Michelle Mange

Group classes at Your Dog's Friend in Rockville: Basic I & II, Confidence Building, Reactive Dog Class, Agility, Rally, CGC Prep. Private training & behavior advice in Montgomery and Frederick counties.

Right Start Maryland Dog Training

rightstartmaryland@verizon.net

301-526-6285

Jeni Grant, CPDT-KA

Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Manners I & II, Fearful Dog Class, and small dogs play classes for Your Dog’s Friend in Rockville. Private training & behavior counseling in upper Montgomery and lower Frederick counties. Discounts on individual sessions for adopted dogs. Telephone advice on choosing a dog is free.

Train Your Best Friend

www.trainyourbestfriend.com

jeni@trainyourbestfriend.com

301-349-2449

Alfhild Winder, CPDT-KA

Obedience Skills for Competition, Control & Focus, and Canine Good Citizen classes at Your Dog's Friend In Rockville. .Puppy classes for different age groups & Just the Basics at Olney-Sandy Spring Veterinary Hospital. Private training within 25 miles of Bethesda.

Come When Called Dog Training

Bethesda, MD

www.comewhencalled.com
comewhencalled@verizon.net or
Alfhild_Winder@aviationweek.com
202-383-2374
301-229-2302
301-928-6606

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

www.smartdoguniversity.com
laurie@smartdoguniversity.com

240-848-3468

Sarah Stoycos Karen Pryor CTP

Classes at Your Dog's Friend in Rockville, including Puppy Kindergarten, Out & About and Treibball for Fun. Private in-home training and consultations, behavior problem solving, and day training while you're at work in most of the DC metro area.

Laughing Dog Academy

Dog Latin Dog Training
Bethesda, MD
http://www.doglatindogtraining.com/
doglatindogtraining@verizon.net
202-412-0708

Small and Tall Dog Training
Rockville, MD
www.smallandtalldogtraining.com
lisa@smallandtalldogtraining.com

301-704-0352

Margarita Revzin
Carolyn Gasnier

Group and private classes in Gaithersburg; puppy kindergarten through Utility; behavior problem solving. Kids are welcome.

Excellent Dog

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

www.caninecharacter.com

info@caninecharacter.com

301-639-6536

Cari Messick, CPDT-KA

Private in-home lessons & consultations in Frederick, Jefferson & Brunswick, MD; Harpers Ferry, Charles Town, WV; Winchester & most of Clarke County, VA. Group classes in Frederick, MD & Charles Town, West VA. Puppy K, basic through advanced manners, Canine Good Citizen, Out & About, Nosework.

FitHound Puppy & Dog Training

Frederick, MD / CharlesTown, WV

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

240-497-1350 (work)

jcliles@comcast.net
301-986-4918

Tammy Tucker, CPDT-KA

Group classes offered near Laytonsville: Puppy Classes, Manners Classes, Nose Work, Therapy Dog and CGC readiness, Games and Tricks. Private training and behavior consultations available in Carroll, Howard, and parts of Montgomery and Baltimore counties.

WiggleButts Dog Training

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.

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, and Hyattsville. Specializing in all kinds of behavior problems, including aggression.

One-on-One Dog Training

www.1on1dogtraining.com
laura.1on1dogtraining@gmail.com

301-650-2326

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

Chris Bevillard, CPDT-KA

Private in-home training in Frederick, Montgomery, Carroll & Howard counties.

Great Canines

www.GR8K9S.com

The Positive Dog Trainers

www.thepositivedogtrainers.net

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

swamidogs@gmail.com

202-986-1147

Hedda Garland, CPDT-KA

Private training in DC, Takoma Park, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Kensington, Rockville, Potomac, Silver Spring. Good manners; behavior problems; therapy and assistance dogs. Offers Dogs & Storks program for expecting and adopting parents. Teaches children's classes and camp at Your Dog's Friend in Rockville.

School of Dogs

www.schoolofdogs.com

heddagarland@schoolofdogs.com

202-363-2310

Heather Morris, CPDT-KA

Private training & behavior problem solving. Mini-series to target specific issues, like pulling on leash and coming when called. Training classes at Capitol Hill facility.

