The Best Board and Train Dog Trainers in Boston, MA of 2026

Welcome to the Sniffspot list of top-rated dog trainers for Board and train in Boston, MA. Based on feedback and votes from our Board and train community, we've curated a list of top-rated trainers in the Boston area.

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  Mathew Miller

  M.S. in Canine Human Life Science CBCC-KA CPDT-KA

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Puppy training

  Greater Newburyport

  I've been working with dogs since 2016 and earned my CPDT - KA in 2018 since then I've earned my Masters in canine life science from Bergin University and then earned my CBCC-KA. I originally went to school for environmental science and education at the University of New England.
  
  After adopting my dog Trapper John who was a fearful dog, I realized I wanted to play my part in restoring...

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  Dory Rosati

  CPDT-KA, FPPE

  Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Agility training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Seacoast of MA & NH

  Dory is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) serving the greater seacoast of MA and NH. She has a bachelor's degree in Animal Behavior from the University of New England and years of experience training dogs, cats, birds, and even tigers using clickers!Dory teaches group classes and private lessons using science-based training methods to improve the dog's behavior and the relationship between ...

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  Donna Boidi

  KPA CTP CPDT-KA Master of Education

  Reactive dog training, Agility training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  South Shore (Pembroke, Hanover, Hingham, Marshfield) and remote

  While I have always been an animal lover, my love of language and learning is what drove me to become a professional dog trainer. After graduating from New York University as a linguistics major, I completed a Master of Education in Developmental Studies at Boston University while working full-time in the field of higher education. My scholarly pursuits in language acquisition and learning theo...

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  Erika Jackson

  Ccpdt- KA, IAABC Accredited trainer, CGC instructor, Do More With Your Dog Instructor, Fear Free Trainer, Fear Free Boarding and Daycare

  Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Worcester County, Essex County, Middlesex country

  Erika is the owner and senior dog trainer of Blue Dingo Dogs. Growing up around dogs and horses in the grooming, training, and show worlds it was her first group class with the family dog that solidified her love of dog training. As soon as she was able she volunteered with local dog organizations and local shelters to learn as much as possible about all facets of dog training from pets to work...

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  Ruth Hegarty

  certified dog trainer, certified life coach, certified dog bite safety educator, certified separation anxiety trainer, fear free shelters graduate

  Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Cambridge, Arlington, Somerville, Lexington, Boston Metro

  Ruth Hegarty is the founder and owner of Creature Good Dog Training specializing in positively training adult adopted dogs so that they and their new families live happily ever after. Ruth is a certified dog trainer with a masters in education. She also holds certifications in life coaching and dog bite safety and is a Fear Free Shelters graduate. Ruth works with adopted dogs and their families...

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  Marcus DiBenedetto

  Aggressive dog training, Puppy training, Herding training, Deaf dog training, In home training, Board and train

  Marcus has always been around pets from having dogs, cats, rabbits, and chickens. Marcus has spent the previous 3 years as an outreach counselor for individuals with mental health illnesses and has seen the impact being connected to ones community can do for people. His passion for training dogs comes from seeing the bond between dog and handler deepen as they continue to work together.

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  Isys Johnson

  Board and train, In home training, Service dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Isys is a passionate dog enthusiast who wants every dog owner to live a happy, fun, full life with their dog. She has 20+ years training dogs with experience in multiple areas, including Competition Obedience, Flyball, Disc, Service Dog Training, Therapy Dog Training and Trick training. She graduated from Cornell University with a degree in hospitality management and decided to follow her passi...

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  Andy Castro

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Andy Castro found his calling with dog training in 2014 and has learned an immense amount since then. After 12 years working as a chef in restaurants across the country, Andy now enjoys working with all ages and personalities of dogs. He loves working with the stubborn teenager dogs whom he can really bond and play with. His current dog is a Mastiff named Max, a certified therapy dog and 160 lb...

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  Joanna Rowe

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Joanna (aka Jo) found her way to She's a Keeper as she looked to continue her education with dog training. She has always had a dog in her family, from terriers to pugs, and now two rescue pups, Coco and Frank! Four years ago she began working with a local rescue to foster, train and more. It was after one of her fosters was returned that Jo adopted Frank and her work with reactive dogs began. ...

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  Avery Proctor

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Avery's passion for dog training began when he became a puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, where formed a deep connection with the black Lab he raised, Kobe. Having successfully raised Kobe for guide dog service, Avery was inspired to pursue a career working with dogs. Over four years he honed his skills by teaching private and group classes for a major retail pet store where he devel...

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  Melissa Molander

  Board and train, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training

  Melissa Molander has been deeply engaged in dog training since 2015, refining her expertise through a comprehensive five-year mentorship under a seasoned Dog Trainer boasting over 15 years of experience. Throughout this mentorship, Melissa absorbed a vast wealth of knowledge across all facets of dog training. Her particular passion lies in training puppies, high drive dogs, and supporting anxio...

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