-min session: $90
- No travel fee at Boston spots or agreed meet-ups
- Great for freestyle, tricks, recall, or behavior work
Private Training — In-Home, Park, or Field Trip
- One 60-min session: $90 + travel
- Your home, a local park, or a Home Depot/Lowe’s field trip
- Perfect for older puppies, behavior work, and real-world practice
Training Packages
- 3 sessions (1 hr each): $265 total (~$88/session)
- 5 sessions (1 hr each): $425 total ($85/session)
- Includes progress tracking and goal planning
- Note: Package discounts apply to training time only; travel billed per visit if applicable.
- To help keep training consistent, 3- and 5-session packages should be used within 2 months of purchase. Any unused sessions expire after that.
Puppy Training
- One 30-min session (recommended for puppies ~8 weeks–6 months): $50 + travel
- No travel fee at spots located in Boston proper or at agreed nearby meet-ups
- Perfect for foundational manners, early socialization, handling comfort, and focus building
Puppy Training Packages
- 3 sessions (30 min each): $135 total (~$45/session)
- 5 sessions (30 min each): $210 total (~$42/session)
- Includes progress tracking, homework, tailored growth goals, and support between sessions
- Note: Package discounts apply to training time only; travel billed per visit if applicable.
- To help keep training consistent, 3- and 5-session packages should be used within 2 months of purchase. Any unused sessions expire after that.
Day Training
- Half-day (about 3–4 hrs incl. rest): $120
- Full day (about 6–9 hrs incl. field trip): $240
- Real-world practice at parks, neighborhoods, or dog-friendly stores
- Short photo/video updates and a same-day summary
- Optional 20–30 min handoff lesson: +$40
- Owners are responsible for drop-off and pick-up. For North End day training packages, pick-up may be available.
Day Training Packages — Full Day
- 3-Day Pack: $650 (~10% off @ ~$217/day)
- 5-Day Pack: $1,020 (15% off @ $204/day)Most popular
- 10-Day Pack: $1,920 (20% off @ $192/day)
- Two half-days = one full day.
- Package pricing is only available when the full package is purchased upfront. Single day training sessions are charged at the regular day training rate.
- To help keep progress consistent, day training packages should be used within the following timeframes from purchase: 3-day packages within 2 months, 5-day packages within 3 months, and 10-day packages within 6 months. Any unused sessions expire after that.
- For clients in the North End who purchase a day training package, pick-up and drop-off may be available.
- A limited sliding scale may be available for day training packages on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out before booking if cost is a barrier, and I will let you know what options are currently available.
AKC Testing & Title Evaluations
- Scheduled Paisley AKC Title Day: $25 per test/title
- Private CGC, CGCA, or CGCU appointment: $50 per test + travel if applicable
- Private CGC Prep + Test: $115
- Virtual Trick Dog evaluation: $25/title; 2 titles $45; 3 titles $60
- Virtual Home Manners video evaluation: $25 per title
- S.T.A.R. Puppy small-group interest list: planned launch $240 / puppy for 6 weeks
- AKC application and recording fees are paid separately to AKC.
Virtual Coaching
- 20-min Zoom/Google Meet: $30–$45
- Great for trick tune-ups, routines, or behavior Q&A
- You can send videos/questions in advance
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