DOG TRAINING ON CAPE COD

Better days.
Longer walks.
Life together.

Helping Cape Cod dogs and their people build calm, reliable skills for everyday life.

From puppy firsts to everyday adventures, clear guidance and practical training help you find your rhythm together.

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Three Labradors relaxing together on a sandy beach

GOOD DOGS.
GREAT COMPANY.CAPE COD, MA

For the life you share.
At home, on the trail, and beyond.

Practical skills✳Personal attention✳Real-world adventures✳Stronger connections

WELCOME TO CANINE AFLOAT

Real skills.
Room to roam.

Canine Afloat Dog Training helps Cape Cod dogs and their people build calm, reliable skills for everyday life. From puppy training and basic obedience dog training to reactive dog training and separation anxiety training, we keep it clear, kind, and focused on real progress you can use at home and on walks.

Every dog has
a starting point.

Golden retriever puppy exploring the grass

Puppy Training

Socialization, potty training support, crate training, and simple routines that set your puppy up for success.

Two Labradors sitting together on a training bed

Obedience Training

Leash manners, recall, stay, calm greetings, and focus around distractions with positive reinforcement and clicker training.

Reactive Dog Training

Dog behavior training plans for the tough stuff, built around your dog’s triggers, home life, and goals.

Day School and Camp

A structured training day that builds skills through repetition, enrichment, and real-world practice, then transfers to you.

Looking for something specific?Private in-home training Off-leash skills

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

Dog Training should feel doable.
Not overwhelming.

Dog looking up to its handler during an outdoor training lesson

A little structure.
A stronger bond.

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01 WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

Training that fits
your real life.

Training a dog should feel doable, not overwhelming. We offer dog training lessons that fit your lifestyle, whether you need in home dog training, private sessions, or a day school option. You will get simple weekly goals, clear handling steps, and support that helps your dog learn with confidence.

02 WHY CHOOSE US

Your dog.
Your world.
Your way forward.

You will never get a one-size plan. We focus on positive methods, clear communication, and skills that hold up in real life. That means better leash walks, calmer routines, and training that makes sense for your home, your schedule, and your dog.

Meet your trainer, Emily

03 RESULTS YOU CAN EXPECT

Little wins.
Every single day.

The goal with dog training is progress you can actually use on walks and at home. Here are the everyday wins we work toward with clear steps and simple homework.

Calmer walks with better leash manners
More reliable recall, even with distractions
Clear household routines that your dog understands
Better crate training progress and smoother transitions
Simple owner homework so you know exactly what to practice

Emily training her black Labrador outdoors

Three Labradors wearing bandanas together on the beach

Learning. Playing. Finding our rhythm.

MEET YOUR TRAINER

Experience. Patience.
A love of dogs.

Hi, I’m Emily Catignani.

I’ve spent more than a decade helping Cape Cod dogs and their people find their rhythm together. I love working on the skills that make your everyday life easier, from basic obedience and good manners to figuring out the little challenges you and your dog face at home.

When I’m not working with families, you’ll usually find me training and competing with my own dogs in agility, nosework, and dock diving. They’re always teaching me something new about motivation, focus, and teamwork, and I bring those lessons into my work with you and your dog.

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START WITH WHAT’S GETTING IN THE WAY

What feels hard right now?

Everything about puppy life feels new.

Get help with potty and crate routines, socialization, and the early skills that make daily life feel more manageable.

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Walks and everyday manners feel like a struggle.

Build clearer communication, calmer greetings, better leash skills, and reliable focus around real-life distractions.

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My dog reacts, worries, or shuts down.

Understand what is driving the behavior and follow a practical plan that helps both of you feel safer and more confident.

See how we can help 04

I need more consistent training support.

Give your dog structured practice, enrichment, and real-world learning during the week, with progress that carries home.

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A LITTLE CLARITY BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Questions about
dog training
on Cape Cod.

Have questions before you book? You are not alone. Below are quick answers about pricing, in-home availability on Cape Cod, how long training typically takes, and how our Day School works.

All your questions, answered

Pricing depends on the program and whether you choose private lessons, in home training, or day school. You will always get clear pricing before you book.

OUR TRAINING TERRITORY

Right here
on the Cape.

Canine Afloat Dog Training serves Cape Cod from Bourne through Orleans and Chatham, including Centerville and Osterville, plus Wareham, Plymouth, Middleboro, Carver, Rochester, and Acushnet. From puppy routines to everyday walks, we help you build skills close to home. In-home lesson scheduling and travel arrangements are confirmed with Emily.