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about us
Dogs are supposed to add to our lives and make them better, not detract from them and make them harder. Let us at She's a Keeper help you improve your life and your dog's, don't wait any longer!
We at She's a Keeper love helping people live happier, fuller lives with their dogs, starting with training. We help people train their dogs to fit their lifestyles and vice versa. We have over 30 years of combined experience training dogs in areas such as therapy work, competition obedience, rally, flyball, agility, nosework, dock diving disc and more. We offer private, in-home training sessions, structured boarding, board and trains, structured daycare, group classes and more! Check out our services and please let us know how we can help!
Our Team
Isys Johnson
She’s a Keeper Founder
Animal Therapy Project Co-Founder
Professional Dog Trainer
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Isys is a passionate dog enthusiast who wants every dog owner to live a happy, fun, full life with their dog. She has 20+ years training dogs with experience in multiple areas, including Competition Obedience, Flyball, Disc, Service Dog Training, Therapy Dog Training and Trick training. She graduated from Cornell University with a degree in hospitality management and decided to follow her passion, dog training, after 5 years managing restaurants around the country. Here she is pictured with her rescue dog, Keeper, her inspiration for the company. "I have the best job in the world! When you love what you do it isn't work anymore, that's how I feel about what I do."
Andy Castro
She’s a Keeper Co-Founder
Professional Dog Trainer
Andy Castro found his calling with dog training in 2014 and has learned an immense amount since then. After 12 years working as a chef in restaurants across the country, Andy now enjoys working with all ages and personalities of dogs. He loves working with the stubborn teenager dogs whom he can really bond and play with. His current dog is a Mastiff named Max, a certified therapy dog and 160 lb love bug.
Vanessa Fernandes, M.S.Ed.
Structured Day School Operations Manager
Dog Therapy Handler
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Vanessa is an enthusiastic, positive member to the She's a Keeper team! She has several years of experience working with children with special needs. Vanessa has achieved a Bachelor's degree in Counseling Psychology from Johnson & Wales University and a Master of Science in Education in Severe Special Education with a specialization in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from Simmons University. Vanessa is the master mind behind the operations of our Structured Dog Daycare! She focuses on reinforcing our training methods and appropriate pack play in the yard. As an evaluator for the American Kennel Club (AKC), she loves teaching the AKC Puppy S.T.A.R. program and helping clients pass their Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification. Her favorite part of the day is getting to interact with our amazing clients (both two and four legged)! When Vanessa isn’t working, she enjoys hiking with her Pomsky, Zeus, and German Spitz, Blitz! Here she is pictured with our awesome pack practicing their down-stays!
Veronica Fernandes, M.S.Ed.
Operations Manager
Dog Therapy Handler
Veronica is a passionate and motivated go-getter! She has achieved a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Western New England University and has spent over six years working in the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) field. She has also achieved a Master of Science in Education in Severe Special Education with a specialization in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from Simmons University. Veronica is a strong believer in the power of teamwork in the workplace! She enjoys bringing her educational experiences to the team. Her favorite part of the job is communicating with our clients on a daily basis and getting to welcome aboard new clients to She’s a Keeper! Veronica loves going on hikes and learning new tricks with her Pomsky, Zeus and German Spitz, Blitz! Here she is pictured with Zeus.
Joanna Rowe
Professional Dog Trainer
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Joanna (aka Jo) found her way to She’s a Keeper as she looked to continue her education with dog training. She has always had a dog in her family, from terriers to pugs, and now two rescue pups, Coco and Frank! Four years ago she began working with a local rescue to foster, train and more. It was after one of her fosters was returned that Jo adopted Frank and her work with reactive dogs began. Her sweet Frank came back very dog reactive after being adopted by his first family. Jo was determined to learn everything she could to help him be a more confident and calm dog. She is passionate about dog training, especially working with reactive/fearful dogs. Joanna has a degree from the University of Rhode Island in Physical Education Teaching. In her free time she likes to be outside with her son and 2 dogs! She is often found hiking, paddle boarding or at the beach. Since working at She’s a Keeper, Jo has become “The Bernedoodle Whisperer!” Here she is pictured with her Bernedoodle pack!
