Clarity • Structure • Results
Every program is customized around your dog’s needs, your goals, and how you live—not a preset curriculum. We build clear communication, calm state of mind, and reliable behavior in real life.
Based in Fitchburg, MA • Serving Worcester County
Hands-on, one-on-one training at your pace. Every session is tailored to your dog's needs and your goals — no cookie-cutter lessons.
Lesson topics can include but are not limited to: obedience, raising a new puppy, advanced off-leash obedience, anxiety, reactivity, aggression, dog neutrality, confidence building, and more.
Lessons are available in person on location, in-home, as well as virtually.
Get your dog ready for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. Over six sessions we'll work through all ten test items — sit, down, stay, recall, manners around people and other dogs — so you both walk in confident on test day.
Structured, professional guidance from home. Each week focuses on teaching you how to train your dog effectively, with clear steps, progress tracking, and real-time feedback.
Once per week for 6 weeks. Available anywhere.
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Hi, I’m Steven Alejandro, the owner of Skill Tree K-9. My journey into dog training started when I helped my parents’ dogs learn not to pull on walks — and it quickly grew into a passion for understanding how dogs think, learn, and communicate. Since then, I’ve completed professional trainer education programs and continue to advance my skills through hands-on work with dogs of all backgrounds and personalities. Along the way, I’ve dedicated myself to studying the psychology of animal learning and behavior to better understand what motivates each individual dog.
At home, I share life with two incredible rescue dogs — Azul, a spirited Husky-Boxer mix, and Buttercup, a sweet Golden Retriever who loves nothing more than fetching toys. Living and training with them has taught me patience, adaptability, and the importance of celebrating progress at every level. My approach focuses on trust, communication, and personalized training that helps dogs and their owners build confidence and connection — one step at a time.
Yes — we work from a structured curriculum, but it's flexible. We adapt lesson plans, exercises, and pacing to fit your dog, your goals, and your lifestyle so you both keep moving forward.
I’m based in Fitchburg, Massachusetts and serve Worcester County (surrounding towns welcome). Virtual coaching is available anywhere.
Tell me about your dog and goals. I’ll respond within 1–2 business days.