Officer Roger, Arlington PD
“Auntie Dog has been with Roger since he was just 8 weeks old, preparing him every step of the way for his role as a police comfort dog. We’ll continue to rely on their guidance to keep his training sharp throughout his career.”
Officer Bryan White
Arlington Police Department

Officer Bingo, Belmont PD
“Auntie Dog helped shape Bingo into the calm, confident, and compassionate therapy dog he’s become. Their training set the stage for his success serving the Belmont community.”
Officer Brian Conneely
Belmont Police Department

Comfort Puppies require special preparation to build confidence and reliability. Part of that process is socialization with our staff.

Conveniently located at
1201 Main Street, Route 38 Tewksbury, MA 01876
978-455-9967

Comfort Dog Training for Municipalities, Businesses & Schools

SRO Casino with Officer Pancake

Auntie Dog is a recognized leader in Comfort Dog Training. We offer a customized program for law enforcement, health facilities and private businesses. Comfort Dog candidates begin their program at 12 weeks old with our AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. Pups attend the six-week class with their handlers. Pups and handlers are introduced to house manners, socialization techniques and puppy obedience. The class concludes with the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test.

Comfort Dogs enter our Camp program at age 6 to 7 months. Camp is a 4-week residence program. The pups live with us for a month and are involved in all lessons and events at the Studio. They work and train in the community to build reliability in a variety of settings and distracted environments. Camp Comfort Dogs accompany current Comfort Dogs for on-the-job training at their various schools and public facilities with an Auntie Dog Senior Trainer. Upon completion of the program, we provide a detailed report to the handler. The handler is reunited in a 90-minute homecoming lesson at the end of Camp. Camp tuition includes 15 follow up lessons. 

Officer Waffles, Tewksbury PD the Comfort Dog OG

We pride ourselves on staying involved with all of our students, especially our Comfort Dogs. We remain available for any future training needs for the life of the dog. When invited, our trainers enjoy joining the Comfort Dogs with their own TDI Therapy Dogs at community events and fundraisers.

Contact Liz Cleaves, Owner & Training Director, for more information and a customized proposal for your business.

Officer Gus (Merrimack College PD), Dr. Brownie (Vinfen), Officer Waffles, (Tewksbury, PD), Officer Roger, (Arlington PD), Officer Pancake, (Tewksbury PD) and TDI Therapy Dog Drei

Waffles & Pancake	Dr. Brownie, Vinfen, Lowell, MA
Charlie, TDI Therapy Dog, gives Officer Pancake a few pointers	Training Supervisor Drei