Claudia Sicherman
Structured Dog Daycare Handler
Claudia’s love and respect for dogs began at a very early age. She has always loved spending time around dogs and teaching them tricks. Claudia also has a passion for visual and performance art. After attending the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz for two years towards a degree in Theatre Arts, she transferred to SUNY Cobleskill to study Canine Training and Management. After just one semester, it was clear Claudia found the career path she always wanted! During her free time she enjoys composing digital drawings of dogs, including She's a Keeper clients! Claudia is excited to complete her internship with She's a Keeper and see where the wonderful world of dogs takes her next! Here she is pictured with our amazing client, Bogey!
Avery Proctor
Professional Dog Trainer
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Avery's passion for dog training began when he became a puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, where formed a deep connection with the black Lab he raised, Kobe. Having successfully raised Kobe for guide dog service, Avery was inspired to pursue a career working with dogs. Over four years he honed his skills by teaching private and group classes for a major retail pet store where he developed a solid foundation in customer service. Now, at She's a Keeper, Avery looks forward to leveraging his expertise and enthusiasm for training in his upcoming classes and private lessons, driven by the diverse opportunities the organization offers. In the photo above, he proudly stands with his beloved dogs, Chowder the long haired Akita and Kobe the black Lab.
Melissa Molander
Professional Dog Trainer
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Melissa Molander has been deeply engaged in dog training since 2015, refining her expertise through a comprehensive five-year mentorship under a seasoned Dog Trainer boasting over 15 years of experience. Throughout this mentorship, Melissa absorbed a vast wealth of knowledge across all facets of dog training. Her particular passion lies in training puppies, high drive dogs, and supporting anxious dogs in navigating the world. She continued to advance her skills through private lessons and group classes. Proudly owning two dogs herself, Colton, the hound mix, and Margarita, the catahoula leopard dog, Melissa has successfully guided both of her dogs to earn their Canine Good Citizen titles. Additionally, they actively participate in various dog sports such as agility, dock diving, toss n’ fetch frisbee, rally obedience, and engage in therapy dog work.
Thrilled to join the She’s a Keeper team, Melissa is enthusiastic about contributing her expertise and passion for dog training to the community. Here she is pictured with her dogs, Colton & Margarita!
Glenn Manzanares
Structured Dog Daycare Handler
Glenn is a responsible and dedicated individual whose passion for pets is evident in his regular rescue of stray animals, now channeled into his work at She's a Keeper. With a history of service in the United Stares Marine Corps and honed culinary skills as a Chef, Glenn exemplifies discipline, commitment, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. His future goals with She's a Keeper include advancing professional development through further education in animal behavior, ensuring that every dog trained at She's a Keeper receives the highest standard of care and expertise.
Trevor Bell
Animal Therapy Project Co-Founder
Trevor is a clinical social worker specializing in Animal Assisted Therapy and Pet therapy. He has over 20 years of experience in human services and special education as well as a lifelong commitment to the building of healthy and resilient communities of care. Trevor and Isys have been working together for years providing therapy dog services to children and adolescents across the Commonwealth. Trevor is fully invested in the healing power of animal-human bonds within the clinical context and in the community at-large.
our training philosophy
Our training philosophy is simple. We recognize every dog and handler team to be unique. Our training is designed to address these diversities. Our goal is to devise a training program for each dog and handler that fits their individual situation. Our training methods are based on motivational principles, with an overarching permission based training theme. Our goal is to motivate the dog to learn and perform, to build confidence in both the dog and handler, through success with humane, consistent, interactive training. We treat each dog as an active participant, a student to be taught and molded, rather than forced. Our knowledge of animal behavior and our years of experience allow us to shape the dog’s behavior and enlist their willing participation in the training process.
How To Be a Good Dog Trainer
A good trainer is always learning and incorporating new information, techniques, and tools into their program in order to serve more people and provide better results.
A good trainer is honest.
A good trainer doesn’t make anyone feel guilty for what they don’t know or what they’ve done in the past, but motivates them to do better in the future.
A good trainer does not sacrifice a dog’s well being for results. nor sacrifice results to adhere to their training dogma.
A good trainer recognizes when they are not equipped to deal with a certain behavior or dog, and does not take on that client if they don’t know that they can help.