Spot on Training

www.spotondogtrainingdc.com

Heather@spotondogtrainingdc.com
202-629-2967

Michelle Yue, CPDT-KA

Private in-home sessions in northwest DC. Group classes at Washington Animal Rescue League.

Good Dog DC

Washington, DC
www.gooddogdc.com
Michelle@gooddogdc.com
202-341-5302

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. Group classes in Greenbelt, MD. Private training in parts of Prince Georges (Greenbelt, College Park, Hyattsville, Bowie), southern Montgomery (Takoma Park/Silver Spring area), and Anne Arundel counties.

Four Positive Paws

Jules Nye, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, ACDBC

Private consultations on any of these issues: aggression, anxiety, fear, hyperactivity, deaf or blind animals. Will come to your home in Anne Arundel, Howard, Baltimore, Montgomery, Prince Georges & surrounding counties.

Sit, Stay and Play

www.sitstayandplay.com

info@sitstayandplay.com

443-791-3647

Julie Jacobus, ABCDT

Private lessons for aggression rehabilitation in in Charles, Calvert, St. Mary's, Anne Arundel, and Prince Georges counties.

Training by Julie

www.trainingbyjulie.com

info@trainingbyjulie.com

443-852-4912

Eryka Kahunanui, Karen Pryor CTP

Private and group training throughout Calvert and Anne Arundel counties. Life skills courses, puppy socialization, Kids & Dogs courses, and specialized clicker training classes. Fido Fitness / Agility classes on-going in Crownsville location.

Kahuna's K9s

Prince Frederick, MD

www.kahunask9s.com

eryka@kahunask9s.com

443-228-8597

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

margiedowsett@aol.com
410-798-6875

All About Dogs

Family-dog training classes plus Rowdy Rover, shy dog, exercise, and puppy socialization classes. Dogs advance through classes by levels at the Woodbridge location.  Private training and behavioral counseling in the Woodbridge and Springfield VA areas.

All About Dogs' large staff of trainers include:

Colleen Pelar, CPDT-KA, CDBC

Specializes in children & dogs; author of Living with Kids and Dogs Without Losing Your Mind

Robin Bennett, CPDT-KA

Specializes in off-leash dog play and staff training for day cares; co-author of Off-Leash Dog Play: A Complete Guide to Safety and Fun
 
Colleen's and Robin's other books and products are available at www.dreamdogproductions.com.

Pam Nashman, CPDT-KA

Woodbridge & Springfield, VA
www.allaboutdogsinc.com
info@allaboutdogsinc.com
703-497-7878

Lisa Colon Tudor, CPDT-KA

Group classes in Arlington, VA, including Puppy, Manners, activity and adventure classes. Private in-home training, behavior modification, and "day training" while you're at work, in VA, DC and southern Montgomery County.

KissAble Canine

www.KissAbleCanine.com

Trainer@KissAbleCanine.com

703-574-3383

Fur-Get Me Not Dog Training School

Levels system used for puppy and obedience training, so dogs can progress at their own rate and class attendance is flexible. Also runs specialty classes, puppy socials, private manners and behavior modification training.

Kelly Spring, CPDT-KA

Private in-home training and behavior modification, including for serious behavior problems, in Washington, DC, suburban MD, and Northern VA. Pre-adoption consultations, as well as puppy basics and adult good manners.

Vivian Leven Shoemaker, CPDT-KA

Focuses exclusively on resolving behavior problems. Behavior modification consults in the DC metropolitan area.

Positive Dog

www.PositiveDog.net

Vivian@PositiveDog.net

703-628-6637

WOOFS! Dog Training Center

Group classes include Puppy Kindergarten and puppy socialization, basic to advanced obedience, Rally, and Agility. Private lessons, aggression consultations, board & train, day care & day school.

Laura Sharkey, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP

Sandy Modell, CPDT-KA

Group classes for the city of Alexandria, including Puppy K, Family Dog I & II, Dog Sports FUN! & 4 week focus classes. In-home private lessons in northern VA.

