Joy for Dogs

Specialties

Joy for Dogs provides humane and effective programs, both group classes and private, in-​home training based on current research in canine behavior to teach basic cues, and prevent or resolve problem behavior in family dogs. Joy is committed to using the most up-​to-​date, force-​free methods of training, including clicker training, to help clients’ dogs become joyful family members. I look forward to working with you and your dog!

Joy for Dogs can help with the following situations and more:

– Get your puppy started off on the right paw to becoming a well behaved member of the household.

– End your dog’s annoying habits like excessive barking, chewing, digging, biting, pulling on the leash and jumping on people.

– Teach basic obedience cues such as Come, Sit, Stay, Down, Leave It and Drop It.

– Build a better relationship with your dog by learning to communicate with her.

– Help your dog become comfortable and well socialized around other dogs.

Joy for Dogs serves Metrowest Boston including Sudbury, Wayland, Framingham, Weston, Natick, Dover, Sherborn, Concord, Ashland, Wayland, Lincoln, Acton, Southborough, Stow, Maynard, Hudson and Marlborough.

History

Established in 2010.

Joy Aldrich, owner and trainer for Joy for Dogs, has been an animal lover her entire life, and is thrilled to be combining her love of animals with her passion for learning and experience teaching people, and in the process help people understand, communicate with, and enjoy their dogs! Her background is in teaching humans — she holds a Master’s in English, and previously taught college-​level Writing and Critical Thinking as well as English to non-​native speakers in Germany.

More about Joy:

– Earned CPDT-​KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer — Knowledge Assessed) from the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers

– Certified as a dog trainer by Animal Behavior College and honors graduate

– Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers

– Member of the Massachusetts Canine Professionals Club

– Certified in Canine First Aid & CPR by the Red Cross

– Joy’s own Boxer, Cassie, earned the Canine Good Citizen certificate

– Former Trainer for Petco

Meet the Business Owner

Joy A.

Business Owner

Joy says: «My years of experience teaching have refined my ability to share information in a way that makes sense and that can be immediately put to work to achieve results! I know how precious people’s dogs are and strive to be compassionate and respectful of both dogs and owners. A well-​behaved dog is a joy for everyone, and I want everyone to experience the joy of life with a wonderful dog (or two, or more)! Years in academia also left me with a passion for learning, and the science of dog behavior and training is fascinating! The individuality of dogs, and their lovable nature keep the work interesting and rewarding.»