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Our Services
General Evaluation
This evaluation involves an interactive discussion to assess your dog's current behavior, any specific challenges you are facing, and the objectives you hope to achieve through training. By observing your dog's demeanor and behavior during this session, we can gain valuable insights into their temperament and abilities, allowing us to recommend a personalized training program. Whether your dog needs basic obedience training, behavioral modification, or specialized skills, this evaluation sets the foundation for a successful training journey. During this initial consultation, our experienced dog trainers can meet with you and your dog at our facility or at your home if you live within our training area, as defined under Private Training.
$100/hour
BOARD & TRAIN EVALUATION
This evaluation is a comprehensive assessment designed for dog owners considering our board and train program. This session is held at our facility and provides an opportunity for both the dog and owner to meet our experienced trainers. Our team will thoroughly assess your dog on various aspects, including behavior, temperament, responsiveness to commands, and social interactions. This evaluation serves as a crucial step to ensure that our board and train program aligns with your dog's needs and your training expectations. Additionally, it allows us to determine if the program is a suitable fit for your dog's behavior and learning capabilities.Our dedicated team is committed to providing personalized attention and guidance to help you make an informed decision about the most suitable training program for your dog. As this evaluation is booked separately from the General Evaluation, interested individuals are encouraged to fill out a Contact Form on our website to schedule this service.
$100/hour
Private training
We offer private, in-home training sessions where we come to you to work on everything from loose leash walking to house training to not jumping on counters or people and more. Our professional trainers are also able to work with your dog while you are not home and they will update you with videos of your dog’s progress. These private sessions can also be held at our facility in Stow, MA and other locations within our training area, such as off leash practice at a park, or proper play manners at the dog park, or leash reactivity around dogs. Our training area includes Acton, Arlington, Bolton, Boxborough, Brighton, Cambridge, Chestnut Hill, Concord, Framingham, Harvard, Hudson, Lexington, Lincoln, Marlborough, Maynard, Natick, Needham, Newton, Stow, Sudbury, Waltham, Watertown, Wayland, Wellesley and Weston.
The single lesson is ideal for owners who want basic information and more hands on teaching than an evaluation.
The 5 pack of lessons is ideal for owners with simple issues like jumping.
The 10 pack of lessons is ideal for owners with minor behavior modification issues like loose leash walking.
The 20 pack of lessons is ideal for owners with new puppies.
The 30 pack of lessons is ideal for go-getter owners who want the perfect dog.
After completing a board and train we highly encourage clients to continue training. All lesson after a board and train are $110 each and can be booked one or more at a time.
$180/hour single lesson
$750/5 pack lessons
$1400/10 pack lessons
$2500/20 pack lessons
$3300/30 pack lessons
$110/hour for each lesson after completing a board and train
*All lessons expire 1 year from purchase except the 30 pack, which expires 2 years after purchase
Virtual Lessons
We offer virtual lessons via Facetime, Zoom and WhatsApp. We can help you work on everything from loose leash walking to house training to not jumping on counters or people and more.
$100/hour
traditional board & train
In our traditional board and train we focus on resolving common dog issues. We require a minimum of 3 weeks for a board and train for dogs 6+ months old. During the board and train your dog will learn to sit, down, stay, come reliably off leash with a remote collar, walk on a loose leash past distractions, not to jump, bark or mouth, drop, leave it, go place for 1+ hours, proper socialization with other dogs and people, as well as overall better impulse control and listening skills. Upon drop off we do an hour to two transition lesson where everyone in the family performs the same commands with their dog that we do. Also included is an hour long follow up lesson around a week later to make sure the training sticks. A remote collar is included in the board and train cost and will be given to you at drop off. Additional tools are not included in the cost. An evaluation is required prior to the board and train if we have never met your dog.
$4,383/3 weeks
canine good citizen evaluation
Does your dog have what it takes to pass the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen Test? If so, we can evaluate your dog and award them this well know, well respected title. To find out more about the CGC Title and testing requirements, click here. Contact us to set up a private lesson and evaluation. Private lesson pricing applies.
