Training Resources
Free Training Programs
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CDR&CK Partner Trainers & Facilities
Veterinary Behaviorists
Dr. Amy Pike, DVM, DACVB
(703) 330-8809, behaviormed@vrc-nova.com
http://www.vrc-nova.com/amy-pike/
Dr. Marsha Reich, DVM, DACVB
(301) 384-3900
Dr. Leslie Sinn, DVM, DACVB
(540) 454-9081, lsinndvm@gmail.com
www.behaviorsolutions.guru/
(703) 330-8809, behaviormed@vrc-nova.com
http://www.vrc-nova.com/amy-pike/
Dr. Marsha Reich, DVM, DACVB
(301) 384-3900
Dr. Leslie Sinn, DVM, DACVB
(540) 454-9081, lsinndvm@gmail.com
www.behaviorsolutions.guru/
Dog Trainers & Classes
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DC
Anytime K9
DC Metro Area Classes: Manners, Reactive, Specialty, Puppy socialization classes Private: Manners, Behavior modification, Aggression Great with resource guarding. 202-236-0783 info@anytimecanine.com Canine Train Tracks Serving DC, MD, VA Private training 202-660-4694 Capitol Area Dog Training and Behavior Consulting Dianna Stearns, CDPT-KA, CDBC Private, in-home training and individual behavior modification. Specializes in shy or fearful dogs. Treiball and Canine Good Citizen training. Serves the MD counties of Montgomery, Howard, Fredrick, Anne Arundel and Prince Georges, the DC metro area, plus Loudon and Fairfax counties in Virginia. Discount for recognized rescue group fosters and adopters. dianna@capitoltrainingandbehavior.com 240-780-8408 dogTRAINED DC & VA Classes: (DC location) Puppy, Manners, Reactive, Treibball, Nose work, Agility, Tricks and more. Private training 75 minute Meetups Happy Pack Dog Training Helene Jorgensen, CPDT-KA Private training and behavior consultations at District Veterinary Hospital in Brookland DC and in the home (all of District of Columbia, Takoma Park, and Chevy Chase). Specialized in addressing leash pulling, dog reactivity/ aggression issues, and resource guarding. happypackDC@gmail.com 202-281-8144 Jennifer Thomas, KPA-CTP Private training and behavior modification in DC through WOOFS! Dog Training. Contact through WOOFS! in the Northern VA section below, or directly through her contact information. jenniferjanethomas@gmail.com 202-631-6594 PetSmart Dog trainers teach fun & effective group & private classes! Through positive reinforcement. Phi Beta K-9 School for Dogs Penelope Brown, CPDT-KA Private training in DC, parts of MD (Silver Spring, Takoma Park , some of Bethesda), and parts of VA. Pet dog training; behavior modification; reactive dogs, some aggression. swamidogs@gmail.com 202-986-1147 Rewards Dog Training In-home dog training, behavior consultations, and group classes for dogs and puppies of all ages. rewardsdogtraining@gmail.com 240-462-8045 Spring Training & Behavior Consulting Serving the DC Metro area Private: Manners, Behavior modification, Aggression, Baby prep Info@SpringTrainingAndBehavior.com 202-664-4206 School of Dogs-Hedda Garland DC Metro Area Classes: Manners, Kids, Summer Camp for Kids, Puppy Private: Manners, Behavior modification, Puppy info@schoolofdogs.com 202-363-2310 Spot On Training Classes: Manners, Reactive, Specialty, Puppy socialization classes Private: Manners, Behavior modification, Aggression Urban Canine Training Private Sessions Board and Train for puppies 
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Maryland
All American Dog School-Banu Qureshi
Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. Private training banubanu@msn.com 240-401-9018 Baltimore Area Force Free Trainers Force-free training in the Baltimore area Canine Character Frederick, MD Classes: Manners, Social skills, Tricks Private: Manners, Puppy, Expecting families, Behavior modification Canine Lifestyle Academy Carroll County, Howard County, and Baltimore County Group classes, Private Sessions, Board and Train, Specialty Classes, Puppy Play Capitol Area Dog Training and Behavior Consulting Dianna Stearns, CDPT-KA, CDBC Private, in-home training and individual behavior modification. Specializes in shy or fearful dogs. Treiball and Canine Good Citizen training. Serves the MD counties of Montgomery, Howard, Fredrick, Anne Arundel and Prince Georges, the DC metro area, plus Loudon and Fairfax counties in Virginia. Discount for recognized rescue group fosters and adopters. dianna@capitoltrainingandbehavior.com 240-780-8408 Dog Crazy Lady Baltimore Co, MD and surrounding areas Private: Phone consults, Puppy, Behavior modification tanzi@dogcrazylady.com 443-613-1994 Dog Latin Dog Training Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas Private training, problem solving, dog walks, puppy. doglatinbeth@gmail.com, juliana@doglatindogtraining.com 202.412.0708 or 301.512.5063 Green Grover Greenbelt, MD Classes, in-home consultations, & workshops Laughing Dog Academy Private In-Home Training Leash Walking 101 Puppy Classes Puppy group socialization Classes for Dogs and Older Puppies Next Best Pet Montgomery, Queen Anne, Prince