Certified Dog Training, Lodging, Daycare & Spa
in New Hampshire and New England
“It has changed everything! Our house is calmer and our walks are a pleasure. Honestly, I wish we did this a long time ago.” – Judy Smith


Personalized Dog Training
Imagine: a dog that’s relaxed in any setting… playful, attentive…and able to explore the world by your side. You and your pet will soon be an A+ team!

Studio & Luxury Pet Lodging
Your pet will be top priority while being treated to a safe, fun cat or dog boarding experience on our 15-acre campus—with plenty of love and attention.

The Daycare Experience
Help make your dog healthier, happier and more relaxed through engaging daycare that offers socialization, fun, PLUS physical and mental exercise.

Pampered, Expert Pet Spa
Your furry friend deserves to delight in a relaxed and care-filled spa environment while being transformed into his or her best-looking self.

Are you struggling to find SOLUTIONS for your pet’s…
- Biting, nipping or possessiveness
- Destructive chewing or aggression
- Excessive barking, fears or anxieties
- Stealing food
Maybe you’re facing lack of time to train your dog’s positive behaviors…OR, You’re looking for training to take your dog’s skills above and beyond basic obedience!
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Nurturing Unconditional Love
At College for Pets, we believe in nurturing unconditional love between pets and owners. We’ve seen thousands of pets—and pet owners—and they each have their own unique story. No one solution meets every situation. Our goal is to understand yours, and then help design a program with the services and experiences that will make your lives together as amazing as possible. No matter where your pet and you are starting out, we’ll be with you each step of the way, transforming interactions and growing friendships.
We’re College for Pets, founded in 1996 by Mike Robertson, and we’d love to hear from you today.
How to Get Started
Let’s talk!
Guiding your dog or cat’s behavior, growing their skills, and finding the best route to work with your lifestyle, is not a one-size-fits-all process. Tell us a little about your pet, your situation and your goals so we can serve you best.
Get your customized program.
Based on your input, we’ll create a recommendation for the programs and training or enrichment steps that will help your and your pet succeed—and ensure the happiest outcome for you both.
Start loving pet life even more!
Having the knowledge, systems, and support to implement your pet’s success program will help you reach your lifestyle goal, whether that’s a pet who’s relaxed at home, a skilled service dog, or the ability to explore the world, together!
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We highly recommend White Mountain College for Pets. The staff is extremely nice and professional. They are very receptive when we email asking how she is and they even send... read more pictures. Its never easy leaving your pet when you have to go away but when we do we know our girl is being taken care of and loved. Thank you White Mountain.
pooja deveau
From the very first day, the staff at White Mountain College for Pets has been so welcoming & eager to help. They truly care about all the pets they... read more encounter. We enrolled our puppy, Teddy, in the Foundation Obedience class with such positive results that he has since participated in several other classes, including the Board & Train program. He absolutely loves his time there. In fact, from the moment our car turns into the driveway, his excitement cannot be contained! The entire staff welcomes Teddy by name with warmth and kindness. Thank you, White Mountain, for providing such a wonderful & positive environment for pets and their people!
Valerie De Rosch
Have worked alot with Karen. She's amazing! Mike and herself give it their all and then some!
Ashley
Been sending Millie to doggie day camp this summer. She loves it! People are all great and really care about the fur babies they have in their charge.
Lynne Bates
Fun group play for my dog!
Rick Meyers
Positive: Professionalism , Quality , Reliability , Responsiveness , Value They gave me training as an owner of a great dog to do what I... read more needed to continue to trane him long after I had them do it. Even though it was a short time due to my income. I would recommend them to anyone that thinks you need to be rich to have a well trained animal.
Walter Burkhart
