Best Buddy Dog Training
Personalized Dog Training in Ct, Ma, NH, NY, and RI
Proven Dog Training Methods for Lasting Obedience
At Best Buddy Dog Training, our methods focus on creating a strong, respectful bond between you and your dog. By building trust and clear communication, we help you step into the role of leader, protector, provider, and partner. With this foundation, your dog naturally looks to you for direction and reassurance, making obedience simple and stress-free.
Training the Owner for Better Results
Our programs don’t just train your dog—we train you. By teaching you how to communicate in ways your dog instinctively understands, we strengthen the bond of respect and cooperation. This eliminates the need for treats, shock collars, or dominance tactics. Instead, your dog willingly follows your lead, creating faster results and a more rewarding partnership.
Balanced Corrections for Safe, Calm Behavior
Corrections are a natural and important part of effective dog training. We use fair, proportionate, and gentle corrections to set clear boundaries and guide dogs toward calm, cooperative behavior. This balanced approach mirrors nature’s own lessons—helping dogs learn what behaviors to avoid while reinforcing trust and respect. For example, a serious action like lunging is corrected more firmly than a minor misstep during a ‘heel’ command. The result is a well-trained dog who understands boundaries without fear or stress.
We proudly provide in-home and board-and-train dog training throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and New York.
Who you are to your dog is EVERYTHING...
- Shawn Hines
Training with Shawn has been great. He opens your eyes and shows you how to shape your dog into being obedient.
Amy L.
I never thought we could save this pup. This was the best investment we ever made in a pet.
Jenny and Jim W.
we were so impressed with the results. She came back to us listening, respectful and happy
Anjali S.
Shawn is really just simply amazing. He is kind, fair, direct, and honest to both owners and their dogs alike.
Leanne F.
Shawn has been patient and encouraging with me; calm, kind and affectionate with Teal. She has great respect and liking for him :)
Zi K.
Shawn has consistently guided me with practical corrections and exercises that work. I highly recommend Shawn and Best Buddy Dog Training.
Julia P.
… would definitely recommend his services to people who are serious and committed to training their dogs.
Mollie C.
he is great with the grand kids and protects the home when we are away, a direct result of Shawn's professional training.
Frank B.
How nice to walk down the street with my dog trotting slightly behind me on a loose leash.
Mary Anne H.
We tried 4 different training styles with no results. This investment has been well worth it.