Dog Training & Human Coaching on Massachusetts’ South Shore

• Little Miss Roxie has ruled the roost for 10 long years. She held me hostage for TEN YEARS I tell you! After the first meeting with Donna the tables turned! We just completed class number 5, and it’s like I have a new dog! Let’s be honest here, Donna has trained me, and now I run the show. Goes to show you can teach an old dog, and woman) new tricks!

• Donna’s work with our dog Zeva has transformed her from a dog with a variety of behavioral issues to one who is very much a pleasure to own and be with. Zeva had issues with wetting, being destructive, and acting unpredictably with strangers. Donna’s training has replaced Zeva’s bad habits with behaviors that are predictable and easy to reinforce and has made her a very enjoyable dog to own. Donna’s breadth of knowledge and experience in dog behavior is nothing short of amazing and we would highly recommend her services to anyone who needs help with their dogs.

• We hired Donna for training, and we were impressed from the first session. She interacted with our very excitable dog in a way that left no question as to who was in charge. Donna told us little things we could do immediately to let Roxie know she was not the alpha dog and we saw an immediate improvement. We were very pleased with the training Donna gave our family, with lots of reinforcement for us and the dog. We’ve also used Donna for boarding. Roxie is happy to see Donna’s house, and I don’t see us using any other boarding service, including the one we used for our previous dog for eight years. I recommend her wholeheartedly.

• I would give Donna 10 stars!! I’m so happy I found Daily Dog. My Bailey was in her 2 week boot camp! I would get updates with pictures every other day, she would tell me how Bailey was doing. She worked wonders with Bailey, He is now a pleasure to walk. He has learned one word commands and has caught on beautifully. Donna did a 2 week follow-up at my house; Bailey was not doing the stairs in my building. In literally 2.5 seconds she had Bailey going up and down three flights of stairs. It was amazing. She is truly an animal lover and an awesome trainer. I would recommend her to everyone. I also know that if I have any issues or concerns I can call her anytime!! If your puppy or older dog needs some obedience training, I highly recommend Donna. PAWS UP TO DONNA!!!

• Donna Dunlop worked with me and my dog Delilah for two months. She is amazing! My boyfriend came to our first lesson basically just to humor me and was thinking, ‘Ho hum, this should be boring.’ Well, afterward he told me, ‘I was just standing there with my eyes wide open. She’s a magician!’ Donna knows dogs. Period. Also, Donna has the winning combination of extensive dog knowledge AND expert people skills (not all dog people have great people skills). Donna was able to explain what we needed to do with Delilah in easy-to-understand terminology that worked. I was able to email her in between lessons, and she always replied promptly and thoroughly to my emails. Whatever issues your dog might have, I have complete confidence that Donna can help you work through them and achieve success.

• I was in need of training and dog walking as we recently rescued our dog Boomer. I have used Daily Dog now for both training and dog walking and have been more than happy with their services. Donna is incredibly knowledgeable in her training and it is all reward based which is what I was looking for. Our dog has done amazingly well under her guidance! The dog walking service is incredibly reliable and always provides great feedback on our dogs outing! I would recommend their services to anyone!

• Best Trainer and Pet care service I’ve ever used! I started off with the Daily Dog as a walking service. They make it so easy, with online scheduling and information upload about my dogs. They use a lock box system so I don’t have random keys floating out in the world. And I always get updates on how my fur babies were on their walks. I also personally used Donna for training of my 10yr old, very stubborn and smart dog who was essentially torturing me. I learned how to be the alpha, to maintain control and to still have a wonderful relationship with my dog! I can’t say enough good things. Just HIRE THEM!

• I hired Donna to help train me on the proper use of the electric collar. I have hunting dogs and for the most part, they stayed close by – that is, until I got my first field pointer. Jackson is very “birdie” and listening wasn’t one of his strengths. Donna took Jackson out for about 15 minutes with a check cord and he soon learned the “come” command in no time flat. She then taught me how to use it. I can now let Jackson do his thing, always with the collar on, but rarely having to make corrections. He now comes when called and I know he is safe. I was pretty much against the collar but like everything else, if used correctly, it is one of the most effective training tools. Donna is a great trainer and I would highly recommend her.

• Donna has cared for my two Golden Doodles since they were two months old. I have 100% confidence whether they are staying with her overnight, a weekend or an extended stay. What I love is that Donna takes the time to send photos of their adventures… honestly I think they’re having a better time than I am! They certainly wag their tails when we pull up to her home. I have recently hired Donna for training. She is amazing. Within two sessions I have witnessed a remarkable difference. My goal is to be able to bring my dogs anywhere and know that the training will allow all to have an enjoyable experience while keeping them safe. I am confident that we’ll get there soon. Her knowledge of dog behavior is very impressive – I am very pleased with the level of service and her commitment to the well-being of my dogs.

