About Petco Dog Training

Sylvan St, Peabody

Store 740 is Peabody's Petco, at 10 Sylvan St. Training there starts early on Fridays and Saturdays, from 8:30 in the morning until 9:30 at night; Sunday through Thursday it runs 9 to 9. The phone is (978) 531-7387.

Private first

Peabody trainers offer one-on-one time in 45-minute lessons that fit around an owner's schedule. A newcomer's Private Lesson 101 covers which behaviors and cues to target and sets goals; packages of four or six sessions then follow a plan written for the dog.

Group courses

For group learning, Peabody runs six-week courses by age: Peabody puppies of 8-16 weeks, Beginner dogs under six months, and Fundamentals or Advanced once a Peabody dog turns six months. Topics run from potty training and socialization through "leave it," loose-leash walking and curbing jumping, up to heel and distraction-proof recall.

Before booking

Peabody owners can ask store 740 for current fees and a list of what to bring to class.