Ian Grant  - Owner - Head Trainer

In December of 2007, Ian Grant established Vermont Dog Boarding and Behavior in his home with a mission to assist dogs and their owners in Northern Vermont. His passion for working with dogs opened doors to opportunities he could never have imagined. After tirelessly walking and tending to 15-20 dogs daily, Vermont Dog Boarding & Behavior relocated to a new facility in September of 2013.


Melissa Rose - Training Lead Specialist

After retiring from her career as a healthcare consultant, Melissa joined Vermont Dog Trainer in April 2018. When she's not working with happy dogs and their owners, Melissa spends her time volunteering, practicing as an EFT (Tapping) Practitioner and Reiki Master, and enjoying activities like gardening and walking in the woods. While she loves all dogs, Melissa has a special fondness for Yellow Labs and currently shares her home with her pup, Murphy.