Wholistic Hound

www.wholistichound.com
smodell@comcast.net
571-238-9145

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

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

www.cooperativepaws.com

veronica@cooperativepaws.com

703-489-6452

Leigh Siegfried, CPDT –KA

Opportunity Barks Behavior & Training

Tyson's Corner & Herndon, VA
www.opbarks.com
info@opbarks.com

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

Lindsey Reese, CPDT-KA, CKO

In-home private training in and around the Annapolis area including Eastport, Davidsonville, Edgewater, and Crofton. Fun fitness club. BOARD & TRAIN at Beechnut Kennels in Edgewater, MD.

Positively Dogs

Annapolis, MD
www.positively-dogs.com
info@positively-dogs.com
443-481-7612

Leslie Clifton, CPDT-KA, PMCT

In-home lessons and focused group classes, including puppy classes, recall, impulse control, and therapy dog preparation. BOARD & TRAIN at her home (2 hours or less from DC area). Obedience training or work on behavior issues. Meets with owners on day of drop- off; hands-on training session on day of pick-up with typed notes & articles included. Carries non-aversive pet products. Check www.lookwhaticandopetsupplies.com.

Look What I Can Do Dog Training

Elkton, MD

www.lookwhaticandodogtraining.com
lookwhaticandodogtraining@gmail.com
443-350-6820

The Coventry School for Dogs and their People

Group, private, and in-home training; behavior consultations for problems, including aggression. Puppy groups, parties, and day camp. Intro through advanced dog training; Agility, Rally, Nose Work, Freestyle, games. Educational seminars. Doggie Day Care.

Elisabeth Catalano, CPDT-KA; CDBC
Vincent Catalano, CNWI; CPDT-KA; CDBC

www.thecoventryschool.com

coventryschool@verizon.net

410-381-1800

Shanon McAuliffe, CPDT-KA

Private in-home training, consultations, behavior modification, and day training in Baltimore County, Harford County, Carroll County, and Baltimore City. Group classes in Forest Hill: Basic Manners, Reactive Rehab, Games, and Tellington TTouch.

Diamond in the Wruff

Debbie Winkler, CPDT-KA, CABC

Classes at the training facility in Sykesville: Puppy Kindergarten; basic to advanced obedience; CGC; Agility. Training for assistance and therapy dogs. Private training and behavior counseling at Sykesville location or in home (Baltimore and Carroll counties). Behavior modification for dogs with anxiety disorder; experience with serious aggression cases. Apprenticeships and internships available.

Dog Ears and Paws, Inc.

www.humanedomain.net

deb@humanedomain.net

410-549-1135

Meghan Longhurst Burton

Off-leash puppy socialization and training classes in Westminster; Canine Good Citizen classes for pit-bull-type dogs in Mt. Airy, Westminster and White Marsh. In-home coaching and day training in Carroll, Howard, and western Baltimore counties.
Special interest in pit bulls, pit mixes, and other bully breeds.

Canine Lifestyle Academy

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

www.yousillydog.com

alisa@yousillydog.com

443-625-9866

Pat Miller, CPDT-KA, CDBC

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

www.peaceablepaws.com

ppaws3@earthlink.net

301-582-9420

Author, "The Power of Positive Dog Training," "Positive Perspectives" ; Whole Dog Journal Training Editor

Pam Wanveer

Woodside TTouch

www.WoodsideTTouch.com

woodside@hers.com

301-585-5675

TTouch involves body work, wraps, and confidence exercises. These methods can help dogs calm down, feel less anxious, or have greater mobility.

Behaviorists

Dr. E. Kathryn Meyer, VMD

www.veterinarybehaviorclinic.com

vetbehaviorclinic@comcast.net

Dr. Marsha Reich,

Board certified by the American College of Veterinary Behavior

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. Some classes held with Mary Huntsberry of Helping Pets Behave. See below.

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

Mary Huntsberry, MA, ACAAB
(Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist)

Helping Pets Behave
Gaithersburg, MD 301-337-7401
www.MaryHuntsberry.com
mary@helpingpetsbehave.com
Offers group and private dog training and behavior classes including a variety of puppy courses, animal assisted therapy, tricks, and special behavior topics such as coming when called and stealing. Behavior consults by veterinary referral only.