We train on 44 acres in Stow, Maine. Boston owners make the drive up, or we handle pickup and drop off.
10 dogs max at a time. Training guaranteed.
Boston dogs live in apartments, ride the T, walk on tight leashes through tight streets. They're overstimulated and undertrained, and weekly lessons aren't moving the needle. Eleven days in the White Mountains fixes what months of group classes can't. Your dog learns on a 44-acre property in Stow, Maine, in an environment where anxious and reactive dogs can actually decompress and focus. We build the skills there in a place where your dog can think clearly, then we proof them so they hold up when you're back in the city. The drive from Boston to Stow is under three hours. We offer pickup and drop off as well.
Your dog trains on 44 acres in the mountains, but everything we teach is built for the life you actually live. Loose leash walking through a crowd. Sitting at a crosswalk. Settling in a coffee shop. We test it before you take them home. Then we spend 90 minutes teaching you the system.
Leave your name and number. We'll call, ask about your dog, and tell you straight whether this is the right fit.
Rather text? (720) 680 3367
If your dog isn't reliably responding by the end of the 11 days, we keep training until they are. You don't pay more for more time.
A finished dog, and the training for you to make it last a lifetime.
Built around whatever they need.
Everything taken care of while they're here.
Photos of their adventures, videos of sessions while they're here. Proof your dog can learn, not just a highlight reel.
Before you leave, you'll know the exact system we use to communicate with your dog. The conversation doesn't stop when you drive away.
We handle everything in between.
A quick phone call. We figure out together if this is the right fit for your dog.
You bring them up to Stow, Maine. Coming from Boston or Portland? Pickup and drop off is an option. Either way, they're settled in the same day.
Training, trails, and building the habits that hold up at home.
You get your dog back, and the system that makes it stick.
Straight shooter. Laughs easy. Lifelong student of dogs.
Bold by nature. Warm by heart. Lifelong student of behavior.
Loud by nature. Happy by default. Adventurous already.
"Chomps completely changed our lives, and his loving, spunky personality is still fully intact."
"To see a herding dog just chill out on a dog bed for extended periods of time, that's wild. Chomps made it happen."
"Deebo went away and came back another dog, and I get so many compliments on how well behaved he is. Worth every penny."
11 days, limited to 10 dogs at a time. Exact pricing depends on your dog's needs. Pickup and drop off is available if you'd rather not make the drive.
Board and train is the most effective training option available, full stop. Daily repetition, total consistency, and real world exposure get results in weeks that weekly lessons can take months to achieve, if ever. For most dogs and owners, it's the fastest path to a dog that actually listens.
No. Your dog comes home as themselves, just with better manners. Training builds confidence, it doesn't erase personality. The spunky, goofy, loving dog you dropped off is the same dog you pick up, they just listen now. This is the question we get most, and it's an easy one to answer.
Most of our programs require dogs to be at least 6 months old. The exception is our Puppy Program, which starts at 12 weeks, because the earlier you start, the better the foundation you build. There is no dog too old for any of our programs.
Yes. That's exactly what our Behavior Modification program is built for. Dogs displaying aggression, reactivity, or severe anxiety aren't a lost cause, they just need the right approach. That program is where we start before any other training.
We use balanced training methods, which includes e-collars as one of several tools in our toolkit. E-collars are used thoughtfully and intentionally. In the right hands they're one of the most effective communication tools available, and every dog goes home with the knowledge to continue using them correctly.
We provide regular text, photo, and video updates throughout the stay so you're never left wondering. You'll see your dog's progress in real time, and we're always available if you have questions between updates.
Every graduate leaves with a 1.5 hour send home lesson, 3 follow up sessions within the first year, lifetime phone and email support, and access to our alumni exclusive boarding and Adventure Club daycare. Graduation isn't the end, it's the beginning, and we don't disappear after it.
Nick has been working with dogs since 2017 and training professionally since 2019. He competes in French Ring, one of the most demanding dog sports in the world, where his dog Ippo won first place at the American National Championship at Level 2 in 2024 and is now titled at the highest level, Level 3. Nick is also a certified Level 3 decoy, one of only 3 people in the United States to hold that certification. Nicole has been working with dogs since before 2017 and brings a background in psychology and anthropology to everything she does with dogs and their owners. Together they founded Chomps as a family owned business built on continued education, honest communication, and a dog first approach to every case.
Leave your name and number. We'll call and tell you straight whether this is the right fit for your dog.
Rather text? (720) 680 3367
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