Positive Reinforcement. Real Results. Happier Dogs.

Are you struggling with your dog’s behavior and looking for kind, effective solutions that work long-term? At Commonwealth Canine Services (CCS), we can help with everything you need, from leash pulling and jumping on guests, to difficulty focusing outside and settling down at home — along with a wide range of other common behavioral challenges. Click the button below for a FREE 30-minute phone consultation to learn more about how CCS can assess and support you with the needs of your dog.

Jesse Gaboury, KPA-CTP, is a graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Professional Program. You can be sure that your trainer possesses both the technical expertise and hands-on skills and experience to achieve real results using modern, ethical, positive reinforcement-based methods.

When working with CCS, you’ll learn how to effectively use training techniques like “capturing”, “shaping”, and “targeting” to teach your dog the behaviors you want to see, while avoiding common mistakes that can accidentally reinforce the behaviors you don’t. These training techniques are grounded in basic learning principles that apply to all animals. At Commonwealth Canine Services, we take a strong stance against the use of aversive, compulsion, and punishment-based training methods due to the inherent ethical considerations and potential behavioral and relational fallout that may occur as a result.

Private Training Sessions

Whether you’re starting fresh with a new puppy or looking to resolve frustrating behaviors in an adult dog, every private training session with Commonwealth Canine Services is customized to your goals and your dog’s unique needs. Our training is designed to help you enjoy calmer walks, quieter evenings, a more attentive adventure buddy, and the confidence of having a dog you’re proud to welcome guests around. If you’re outside our in-person service area, which is centralized in Malden, MA, don’t worry — we also offer virtual sessions, so feel free to reach out and see how we can work together!

Ready to Go Further?

Every client begins with a 90-minute initial consultation, where we meet in your home, discuss your goals, and lay the foundation for success. From there, you’ll have a clear path forward — whether that means scheduling straightforward follow-up sessions or moving into a customized training package that combines follow-ups with additional tools and resources to support your progress. Customized packages that include multiple follow-up appointments often provide a discounted rate compared to booking follow-ups individually.

Initial Consultation Price: $260 for 90 minute consult (in person or virtual)
Follow Up Appointments: $175/hour
Virtual Follow Up Appointments: $100/hour