Hear what our satisfied owners are saying…

  • “When I contacted Rachel it was because my Toby had been growling and barking at other dogs when walking on a leash. It usually got out of hand and he was out of control so I avoided walking him wherever I saw another dog and I even stopped walking as much as I had been for fear of being g faced with this situation. I found it very stressful. From the first meeting Rachel, I was able to get Toby to focus, instead of the other dogs or any outside stimuli by teaching him to walk properly on a leash. I will also say that Rachel is as sweet as could be to the dogs and very patient with me. I highly recommend her.”

    — CINDY C. NEEDHAM, MA

  • “Rachel was a great help to me when I got my puppy Rocky. I loved her system of coming to my house and working one on one with Rocky for a few days and then having a transfer session with my husband and I to review what she had worked on. She helped our very jumpy, energetic boxer to not jump on people, be better behaved in general as well as how to walk on the leash without pulling. Rachel was flexible and very easy to work with.”

    — EMILY D. NEEDHAM, MA

  • “Rachel at Every Great Dog was a lifesaver for us. Our 4 year old dog, Charlie, was exhibiting aggressive behavior toward other dogs, as well as other behavior issues. After just a few sessions with Rachel, he has been transformed! She really helped Charlie reach his potential, and now he is so well-behaved and respectful around other dogs, walks so nicely on his leash, and most importantly, he now listens to us consistently. Not only did Rachel train Charlie, but she also helped teach us how to work with him on our own to ensure consistently good behavior. We are so glad we decided to pursue training with Every Great Dog, it was worth every penny!”

    — MARCY C . NEEDHAM

  • “We had our first puppy ever, Brady, and he needed to learn the basics about leash - and potty-training, dropping and leaving things, etc. Our puppy loved training with Rachel! He loved her energy and enthusiasm, and especially loved her treats! Rachel is a great trainer and I highly recommend her!”

    — JUDITH R., NEEDHAM, MA

  • “Rachel took my 8 year old Lab Gracie into her home and taught her (and Me!) how to be a more well mannered dog. She turned my lovable but feisty, leash pulling yellow lab into an angel. Gracie now walks beside me , no more pulling and always comes when I call her. Doesn’t even eat tissues or toilet paper off the roll anymore either. Rachel is so great ! I highly recommend her.”

    — MARTHA R., WAYLAND, MA

  • “My puppy, Tali, became much more responsive to me; I understood much better how to get a desired response from my puppy using positive reinforcement smartly.”

    — MARINA, NEWTON, MA

  • “Every Great Dog is way above the average and helped us enormously with our 2 puppies. It was a case of “too much dog” for us and we had no dog experience to match it. They helped us to figure out the basics, starting with safety, then basic training and so on. We highly recommend them, it was money very well spent.”

    — CHRISTINE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA

  • “The training program was excellent and Poppy and myself both benefited greatly from the experience! Rachel is absolutely amazing and Poppy responded to her so well. She made it look easy! I would recommend this program to anyone and everyone...and I have!”

    — TERA, NEEDHAM, MA

  • “Rachel’s training model worked perfectly for us. We had previously done group training classes but it seemed like Ollie would be an A+ student while in class and then totally forget everything as soon as we got home, or were at a park, etc. We also have a baby so getting out to group classes during the week was too hard to schedule and commit to. Rachel would come to our house, or take him on a nearby field trip, twice a week to train Ollie 1:1 and then we would do “transfer session” every couple of weeks to practice what Ollie had been learning. This was the PERFECT method for our busy schedules these days! We have seen a drastic improvement in Ollie’s leash walking, so much so that I can actually walk him AND push a stroller – something that was an impossible task before we started this training program. We have also seen an improvement with Ollie’s anxiety when other off-leash dogs approach or charge at him which used to cause stress for everybody because we didn’t always know how he would react. Ollie’s recall is significantly better. Rachel has provided us with the tools and knowledge to continue to reinforce the behavior so we can feel confident in that recall every time. Lastly, we just really enjoyed working with Rachel – she clearly understands the ins and outs of dog training and getting results, and she’s also just super fun to hang out with a very practicable approach to her work.”

    — CHRISTINE, NEEDHAM, MA

  • “We loved Rachel as well as the framework of the training! I liked that 2 days of the week were focused on teaching Louie and the last was teaching us the techniques to reinforce the behavior. I also loved that Rachel took the time to address various family member needs. Rachel was flexible. We had a bad week Rachel dropped her agenda for the day and worked with my mom and Louie. That session did wonders! We are very happy with the results. We anticipate needing Rachel’s help again as Louie grows up and new topics/issues emerge. Very thrilled that we set out with this strong initial foundation.”

    — CHRISTINA B.- NEEDHAM

  • “We had a phenomenal experience. Rachel was very knowledgeable and effective. We loved The flexibility of each session. It was nice that we could choose what we were working on each time. I will highly recommend Rachel to anyone that gets a dog in the area. Penny is on her way to becoming very well trained thanks to her techniques. Thanks again!”

    — BRYAN, NEEDHAM, MA

  • “The training we received for my 2 year old pup has really changed our life for the better. Rocco has completely stopped barking at strangers at the door and through the car window. Having people over and driving are a million times less stressful (and embarrassing) now. Walking Rocco on leash is now a treat, instead of anxiety inducing. The simple strategies Rachel taught me have had profound effects. Before I worked with Rachel, I though recall was an impossible goal, but I have a new found confidence in myself and my dog while implementing the strategies Rachel has taught me…and they have been simple enough to pass along to my kids and husband so we can be consistent as a family. I would highly recommend Every Great Dog for you and your family. Rachel is approachable, down to earth, and fun to work with!”

    — MEREDITH, NEWTON, MA

  • “Rachel - you were great. Bailey is now housebroken thank goodness! I will be reaching out to you when I get a new Golden puppy (in about a year). Thanks again. ”

    — ERICA F, - NEEDHAM

  • “Tucker is a very fast learner, it really took him just one day to change his behavior! He no longer tries to attack us when we try to when I leave the house! His barking fits have also quieted down. He’s definitely in the advanced placement class! ”

    — KAREN G. - NEEDHAM, MA

  • "After speaking with Rachel I liked her approach and personality - she is very vested in what she does and it shows. I loved the hands-on, in the field work that we did together - she didn't pressure us to do anything we weren't ready for but challenged us."

    - HEATHER P., NEEDHAM, MA