Group Training Classes
We offer group training classes weekly at our facility in Stow, MA. Classes range from Basic Obedience and Puppy Kindergarten to Canine Good Citizen prep, Trick Dog Class, Agility and more. Classes run for 6 weeks and are $300. An evaluation is required for all group classes other than Puppy Kindergarten if you are a new client who has not gone through private lessons or a board and train. This is a 30 minute evaluation at our facility to make sure we find the right class fit for you and your dog.
Upcoming Classes in Stow, MA:
PUPPY KINDERGARTEN
Saturdays, starting 03/15/2025 from 9:30AM-10:30AM
Puppy Kindergarten invites puppies aged 8 weeks to 4 months to join in the fun! In this 5 week course, both puppies and their owners embark on an exciting journey of learning basic obedience and valuable puppy training skills. The last 15-20 minutes of class are dedicated to puppy playtime. Our team of professional trainers provides guidance on what constitutes appropriate and safe play. We're here to help you understand the ins and outs of puppy behavior!
To ensure a smooth start, attendance at the first class is mandatory for all clients interested in participating in this group class. This is a fantastic opportunity for you and your puppy to learn and grow together!
Please click Book Now to set up a profile and sign up.
boarding
Boarding is offered for clients who have completed a board and train program with She's a Keeper. Your dog will enjoy a day full of supervised, structured playtime with other well behaved dogs, basic obedience practice, and sometimes outings, such as the beach, dog park or hiking. At night they will sleep in a crate in our home with other dogs in crates around them for comfort. We crate our dogs at night for safety. Pickup and drop off can be added for $20 each way within our MA training areas if we have space.
$80/day
*You can add a 1 hour off leash hike for $40/day if your dog has completed a board and train with us and is remote collar trained.
Structured DOG DAYCARE
We offer Structured Dog Daycare for clients who are dog and human friendly and have participated in a board and train program with She's a Keeper. Your dog will enjoy a day full of structured playtime along with basic obedience practice. Pickup and drop off can be added for $10 each way depending on where you live. Main areas serviced for pick up and drop off are Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Chestnut Hill and Concord. Other locations may be available, please inquire.
$65/day
*You can add a 1 hour off leash hike for $40, please inquire!
Baths
We offer bathing services at our Stow facility including bathing, blow drying, and nail trimming. These services are only available to our current clients who have completed at least a 5 pack of lessons, group classes, and/or a board and train. Please reach out with questions and scheduling.
Bath & Blow Dry (includes brushing, nail trim is extra)
Small (0-25 lbs) $80
Medium (25-50 lbs) $90
Large (50-75 lbs) $100
X-Large (75+ lbs) $110
Animal Therapy Project
Animal Therapy Project (ATP) is the result of a partnership between Trevor Bell, a child therapist, and Isys Johnson, a professional dog trainer. ATP provides therapy dog services to a variety of private and public institutions, including group homes, elementary, middle and high schools as well as colleges. ATP provides a variety of fun-loving, temperament-tested dogs with multiple energy levels and personalities to customize each experience to meet our clients’ specific needs.
Animal Therapy Project (ATP) believes in the inherent virtue of children and animals. We believe that every child deserves to have positive experiences with animals and that those experiences can nurture, sustain and inform their lives. ATP seeks to enrich the lives of both animals and individuals through community. www.AnimalTherapyProject.org
Please contact us to inquire about our services, rates and how to book a visit today!
“We contacted Isys to help train the family Husky puppy. After the first consult she will be the only trainer we will use. Very easy to communicate with and clearly loves and knows what she is doing. Thank you Isys! Can’t wait to watch Yuki mature with your guidance !”
When you click “Book Now” you will be taken to a log in screen. Please set up a new account by clicking “Create one now!”. Once you have set up your account you will be able to book new lessons, boarding, board and trains, buy packages of lessons, sign up for group classes and more! Please email us at Info@ShesAKeeper.dog with questions.
