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Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainers

 

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

 

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

 

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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