About Dog Lovers Training

Positive reinforcement training in Bennington

Dog Lovers Training is a dog training business on Harwood Hill Road in Bennington that helps owners build a strong bond with their dogs through positive reinforcement and personalized training plans. The trainer describes a fear-free structure of communication that still includes saying "no".

The trainer

The trainer holds a B.A. in Animal Behavior from Manhattanville College, worked as a Veterinary Technician and at Second Chance Animal Center, and completed the PetSmart Trainers Program before spending 5 years with PetSmart and then starting this company. Credentials listed are certification by the Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) and the International College of Canine Studies, with membership in the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the AKC.

Services and prices

Services include basic obedience, behavior modification and rescue dog rehabilitation, with specialties in overcoming fears, reactivity, obedience, therapy dog preparation and rescue dog adjustment. Both group and individual sessions are offered. For 2026, a private lesson at the facility is $110/hr and in-home or in public $120/hr, a basic group class is $175 for a 5/6 week course, specialized classes such as Scentwork or CGC Prep are $185 for 5 weeks, a 4 hour package is $430 and a 5-hour Reactivity Package is $550.

What owners say

One client wrote: "I can't thank Dog Lovers Training enough for helping me understand my dog better."