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Testimonials
“Andy was just amazing with our puppy Aria who is a delight to walk after a two week training session at She’s a Keeper…They took such good care of her and kept us informed everyday on her progress. Aria is now a much more confident and well trained puppy. We were also trained by a very patient Andy who taught us a lot about handling Aria. We are so happy that we found the right place to train Aria and recommend She’s a keeper!” - Mira S. & Aria *****
"I have nicknamed Isys "the dog whisperer". She is totally amazing. We border trained our adorable, but very stubborn, English Springer Spaniel Alex for two weeks with her. What she taught him in that two weeks was nothing short of amazing. She not only is a great trainer, but a great communicator.. with texts, photos and videos so I knew the progress he was making every step of the way. Every dog has their own strengths and challenges, and Isys works with the dogs strengths to overcome their less than desired behaviors. I am so grateful to her for all she has done and look forward to our follow up session.. Highly recommend her. She did a "meet and greet" session before we sent Alex for training, which really helped me be comfortable with sending Alex to train with her." - Nancy K. & Alex ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
"Isys did a fantastic job with our 11 week old Wheaten Terrier Bailey. We sent Bailey to Isys for a 9 day board and train session and Bailey came back a different pup! He's learned obedience skills such as name recognition, sit, down, walking, wait for his food, and more! Isys also did a wonderful job sending us daily updates via text and videos. Bailey had a great time also playing with the many dogs and pups Isys had introduced him to. He's a much more confident and obedient puppy now; thanks Isys!" - George L. & Bailey ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
"Isys is an incredible dog trainer. Our yellow lab has spent two separate weeks in her care (at 7 months and 11 months) and has made incredible strides. The first week he learned basics, sit, stay, go crate, leave it, and drop it, as well as work on recall and healing. He was with us for 4 months in between sessions and then went back for a second session. He has been home for a week since his second session and his recall is now much much improved as is his healing. He really seems to understand these commands which make our life so much easier. He also worked on leaving and dropping items in the yard (which is important for us with a young family and lots of toys outside which are not for him). Isys is a warm and gentle trainer who clearly loves dogs and training them. She is able to achieve great results in a calm and understanding manner. Our dog goes running to her the moment she arrives and is always so happy to see her. She has worked hard with our whole family to help train the puppy. She has helped my husband and me with our command over the dog but she has also taken the time and interest to help our young children learn how to safely and effectively participate in his training. She is truly a gift to our family and I would recommend "She's a Keeper" to anyone looking to train their family dog. She also goes above and beyond the duties of your typical trainer. She offered to pick our puppy up from our house when nobody was home, took him to a puppy play date, introduced him to swimming for the first time, and dropped him off again, just because she thought he would enjoy the experience! You can't ask for more than that! Thank you Isys!" - Gretchen B. & Sonny ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
Many more on Thumbtack.com and Facebook!
"We recently rescued a dog just before heading out of town for a 5-day trip. We needed some training but also needed someone to take care of our new dog as we didn't want to place him back in a kennel. Lucky for us we found Isys. Isys came to our home for a visit prior to his official pickup. She spent an hour or so answering our questions and getting to know our dog Brodie. A few days later Isys came by to pick Brodie up for his weeklong stay with her. Isys sent us pictures and nice notes each day while we were away. I could text and ask questions, she was quick to respond. She had Brodie on hikes, playing with other dogs and lounging on her bed. Yesterday, Isys dropped off Brodie. He seemed very happy and had even learned a few new tricks. He was so happy, he appeared sad to see her leave. Isys seems like a really great person. I would highly recommend using her for training or a train/board situation." - Mark K. & Brodie ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
"I was a little hesitant to send my dog off to Isys because when I looked over her Facebook page it didn't seem as though she had as much experience as some of the other trainers who I spoke with. I talked with her by phone and explained what we were struggling wiht with our 10 month old Goldendoodle. Following our conversation, I felt comfortable with her training methods and decided what the heck - everyone starts out with fewer clients. I am SO glad I made the decision to go with her. I asked her about her background and experience and she has been training dogs since she was a teenager, having trained the family to participate in agility competitions.
Our dog did not have a major behavior problem. He is and was a very sweet dog who listened inconsistently, stole food from the counters, and hated going in to his cage - he either refused or barked and whined the whole time he was in there. He did not need major behavior modification but needed to listen consistently, come when called, and be trusted not to steal food.
