Dog Training in Boston, MA
Chris Park K9 helps Boston-area dog owners build calm, obedient, off-leash reliable dogs — through immersive Board & Train programs and private lessons led by a retired police K-9 officer with 25+ years of experience.
- Retired Police K-9 Officer
- 25+ Years of Experience
- Expert Off-Leash Trainer
- 350+ Five-Star Google Reviews
How Boston Dog Owners Work With Us
City life is demanding for a dog: crowded sidewalks, tight doorways, packed parks, constant noise. The obedience that survives downtown Boston has to be trained around real distractions — and that’s exactly how we train.
Board & Train
Your dog lives and trains with us for 2–4 weeks at our Salem, NH facility — roughly 40 minutes north of Boston. Drop off a work-in-progress, pick up a trained dog, then get hands-on owner lessons.
Private Training Lessons
One-on-one coaching for owners who want to be hands-on: obedience, leash manners, and behavior modification. Availability for your location is confirmed at your free evaluation.
Puppy Training
Early structure, socialization, and confidence for city puppies — crate training, potty training, leash introduction, and prevention of big-city behavior problems before they start.
Trained for Real City Life
A dog that behaves in a quiet training room can still fall apart on a Boston sidewalk. Our training is proofed around real distractions so your dog listens where it actually matters.
✓ Leash manners
Calm walking on crowded sidewalks and through tight spaces.
✓ Reliable recall
Off-leash control your dog obeys at the park, not just the yard.
✓ Dog neutrality
No lunging, no barking matches — other dogs become background noise.
✓ Calm greetings
Composed around guests, neighbors, and children — in elevators too.
Trained by a Retired Police K-9 Officer
Chris Parkiotis spent his career as a police K-9 handler working dogs in high-pressure, real-world environments — not sterile training rooms. That background shapes how we handle serious behavior cases.
- ✓ Calm, confident handling — no fear, no frustration, no shortcuts
- ✓ Balanced training built on structure and clarity
- ✓ Real-world proofing around dogs, people, traffic, doorways
- ✓ Owner coaching, so progress survives the trip home
From Evaluation to a Changed Dog
Free In-Person Evaluation
We meet your dog at our Salem, NH facility, see the behavior firsthand, and give you an honest read on what’s driving it.
Board & Train, 2–4 Weeks
Your dog lives with us at the Salem, NH facility. Daily structured training with real-world proofing — the most effective format we offer for lasting results.
Owner Handoff & Follow-Up
Hands-on lessons so the new behavior transfers to your household, plus follow-up support as routines return to normal.
Serving Boston and Greater Boston
We work with dog owners across Greater Boston and its western and northern suburbs. Explore our nearby service areas:
FAQs for Boston Dog Owners
Do you offer dog training in Boston itself?
Yes — Boston-area owners train with us every month. Most choose Board & Train, where your dog stays at our Salem, NH facility for an immersive program; private lesson availability for your specific location is confirmed at your free evaluation.
Where does Board & Train take place?
At our facility in Salem, New Hampshire — roughly 40 minutes north of Boston. You drop your dog off, we train daily for 2–4 weeks, and you pick up a changed dog along with hands-on owner lessons.
Is Board & Train worth the drive from Boston?
For most busy owners, yes — it’s two trips in exchange for weeks of daily professional training, and it’s the most effective format we offer for lasting results.
Can you help with leash reactivity on city streets?
Absolutely. Leash reactivity is one of the most common problems we fix — see our aggressive and reactive dog training program. City dogs are proofed around exactly the distractions Boston throws at them.
What does dog training cost?
Programs are tailored to your dog’s needs and goals, so we quote precisely after your free evaluation. Call (978) 335-0128 and we’ll give you a clear picture for your situation.
Ready for a dog you can take anywhere in the city?
Free evaluation, honest assessment, no pressure. Explore our training programs or reach out today — Monday to Saturday, 9am–6pm.