Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Dog Training Solutions
Founded in 2000, The Dog Butler delivers results-driven, real-world dog training tailored to both pets and their owners. Our owner, Terry Haskins, a Certified Professional Trainer (CPT) through National K9 School, brings decades of expertise rooted in a lifelong connection to working dogs, including his fathers K9 handling background in the US Air Force and Boston Police Department. We specialize in personalized in-home training, addressing housebreaking, obedience, aggression, and advanced behavioral challenges while prioritizing family engagement. Our approach emphasizes mutual respect between dogs and humans, fostering harmonious relationships through patience, trust, and proven techniques.With service areas spanning Norwell, Hingham, Cohasset, and 10+ communities, we offer flexible solutions, including teleconsultations and residential training programs. Our commitment to lifelong learning ensures clients receive up-to-date, science-backed strategies, reflected in testimonials praising our transformative impact on dogs and their families. As a locally trusted resource, we combine technical expertise with compassionate communication to unlock every dogs potential.
Services
In-Home Dog Training
TeleConference Consultation
In-Home Puppy Training
Residential Training Program
Drop-In Puppy Classes
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in dog training and behavioral consulting.
- Our owner is a Certified Professional Trainer through National K9 School.
- We provide personalized, in-home training tailored to your dog's unique needs.
- Our services cover 14+ communities in Massachusetts for local convenience.
- We engage entire families to ensure lasting behavioral improvements.
Associations and certifications
- National K9 School (Ohio State Board of Education)
- Certified Professional Trainer (CPT)
What people say
Amazing trainer
Highly recommend
Great success
Thrilled with results
Confidence restored
Services
In-Home Dog Training
Our in-home training sessions address obedience, housebreaking, aggression, and behavioral challenges through personalized instruction. We teach families to communicate effectively with their dogs, fostering mutual respect and long-term harmony. Sessions adapt to each dogs personality and the households unique dynamics.
TeleConference Consultation
Remote consultations via phone, FaceTime, or Zoom provide expert guidance for dog owners outside our service area or with specific questions. We cover behavioral strategies, training techniques, and problem-solving tailored to your pets needs without requiring in-person visits.
Residential Training Program
This intensive program offers focused training in our facility, ideal for dogs needing structured environments to overcome behavioral issues. Clients receive progress updates and post-training support to maintain results once the dog returns home.
Drop-In Puppy Classes
Saturday morning classes for puppies aged 820 weeks emphasize social play and basic obedience around people and stimuli. Proof of vaccinations is required to ensure a safe, interactive learning environment for early development.
In-Home Puppy Training
Specialized sessions for new or expecting puppy owners cover early socialization, housebreaking, and foundational commands. We equip families with tools to shape a puppys personality and prevent future behavioral issues through hands-on guidance.
People
Terry Haskins
Owner/Trainer
Certified Professional Trainer with 20+ years of experience, Terry combines military family background in K9 handling with National K9 School certification. He focuses on building trust between dogs and owners through personalized, science-backed training methods.
Questions
What areas do you serve for in-home training?
We serve Norwell, Hingham, Cohasset, and 11+ surrounding Massachusetts communities.
Do you offer virtual training options?
Yes, TeleConference consultations via phone, FaceTime, or Zoom are available for remote coaching.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Venmo, checks, and credit card payments for all services.
Are puppy classes available for socialization?
Yes, Saturday drop-in puppy classes focus on social play and basic skills for 8–20 week-olds.
How do you handle aggressive or fearful dogs?
We use blended techniques to reduce anxiety, tailored to each dog's personality and owner needs.
Reviews (2)
Merrill Mahoney
May 30, 2020
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Terry is great. He helped us train our last lab and we had such great success that we called him again to help us with our new lab puppy. This one was more of an "alpha" than our last but Terry coached us through it. We saw big improvements after our first two sessions and by the third, Riggs had mastered all the commands. We couldn't be happier.
Timm Haskins
Apr 05, 2018
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Easily the best dog trainer in the area. Extremely knowledgeable and they truly care about the success of you and your pet
