Your Dog's Friend runs training and dog sport classes at Your Dog's Friend Training Center, 12221 Parklawn Drive in Rockville, MD. Please visit our class schedule. We also recommend the trainers below.
List current as of June, 2010 |
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Alfhild
Winder, CPDT-KA
Group classes at Olney-Sandy Spring Veterinary Hospital. Puppy
classes for different age groups; basic; obedience for competition.
Reactive dog training classes in Silver Spring.
Private training within 25 miles of Bethesda. |
Come When Called Dog Training
Bethesda & Olney-Sandy Spring, MD
www.comewhencalled.com
Alfhild@comewhencalled.com
301-229-2302
Alfhild_Winder@aviationweek.com
202-383-2374
Special interest in behavior, fear and reactivity issues. |
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Michelle
Mange
Group classes at Your Dog's Friend Training Center & Frederick County Humane Society (20
minutes from Gaithersburg). Private training in Frederick
and Montgomery counties.
Puppy pre-school; Canine Etiquette; Tricks and Confidence
Building; Humans Only Class. Some classes include Rally 0 moves, intro
to agility, and exposure to scary things on wheels in a controlled environment. |
Right
Start Maryland Dog Training
Rockville, Frederick & Germantown, MD
www.rightstartmaryland.com
rightstartmaryland@verizon.net
301-526-6285
Special interest in motivating breeds that are typically
difficult to motivate. |
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Jennifer
Lund, CPDT-KA
Group and private lessons and behavior consultations
at the facility in Brookeville. Does not generally do home visits.
Puppy through advanced obedience training; agility;
rally. |
See
Spot Sit
Brookeville, MD (past Olney)
www.see-spot-sit.com
Jennifer@see-spot-sit.com
301-570-2254
Very big on early intervention PUPPY classes! |
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Laurie
Luck, CPDT-KA, Karen Pryor CTP
Group training classes, puppy through adult, in Frederick. Private
in-home training in Potomac, N. Rockville, Gaithersburg, Damascus, Mt.
Airy, Germantown, Laytonsville, Frederick and Olney. Weekday hours available
for private training. |
Smart
Dog University
Frederick & Mt. Airy, MD
www.smartdoguniversity.com
laurie@smartdoguniversity.com
240-848-3468 |
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Margarita
Revzin
Carolyn Gasnier
Group and private classes in Gaithersburg; puppy kindergarten
through Utility; behavior problem solving. Kids are welcome. |
Excellent
Dog
Gaithersburg, MD
www.excellentdoginc.com
mrevzin@excellentdoginc.com
240-888-8415 |
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Kim
Yocklin
Classes, private training, and behavioral consultations
at facility in Frederick.
Puppy kindergarten; good manners; tricks and games. |
Canine
Character
Frederick, MD
www.caninecharacter.com
info@caninecharacter.com
301-639-6536
Experience with reactive dogs. |
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MJ
Seemann
Group classes and private training at the Bethesda
facility.
Puppy and adult basic training; pre-agility. Emphasizes focus and
control.
Works with many rescue dogs and young families. |
Bethesda
PetSmart
Bethesda, MD
(Wisconsin Ave & Bradley Blvd.)
240-497-1350 (work)
jcliles@comcast.net
301-986-4918 |
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Ann
Melchior
Eileen Freedman
Teach some of the basic and puppy classes at Capital
Dog Training Club in Silver Spring. Check www.cdtc.org for
teaching schedule.
Eileen also does private, in-home training. Puppies
are her specialty. |
amelchior@verizon.com
eileenmark@msn.com
Note: There are a variety of instructors at Capital. We
suggest that you interview any instructor and observe a class to determine
if you re comfortable with that instructor s training methods. |
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Laura
Costas
Private, in-home training in all of DC, all of Silver
Spring, Takoma Park , Bethesda, Kensington, Chevy Chase, some Rockville,
College Park.
Foundation obedience for companion dogs; behavior problem
solving. |
One-on-One
Dog Training
Silver Spring, MD
www.1on1dogtraining.com
laura.1on1dogtraining@gmail.com
301-650-2326
Special interest in dog aggression. |
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Katalin Kerekes
Private in-home training and behavior modification
in Kensington, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Frederick.