• Donna has been a long-time volunteer with Doberman Rescue Unlimited, Inc. and has fostered and trained some of our hardest rescue dogs. Donna has patience, expertise, and an understanding of the breed. Her years of volunteering will certainly give her the background and knowledge to branch out to begin her own business as a certified dog trainer at The Daily Dog.

• Being introduced to Donna was one of the best things that has happened to me!! She took wonderful care of my (young, fresh) boxer, Rosie, for 5 weeks while we were in between houses. THEN, she introduced us to the E-collar… This has drastically improved our quality of life… Rosie has learned so much, so fast and is a much happier dog!! Rather than knocking my kids over on the way to tackle my husband when he gets home at night she sits and waits until she is calm enough for a proper greeting. She no longer barks at everyone and anything who comes into the area. She comes when called, rather than bolting in the other direction! She is beginning to be able to heel around the yard without a leash. She follows me around, lovingly watching me, waiting for her next training session…Rather than sneaking off to get into trouble. Rosie loves her new collar so much that she brings it to me after I take it off at the end of the day!! I am BEYOND excited about what this month (only a month!) of training has done for us all. Donna is amazing to work with.. She is always accessible for help or support…. With training or dog sitting. Thank you Donna for all you have done for us!!!

• I can’t recommend Donna Dunlop and the Daily Dog highly enough! We brought our rescue dog, Hunter, home in May. Before the end of July we had learned everything possible about managing his behavior from our sessions with Donna. Critical to dog training is to understand that your dog is smart – it’s we humans who need to learn, and that is the hallmark of Donna’s instruction. Many have written that she is a dog expert; she absolutely is, but more importantly, she knows how to teach adults, a rare and hard to master skill. Donna’s approach is experiential, ensuring that you DO each skill she demonstrates for you, making sure you understand how to practice with your dog. She handled our oops, forgot that moments with tact and non-judgmental reinforcement, which re-energized us to work with our dog. Honestly, it wouldn’t help you to meet with a dog expert, you need a people expert, and Donna Dunlop is both. We are delighted with the progress our Hunter has made – the rest is up to us! Hire the Daily Dog and discover the joy of being a well-trained pet owner!

• One evening in September as I was looking at all the dog pictures on Big Fluffy Dog Rescue , a particular dog caught my attention. She was a four-year-old Great Pyrenees with a questionable past abused and emaciated Saddest face ever eyes showing years of neglect, looking for a fur ever home…and I decided it’s time to change her life. She came to me from Tennessee after a grueling three days in a van , to get up north and I discovered that she was terrified of getting in a car! For three weeks I walked everywhere with her I didn’t know how to get her in my car I tried everything and then I called Donna from the Daily Dog . Donna specializes in rescues and has taught me so much. She is currently training Maisie and me. Donna encouraged me to be a strong dog leader and she encouraged Maisie to be a happy yet obedient dog, in a strong yet understanding way. i’m happy to report that Maisie recently learned how to get in my car and is thriving and under the direction of Donna who is training me as well as my dog Maisie, Maisie will live a very wonderful life with proper training and positive reinforcement. Donna and her dog walkers have helped me understand Maisie and helped her face her fears and become a very happy dog. I highly recommend Donna Dunlop for training leadership and any dog walking services.

• I have an 8 month old long-haired miniature dachshund named Rafa. Rafa was an obsessive barker, family gatherings, dogs and other people were triggers. No matter what I tried I couldn’t get him to stop. I called Donna desperate for help with this and other issues. Upon meeting Rafa, Donna suggested I use a remote collar as an aid for training to “build his confidence”. This is something I did not want to do as I was a believer that training collars were cruel and that It may somehow change Rafa. Boy, was I wrong. After a few more weeks of barking I decided to give the training collar a try. Donna believes that owners should feel what the collar is like before agreeing to use one. I first tried the collar on my hand and I realized that the collar would not hurt him. The collar taps him to get his attention so he will listen to the command given to him. After a guided session I used the collar along with the command “quiet” and I was amazed at how effective it was. Don’t get me wrong, it didn’t happen over night but after working with him consistently, his barking is now under control. When he starts barking I tell him “quiet” and he stops. I was astonished! I can now recall Rafa and, as Donna would say “he now has confidence in his position and does not make poor decisions anymore”. I can now take Rafa out in public and not only is he well behaved but he no longer barks obsessively. I honestly don’t feel that the training would have been as quick and effective if I didn’t decide to use the training collar. I am now a true believer in using training collars as an aid in training your dog and not just for barking. Donna is the most amazing trainer who goes above and beyond what is expected. Every training session was customized to meet the needs of Rafa. Donna not only came to my house but she was willing to meet at other locations to work on socializing Rafa with both people and dogs. I can’t say enough positive things about Donna but I can sum it up by saying she is the “dog whisperer”. Thank you Donna!

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