Isys is one of the few trainers who will do a "boot-camp" style training who does not use shock collars. For me this was important because I need to be able to control my dog and can't hold a remote in my hand 24/7. In addition we have an electric dog fence and two collars are just too much for him to wear. Isys uses repetition and positive reinforcement and by being consistent our dog came back a better listener. As I type this he has been waiting patiently in his crate for ten minutes, with the door open, to be allowed to leave. I wish I could post a picture to prove it!
Over the ten day period when Isys had my dog she updated me with pictures and videos on his progress. It was clear from her pictures and updates that our dog was happy and having fun while training. He was with other dogs at times which helped him obey even when distracted. We had coordinated the training to align with a vacation so it was nice to know that our dog was having a great holiday as well.
Isys also has incredible follow through. After dropping my dog back off at home, she spent about an hour going over what he had learned with us. A few weeks later when I was not having as much success as Isys had had, she came back and trained him again at my house. She also offered and will be coming back again to train my three young children on how to maintain the obedience training.
Isys is calm, upbeat, and very accommodating. I would highly recommend Isys for dog training." - Emily W. & Auggie ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
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Policies
payment policy
We accept cash, check, Venmo and credit card (processing fees may apply).
We require a credit card to be on file for all clients. We do not automatically charge credit cards unless you have not paid for a service by the following timelines.
We require all training services, daycare reservations and grooming services be paid for prior to the beginning of the first service or reservation.
We require all boarding reservations be paid for by the end of the boarding reservation.
Boarding policies
All dogs must go through our board and train program prior to boarding.
A 30 % deposit is required to confirm boarding reservations. The deposit is required within 24 hours of the reservation submition. Deposits are refundable if the reservation is cancelled 14 or more days in advance.
Peak pricing will be implemented during the following holidays and peak periods. A $10 increase to the standard daily boarding rate will be applied. We encourage our clients to book all boarding reservations in advance. Our goal is to never have to turn anyone away, but keeping a safe and comfortable staff-to-dog ratio remains a top priority.
November 8-11, 2024
November 23- December 1, 2024December 15, 2024 - January 6, 2025
January 17-21, 2025
February 14 - March 3, 2025
March 7-24, 2025
April 11-28, 2025
May 23-27, 2025
June 18-23, 2025
The entire months of July 2025 & August 2025
September 1-2, 2025
October 10-14, 2025
November 7-12, 2025
November 26- December 1, 2025
December 19, 2025 - January 5, 2026
She’s a Keeper will be closed for boarding only during the following dates. Please note that daycare will continue during this time.
May 13-19, 2024
September 22-28, 2024
We require all dog food sent be put in individual (per meal) Ziploc bags or gallon Ziploc bags. If large bags of dog food, large containers or other food storage containers that are too large or heavy are sent they will not be accepted.
Dogs can be dropped off and picked up at our facility between 8:15am and 6pm. Exceptions can be made by Isys.
If your dog is dirty after boarding we will bathe them before returning them home if we have enough hands and automatically add it to your account. Bath prices are listed under Services. If you would not like us to bathe your dog please let us know.
If your dog’s nails are too long we will clip them and automatically add the charge to your account.
Medication administration is $3 per med. Please provide detailed medication information with your dog’s medication (printed or written) so we can add it to your dog’s boarding reservation.
daycare policies
All dogs must go through our board and train program prior to daycare. Exceptions can be made by Isys.
Daycare will be closed in observance of the following federal holidays:
Monday, November 11. 2024 - Veteran’s Day
Thursday & Friday, November 28-29, 2024 - Thanksgiving Break
Monday, December 23, 2024 -Monday, January 6, 2025 Christmas and New Year’s break
Monday, January 20, 2025 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, February 17, 2025 - Presidents’ Day
Monday, April 21, 2025 - Patriots Day (Marathon Monday)
Monday, May 26, 2025 - Memorial Day
Thursday, June 19, 2025 - Juneteenth
Thursday & Friday, July 3 & 4, 2025 - Independence Day weekend
Monday, September 1, 2025 - Labor Day
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - Veterans Day
Wednesday-Friday, November 26-28, 2025 - Thanksgiving break
Monday, December 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026 - Christmas and New Year’s break
If you decide to keep your dog home you will still be charged for that day of daycare as you are paying for the spot. If we are closed or your dog is boarding with us, you will not be charged.