Basic to advanced cues, work around distractions, tricks and games. |
Special Paws Training
www.specialpawstraining.com
info@specialpawstraining.com
301-655-2678
Interest in resource guarding, reactive dogs, shy dogs. |
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Jeni Grant, CPDT-KA
Private training, behavior counseling, and one-on-one training with your
dog in upper Montgomery and lower Frederick counties. Discounts on individual
sessions for adopted dogs. Telephone advice on choosing a dog is free.
Group puppy and basic classes in Gaithersburg on weekdays.
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Train Your Best Friend
Barnesville, MD
www.trainyourbestfriend.com
jeni@trainyourbestfriend.com
301-349-2449
Special interest in helping adopted dogs become valued family pets.
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Penelope
Brown, CPDT-KA
Private in-home training in D.C., parts of MD (Silver
Spring, Takoma Park , some of Bethesda), and parts of VA.
Pet dog training; behavior modification; reactive dogs,
some aggression. |
Phi
Beta K-9 School for Dogs
Washington, DC
swamidogs@earthlink.net
202-986-1147 |
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Hedda
Garland, PMCT (Pat Miller certification)
Private training in Northwest DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase,
Kensington, Rockville, Potomac, Silver Spring.
Good manners training; problem behavior consultation;
therapy and assistance dog training; child oriented training lessons. |
School
of Dogs
Washington, DC
www.schoolofdogs.com
heddagarland@schoolofdogs.com
202-363-2310 |
Sabine
Hentrich, CPDT-KA
Private in-home lessons with the guardian, as well as in-home day school or board and training while you're at work. Trains in parts of Prince Georges (Greenbelt, College Park, Hyattsville, Bowie), southern Montgomery (Takoma Park/Silver Spring area), and Anne Arundel counties |
Four Positive Paws
Greenbelt, MD
www.fourpositivepaws.com
fourpositivepaws@verizon.net
301-580-0988 |
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Tina Zarate, CPDT-KA
Trainer at Washington Animal Rescue League. Also does private, home consultations in DC and the Takoma Park/Silver Spring area. |
TZarateK9@gmail.com
410-782-5862 (private lessons)
Special interest in reactivity & confidence issues, food guarding, basic manners. |
Heather
Morris, CPDT-KA
Private training, behavior problem solving, two session mini-series to target specific issues. |
Spot on Training
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
www.spotondogtrainingdc.com
Heather@spotondogtrainingdc.com
202-629-2967
Special interest in reactive dogs, canine nutrion, holistic health, dog play and communication
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Robin
Bennett, CPDT-KA
Colleen Pelar, CPDT-KA, CDBC
Family-dog training classes and playgroups at All About
Dogs; private training and behavioral counseling in the Woodbridge, VA
area. Rowdy Rover reactive dog classes. Dogs advance through
classes by levels.
Living with Kids and Dogs Without Losing Your Mind
by Colleen Pelar
Off-Leash Dog Play: A Complete Guide to Safety and
Fun by Robin Bennett & Susan Briggs |
All
About Dogs, Inc.
Living With Kids and Dogs
Woodbridge, VA
www.livingwithkidsanddogs.com
www.allaboutdogsinc.com
colleen@livingwithkidsanddogs.com
703-980-0908
robin@allaboutdogsinc.com
703-497-7878
Weekend events with kids and dogs; Monthly TTouch workshops;
Seminars by nationally known dog trainers. |
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Lisa Colon, CPDT-KA
Puppy and dog manners classes in Arlington, VA.
Private
in-home training & behavior modification in VA, DC and southern Montgomery
County.
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Kissable Canine
Arlington, VA
www.KissAbleCanine.com
Trainer@KissAbleCanine.com
571-312-1940
Services include behavior coaching and adventure dog classes. |
Vivian Leven Shoemaker, CPDT-KA
Private behavior modification consults in VA, DC and parts of MD. Also trains at Fur-Get-Me-Not in Arlington. |
Positive Dog
Alexandria, VA
www.PositiveDog.net
Vivian@PositiveDog.net
703-628-6637 |
Anne Davis, CDT
Private, in-home training & group classes: Basic through advanced; raising dogs in families with babies; field trips around distractions; relaxation in stressful situations. |
Rudy's Friends Dog Training & Dog Paws University
Arlington, VA
www.rudysfriendsdogtraining.com
rudysfriends@cox.net
703-395-9450 |
Alison Coates, CPDT-KA
In-Home Day School: Trainer comes to your house & trains your dog for you, then teaches you how to maintain the behavior.
