The Lisa Rockland Method is the way to go! I have a one year old, intact male Weimaraner. I was struggling with training him to be calm and act appropriately when people would enter the house. He jumped, ran circles around them, became extremely hyper, and barked aggressively (even at people that live in the house with us). In addition to that, he was a little skittish in general and is still very nervous around other dogs. Lisa came to my home and the training began immediately. She was only there for an hour, but Lisa is so intuitive to dogs' individual personalities that the insight she provided gave me the tools I needed to correct the behaviors. There are a lot of opinions and dog trainers out there; using other methods, training took me weeks, and months to even see a slight change in the behaviors I was trying to correct. It has only been a few days since Lisa came for training, but his behavior and demeanor has drastically improved, and he is actually responding to what I teaching him! I am looking forward to continuing my training with Lisa in her Behavior 101 class to improve his approach to other dogs, and my ability to be an effective and responsible dog owner. Lisa has given me the confidence and the tools to be the best dog owner I can be. She is the ONLY dog trainer I would recommend, and the only one I will use in the future. Thanks, Lisa! read more

I've known Lisa for a long time. Twice in the past I'd reached out for help with dogs with difficult behavior problems so when recently adopting a young puppy, I signed up for some private sessions right away before we started any bad habits. As usual Lisa was amazing. On the way home after the second session, my partner turned to me and said he'd learned more in five minutes with Lisa than he'd learned in all the regular puppy classes we'd attended locally. I couldn't agree more. Thank you Lisa. read more

It doesn't get any better than this. I went through three trainers to help me with my little Maltese dog, Max to no avail. It wasn't until I met Lisa at All About My Dog that I finally learned the tools that I needed to train my dog. Before meeting Lisa, Max would be aggressive towards other dogs that he would meet mostly because he was afraid and I was not handling the situation correctly. He was also not good on a leash. After working with Lisa, Max and I are now able to meet new dogs with no aggression or fear and he now walks happily on a leash. Thank you Lisa for teaching me the tools needed to train both me and Max! read more

After multiple tries with other trainers, Lisa Rockland accomplished more in an hour with our fear-aggressive pooch than we ever imagined was possible. She was poised, professional, experienced and calm and took a tough situation with grace and made it fun and positive. I can't say enough good things about Lisa and highly recommend her to pet parents seeking experienced and kind (but firm) dog training- I am so grateful! read more

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Two months ago I had an anxious, fearful, angry, and frustrated pup. He was constantly stressed out and honestly a pain to be around. I had very little hope when I went to Lisa for help. We had been told previously that Charlie was who he was and there wasn't much that could be done to help him. Even short walks with Charlie almost left me in tears every time because of this reactiveness and anger towards strangers. I was constantly stressed out and exhausted from managing his environment. We had one private lesson with Lisa and the next day he we went for a walk in the park and was heeling perfectly and even ended up getting belly rubs from strangers! Through Lisa's weekly classes, she has given us all the tools we need to help Charlie and properly communicate with him. Since we started training with Lisa, Charlie has been able to walk down Newbury Street calmly, allow guests to visit the house, play at the beach, go to stores, attend family parties, and greet people without fear. This weekend we even took him for a 5 mile off-leash hike and he had almost perfect recall and manners! Working with Lisa has been one of the best decisions we have made. She has gotten to the root of his problems and completely changes his behavior. Although he is still a work in progress, we are so close to our 'dream dog'. We genuinely look forward to Lisa's classes every week. They go by fast and she makes them fun and engaging. No matter what you think, there is hope for your dog! I cannot recommend All About My Dog enough! read more

Lisa is truly remarkable!!! After 2 visits with her, a few minor issues were corrected immediately. She is kind, really talks "dog" to both dog and humans. She is great and we will enroll our dog in a group class soon. If you want a polite , sweet, member of your household, , I suggest having Lisa evaluate your new addition to your family. I assume she could correct any issues one may have with her ability to be "the dog whisperer of the east" in any situation. read more

