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Dog Taoist

Welcome to Dog Taoist, where you and your dog will learn how to live peacefully and communicate effectively. Dog Taoist brings clarity and calm cooperation to humans and their dogs through proprietary formulas based on dog psychology, pack mentality, and leader-follower mechanics. We are proud, fair and balanced trainers and use every tool possible to help save or rehabilitate your dogs.

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Bark ScoreListed with limited data: 2.5 / 5
Reputation: 3.6
Ethics: 1.5
Credentials: 2.8
Service breadth: 3.3
Training methods: E-collar-centric

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Dog Taoist’s reputation score is 3.6 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 23% of the trainers we list.

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How is Dog Taoist rated?

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Reputation 30% of the score: 3.6; From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
Ethics 40% of the score: 1.5; E-collar-centric. Their training is built around an electronic collar. This scores low.
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; 2 ways to train (group class, day school), and help with 4 kinds of problem.

How does Dog Taoist compare with other Pepperell dog trainers?

Counted from the 2 trainers listed in Pepperell.

Number 2 of 2 scored trainers in Pepperell by Bark Score.
The only e-collar-centric trainer listed in Pepperell.
Offers group class, like 1 other trainer in Pepperell.
The only trainer in Pepperell listing day school.
Overall Bark Score higher than 0% of the trainers we list.

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What will I need to practise between sessions?

About Dog Taoist

Helps with: Basic obedience, reactivity, recall, leash
How they train: Group class, day school
Service area: Pepperell, Massachusetts & surrounding areas
Good to know: Dedicated training facility
Opening hours: Tue–Thu 9am–2pmFri 9am–1pm
Address: Dog Taoist, 1 Tucker St, Pepperell, Massachusetts 1463
Phone: +1 978-726-2496

Sessions

Obedience TrainingBasic to advanced obedience commands and manners

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

Agility TrainingFun obstacle course training for fitness and mental stimulation

Nose Work / Scent TrainingScent detection games and training for mental enrichment

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