Available in Falls Church, Annandale, McLean, Alexandria, Vienna & Arlington, VA; part of Washington, DC; Bethesda & Silver Spring, MD.
Also teaches basic & intermediate manners classes at WOOFS! Dog Training Center in Arlington, VA. |
K to 9 Dog Training
Falls Church, VA
www.Kto9dogtraining.com
Alison@kto9dogtraining.com
571-207-5869
Special interest in reactive dogs. |
Tammy Rosen, CPDT-KA
Levels training program accommodating different schedules and pace. CGC testing and free puppy play dates. |
Fur-Get Me Not
Arlington, VA
www.FurGetMeNot.com
Trainer@FurGetMeNot.com
703-933-1935 |
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Veronica
Sanchez, CPDT-KA, CDBC
Private lessons at Vienna location and in clients' homes
in Northern Virginia, Washington DC , and parts of MD.
Classes in manners, obedience, Canine Good Citizen prep.
Behavior consultations for aggression, fearful behavior and other behavior
issues. |
Cooperative
Paws
Vienna , VA
www.cooperativepaws.com
veronica@cooperativepaws.com
703-489-6452
Special interest in shelter and rescue dogs. |
Carole Peeler, CPDT –KA, CDBC
Basic & advanced obedience classes at Dogtopia Tyson's Corner, Just Fur Pets Springfield, and Falls Church Community Center. Field trips for practice in real-life settings.
Private in-home behavioral consultation & training in the DC area. |
C&C Pals
Tyson's Corner, Springfield & Falls Church
www.positivek9training.com
www.fallschurchva.gov
703-876-0284
Special interest in behavioral problem solving. |
Victoria
Schade, CPDT-KA
Private in-home training primarily in Northern Virginia,
Washington DC, Potomac, MD.
Order NEW PUPPY! NOW WHAT? , a DVD by Victoria Schade
at her website. |
Good
Dog! Training
www.gooddogobedience.com
Victoria@gooddogobedience.com
703-862-9079 |
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Jules
Nye, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP
Private lessons at your home in Anne Arundel, Howard, Baltimore, Montgomery, Prince Georges & surrounding counties. Basic manners & puppy training; fear, anxiety & aggression issues; behavior management / modification. Seminars, internships and articles available upon request.
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Sit,
Stay and Play
www.sitstayandplay.com
info@sitstayandplay.com
443-791-3647
Special interest in training blind and deaf dogs; cat & ferret training. |
Joanne Catron
Private in-home training in Howard, Baltimore, Montgomery, Anne Arundel, and Prince George's counties, as well as Washington DC.
Puppy, basic, intermediate; tricks & games; behavior modification; anxiety, fear and aggression issues. |
Sit Stay & Play
www.sitstayandplay.com
joanne@sitstayandplay.com
301-775-8428 – College Park, MD
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Margie Dowsett
Group classes for dogs 4 months and older at Quiet Waters in Annapolis,
Camp Letts in Edgewater and Bell Branch Park in Gambrills.
Private in-home training in Anne Arundel and parts of Prince Georges
counties. |
Toad Hollow Dog Training
Davidsonville, MD
margiedowsett@aol.com
410-798-6875
Special interest in shelter and rescue dogs. |
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Jeff Weiss, ABCDT
Private in-home training & behavior modification in South Montgomery County (Potomac, Rockville, north Bethesda), DC, Prince Georges County, Alexandria, and Arlington. |
Takoma Dog Repair
www.takomadogrepair.com
jeff@takomadogrepair.com
301.346.8422 |
Ruth
Chase, CDBC
Group, private, and in-home training; behavior consultations
for problems, including aggression.
Puppy groups, parties, and day camp. Intro thru advanced
dog training; agility, rally,
freestyle, games. Educational seminars. |
The
Coventry School Inc. for Dogs and their People
Columbia, MD
www.thecoventryschool.com
coventryschool@verizon.net
410-381-1800 |
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Debbie
Winkler, CPDT-KA, CABC
Classes at the facility; private training and behavior
counseling there or in home (Baltimore and Carroll counties).