I am blown away by the work White Mountain College for pets did for my and my dog. My dog is a 4 year old Italian Greyhound who is very... read more high energized and wreaked havoc in my house. She jumped out on counters to steal food, bolted away from me, wouldn’t let me put her harness on her, and was an awful food stealer. From the beginning, they kept my expectations realistic and were very patient with me and my question. When Gidget came home from the board and train I was just blow away by the progress she made. I can put her harness on her! She (most of the time) comes when I call her. She is able to play outside without being attached to me. She hasn’t stolen food since her return home. She is still her energetic self, but she is much more well behaved. I thought training Gidget was a lost cause (multiple other training attempts were). They cared for her like she was their dog and did an amazing job with her. Anyone looking for a committed training school for there “hopeless to train” dog, this is definitely the place!
Megan Mohr
This is my go-to place for my lacie. They take such good care of her.
diana jay
We have been bringing our pups here for 3 years. From obedience training, to fun agility classes and weekly day care - Mike and his team are professional, kind and... read more most importantly - an extension of Callie’s family!
LeeAnne O'Neil
SPECTACULAR! I cannot say enough good thinks about Mike and his team. Our dog is an amazing dog but has some behavioral issues. We just finished the "in-residence" phase... read more of the program and so far, it's been amazing! So much so that, while we have a house sitter that comes take care of Lucy when we're gone, we actually would rather know she's at the College. LOVE IT!
Alex Foti
My fiancé and I are so thankful that we found White Mountain College for Pets! As most everyone we know knows, Beau is the most hyper pup I have ever... read more had, and he has really bad separation anxiety. We knew when we started our internship for our counseling program that he could not stay home alone. White Mountain College for Pets not only gave us peace of mind, but also Beau. I have seen Beau go from timid and hiding behind our legs, to happy go lucky when heading into his day camp. He's been working on so much and I have noticed he a little better at sharing toys with his dog neighbor Ellie, he is calmer throughout the day, and he is more attentive. Now, don't get me wrong, Beau has always been attentive, but I think from what he has been working on in day camp, he is just listening a little bit better at home because he is an overall calmer little guy. Beau also loves that he gets to hang with his people friends all day and that he always gets sent home with a treat or two. He has practiced socialization with other pups (a big help!), scent training, and one day he even got a little doggy massage! Long story short, if you're looking for a place for you dog to go during the day, pick here - and enroll them in day camp, it has been so great for Beau Beau! :)
Callie Bechtol
I’ve been boarding my dogs with Mike for years when we’d go on family vacations and have always felt so comfortable our dogs have been very well cared for. ... read more When we got a new puppy in ‘20 I took some puppy classes and then enrolled my pup in Day Camp. I couldn’t be happier with every service we’ve used. The whole group at White Mountain College for Pets is awesome. When I drop my dog off in the morning for day Camp he pulls me through the door and clearly couldn’t be happier to be there. That says it all!!
Heather Phillips
The staff is incredible and my dog is well cared for. We vacation in the NH lakes region twice a year and we have been White Mountain College clients for... read more many years now. There isn't anyone around that I trust more than them.
Patrick Jay
My dog Biscuit loves going to White Mountain College for Pets! They have a knowledgeable and friendly staff, and I feel as though my dog is well taken care of... read more when he is there.
Michelle McCauley
Mike actually came to my house when I adopted a brother and sister pups with severe anxiety from Mississippi. He taught me how to spot the signs of oncoming anxiety... read more and how to respond to it.
Lori LaCourse Bishop
We have used many services from White Mountain College for pets. Where to start, puppy classes, obedience foundation, grooming, lodging plus. The facility is super clean. Staff... read more is friendly and attentive. By attentive I mean listening to every single “important detail” about Sobaka’s past, present and future life with out a single eyeroll 😎. The instructors, especially Sue and Karen, are super knowledgeable and offer great tips just for Sobaka on top of all the lesson topics. We look forward to more classes and lodging opportunities. Sobaka goes to the facility with a wiggle butt and comes back the same way. Lodging plus includes enrichment time. His manners (such as they are for a puppy) are not only in place, but better! He will be one year old this month. Great peace of mind having him in the care of White Mountain College for pets when he can not travel with us. Communication is excellent. I frequently get replies in the middle of the night, or definitely within 24 hrs. I appreciate their flexibility to my changing travel needs. One suggestion, as an over thinker and worrier, I would love to see/hear updates at least every other day for lodging plus. Brenda and Jon