If your dog is boarding with us, we will automatically cancel their regular daycare reservation as it overlaps with the boarding. If you change your boarding reservation you must reach out to reinstate daycare days that have been previously cancelled because your dog will not be automatically added to daycare.
If your dog is away for some or all of the summer you will still need to pay for the spot(s) you would like held for when you come back. For example, if you are gone for June, July and August and your dog comes to daycare once a week throughout the rest of the year, you would be charged normally at the beginning of each month for daycare to retain your dog’s spot (even if they don’t come). Your day and spot would be reserved for whenever your dog returns for daycare. In the above example that would be September. If you choose not to hold your spot, we will fill that spot with a dog from our waitlist.
Extended daycare pickup and drop off hours are before 10am and after 5pm. The cost is $5 for AM drop off and $5 for PM pickup.
If your dog’s nails are too long we will clip them and automatically add the charge to your account.
Transportation Policy
Transportation in our company vehicle is $20 each way (total $40 for pickup and drop off). We have a limited number of crates in our vehicles. We have specific pick up/drop off days and times, as well as areas. Please inquire for more specifics.
Daycare pickups are between 9am and 10:30am and drop offs are between 4am and 5:30am M-F. We will only send ETA’s if we are outside of these time frames. Daycare clients get 50% off boarding transportation.
Boarding pickups are between 4 and 5:30pm and drop offs are 9am and 10:30am M-F. On Saturday and Sunday, pickups and drop offs are between 3pm and 5pm.
cancellation policy
There is a $75 cancellation fee for lessons cancelled less than 48 hours in advance. If a client is a no show for a lesson the full price will be charged.
Daycare is non-refundable if the client cancels. Daycare is refundable if the facility is closed.
The 30% deposit for boarding is refundable if the reservation is cancelled 14 days or more prior to the start of the reservation. If the reservation is cancelled less than 14 days prior to the start of the reservation the 30% deposit is not refundable. There is no charge for minor modifications of a reservation upon permission from management.
We require a $500, non-refundable deposit for all board and trains. If the board and train is cancelled, the $500 will go as a credit on their account towards future training services.
“We contacted Isys to help train the family Husky puppy. After the first consult she will be the only trainer we will use. Very easy to communicate with and clearly loves and knows what she is doing. Thank you Isys! Can’t wait to watch Yuki mature with your guidance !”
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Careers
Structured Dog Day School Handler (Full Time/Part Time available)
She's a Keeper is searching for a special person to join our talented, hard working team! This is a unique opportunity for someone that loves dogs, has a warm, friendly demeanor and is interested in in learning more about the field of dogs. This position offers hands on experience working with and sometimes assisting in training dogs, so if you're interested in becoming a dog trainer it is a great stepping stone. We are looking to hire a dog day school handler ideally Monday-Friday 8-4 or 10-6, possibly 11-3, but are flexible with hours for full and part time positions. The dog school handler would assist in managing the daycare pack and boarding pack as well as possibly pick up and drop off dogs. We hold very high standards of our daycare dogs so you would be training with them during the day to engage them mentally and physically and uphold the high standards we hold of well behaved dogs. You also must have great people skills and exude confidence and professionalism as you interact with clients on a daily basis.
We love helping people live happier, fuller lives with their dogs, starting with training. We help people train their dogs to fit their lifestyles and vice versa. We have 30 years of combined experience training dogs, including therapy dogs, competition and rally obedience, flyball, disc and dock diving competitions, and more. We are a balanced training team who use positive first techniques and all four quadrants in training. We utilize tools when appropriate, including electronic collars and prong collars. We offer private, in-home training sessions, private lessons at our facility, boarding, board and trains, daycare, therapy visits and more.
If you are an individual that loves dogs and works well independently while still getting the support of a dedicated dog training team this might be the job for you. Compensation is $18-$25/hour depending on skill. Benefits include health insurance, 401K plan, 3 weeks vacation, sick days, employee discount and professional development assistance. Please email your resume and a cover letter explaining why you think you’d be a good fit for the She’s a Keeper team and what attracted you to want to join our team. Please email those to info@shesakeeper.dog or for more information about our available openings.
