About PetDog Training

Glenn and Judy Goldman

True professionals, Glenn & Judy derive great pleasure from their work. They are much sought-after teachers. Their enthusiasm, knowledge, and dedication make the learning/training process fun and stress free for both pet and owner.

Glenn E. Goldman, B.A., CPDT-KA
Behavioral Consultant & Trainer
Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
  • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with emphasis in animal behavioral science
  • Thirty years dog training experience, including veterinary assistance
  • Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) member and regular conference and workshop attendee
  • United States Dog Agility Association (U.S.D.A.A.) former member
  • Established the first in-store dog training program in Massachusetts through PetCo
  • Established and implemented training program for a local Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (M.S.P.C.A.)
  • Featured on the award winning M.S.P.C.A. cable TV series Paws for Adoption
  • Featured in various publications: Christian Science Monitor, Gloucester Daily Times, Salem Evening News
  • Former weekly dog advice newspaper columnist (Salem Evening News: Paws for Thought)

Read more about Glenn's background.

Judith Goldman, M.S.
Behavioral Consultant
  • Bachelor's Degree in English, with certification in Linguistics
  • Master's Degree in TESOL
  • Twenty years experience in college teaching
  • Fifteen years experience in canine problem solving
  • Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) former member and regular conference and workshop attendee
  • Former weekly dog advice newspaper columnist (Salem Evening News: Paws for Thought)
  • Cape Ann Animal Aid Board of Directors: 2001 - 2007
Melvin the Magnificent
  • Akita
  • Certified Therapy Dog (Therapy Dogs International)
  • Worked with Special Needs High School Students: North Shore Academy, Beverly Massachusetts
  • American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Certification
  • Follow Melvin on Facebook!
Pet-Dog-Training
The Ms. Maple Graff Family


Swampscott, MA

Dear Glenn and Judy, I am writing to thank you for helping us with Ms. Maple’s puppy training. We were nervous about the online format, but Glenn’s clear and measured pace, and his kind, positive, patient, and firm model of training has really worked for us. We worked on small goals each week and it was remarkable to see Maple catch on. She learned so quickly not to nip us using the “GONE” technique. With Glenn’s guidance...

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