B Ladd
This place is outstanding. We leave both our dog and cat at White Mountain, sometimes for extended stays when we are traveling. The care they receive is highly... read more personal and their rates are reasonable. The staff really bonds with the pets, as if they were their own. For this reason, our dog and cat get all excited and enthusiastic when they are dropped off. In addition, the staff will call us if there is any important information to share. They are highly attentive to the needs of the pets and highly communicative with the pet owners. I highly recommend White Mountain for anyone looking for the highest quality pet care.
Andrew Parlin
Good professional people if you have the money it's worth it.
Walter Burkhart
She’s a changed dog! Still hiper but much happier! Loves the tread mill and all around a better pup!! Looks forward to visiting her old pals!
David Beaudet
The team at College for Pets was wonderful to work with from the beginning and the customer service went above and beyond any expectations. I reached out for advice regarding... read more training my parents Golden, Brewster, as a service animal. Their response was fast and soon after I had a phone consultation answering all of my questions. After a six week board and train, Brewster has become much more manageable and my mother is able to walk him without any pulling - something we never thought possible. During his time away, we were sent pictures and videos and were constantly reassured that he was in good hands. We look forward to continuing working with the team and for Brewster to develop more and more skills!
Kelly Crotty
100% recommend College for Pets! Our boy, Memphis just returned home from his first 5 weeks of the Lodge and Train program and he is a changed dog. He is... read more already so much more confident. We can’t wait to see what the coming months have to offer as we all continue to grow together and strengthen the amazing skills he’s acquired.
Clanci Giddings
Best decision we made to have our dog trained here. High level of communication and a dedicated team. We will be using other services in the future.
Timothy Williams
What a phenomenal experience attending College for Pets! The trainers are all lovely people and very knowledgeable. I was impressed with how fast they responded to my questions. The service... read more dog training is geared to help the needs of the particular individual, which is extremely beneficial. I worked with Mike and it was astonishing to watch how he catches cues with dogs even in listening to just their breath. He has taught not just my dog things, but even things about myself. I have been able to become independent again, which is huge for me. Without a doubt, I highly recommend College for Pets!
Dharma Paris
Super friendly ...great staff! LOVED the postcard!!
TrishJoe Hannigan
We have a wonderful rescue dog named Arlys, who was in a local dog shelter for 6 months waiting for us to adopt her. She had some social issues and... read more Mike and the staff at WMCP worked with her and helped her socialize with other dogs as well as other people. The staff at WMCP is dedicated and caring. It has made a big difference in Arlys's behavior.
Sheila Dockery
We have used many services from White Mountain College for pets. Where to start, puppy classes, obedience foundation, grooming, lodging plus. The facility is super clean. Staff... read more is friendly and attentive. By attentive I mean listening to every single “important detail” about Sobaka’s past, present and future life with out a single eyeroll 😎. The instructors, especially Sue and Karen, are super knowledgeable and offer great tips just for Sobaka on top of all the lesson topics. We look forward to more classes and lodging opportunities.
Sobaka goes to the facility with a wiggle butt and comes back the same way. Lodging plus includes enrichment time. His manners (such as they are for a puppy) are not only in place, but better! He will be one year old this month. Great peace of mind having him in the care of White Mountain College for pets when he can not travel with us.
Communication is excellent. I frequently get replies in the middle of the night, or definitely within 24 hrs. I appreciate their flexibility to my changing travel needs.
One suggestion, as an over thinker and worrier, I would love to see/hear updates at least every other day for lodging plus.
Brenda and JonB Ladd
We can't thank you enough for showing US and Willa Rose how to negotiate puppyhood. She is well on her way! We're looking forward to her next phase.... read more Carla, Jeff and Willa Rose
Carla Lootens


