Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Dog Training & Boarding Services in Worcester
At Doggone Fit, we have dedicated ourselves to transforming canine behavior and enhancing pet-owner relationships since 1993. Our team of experienced professionals specializes in personalized dog training and boarding solutions tailored to each dog's unique needs. Through programs like our two-week Puppy Board & Train, we focus on foundational skills such as potty training, leash manners, and crate training for puppies aged 4 months to 1 year. For dogs with behavioral challenges, our Behavior Modification program identifies root causes and implements customized training plans in controlled environments. Our Decompression Board & Train service prioritizes mental relaxation through low-pressure exploration, while Adventure Trip Services combine exercise with real-world training reinforcement in dog-friendly locations.Private in-home training sessions teach owners effective techniques to foster harmony within households, addressing interactions with children and other pets. Out & About Services provide hands-on support for real-world behavioral challenges, ensuring consistent progress beyond home environments. With over 30 years of experience and continuous adaptation to advancements in canine science, we remain committed to delivering lasting results. Our services are designed to create joyful, balanced relationships between dogs and their owners through expert guidance and compassionate care.
Services
Puppy Training
Behavior Modification
Decompression Board & Train
Adventure Trip Services
Private In-home Training
Out & About Services
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of canine science expertise since 1993
- Our trainers implement customized behavior modification programs
- Decompression training focuses on mental wellness through natural exploration
- Adventure trips combine exercise with real-world training reinforcement
- Private sessions teach owners effective long-term training techniques
Services
Puppy Training
Our Puppy Training Program provides foundational skills for young dogs during their critical learning period. This two-week board and train service develops potty training, leash manners, and crate training while building confidence through positive reinforcement. The program establishes healthy habits that create a lifetime of good behavior, preparing puppies aged 4-12 months for successful integration into family life.
Behavior Modification
Behavior Modification addresses deep-seated behavioral issues through customized training plans in controlled environments. Our specialists identify root causes of problematic behaviors and implement structured sessions that teach alternative responses. This intensive approach creates lasting changes in dogs struggling with reactivity or socialization challenges, supported by ongoing owner communication to ensure continued progress after program completion.
Adventure Trip Services
Adventure Trip Services combine physical exercise with real-world training reinforcement in dog-friendly locations. These outings promote socialization and obedience through structured activities while addressing specific behavioral goals. The program helps maintain training consistency outside home environments, with trips offered a minimum of two days weekly to support ongoing behavioral development and mental stimulation.
Private In-home Training
Private In-home Training delivers personalized instruction directly in clients' living environments. Trainers teach owners effective techniques for managing dog behavior within household contexts, addressing interactions with children and other pets. These sessions focus on creating harmonious family dynamics through practical training methods that become part of daily routines and living patterns.
Out & About Services
Out & About Services provide hands-on support for behavioral challenges in everyday environments. This service addresses specific issues owners face outside home settings through practical, situation-based training. The six-week class gradually progresses from calm environments to more complex public spaces, helping dogs develop confidence and proper manners around real-world distractions and other dogs.
People
Heidi Frank
Founder & Lead Trainer
With 34 years of experience since graduating from Mount Ida College's Canine Science program, Heidi specializes in intensive training programs and behavior modification. She continues to advance her expertise in canine cognition and training methodologies.
Jillian Harper
Service Dog Trainer
A 15-year service dog trainer and AKC Good Citizen evaluator, Jillian brings extensive experience in behavior modification and adventure-based training. She specializes in helping dogs develop confidence through structured outdoor experiences.
Questions
What age range does your puppy training program cover?
Our Puppy Training Program is designed for dogs aged 4 months to 1 year during their critical learning development period.
Do you offer training for dogs with behavioral issues?
Yes, our Behavior Modification program addresses reactivity and socialization challenges through customized training plans in controlled environments.
What areas do you serve for training services?
We primarily serve Worcester County, offering both in-home sessions and adventure trips to local dog-friendly locations.
Can dogs participate in multiple training programs?
Many dogs progress through multiple programs, starting with foundational training before advancing to behavior modification or adventure-based reinforcement.
How long are your board and train programs?
Our standard programs run for two weeks, with customized durations available based on individual dog needs and progress.
Do you provide follow-up support after training programs?
Yes, we offer ongoing communication during programs and recommend follow-up sessions to maintain training consistency at home.
Reviews (5)
Lisa Doyle
May 01, 2021
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You will NEVER find anyone who will love and care for your pet, more than yourself, than the team at Doggone Fit! With first hand experience of seeing Heidi and her team care for, train, enforce obedience (human and animal) and share unconditional love for all animals, you would have to leave 3 states before you find 1 person qualified to care for your family pet outside of Doggone Fit! We trust them 100%
Jane Campion
Apr 21, 2021
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DGF has truly have been an incredible support to our dog and family. We never thought we could have an off leash dog! We are so thankful for the valuable skills and knowledge learned prior to, during and after training to make sure our pup is happy and successful. With the right effort and maintenance we continue look REALLY good at home, and out in public! So thankful for them!
Kate Kapusta
Dec 14, 2020
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Thank you Doggone Fit for the incredible training for our rescue dog! We couldn't be happier with the results especially the "place" training and recall. We have had multiple friends use you all and felt the same. Just had our refresher training with Richie and a few tweaks and everything is back to perfect. We love the group hikes too and continued support. Highly recommend Doggone Fit!
Carrie H.
Jul 22, 2020
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Look no further than Doggon Fit! I highly recommend them for k9 training, hikes and boarding. We're incredibly lucky to have this caring and experienced company so close to home. All breeds welcome and each and every dog is treated as one of their own.
Marcel Droz
Dec 14, 2019
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Best canine care around! Absolutely cannot say enough about how fantastic our experience has been. Erin has been walking my dog Annie (60 lb lab/pointer mix) for at least 5 years now and she is a happy healthy dog because of it. They treat each dog like it was his or her own. Expert training and care no matter the breed (small, medium, large & XL. Boarding with Doggone Fit has also been perfect. So thankful for this group of excellent trainers.
