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Hidden Gem Pet Resort

Hidden Gem Pet Resort in Methuen, Massachusetts, is family-owned and has been going since 1952. Alongside daycare and boarding, it runs force-free training from a dedicated training facility, through private sessions, group classes or day school. Training focuses on basic obedience, recall and leash manners, and Behavior Modification is available too.

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Bark ScoreGold Rated Trainer: 4.3 / 5
Reputation: 4.6
Ethics: 5.0
Credentials: 2.8
Service breadth: 3.3
Training methods: Force-free

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Hidden Gem Pet Resort’s reputation score is 4.6 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 92% of the trainers we list.

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Reputation 30% of the score: 4.6; From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
Ethics 40% of the score: 5.0; Force-free. They train with rewards and positive reinforcement, without aversive tools. This scores highest.
Credentials 25% of the score: 2.8; No recognised credential is listed. Ask what training they’ve had.
Service breadth 5% of the score: 3.3; 3 ways to train (private 1:1, group class, day school), and help with 3 kinds of problem.

How does Hidden Gem Pet Resort compare with other Methuen dog trainers?

Counted from the 2 trainers listed in Methuen.

Highest of 2 scored trainers in Methuen by Bark Score.
The only force-free trainer listed in Methuen.
The only trainer in Methuen listing private 1:1.
The only trainer in Methuen listing group class.
Offers day school, like 1 other trainer in Methuen.
Overall Bark Score higher than 88% of the trainers we list.

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About Hidden Gem Pet Resort

Helps with: Basic obedience, recall, leash
How they train: Private 1:1, group class, day school
Established: 1952
Service area: Methuen, Massachusetts & surrounding areas
Good to know: Established 1952; Family-owned; Dedicated training facility
Opening hours: Tue–Fri 6:30am–6:30pmSat–Sun 8am–4pm
Address: 202 Tyler St, Methuen, Massachusetts 1844
Phone: +1 978-683-5795

Sessions

Private TrainingOne-on-one personalized training sessions

Group ClassesTraining in a group setting with other dogs and owners

Obedience TrainingBasic to advanced obedience commands and manners

Behavior ModificationAddressing behavioral issues such as aggression, anxiety, and reactivity

Dog DaycareSupervised daytime care with socialization opportunities

BoardingOvernight boarding and kennel services

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