Professional Dog and Pet Training at College for Pets
If your four-legged friend is a precious part of the family, you’ve come to the right place for NH dog and pet training.
We believe that life with pets is richer… and our experience has shown us that the more humans and pets speak each others’ language, the more rewarding our shared lives will be!
So when you’re looking for dog and pet training, rely on the team that’s been leading the way with innovative programs that pets and owners both love, since 1996.
You’ll find solutions that work with your schedule, address your challenges – and open delight-filled new avenues for fun and adventure on the trails of our 15-acre campus. We encourage you to explore our site, and when ready to start the conversation, just tap the button…
Dog Lodge & Train
Get a well-trained dog without scheduling lessons through our unique sleepaway camp training program.
Dog Training Classes
Fun & effective classes for puppies & adult dogs (and owners): obedience, behavior issues and therapy dog training.
Service Dog Training
Premier, owner-trained program offers a low-stress experience for you and your dog, so you enjoy greater freedom and safety.
Cat Training and More
With good instruction, even cats, rodents, chickens and other farm animals respond to basic training — and even learn some clever tricks!
Recent Articles
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This is my go-to place for my lacie. They take such good care of her.
diana jay
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
AMAZING! Our kennel we usually use couldn’t take our dogs one week so we called here and they took our pups with open arms! The staff was so polite... read more and knowledgeable. We now have a new kennel and it’s with white mountain college for pets. They are absolutely amazing!
Paul Jay
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
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
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
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
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
Amazing k9 training center! & they board too!
Sherri Covell
I 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
Fun group play for my dog!
Rick Meyers
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
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
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
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
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
My 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
They take great care of your cat while you are on vacation. Like sending your kitty to camp for the week!
Mark Andrew
Having had a couple of really amazing furry family members I trained myself my confidence was totally challenged with Gus. I did my research and decided on White Mountain College... read more for Pets. The team was great from the moment I called until I picked up Gus at the end of his training. I especially liked the interactive video calls and weekly video of Gus’ progress. I felt very much like a part of his training. The best part is the training doesn’t end when you go home! We have both private & group training to reinforce what Gus has learned and expand our training together. Thanks to Karen & everyone!!
Suzanne Bryant
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
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
Mike and the whole team are absolutely fantastic. Our dog has a natural fear of strangers and separation anxiety. The team was reassuring and informative over the phone when I... read more called to ask questions. When we brought our dog in, the handlers were immediately confident and kind. After two days, our dog came out happy, socialized, relaxed and exercised. I can't recommend White Mountain College for Pets highly enough, I would trust them to care for our dog over and over again.
Alexandra Leveillee
Templeton had a great time while we went away.
Chris Lee
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
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 Batkins
They gave me training as an owner of a great dog to do what I needed to continue to trane him long after I had them do it. Even though... read more 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
Have worked alot with Karen. She's amazing! Mike and herself give it their all and then some!
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