Puppy kindergarten; basic to advanced obedience; CGC;
training for therapy and assistance dogs; agility; behavior modification
for dogs with anxiety disorder. Apprenticeships and internships
available. |
Dog
Ears and Paws, Inc.
Humane Domain
Sykesville, MD
www.humanedomain.net
deb@humanedomain.net
410-549-1135
Experience with serious aggression cases. |
Chris
Bevillard, CPDT-KA
Private in-home training in Frederick, Montgomery, Carroll & Howard
counties.
Manners, puppy and adult behavior training, and reactive
dog counseling. |
Great
Canines
Mt. Airy, MD
www.GR8K9S.com
GR8K9S@gmail.com
301-788-7112 |
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Alisa
Mills, CPDT-KA
Classes at various sites in the Baltimore area; private
in-home training.
Puppy classes; basic skills and manner; tricks and
games; dog socials. |
You
Silly Dog
Parkville, MD (near Baltimore)
www.yousillydog.com
alisa@yousillydog.com
443-625-9866 |
Julie
Jacobus , ABCDT
Group classes at the Humane Society of Charles County.
Private in-home training and consultations in Charles, Calvert, St. Mary's,
Anne Arundel, and Prince Georges counties.
lasses include Puppy, Basic, Canine Good Citizen prep,
Advance Unleashed. Behavior modification for problem behaviors in privates. |
Training
by Julie
Southern MD
www.trainingbyjulie.com
info@trainingbyjulie.com
443-852-4912
Special interest in aggression rehabilitation and rescue
dogs. |
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Pat
Miller, CPDT-KA, CDBC, BS
Nationally known dog trainer and author.
Puppy and adult training classes; short, specialty
classes (polite greeting, recall, leash walking, targeting, and shaping);
three-day Reactive Rover training camps.
Private lessons for advanced training work or for behavior
modification dealing with problem behaviors, including aggression.
Apprentice and internship programs. |
Peaceable
Paws
Hagerstown, MD
www.peaceablepaws.com
ppaws3@earthlink.net
301-582-9420
Author, "The Power of Positive
Dog Training,"
"Positive Perspectives" ; Whole Dog Journal Training Editor
Experience with serious aggression cases. |
Carol Rosen
Training dogs to be actors for production/media work. |
Positive Dog
Training & Animal Actors
Silver Spring, MD
www.carolspositivedogtraining.com
positivedogtraining@yahoo.com
301-421-5905 |
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Pam
Wanveer
Certified TTouch practitioner with ten years experience
Private sessions at her home in Silver Spring; monthly
group sessions at All About Dogs in Woodbridge, VA; workshops in Montgomery
County through Your Dog’s Friend.
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Woodside
TTouch
Silver Spring, MD
www.WoodsideTTouch.com
woodside@hers.com
301-585-5675
TTouch involves body work, wraps, and confidence exercises
for the aging, fearful, overwhelmed or reactive dog. |
Behaviorists |
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Dr. E. Kathryn
Meyer, VMD
Veterinary Behavior Clinic
Gaithersburg, MD 301-947-3333
www.veterinarybehaviorclinic.com
American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
President (2008 - 2010) |
Dr. Marsha Reich,
DVM,
Dacvb
Rockville, MD
301-384-3900
Since she is Board certified by the American College of Veterinary
Behavior, she usually has a long waiting list. |
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Nancy Williams,
MA, RVT Certified Applied
Animal Behaviorist, Associate
Manchester, MD
410-374-1556
www.dogswithissues.com
www.certifiedanimalbehaviorist.com
info@dogswithissues.com
Cases seen by veterinary referral; case assessment sent to client
s veterinarian. |
Yody Blass, MA
Pamela Uncles, M.Ed.
A team of animal behaviorists working in VA, MD and DC
703-327-7205
www.petbehaviorist.com
ab@petbehaviorist.com
M - F before 7pm |
Although not included
in this list, Your Dog’s Friend can refer you to other positive
reinforcement trainers in the following locations:
- Davidsonville, MD
- Annapolis, MD
- Richmond, VA
and other locations throughout the country.
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