Lisa is a dog whisperer! We rescued a 5 month old pup that is very fearful and nervous. Some guarding aggression issues and nipping. We have been working with Lisa and have done a couple one on one training classes. She even did a virtual training with my 7 year old daughter. We are also doing a group class with other nervous/excited/aggressive pups. I am learning so much and my pup is getting better! I am so happy to have found Lisa and her training has been life changing. We can now go on walks with no barking at other dogs and people. Still a work in progress, but I am so happy we have Lisa to help us! Highly recommend! read more

No way I could recommend this place. We were in for our second class and my small dog was excited. The "trainer" perceived that as "aggression." I beg to differ. My dog is tiny and non aggressive. She was excited. It's funny how this "trainer" is the first and only person in my dog's life that has ever even insinuated that my dog is showing "signs of aggression." Incredible. A trainer worth their salt would know the difference. (My dog accompanies me to a business environment each week without any issues. Has been for years now.) Needless to say, I was very insulted. Never again. I'd rather spend my money on people with big facilities that are experienced and patient with dogs. read more

I am so thankful that we found this place! Our dog was very reactive and increasingly aggressive on leash. Lisa was so positive and non-judgmental when addressing our concerns. After a private session, we continued on to group sessions. Our dog has made such wonderful progress, and we have learned to be more effective pet owners. The group classes are really helpful for practice in a controlled, safe environment. We even had Lisa come to our house to help us address some specific concerns when walking Stella on our street. She has been very responsive to all of our questions - both in person and email. I highly recommend All About My Dog, especially for fearful, reactive dogs. read more

Found Lisa online and am thrilled with the progress we're making so far. After being attacked by an off leash dog years ago (and likely not enough proper socialization as a result), my dog grew very anxious and animal/noise reactive. After one session, I could already see behavior changes based on Lisa's instruction of how I need to take the "mama dog" role. After a couple more sessions, my dog is calmer, pays more attention to me, settles himself down quicker after a trigger, and while i know we have more work to do, I can see huge progress in the right direction. No gimmicks, no heavy reliance on treats, just great instruction and a few tools to give both me and my pup more confidence to go out in the real world. So grateful to have found Lisa and looking forward to continuing our work together - thank you so much! read more

I am shocked that there are any reviews here lower than 5 stars. If there was a 6th star, I would add it. We are now on our second puppy at AAMD. The first dog is a perfectly-behaved delight, thanks to Lisa and team (by the way, we had 5 prior dogs that were not trained at AAMD and we wish that we had known about this for them too). Lisa is, simply put, a magician. She understands the psyche of dogs (and people) and is able to help owners understand the needs, anxieties and predilections of their dogs. By training people to be better owners, she helps them turn their puppies into better pets. I have also seen, first-hand, her ability to work with stressed, mis-behaving dogs, and turn them into good citizens. I know it is trite, but Lisa is a dog whisperer. Her daughter, Jordan, is a worthy understudy and the other trainers who have been there, including Sheryl are all top notch. (and don't be surprised when you see their own incredibly well-trained dogs get into the act and start training your dogs - it's amazing to see!) Ignore the misguided reviews and run, don't walk to AAMD. read more

Our 1 year old golden was not polite with visitors. He barked to get us to do what he wanted, and he was getting a little too assertive with us. Lisa did an in home visit, and we INSTANTLY had some tactics to handle him. We started the basic group training, and he is learning how to settle down and have some impulse control. The owner definitely has to work with the dog to practice these, but we are so happy to have a more settled pup. We needed help with setting boundaries. Like kids, dogs are happy when they know what is expected with consistent cues. We (as owners) are getting that training. read more

We took our 5 month old puppy to a single private class and puppy classes for 2 months. The classes are useful to learn how to do basic obedience, practice with distractions and so forth. But it was not useful to address real life situations or specific issues with your dog. We even emailed them asking for private classes to address these and get the services that we needed as puppy classes were not useful to our needs. After a month, we still haven't got any response. We didn't feel that they cared about helping us. I would not recommend this place if you need to get personalized attention to solve specific behavioral issues with your dog. read more