Georges Counties Classes: Offered through the Animal Resource Foundation at their training facility in Chester, MD. Private, Semi-Private Multipet households Discounts: Good Start discount for adopters Adopted discount: 10% lifetime discount American University discount: 5% Student discount: 5% Military discount: 5% info@nextbestpet.net 240-297-0887 Pawsitive Fit Talbot, Dorchester, Caroline, Kent, & Queene Anne Counties Private training Susan Sarubin pawsitivefit@aol.com 410-200-0091 Pawsitive Paws Dog Training Private training: Manners, Clicker training, Problem Behaviors Special Rates for Seniors and Military Families and Those Currently Suffering Economic Hardship Pawz for Health Silver Spring Adult Dog Training Puppy Training Dog Aggression Day Training Kids and Dogs Dog Behavior Consultation Puppy Board and Train 240-424-5984 PetSmart Dog trainers teach fun & effective group & private classes! Through positive reinforcement. Pop Star Dogs Frederick, MD area One-on-one training Adoption counseling Board and train Preparing your dog for kids heather@ popstardogs.com 240-578-8937 Rewards Dog Training In-home dog training, behavior consultations, and group classes for dogs and puppies of all ages. rewardsdogtraining@gmail.com 240-462-8045 S&D K9 Rehabilitation Waldorf, MD A 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our mission is to help rehabilitate dogs and educate fosters for area rescue groups, shelters and owners. Taking the dog out of a shelter environment to help adapt them to a home environment. Educating K9 foster parents to help them continue the rehabilitation process in their homes and providing support for them. We will also assist adopters with training and guidance to help them become responsible dog owners. School of Dogs-Hedda Garland Montgomery Co Classes: Manners, Kids, Summer Camp for Kids, Puppy Private: Manners, Behavior modification, Puppy info@schoolofdogs.com 202-363-2310 Small and Tall Dog Training-Lisa Arant Montgomery and southern Frederick counties Private training Specializes in small dogs Smart Dog University Frederick, Montgomery, Carroll, Howard Counties Classes: Puppy, Manners, and more Spring Training & Behavior Consulting Serving the DC Metro area Private: Manners, Behavior modification, Aggression, Baby prep Info@SpringTrainingAndBehavior.com 202-664-4206 Train Your Best Friend- Jeni Grant Our mission is to help dogs with serious behavior issues such as fear, anxiety and reactivity. Unleashed Joy Group Classes Private Training Board and Train Beth Joy, Lead Trainer 410-404-6492 Urban Canine Training Private Sessions Board and Train for puppies You Silly Dog Baltimore area http://www.yousillydog.com/about.php Private training Your Dog's Friend Montgomery County, MD. A 501c3 non-profit organization whose goal is to help keep dogs out of shelters by educating and supporting their humans. We believe that fewer dogs will be given up to shelters if we can help people understand what their dogs need and how their dogs learn. Classes: Various group classes and workshops Class list 
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Virginia
Affectionate Pet Care Dog Training Academy
Fairfax Co Classes: Puppy, Manners, CGC, Therapy, Obedience, Rally, Agility, Seminars Private: (In-Facility and/or At-Home) Daycare Boot Camp trainer@affectionatepetcare.com 703-250-5233 All About Dogs Annandale, Springfield, Woodbridge Group: Puppy, Manners, Family dogs, CGC, Shy dogs, Tricks Private training Behavior United Jackie Monyano, KPA-CTP Silver Spring, MD In-home and day training in the Northwest DC and Montgomery County, MD areas. jackie@behaviorunited.com 301-244-9808 C&C Pals McLean Group: Obedience, Manners, Nose Work, CGC, Tricks, and more Private training Day Training 703-876-0284 Capitol Area Dog Training and Behavior Consulting Dianna Stearns, CDPT-KA, CDBC Private, in-home training and individual behavior modification. Specializes in shy or fearful dogs. Treiball and Canine Good Citizen training. Serves the MD counties of Montgomery, Howard, Fredrick, Anne Arundel and Prince Georges, the DC metro area, plus Loudon and Fairfax counties in Virginia. Discount for recognized rescue group fosters and adopters. dianna@capitoltrainingandbehavior.com 240-780-8408 Christine Michaud-Family Dog Training Fairfax Station, Fairfax, Lorton, Springfield, Burke, Clifton, Centreville and surrounding areas. Classes available Private training Come When Called Dog Training Alfhild Winder, CPDT-KA Bethesda, MD Private training for behavior issues within 25 miles of Bethesda. Puppy and basic classes in Olney. Teaches Distracted Dog Class, weekday Reactive Dog Class, and Obedience Skills at YDF. comewhencalled@verizon.net 301-928-6606 or 301-229-2302 Core Canine Alexandria, VA Group classes Private training April@CoreCanine.com 571-488-9004 Dog Latin Dog Training Beth Mullen, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA, CBCC & Juliana Willems, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA Bethesda, MD Private, in-home training and behavior modification in Northwest DC, Montgomery County and close-in VA. Puppy and Basic classes at Kenwood Animal Hospital. doglatindogtraining@verizon.net 202-412-0708 dogTRAINED DC & VA Classes: (DC location) Puppy, Manners, Reactive, Treibball, Nose work, Agility, Tricks and more. Private training 75 minute Meetups Dog Tranquility Springfield Classes: Puppy, Manners, CGC, Agility, Rally, Treibbal Custom training Service Dog Training Cat Training For Pup's Sake Fairfax Co and surrounding areas Classes: Puppy, Manners, Reactivity, Socialization, and more General basic obedience/manners Private training lara@pupssake.com 540-907-1405 Fur-Get Me Not Arlington, VA Classes: Puppy, Manners, Socials, Workshops, Nose work, CGC, Specialty Private training Day Training trainer@furgetmenot.com 703-229-4960 Joyful Dog Bluemont, Fredricksburg, Great Falls, Hamilton, VA Classes: Puppy, Manners, TTouch, Leash, Reactive dog, Private: Manners, Behavior modfications, TTouch, Board & Train marniem@joyfuldogllc.com 703-554-2384 Kissable Canine Northern VA Group: Manners, Reactive dog, Therapy dog, Nose work, Agility, Trick, Treibball, Workshops, Puppy, Private: Manners, Behavior modification, and more info@kissablecanine.com 703-574-3383 Laughing Dog Academy Sarah Stoycos, KPA-CTP Rockville, MD Private training, behavior consultations, and day training, Montgomery County, NW DC, and parts of Northern VA. Co-teaches the online Reactive Dog Class. sstoycos@gmail.com 240-498-9920 Lead With Fun Dog Training Fairfax Co & surrounding areas Group: Puppy, Manners, Specialty Private: Manners, Behavior modification jennifer@leadwithfun.com 571-969-7297 MJ Seemann Private training and behavior modification in Bethesda and surrounding area. jcliles@comcast.net 301-986-4918 Pawfect Pups DC Metro Area, Northern VA Private: Great with basic obedience, separation anxiety, and an additional of a child to your home. shera@pawfectpups.com 703-795-4845 Paws of Change Fredericksburg, VA Classes: Manners, Puppy, Seminars Private: Behavior evaluations and modification, Day Training, New Baby Prep Melissa@Pawsofchange.com 703-586-2615 Pawsitive Paws Jean Robertson Germantown, MD Private in-home training and behavior modification. All areas within a 50 mile radius of Germantown. jerliz5656@gmail.com 301-524-3385 Pender Vet Training Chantilly & Fairfax Classes: Puppy, Obedience, Specialty 703-591-3304 PetSmart Dog trainers teach fun & effective group & private classes! Through positive reinforcement. Playful Pandemonium McLean, VA Private Training 415-646-5129 Positive Perspectives Dog Training Gainesville, Manassas, Brentsville, Warrenton, Centreville, Clifton, Chantilly Private: Puppy, Basic obedience, Behavior modification ppdtllc@gmail.com 703-403-4074 Rewards Dog Training Joyce Loebig, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA Takoma Park, MD Private training, behavior consultations, and day training in Montgomery County, Prince Georges County, and Washington, DC. Puppy, Basic, “around town”, and reactive classes in Takoma Park, MD. rewardsdogtraining@gmail.com 240-462-8045 Right Start Maryland Michelle Mange Rockville & Germantown, MD Private training & behavior advice in Montgomery & Frederick counties. Group classes at YDF include Basic Manners, Agility, and Reactive Dog Class. tmange@msn.com 301-526-6285 School of Dogs-Hedda Garland Montgomery Co, MD Classes: Manners, Kids, Summer Camp for Kids, Puppy Private: Manners, Behavior modification, Puppy info@schoolofdogs.com 202-363-2310 Small & Tall Dog Training Lisa Arant Rockville, MD Private training in Montgomery and southern Frederick counties. Discounts available for recently adopted dogs. Special interest in therapy dog training. lisa@smallandtalldogtraining.com 301-704-0352 Special Paws Katalin Kerekes Private training and behavior modification in Gaithersburg, Rockville, Germantown & Bethesda. info@specialpawstraining.com 301-655-2678 Spring Training & Behavior Consulting Serving the DC Metro area Private: Manners, Behavior modification, Aggression, Baby prep Info@SpringTrainingAndBehavior.com 202-664-4206 Sundogs Canine Consultation and Training Classes: Walks, Puppy Private: Manners, Behavior modification, Puppy Alexandria, VA 703-303-4340 Totally Happy Dog Training Tony Henline, KPA-CTP Silver Spring, MD In-home, private training and behavioral advice in Montgomery County. tonyhenline@totallyhappydogtraining.net 202-568-2509 Urban Canine Jessica Lamb, CPDT-KA Silver Spring, MD Training and behavior consultations in lower Montgomery County and parts of NW, DC. urbancaninetraining@gmail.com 571-338-2009 WOOFS! Dog Training Center Shirlington & Ballston Campuses Classes: Puppy, Basic, Agility Private training Board & train Day school 703-536-7877 |
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