Business Details
Expert Pet Grooming & Dog Training Services in Chichester, NH
Finlayson's Pet Care Center has been a trusted provider of comprehensive pet care services since 1991. Our team combines over three decades of expertise in dog training, grooming, and service dog development to deliver personalized solutions for pets and their owners. We specialize in positive reinforcement training methodologies, advanced grooming techniques, and specialized service dog programs tailored to address specific disabilities.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our rigorous training curricula, meticulous grooming standards, and our English Setter breeding program focused on health and temperament. With facilities in Chichester and Concord, we serve clients across New Hampshire and the surrounding region, maintaining a strong reputation for quality and reliability in pet care services.
Services
Dog Training
Pet Grooming
Service Dog Training
Puppy Sales
Daycare Services
Boarding
Therapy Dog Certification
Agility Training
English Setters Breeding
Cat Grooming
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined grooming and training experience
- Our training uses positive reinforcement techniques developed through decades of practice
- We offer specialized service dog programs for specific disabilities
- Our English Setter breeding program prioritizes health and temperament
- We maintain small grooming schedules to ensure individualized attention
Services
Dog Training
Our comprehensive dog training programs include obedience classes from puppy level through advanced training. We offer specialized courses for behavior modification, therapy dog certification, and service dog development. Our positive reinforcement techniques help owners establish effective communication with their pets while addressing specific behavioral challenges.
Pet Grooming
Professional grooming services for all dog breeds and select cat breeds include bathing, dematting, nail clipping, and specialized cuts. Our experienced groomers use gentle techniques without sedatives, maintaining small appointment schedules to ensure individual attention. We offer breed-specific styling including conformation show ring preparations.
Service Dog Training
Our two-year service dog program develops customized solutions for individuals with disabilities including diabetes, PTSD, autism, and physical impairments. Each dog-handler team receives personalized training through both group and private lessons, focusing on public access skills and disability-specific tasks in real-world environments.
English Setter Breeding
Our English Setter breeding program focuses on health, temperament, and structural soundness. Puppies undergo early socialization and basic training before placement. We maintain rigorous health clearances for breeding stock and offer support for both pet and working dog homes.
Daycare Services
Our exclusive daycare program accommodates up to 15 dogs daily with outdoor play-focused activities. The program requires spayed/neutered dogs between 30-70 lbs with proper vaccinations. We offer flexible scheduling options including overnight stays in our Night Camp program.
People
Mary Finlayson
Owner
Mary Finlayson has over 30 years of experience in pet grooming and dog training. She developed the service dog program at Finlayson's Pet Care Center and maintains a specialized English Setter breeding program. Her expertise includes positive reinforcement training and conformation show preparation.
Questions
What training programs do you offer for service dogs?
Our two-year service dog program develops customized solutions for individuals with disabilities including diabetes, PTSD, autism, and physical impairments. Each dog-handler team receives personalized training through both group and private lessons.
Do you offer grooming services for cats?
Yes, we provide grooming services for cats including brushing, trimming, and nail trimming. We do not bathe cats unless they have fleas, which requires an additional fee.
What are your daycare hours?
Daycare hours are Monday & Friday 7am-5pm, Tuesday-Thursday 7am-6pm. Dogs must be picked up by 4:45pm Monday-Friday and 5:45pm on weekdays.
Do you offer boarding services?
Yes, our Night Camp boarding program is available for daycare clients. Dogs receive the same play and exercise opportunities as during daycare hours with overnight accommodations.
What is included in your one-year training program?
The $1900 one-year program includes access to all group classes from puppy through Level III obedience, agility, tricks, CGC, and therapy dog certification without additional fees.
How do I apply for an English Setter puppy?
Applications for English Setter puppies require a $500 non-refundable deposit after approval. Puppies come with health guarantees, initial vaccinations, and a mandatory spay/neuter agreement.
