Green Mountain Dog Camp employs only positive reinforcement training techniques which are scientifically proven to change behavior while building trust, strengthening relationship and improving confidence.
Small classes are offered year-round in our indoor/outdoor training facility. All winter classes incorporate fitness activities for muscle strengthening and injury prevention.
A variety of classes to meet your needs:
All of the following classes are instructed
by an AKC Certified Evaluator:
We are excited to now offer 24-hour dog boarding services for established clients only. Please call for availability and scheduling. Dogs MUST be well socialized and able to participate in doggie daycare.
The Hierarchy of Behavior-Change Theory developed by Susan Friedman, PhD, states that a dog is motivated to learn only after their base needs are fulfilled.
Successfully modifying a dog’s behavior in the least intrusive and minimally aversive (LIMA) way will help ensure that the dogs’ emotional and mental equilibrium is maintained. This, in turn, helps ensure that owners will have a satisfying and respectful relationship with their dogs.
The known side effects of punishment-based procedures include increased aggression, generalized fear, apathy, and escape/avoidance behaviors, all of which are frequently observed in companion & non-companion animals.
For additional reading, please follow this link: https://www.behaviorworks.org/files/articles/What's%20Wrong%20With%20this%20Picture-General.pdf
Green Mountain Dog Camp teaches first of three sessions at the Warren Dog Park. Read all about dog:dog introductions and other helpful dog park information here:
https://www.valleyreporter.com/index.php/news/local-news/18401-dog-park-first-training-session-held
I am a Certified Training Partner (CTP) and graduate of the Professional Dog Trainer Program at Karen Pryor Academy (KPA). I practice force-free, positive reinforcement training methods that are scientifically proven to reduce stress, build confidence, strengthen relationships, and produce reliable behavior change without fear or punishment.
Before moving to central Vermont in 2019, I worked for several years as a teaching assistant for professional dog trainers at the Port Chester Obedience Training Club in White Plains, New York. My background as both an educator and trainer strongly influences my approach: thoughtful instruction, clear communication, and learning environments designed for long-term success.
My dogs have trained and earned titles and certifications in rally, therapy work, tricks, disc dog, obedience, and nose work, reflecting a broad foundation in both performance and real-world skills.
In addition to being an internationally certified dog trainer, I am also an American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator. Green Mountain Dog Camp is authorized to administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), AKC Community Canine (Advanced CGC), Urban CGC, and Trick Dog evaluations. Successfully completing training and testing at GMDC may also qualify some clients for homeowners insurance discounts, depending on their provider.
I currently share my home with 11 dogs—including 7 bully breeds, a Great Pyrenees, an Australian Shepherd, and a Chihuahua—and operate a working farm. I specialize in reactive and aggressive dog training, multi-dog households, and dogs learning to co-exist peacefully with other animals. In addition to my dogs, I care for a diverse group of birds, from indoor companion cockatiels and canaries to outdoor poultry and farm birds, including chickens, ducks, guineas, geese, peafowl, and emus.
All of my dogs have been trained using positive reinforcement to respectfully and calmly disengage from other animals. This work is not theoretical—it is practiced daily in a complex, mixed-species environment.
Green Mountain Dog Camp was founded with the goal of creating a community of dog lovers and learners. As a teacher by trade, I approach training as a collaborative process. I strive to create effective, supportive learning environments where clients feel empowered, informed, and confident. Rather than positioning myself as an authority figure, I act as a facilitator—helping people build deep, trusting relationships with their dogs through thoughtful, meaningful training.
For more information about dog training, please call (802) 451-9667 or email janine@greenmountaindogcamp.com.