Lisa Rockland is fantastic!!!! Lisa taught us how to teach our 9 yr old dog how to welcomingly greet guests into our home or our boat. Her positive training style helps to create long lasting results. She's a very good listener and considers you dogs character, strengths and weaknesses. Her priority is the well-being of your dog and how the training will impact both you and your dog. read more

Tonight I just finished my last class for adult 101 and the whole process was amazing. I did a one on one session at first with Lisa and she was super nice and friendly and very helpful! She said my pup was perfect for adult 101 so we immediately signed up. It was a set of 4 classes once a week with her daughter Jordan. Jordan is just as amazing as Lisa! Jordan was very encouraging, super nice, and non judgmental! The classes goes by quickly but you learn a lot! If you ever email them with questions they get back pretty quickly. They have blogs and videos on their website which are very helpful as well. I have told 3 friends about them already and I cannot rave about them enough! We will be signing up for adult 102! read more

Lisa is amazing! We adopted a 10 month old anxious Samoyed puppy and we had one session with her. She has transformed all of us and we have a new dog who is calm and relaxed! I can't recommend her enough! read more

Lisa is amazing! I had worked with several trainers with my new rescue, Miel, who showed major reactivity. It did not make much difference. When we first walked in the door, I had to muzzle Miel, as she was lunging at Lisa and her training canine partner, and was totally out of control. Without using a single treat or any aversive methods, within about 40 minutes, my dog was happily exploring, mingling with the other doggo, and asking for pets from Lisa. No more muzzle, off leash. I could hardly believe it! Lisa did this by showing me how to read my dogs's language, help her settle, and communicate to her as a mama dog would to a pup. My smart girl got it, and responded with this unbelievable turnaround! Lisa is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and very, very effective. I am in awe. Feeling very lucky to have found her!! I look forward to taking classes with her - hoping to take as many as possible - to build on this progress! Cannot recommend her more highly! read more

When you have a dog that is fearful of other dogs, it is important to do several things: understand exactly what is going on with the dog, learn how to act so that the dog is more at ease, and have the opportunity to practice so that you can display those behaviors. Lisa and All About My Dog fulfill all these criteria. She will observe your dog so that she understands what is going on, she will teach you what to do, and then she has classes so that you can practice your skills. The classes are so important. For example, at First you may need a barrier between your dog and the other dog -which is impossible to do on your own. But with the classes, your dog will become less reactive and life with your dog will be less stressful. read more

Not for me or my dogs. From the website and discussion with the trainer at the facility, it was impossible for me to figure out the specifics of the method used here. The difficulty in knowing what method was used ahead of time was that both the website and the trainer were somewhat vague in terms of the specifics of what exactly was done to get the dog to behave- and focused more on the philosophy of acting like a mother dog to guide your dog to good behavior. Sounded good to me- so I signed my dogs up for an assessment to learn what the actual training activities were and see how my dogs responded. So, just to clarify this for other potential customers (as I would have preferred to know ahead of time): The method used here is punishment to stop behaviors. No, not beating the dog! Doing unpleasant things- like grabbing the scruff of the neck (which can make a dog hand shy) or pulling about on a leash if the dog resists (and frankly it was odd to see that when my dog was wearing a "gentle" leader), rather than rewarding a dog for doing the right behavior. This latter (positive reinforcement) method teaches a dog what they should do in any given situation, instead of what not to do. If a dog only knows what not to do, it leaves the door open for the dog engage in new undesirable behaviors. Does negative reinforcement stop your dog from doing its current undesirable behaviors- yes, but the latest research shows that these methods result in new negative behaviors cropping up in 20-30% of dogs trained this way. I'm putting this out there so others can make a more informed decision about going here based on exactly how you want your dog trained (I would have liked to have known), but it is also worth noting again that alpha dog, pack leader --or here designated as mother dog-- methods are based on disproven studies that rely on flawed research methods: this is in fact not how dogs (or wolves) in a natural family pack actually behave. The most recent studies show that reward training provides longer term recall and improves trust and the bond between owner and dog. If interested, here are some overviews on this from Dr. Nicholas Dodman, a world renowned behavior veterinary specialist at Tufts Veterinary School (who helped me eliminate the major separation anxiety that my previous dog suffered after he went blind) https://thebark.com/content/dr-nicholas-dodman-dog-behavior-and-new-training-techniques https://positively.com/contributors/punishment Please note that the trainer at All About My Dog clearly loves dogs- so I have nothing negative to say about her, only the training method used. But, had I known ahead of time the exact methods used, rather than the great-sounding mother-dog philosophy, I most certainly wouldn't have gone. read more

