The Grateful Dog LLC
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About The Grateful Dog LLC
Approach
The Grateful Dog LLC is a positive-reinforcement operation founded by Jennifer Topalian, who started dog walking and puppy training in 2013 and formally launched the business in 2015. The site describes the method as "Positive Reinforcement Clicker Training," with the stated goal of shaping each dog's behavior to be "both rewarding and healthy." There is an emphasis on collaborating with owners alongside one-on-one work with the dog.
Services
Options span virtual consultations (including a pre-puppy consult), private in-home training, and two longer-form programs: "Stay and Train" and "Transition Train." That mix lets owners pick between coaching-style sessions in their own home or a more hands-off board-and-train arrangement. The site does not list any professional certifications (no CPDT-KA, KPA, etc.) or specific pricing, so prospective clients would want to confirm credentials and rates directly. Overall this reads as a small, owner-operated business built around a clicker-based, reward-focused philosophy.
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For first time puppy owners, setting yourself (and your dog) up for success with transition training is a MUST. When we arrived home with her puppy, she was mostly potty trained, crate trained, knew how to sit, lie down, touch, and her name. Jennifer also guided us through what to focus on in the weeks following and that really simplified the puppy training process for his. She was even kind enough to hop on a phone call with us the day after we brought our puppy home to answer questions and ease any concerns we had with transitioning her into a new environment.
You won't regret trusting your puppy with Grateful Dog!
Jen was so considerate of our individual needs and continues to be a wealth of knowledge as questions come up. If you're considering the Grateful Dog for raining, don't hesitate. It's the best.
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