“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.
Daycare & Camp Experiences
Help make your dog healthier, happier and more relaxed with camp experiences that offer 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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Really great caring staff and top notch facility- our positive experience started with a few training classes when our dog was a puppy, all excellent and helpful for our pup's... read more obedience. For the past five years he's been going to day camp a few times a week and he boards here for vacations when we're not able to take him. I'm guessing much of the time he has a better time at day camp or boarding and playing with other dogs and getting activities, than being home... Thanks to everyone at White Mountain College for Pets for taking care of our dog so well!
Andrew Ines
April 25, 2022I went to WMCP because I had a dog/people reactive dog. He now eagerly attends camp to socialize and PLAY with other dogs! My vet, groomer, friends and family all... read more comment on what an obedient and well behaved dog I have and he is always welcomed in their homes!That came about after attending training classes. I enjoyed the classes as much as my dog did. But more importantly to me, I never worry when I need to leave my dog for boarding. I know he is getting the best care from a loving, caring and knowledgeable staff. I am grateful I found WMCP
Donna Borges
March 25, 2022I leave my 13 year old ornery doxie here and am thrilled at their comfort level in dealing with a grouchy old man. Other pet places in this area wouldn’t... read more take him because his fear came off as aggressive- but Mike is able to pick him up and give him proper love and attention which makes me so grateful!!! He truly has a gift with dogs!!
Erin Kampmann
February 25, 2022 -
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
March 25, 2022I’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
February 25, 2022They take great care of your cat while you are on vacation. Like sending your kitty to camp for the week!
Mark Andrew
September 2, 2021 -
I have 2 young male dogs who attend College for Pets twice weekly. They look forward to going and are very tired when they return. The staff is professional, hard... read more working, helpful and love animals. We have been very happy with the services provided. In addition to the daycare, we have also boarded our boys while away, attended group training and plan to use the 2 week “dog camp” when we go on an extended vacation.
Maureen Toland
February 25, 2022This is my go-to place for my lacie. They take such good care of her.
diana jay
September 2, 2021We 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
February 25, 2022 -
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
September 2, 2021From 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
February 25, 2022My dog, Rio (English cream golden, 1 year old), is extremely happy at White Mountain College for Pets. She finished the basic trainings recently and already behaves well. She also... read more has a lot of fun time playing with her friends. Very good environment for dogs.
Kaori Ito
February 25, 2022 -
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
July 2, 2021Positive: 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
October 27, 2021Every member of the staff cares for our dog as if they were their own (maybe better!). In particular, our little Frenchie is full of energy and WMCP allows her... read more positive outlets for it in ways that result in training she doesn’t even know is happening. And it’s training us in the meantime. It really is like dropping her off at daycare to play with her friends—canine and human alike. Oggie loves WMCP and all the puppy friends she has made there!
Jini Rae Sparkman
May 2, 2021 -
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
February 25, 2022My 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
April 2, 2021