Lisa changed our life. We have three rescues who deal with fear, aggression, and reactivity. It was getting to the point where the stress was impacting our own mental health and taking away time from our jobs as well. We tried many different trainers and behavioralists but none of their tactics were working. After hearing a lot about Lisa, we began working with her, doing private lessons and classes. There are no words that explain how thankful we are that she came into our lives. She is a gift. She tells it how it is and is not afraid to correct dogs or humans, which we needed big time. She does not rush us even with how busy her schedule is and truly wants to help the animals and owners. All three of our dogs are night and day. I could not even go on walks with them without being terrified of seeing another dog or person and causing a scene. Now we bring them everywhere without any worries! They are happier and therefore so are we. If you have a chance to work with Lisa, don't think twice. DO IT! read more

I have a cattle dog almost a year old. He's always been a little reactive to everything since he was young. But once he hit adolescence, it was like his reactivity suddenly got really bad out of nowhere. I'm talking lunging and snarling, barking excessively at other dogs -- sometimes people if he deemed them suspicious. Little kids on bikes and scooters made him go crazy. Because of the pandemic, I was very skeptical of how much could be done in a 1-hour virtual private appointment with Lisa. But it's been less than a week of implementing her method of training and I am blown away by how much my pup has improved already! In fact, I just took him for an hour long walk yesterday around our town and he was nearly a saint! Still super cautious, alert and a bit unsure of himself, but no barking, no lunging on leash, no snapping at the wheels of bikes and skateboards. He stayed in heel the entire time. The reason I am only giving 4 stars for now is because we still have a ways to go and it's only been a week. I'll update this review as we carry on in our training :) but overall, I am so encouraged by the improvement I have already seen in my pup. The fact that this was able to be done over a virtual appointment is a testament to how beneficial her in-person classes are. Can't wait for businesses to open up again so he can benefit from those as well! Thanks Lisa!! read more

My husband and I adopted a 3-month-old, 5 lb, rescue puppy on July 20, 2019. We've never had a dog in our adult lives, so this was a whole new animal! We started Puppy 101 group lessons with Cheryl Malone, and the lessons have proven to be very informative, positive, and fun. Cheryl has a way about her when it comes to understanding dogs, and she explains herself clearly and demonstrates the ways to communicate effectively and lovingly with dogs. I don't know how she does it, but Cheryl's able to give individualized attention during the group lessons, and that's most appreciated. We decided to schedule some private lessons at our home with Lisa Rockland (the owner) because we needed as much, if not more, training than our pup! Lisa's daughter, Jordan, joined us because she's a trainer too and it takes a village to raise a good dog! Private home lessons have changed the way we interact with our puppy. We are more confident, and therefore, our puppy is more self-confident. My husband and I were able to ask very specific questions about challenges we were encountering, and Lisa and Jordan were able to answer us with an explanation as well as a demonstration. Lisa gave several 'potty-training' suggestions due to the layout of our home, and they were game-changers. What we appreciated the most was Lisa's ability to explain the 'language of dog' in such a way that it made sense to us, and we didn't feel judged by our lack of knowledge in the canine department ~ she truly knows her stuff! So glad we found All About My Dog! It's a great place ~ well-run, clean, bright, committed, welcoming, and dog-focused. What could be more fun than going back to school with your dog, right? read more

