Blog - Talkin' Dog Training

Ari Chinoporos

Jun 18, 2025

Welcome to Talkin' Dog Training!

Welcome to our site! We're pawfully glad you're here.

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Jun 18, 2025

The best enrichment toys for every dog

Enrichment Series: Part 4/4 series

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Jun 18, 2025

How your dog's breed affects their enrichment needs

Enrichment Series: Part 3/4

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Jun 18, 2025

The 4 types of dog enrichment & how to use them

Enrichment Series: Part 2/4

Talkin' Dog Team

Jun 18, 2025

What is the LIMA training method?

Learn about the Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive approach to dog training that we swear by

Talkin' Dog Team

Jun 18, 2025

Winter safety tips for canines in colder climates

Learn how to manage winter conditions and keep your canine friend safe.

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Jun 18, 2025

Beginner-friendly dog breed guide

Every dog has its charm, but some breeds are best suited for the experts. That’s why we’ve put together this guide!

What our clients are saying

We rescued Goose, a two year old Shepherd/Husky Mix (or so we thought) a few months ago, and despite having rescued several dogs in the past, we just couldn’t figure him out. On walks he would pull on his leash while appearing scattered, anxious and unable to focus. Additionally, he was hyperactive inside the house as well, counter surfing, jumping up on people and over furniture. I was honestly considering looking for a new home for him because despite my attempts to train and connect with him, I just couldn’t do it. After just one week with Ari, we were awestruck at his transformation. Turns out Goose is mostly Cattle Dog, a high drive working dog that just needed to be understood. Ari helped us to understand the ‘why’ when he would exhibit certain behaviors which was pivotal for us to modify and correct them.

Goose now walks softly on his leash with confidence, is non-reactive to bikes, cars, other dogs or sounds around him. Counter surfing and jumping up on people and furniture are now easily corrected and he is even learning how to trim his own nails on his scratch pad! I can honestly say that if it were not for Ari, we may have missed out on having one of the best dogs we’ve ever had!

Kim & John (& Goose)
Lexington, MA

Working with Ari was fantastic!! She was a great communicator with both myself and Bennie. I felt heard and all my questions were thoroughly answered throughout the process. Seeing Bennie so happy around Ari was further confirmation that we had come to the right place.

Both Bennie and I had an amazing experience with the teaching methods used at Talkin’ Dog. I have noticed that Bennie is overall more engaged with my voice and authority. He is definitely a dog that needs boundaries to succeed, and is very happy with the boundaries Ari has helped me to create.

Overall I would highly recommend Talkin’ Dog to any fellow dog owner. I feel fortunate that I was able to work with Ari so soon after getting Bennie and get off on the right track.

Hannah & Benson
Belmont, MA

Ari worked with me and my princess Cricket for only a few weeks, and in that short time, my dog has transformed completely. Once a stubborn 8-year-old who would pull on her harness like a sled dog, she now walks calmly right next to me on a slip lead with no issues.
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Cricket has always been even-tempered and loves meeting new people and dogs. Where she used to pull incessantly to say hello, she now listens to directions and follows commands perfectly. Ari made incredible progress with my dog, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Zach & Cricket
Holbrook, MA

As a fellow industry professional who has worked closely with Ari over several years, I can't recommend Talkin' Dog Training highly enough. Her approach to every dog is rooted in genuine curiosity and a deep understanding of their unique behavior, shaped by breed characteristics and life experiences. Ari is incredibly intuitive with animals and has a remarkable gift for adapting her methods based on the specific dog in front of her.I am especially inspired by Ari's work with rescue dogs and their owners. She skillfully helps them navigate the often-daunting transition into a new home, creating customized training plans that set both dogs and humans up for success.

On a personal note, Ari has been instrumental in helping me overcome training challenges with my own dog, Seamus. She consistently provides fresh perspectives and practical solutions that make a real difference. I am so grateful for her guidance and collaboration over the years! If you're in search of a professional who is invested in your relationship with your dog, your long-term success, and loves your dog like their own, you have found the perfect fit in Talkin' Dog.

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Lexington, MA

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Belmont, MA

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