Discover Burlington Puppy Camp
Puppy Socialization & Training
Drop-off service for puppies under 17 weeks old.
Great for busy families or people on the go with a packed schedule.
Let us do the "heavy lifting" to help you pave the way toward a happy, healthy, well-behaved puppy!
Group Classes
Want a dog who walks nicely on leash, doesn’t jump all over your guests, and won’t try to steal your dinner off your plate? Behavior is important for puppies and adult dogs alike. We teach all the basic behaviors using fun exercises and games so that you can have a dog who is truly a joy to live with!
Day Training
We understand that life gets busy sometimes, and training the dog ends up getting bumped to the bottom of the to-do list. It’s ok - that’s where we come in! Drop your dog off to learn with us. You tell us what you’d like your dog to learn, and let the professionals do the work for you!
Separation Anxiety
Do you struggle with leaving your dog home alone without them barking, panting, pacing, drooling, pawing, or worse? Is it hard to do simple things in life like going out to dinner or running errands? The good news is we have a certified separation anxiety trainer who can help you!
Dog Gym
When classes aren’t in session we offer off-leash, safe, warm (or cool) space for your dog to get his sillies out - your own indoor private dog park! Our inch thick wall-to-wall foam flooring ensures joint comfort and excellent traction while he tugs, fetches, and runs to his heart’s content.
Downtown dogs need downtown training.
If you live, work, or play in downtown Burlington you know your dog needs specific skills to successfully navigate all of the great things our city has to offer - polite leash manners, a good recall, and the ability to gracefully handle people, noises, bustle, and other dogs in close proximity.
Fetch the Leash's training facility is right downtown so you can walk to class, drop your dog off for training during the week, or swing by the farmer's market on your way home. Small class sizes with a certified trainer ensure you and your dog will learn all the skills you need to stroll down Church Street with confidence.
We provide positive, reward-based training for puppies and adult dogs in downtown Burlington, specializing in helping owners raise behaviorally-healthy, happy, confident dogs.
How We're Different
Our clients are local. They are our neighbors, friends, and family - not a number or a dollar sign. They walk to work. They care about the environment. They care about our community. Their dogs are family. We run into them at City Market, or cross paths walking our dogs on the bikepath. We develop lasting relationships with each and every dog and human who comes through our door, and are there to support them for the life of their dog.
Education and experience. Dog training is currently an unregulated industry - literally anyone can hang a shingle and call themselves a dog trainer. What sets Fetch the Leash apart is credentials. A world-class education covering all aspects of dog behavior, ethology, the scientific principles of learning, mastering the mechanical skills necessary to be an efficient trainer, effective coaching and class teaching, and more. A network of colleagues with extensive experience and education in training, behavior, veterinary medicine, and force-free animal handling and care. Decades of hands-on experience training shelter and rescue dogs, as well as hundreds of loved family pets of all ages, sizes, and abilities.
Truly humane training methods. Our top priority is for your dog to be an active and happy participant in the training process. Positive, rewards-based training helps dogs develop the skills they need using treats, games, and praise - all the fun stuff in life! We never use painful collars, scary corrections, or other outdated training devices or techniques.