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New England K-9 School for Dogs

Electronic Pet Fence Installation, Electronic Pet Fence Service,

About us

New England K-9 School for Dogs located in Hopkinton, MA serves customers in the entire New England area. From puppies to problems to protection..."For quality without compromise since 1973." Awarded "Best of Metro West." Private lessons in your home or at the school by appointment. We offer all phases of family pet obedience training. These services include basic obedience lessons, house breaking, problem dog issues, and puppy consultations through private personalized programs. We also offer specialized services which include: Schutzhund, AKC obedience competition, personal protection, tracking and guard dog training. We are proud to have the following affiliations-US Professional Dog Trainers Association and Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys (TASA), Veterinarian Approved & Recommended! We are professionally recommended by area veterinarians and trainers alike for our canine obedience training, and our Master Dog Trainer, Sol Oven, is well known among the U.S. Professional Dog Trainers Association, the American Kennel Club, Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys (TASA) and other leading organizations. Head trainer, Sol Oven has been training dogs professionally for almost 40 years. In addition to his experience training thousands of dogs throughout his career, Sol trains dogs for American Kennel Club Competition, and served as a Liaison for the Central Massachusetts Disaster Animal Response team, and was honored for his animal relief efforts in the wake of hurricane Katrina.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
52 years of experience

Services we offer

Correction of Problem Dog Issues: chewing, Guard Dog Training, Housebreaking, Off-leash Training, Our Obedience Training Services Include: All Phases of Family Pet Obedience and Competition Basic Dog Obedience, Personal Protection, Police Training., Puppy Consultations, aggression towards dogs and / or people, barking, etc., hyperness, jumping on people and furniture, nipping/biting, stealing items

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.511 Reviews
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5
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Showing 1-11 of 11 reviews
GARY R.
Nov 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$540
Old school dog trainer, good results after the 1st class. He knows his craft 40+ years of experience.

Jon S.
Sep 2020
1.0
$500
After the 1st session we thought Sol would be great. But after additional sessions we decided to terminate our training with Sol (3 lessons in total). We found his techniques to be inconsistent with our philosophies. His technique is based on being extremely harsh with your dog, bordering on cruel abuse/punishment to make the dog fear you and be totally subservient. We want our dog to be obedient, but to maintain his spirit and personality. We don't believe this type of train will achieve that. Our dog left sessions scared and didn't want to get out of the car when we returned. We have since gone to a different trainer with what we consider a more humane training approach, more to our liking, and with amazing results. We lost money on this one, since after the first session Sol insists on up front, non-refundable cash payment for the balance of 4 more lessons (which he does explain very clearly up front). He gives you an extra session if you put in a review before the 2nd session, which is why most reviews are after only 1 session, before his technique becomes apparent. In addition he constantly pedals his products (collar, leash), telling you he doesn't care if you buy them, but that you should because they are the best. They are nice quality, but I found them elsewhere for much less.

Jon S.
May 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Fantastic! Sol is a knowledgable, patient trainer who has helped train us, to be great owners to a young puppy. So far, we’ve seen a difference in our puppy’s behavior, after just one lesson!

Meagan M.
Oct 2017
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I have had my first lesson with Sol, in the beginning I was very apprehensive because I never thought I would be one to use a choke collar. I have 4 month old Australian Shepard that I took to puppy kindergarten. She loved it because she got a treat for just about everything. She quickly learned that unless I had a treat on me, there was no reason to do what I asked her to do. Towards the end, she decided that if the treats were not good enough she was not going to obey. All the treats were wreaking havoc on her digestive system. At the first session I learned the reason for and how to correctly use the choke collar. It was hard at first but both of us quickly got used to it. She is learning quickly and eager to please, I feel I am back in control. I gave 4 stars because I have only had one lesson and want to see how things go.

Tom W.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The class went extremely well. Sol is extremely competent and knows canine behavior and how to address specific issues. He is patient and educates the individual person so that he or she in turn can train their dog. I highly recommend him.

Arun D.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$495
today was our first training and it was good will practice at home

Stuart A.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Sherry S.
Jul 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$490
Our dog responded to the training immediately. He seemed much happier and responsive to commands than before.

John R.
Jan 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
unknown

Jesseko W.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Great deal. Sol really knows what he's taking about

Andrea P.
Jun 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Sol was excellent and very professional. He did not touch Niko or his leash since he wanted me to learn how to control my dog. He spent time with me correcting my handling of the leash and how to walk Niko properly. Sol is available to me every day, by phone, if needed. Niko and I practice several times a day and we are making progress. I am not ready for me second appointment yet, but I know that when I am, Sol will be there to help me teach Niko how to walk off leash. I'm so glad that I called Sol and would recommend him to anyone.

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FAQ

New England K-9 School for Dogs is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Yes, New England K-9 School for Dogs offers free project estimates.

No, New England K-9 School for Dogs does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, New England K-9 School for Dogs does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, New England K-9 School for Dogs offers emergency services.

No, New England K-9 School for Dogs does not offer warranties.