The Dartmouth Consumer's Guide to Dog Training:
7 Hidden Traps to Avoid Before You Hire a Local Trainer.
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Here is what you'll discover in this informative free report:
The Single Question You MUST Ask ANY Dog Trainer Before Handing Over Your Hard-Earned Cash:
If they cannot give you a clear, definitive answer to this specific question, pocket your wallet and walk away.
The Dark Side of the Cookie:
Why “Positive-Only” training quickly turns into a high-stakes negotiation you are destined to lose—and how to avoid the “performance plateau” that leaves most owners stranded.
The Sinister Agenda of Big Tech:
How YouTube, Google, and even AI could be actively destroying your dog’s behavior right now by pushing an ineffective, emotion-driven agenda that outright denies how dogs actually learn.
Why the Treat Bag Fails (The Vending Machine Trap):
Why treat-based training completely breaks down the moment a squirrel appears, and how to stop being a “hot dog conveyor belt” to your dog’s mouth.
The Neural Pathway Secret:
How to correctly use Positive Reinforcement to build physical, automatic habits in your dog’s brain so they perform amazing, reliable behaviors every single time—without relying on constant bribes.
Dartmouth INVISIBLE LEASH® Success Stories
The challenge loomed large with two standard poodle puppies only four months apart. Having been involved in Eric's training classes 13 years ago, we knew who to call. Lexi and Ella are well on their way to becoming happy, well-behaved dogs thanks to Eric's expertise in training and recognizing a canine's ability to learn. We are so pleased with the fine results after attending Obedience Training classes One & Two. The reward has been worth every effort ten fold!
I really enjoyed the class. Sully and I got a lot out of it. I highly recommend Eric Letendre for all of your dog obedience training, no matter what you or your dog's needs are.
We want to thank you so much for helping us with Benny. He is like a new dog! My mom is enjoying him so much more now that he isn't always jumping and barking every time someone walks through the door and she is loving how he is listening to her, especially with the sit/stay/come commands.
Your weekly E-mails are great, friendly, fun, and informative. Your classes are also great. My stubborn little beagle is now walking very nicely on his leash. Thanks for a great all around experience.
Thanks to Eric's astute evaluation and very workable suggestions, Abby's behavior quickly improved. After a few private lessons with Eric, we joined a training class — not a bark or lunge on Abby's part! I hesitate to think of Abby's fate had we not found Eric. His gentle, but very effective training methods worked wonders with her.
I have two dogs who have extremely different temperaments and energy levels. I find that Eric's methods work equally well with both of them. What I admire most about Eric's training concepts is that they apply obedience training successfully without the means of force that may ultimately harm, injure, or backfire later on.
My dog Rudy and I attended classes with Eric Letendre. Rudy is a better dog and I am a better owner for doing so. The classes are informative and fun for both of us.
I thought my dog Kimmy was a candidate for canine ADHD before I met Eric. Now, she is well-behaved, obedient, and comes on command. She is also an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen. It is all due to the training she received with Eric.
Getting Started Is Easy
Because enrollment in all our programs is ongoing — you don't ever need to wait for a new class to start. Not sure which program is right for you and your dog? No problem! Schedule a free, no-obligation evaluation. We'll meet with you and your dog in our state-of-the-art facility and get to know each other better. We want you to be successful!
Free evaluations are by appointment only and can be scheduled during the daytime and evening hours Monday–Thursday and Saturdays. We are conveniently located at 1180 State Road in Westport, MA, just minutes off Rt. 195.