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Alfhild Winder Certificates in Behavior Counseling and Dog-to-Dog Reactivity by San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers
Group classes at Olney-Sandy Spring Veterinary Hospital. Reactive dog training classes at Capital Dog Training Club in Silver Spring. Private training within 25 miles of Bethesda. |
Come When Called Dog Training
301-229-2302; Alfhild@comewhencalled.com 202-383-2374; Alfhild_Winder@aviationweek.com
Classes: Puppy classes for different age groups; basic; obedience for competition; reactivity. Private: Training; behavior issues; fear and reactivity issues. |
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Jennifer Lund, CPDT
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, LLC Brookeville, MD (past Olney)
Jennifer@see-spot-sit.com; 301-570-2254
Very big on early intervention PUPPY classes! |
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Laurie Luck, CPDT
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, LLC Mt. Airy, MD
240-848-3468
Adding to her certification by studying with Karen Pryor Training Academy. |
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Michelle Mange
Group classes at 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 Frederick, MD
rightstartmaryland@verizon.net 301-526-6285
Special interest in motivating breeds that are typically difficult to motivate. |
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Carol Rosen
Private training in Silver Spring, Olney, Rockville, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, DC, and Columbia. Some group classes.
Puppy K; basic advanced obedience; training for production/media work. |
Positive Dog Training & Animal Actors Silver Spring, MD www.carolspositivedogtraining.com
301-421-5905; cell: 301-943-5647
Specializes in training dogs how to be actors in production work |
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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. |
Note: There are a variety of instructors at Capital. We suggest that you inter- view 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, including aggression. |
One-on-One Dog Training Silver Spring, MD
301-650-2326
Counseling on the right dog for your family, including trips to shelter to evaluate. |
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Sabine Hentrich, CPDT, PMCT ( Pat Miller certification)
Group classes in Greenbelt and Lanham. Private training 10-15 miles from Greenbelt (including Silver Spring, Takoma Park, and Wheaton)
Classes include Puppy K; Basic; Intermediate; CGC (Canine Good Citizen) prep; Tricks and Games. |
Four Positive Paws, LLC Greenbelt, MD
301-580-0988
Adolescent Play Groups Special interest in adopted dogs!!! |
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Penelope Brown, CPDT
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
202-986-1147 |
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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 Wisconsin Ave. at Bradley Blvd. 240-497-1350 (work) jcliles@comcast.net; 301-986-4918
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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
202-363-2310
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Robin Bennett, CPDT Colleen Pelar, CPDT, 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
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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Victoria Schade, CPDT
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
703-862-9079
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Alisa Mills, CPDT
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, LLC Parkville, MD (near Baltimore)
443-625-9866 |
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Kathryn Malcolm Kim Yocklin
Classes, private training, and behavioral consultations at facility in Frederick.
Puppy kindergarten; good manners; tricks and games. |
Canine Character, LLC Frederick, MD
301-639-6536
Experience with reactive dogs. |
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Merope Pavlides, CPDT, CDBC, MS Special Education Group classes in Clarksville, MD; some private consultations.
Puppy classes; Good Manners; CGC and Therapy Dog Skills; Games and Tricks. * Author of Animal Assisted Interventions for Individuals with Autism |
Compliant Canines, LLC Clarksville, MD
merope1@aol.com; compliantcanines@hotmail.com 443-812-4709
Special interest in shelter and rescue dogs and special needs families. |
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Pat Miller, CPDT, 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, LLC Hagerstown, MD
301-582-9420 * Author, "The Power of Positive Dog Training,"
"Positive Perspectives"
Experience with serious aggression cases. |
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Debbie Winkler, CPDT, 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
410-549-1135
Experience with serious aggression cases. |
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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
410-381-1800
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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
301-585-5675
TTouch involves body work, wraps, and confidence exercises for the aging, fearful, overwhelmed or reactive dog. |
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BEHAVIORISTS
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Dr. E. Kathryn Meyer Veterinary Behavior Clinic Gaithersburg, MD 301-947-3333 |
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.certifiedanimalbehaviorist.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 M - F before 7pm |
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Although not included in this list, Your Dog’s Friend can refer you to other positive reinforcement trainers in the following locations:
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Lusby, MD Davidsonville, MD Vienna, VA |
Prince Frederick, MD Maidens, VA
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