Pack Walks
Our pack walks provide your dog with exercise, socialization, and mental stimulation in a structured environment. The group dynamic helps reinforce and refine obedience training, while allowing the natural communication between animals to flourish. Our off-leash hikes are designed to fulfill instinctual drive and exercise demands for any breed.Monthly Packages available:
Base Camp: 1x hike per week: $250
Trail Guide: 2x hike per week: $400
Summit Club: 3-5x hike per week, free training, and
discounted boarding: $600Dogs who wish to join off-leash pack walks must sign up for one of the packages above, and meet basic obedience and recall standards. The Summit package, with free training, is available for dogs who aren't quite ready to be off-leash but hope to join the pack soon!All dogs and humans are invited to contact us for a free consultation to find the best path forward.
Training
Private Sessions: One lesson for quick tips, or value packages for in-depth training.
Focus Areas: Basic obedience, recall, leash behavior, emotional regulation.
Flexible Scheduling: Available at your convenience, with lesson packages available that include owners! Learn alongside your dog.Reactive dog/behavioral modification programs are available, with limited openings.Pricing: $125 for one session, $400 for 4 sessions, $800 per month for 3-4x per week.Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and create a personalized lesson plan for you and your dog.
Philosophy
Structure Breeds FreedomOff-leash training doesn’t mean chaos. It’s quite the opposite. A dog that knows true freedom first needs to learn true structure and boundaries. A good trainer and leader will show the dog that the two go hand-in-hand.Speaking the LanguageDogs don’t speak English. And they never will. So we have to get creative to speak their language while teaching them ours.What Is Conditioning?Operant conditioning, classical conditioning, rewards, reinforcements, corrections. If it seems overwhelming, then I agree - it can be. Luckily we live in a golden age of information and experiential wisdom on canines and training processes. I’ve tapped in to as much as possible and have a system that works well, resulting in trained dogs but, more importantly, happy dogs. I try to stay as flexible as possible, aiming to be a better trainer with each passing day.Each One Teach OneDogs teach each other faster than we could ever imagine teaching them. The pack walks aren’t just for fun. It’s a place where proper socialization and key obedience is reinforced in a way that is nearly impossible any other way.Transparency and GuaranteesIf I fail to meet outlined expectations in training, I either work for free until those expectations are met or return any and all fees collected. The evaluations up front are key - it’s my responsibility to evaluate the dog, the situation, and my skills, leading to what should be a relatively accurate outlook for a training program.Transparency is of utmost importance. None of my methods are a big secret. I’ll tell you all about them, where I learned them, and can show you how to do it if you’d like to get results on your own. And, most importantly, you’ll see how happy your dog is.
About Old Mountain Dogs
Andrew and Naima live near Agamenticus mountain and enjoy chasing balls, soaking up the sun, and logging however many miles it takes to catch a good view. They can be found on the porch with their family, watching the sun set behind the mountain.Andrew spent far too long in Boston as a full time musician, though he's much better suited to life in the woods. He still performs regularly and loves to teach others the ins and outs of making music.
Thank You
Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you on the trails!