Lisa and other trainers at AAMD KNOW what they are talking about. I know this because when I use their teachings at home, I get the correct results showcasing strongly through my dogs behaviour. Some people say the class is stressful and makes a negative bonding space for them. Just like raising kids, nothing is sunshine and butterflies. You have to put in hard work, and yes the, "ugly", work. I dont even have kids and I know that! Lisa is blunt and to the point in class because you are paying her for results, results she'd like to give you in only an hour. So she needs to be quick and to the point with her clients. If we are in class and someone needs to speak up when calling their dog, I do not want the trainers to ask nicely and maybe the person will not do it. And then they have to say it again multiple times (this does happen!). I want them to pay attention so that I can get out of the class what I'm paying for. So I want the trainers to have everyone at attention. Directness and understanding is part of the bond people would like to have in class with their dogs. Lisa and other trainers are merely giving that to us, too. I will 100% always recommend Lisa and the other amazing trainers at AAMD ! read more

Unfortunately I did not have a good experience here. I went to the play date with Lisa and was yelled at twice within the first five minutes. Several people commented at how stressful this class can be and that she often picks on one individual in every class. My dog also picked up on the negative energy. It is a shame this is not a positive environment to bond with your dog. read more

We just had our first Skype training session with Lisa and I cannot recommend her highly enough. We rescued a pit-mix three years ago and have tried working with various trainers for over-excitability and leash reactivity with no success. After just one Skype session with Lisa we saw immediate results and finally feel like we have the proper tools and understanding to help our pup feel safe and peaceful. Lisa is so kind, funny and incredibly knowledgeable. She instantly put us and our pup at ease and we finally feel like we know how to communicate with our dog. Her method is so connected to the way dogs actually learn. So instead of trying to 'train' them to speak our language, she teaches you how to speak and understand theirs. And it is easy!! We are so relieved and grateful to have found her. We found Skype to be a great alternative to meeting in person (COVID/Social distancing measures prevented that option) but I don't feel anything was lost and we are actually excited to schedule our follow up. read more

Lisa is a true dog whisperer! My mother just got an Italian Greyhound puppy and my two Whippets (6 & 7 years old) were not taking well to her at all. My mother and I see each other every day, so the dogs getting along is imperative. Lisa came to my mom's home to observe their behavior around each other. She quickly recognized that my dogs were scared and confused about the puppy, while reassuring my mother that they had no intensions of being aggressive to little "Adele". Lisa created an environment where my dogs felt safe, and properly introduced the puppy, while teaching us what the tone of their bark and body language meant. Within one hour the dogs were passing by one another freely and the tension between the dogs (and my mother and I) was a distant memory. We have been visiting together every day since our appointment with Lisa, and reinforcing the tools she taught us, and things are going very well! I would highly recommend All About My Dog and Lisa Rockland to anyone looking to be a better dog parent. read more

We meet with Lisa Rockland yesterday at our home for some training. Our Bulldog was very aggressive when anyone wanted to enter our home...not ideal to say the least. She was met at the door by a very angry bully. OMG, One lesson and Lisa had Hank loving her and showing no aggression at all She gave me the tools needed to work with Hank. Her training is gentle and loving. She truly is a dog whisper. I will continue with Lisa at her location in Natick so this skills can be ingrained into me.. Thank you Lisa SO MUCH... read more

All About My Dog was recommended to me by a dog-owning neighbor and I couldn't be happier! My pup has completed Good Dog 101 and 102 and they were a great pick-up point after our puppy class in the DC area. They value your bond and communication with your dog more than memorizing hand signals and click-timing. We've only worked with Cheryl, but she makes a point to ask each week about new or recurring challenges and tailors the class around the answers. Its been a great mix of learning and playtime with agility obstacles sprinkled in. Its also a huge plus that they sell everything on-site. If you need treats, or want to try out a prong collar or gentle leader, there is no need to wait to be able to buy one! Everyone should bring their dogs here! read more

Lisa & Cheryl are amazing! Our labradoodle puppy has responded positively to their recommendations. We are currently enrolled in the Puppy 101 class & have learned so much! We cannot thank Lisa enough for her help with our puppy!! She truly has a gift working with dogs!!! read more