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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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
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
Great place, beautiful spacious rooms
Richard Novia
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
Amazing k9 training center! & they board too!
Sherri Covell
Templeton had a great time while we went away.
Chris Lee
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
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
Every 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
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
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
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
Have worked alot with Karen. She's amazing! Mike and herself give it their all and then some!
Ashley
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
Our 3-year-old labrador retriever started at White Mountain College for Pets through the 6-week lodge and train program and we have been blown away by Mike and his team's commitment... read more to our dog’s progress and training and all of the resources that are available to us. The expert trainers have worked with our dog twice a week for nearly three months as a continuation of the training journey, which has been extremely important for our dog’s growth and ability to transfer his new skills to his home environment. We are especially grateful for the loving attention of our dog's favorite trainer, Aura, who has been a fantastic trainer for him and, just as importantly, for our entire family. She is a superstar and we couldn’t be happier about the relationship she has developed with our dog. While the price tag for training might look steep at first glance, the level of service that is offered at White Mountain College for Pets is extraordinary and a great value. We highly recommend them!
Kim Packard
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
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
The grounds and buildings are always immaculate. Every staff member I have encountered is always super friendly and smiling. All the animals look and seem happy and content.
Kristalee Landry
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
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
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
This is my go-to place for my lacie. They take such good care of her.
diana jay
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
Super friendly ...great staff! LOVED the postcard!!
TrishJoe Hannigan
They take great care of your cat while you are on vacation. Like sending your kitty to camp for the week!
Mark Andrew
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