Basic responsibilities may include:
Manage the dogs while they play outside and maintain high standards of behavior and training
Clean and organize the area where the dogs play and sleep
Interact professionally with clients and the rest of the team
Pick up and drop off dogs daily from their individual homes. You will use one of our company vans to transport dogs
Requirements to join the team:
A passion for dogs and training
A warm, friendly, mature personality
A genuine desire to teach and engage dogs
Ability to adapt to different dog temperaments
A good deal of love and patience for dogs
Reliable transportation
Smartphone
Regular internet access
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Ability to work independently while communicating with a team
To be open to learning and practicing a variety of dog training techniques and using a variety of tools, including but not exclusively prong and e-collar training.
To be willing to prove yourself to be responsible, honest and dependable
To pass a background check
Able to lift 50+ lbs
Candidates must live within a 30 minute radius of Stow, MA
Qualities for being effective:
Comfortable working with dogs of all breeds and temperaments in all types of terrain and weather
Comfortable handling multiple dogs at once
Motivated and resourceful
professional dog trainer (full time/part time available)
She's a Keeper Dog Training is searching for a Professional Dog Trainer for private lessons and group classes to join our talented, hard working team! Our private trainers make 70% commission off all private lessons ($65,000-$110,000/year), plus health insurance, matching 401K, continued education reimbursements and more! This is a unique opportunity for a people person that loves dogs to help families care for and overcome challenges with their dogs. We love helping people live happier, fuller lives with their dogs, starting with training. We help people train their dogs to fit their lifestyles and vice versa.
Our team has over 30 years of combined experience training dogs, including therapy dogs, competition and rally obedience, flyball and disc competitions, protection training, nose work, tracking and more. We are a balanced training team who use positive first techniques and all four quadrants in training. We utilize tools when appropriate, including electronic collars and prong collars. We offer private, in-home training sessions, private lessons at our facility, boarding, board and trains, daycare, therapy visits, dock diving and more. The private lesson trainer would be driving their personal vehicle to client's homes and to our facility in Stow, MA for lessons. Our training area includes Newton, Wellesley, Chestnut Hill, Weston, Wayland, Concord, Sudbury, Stow, Acton, Maynard, Bolton, Hudson, Marlborough and Harvard.
If you are an individual that has dog training experience (highly trained personal dogs count), great people skills and works well independently while still getting the support of a dedicated dog training team this might be the job for you! Our private lesson trainers have the flexibility to make their own schedules. We train 7 days a week and most trainers work 4-5 days a week with 4-5 lessons per day, but you can do more or less depending on your preference. Please email your resume and a cover letter explaining why you think you’d be a good fit for the She’s a Keeper team and what attracted you to want to join our team. Please email those to info@shesakeeper.dog or for more information about our available openings.
Basic responsibilities may include:
One hour private lessons in client's homes in Newton, Wellesley, Chestnut Hill, Weston, Wayland, Concord, Sudbury, Stow, Acton, Maynard, Bolton, Hudson, Marlborough and Harvard
Private lessons at our facility in Stow
Regular communication with training clients
Daily use of our business operating software, ProPet, to check in, schedule and modify lessons
Requirements to join the team:
A passion for dogs and training (dog training experience required, highly trained personal dogs count)
An outgoing, warm, friendly personality
A genuine desire to teach dogs and owners to problem solve
Ability to adapt to different dog and owner temperaments
A good deal of love and patience for dogs and their owners
Reliable, dog-friendly vehicle and clean driving record
Ability to lift 50+ lbs
Smartphone
Regular internet access
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Ability to work independently while communicating with a team
To be open to learning and practicing a variety of dog training techniques and using a variety of tools, including but not exclusively prong collars and electronic collars
To be responsible and dependable
To pass a background check
Candidates must live within a 45 minute radius of Stow, MA
Qualities for being effective:
Comfortable working with dogs of all breeds and temperaments in all types of terrain and weather
Comfortable handling multiple dogs at once
Motivated and resourceful
“We contacted Isys to help train the family Husky puppy. After the first consult she will be the only trainer we will use. Very easy to communicate with and clearly loves and knows what she is doing. Thank you Isys! Can’t wait to watch Yuki mature with your guidance !”
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