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Washington, DC
Bark Busters David Sundland Washington, DC email: nationscapital@barkbusters.com tel: 877-500-BARK In-home training is provided throughout DC, MD, and VA for any issue, any dog, any age. Click A Pet tel: (202) 251-1044 email: contact@clickapet.com The Courteous Canine Contact person: Brandon Henson tel: (202) 549-3384 Email: thecourteouscanine@yahoo.com Alexandria, VA Dog-training.org email: webmaster@dog-training.org state: DC tel: 1-800-753-4362 Fur-Get Me Not email: rsvp@furgetmenot.com 2607 24th St. NW Suite #1, Washington DC 20008 tel: 202-319-PETS Fur-Get Me Not is a full-service pet care business and voted best by Washingtonian Magazine. We offer pet sitting, dog walking, pet taxi, daycare, boarding, training services. Offices in both Arlington and DC. Training class schedule is posted on our website. We hold 4-6 week puppy, basic obedience, intermediate, and fun trick classes using reinforcement methods. All classes taught by Certified Pet Dog Trainers or trainers working towards their certification. K-9 Divine Rachel Jones email: k9divine@comcast.net 3823 10th St., NW Washington, DC tel: (202)669-2890 Rachel Jones is a Certified Canine Behavior Counselor and member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. She will travel to your home to provide behavior consultations or obedience training. The Logical Dog Elizabeth Marsden Email: thelogicaldog@yahoo.com Specializing in adopted and rescued dogs Merit Puppy Training tel: (703) 915 3635, (540) 364 2781 email: meritpuppy@aol.com Offers classes in the DC metro area as well as training services in Fauquier County, VA. Opportunity Barks Behavior & Training Leigh Siegfried, Certified Pet Dog Trainer tel: 703-946-3094 email: info@opportunity-barks.com CPDT specializing in private in-home training and behavior consultations. Serving DC and Northern VA. Positive methods; committed to making a difference. Private lessons, in-home classes, behavior & phone consultations. Phi Beta K-9 School for Dogs Penelope Brown - private, one-on-one instruction tel: (202) 986-1147 School of Dogs Hedda Garland P.O.Box 5935, Washington, DC, 20016 tel: 202 363-2310 email: heddagarland@schoolofdogs.com Good manners training and behavior modification in your home, using positive reinforcement.
Maryland
A Breed Apart P.O. Box 73294 Washington, DC. 20019 tel: (301) 437-4030 email: IraHartwell@excite.com Amanda's Hollywood Dog Training Email: amandaabra@aol.com tel: (301) 656-8585 Angel K-9, LLC Contact: Tecla Heuring email: tecla@angelk-9.com 2926 Pinewick Rd, Ellicott City MD, 21042 tel: 410-852-1001 comments: Angel K-9, LLC offers a full range of training services including group classes, private lessons, house calls, in-kennel training, puppy imprinting classes, behavior modification, and competitive obedience and tracking lessons. Applewoods Dog Training email: shire@erols.com 804 Lafayette Avenue MD, 20707 tel: (301)498-6779 comments: Guiding Laurel and surrounding area dog owners toward a rewarding relationship with their dog since 1976. Bark Busters MD tel: 877-500-BARK In-home training is provided throughout DC, MD, and VA for any issue, any dog, any age. Training comes with a life-of-the-dog guarantee. Breakaway Action Dogs Frederick, MD Offering group Agility, Obedience & Rally-O classes. Check our website for more info. Campbell's Canine Camp 1874 Koontztown Rd, Hagerstown, MD 25419 tel: 304-274-9191 email: info@campbellsk9s.com Canine Lifestyle Management Clementine Fujimura Annapolis, MD tel: 410-267-0421 email: cfujimur@usna.edu Specializing in holistic and positive approach to training. Phone consultations and personal training sessions in Annapolis Canine Obedience Unlimited Andrew Fraser 11140 Rockville Pike #130 Rockville, MD, 20252 email: info@canineobedience.com tel: 240-793-5787 Since 2004 COU has been offering professional dog training services such as private in-home, group class and residency obedience training and behavior problem solving.check out our dog related articles and videos. Canine Training Association, Inc. Beltsville and Davidsonville, MD tel: (301) 864-1647 - Doris tel: (301) 952-0766 - Ken or Nan Capitol Dog Training Club 2758 Garfield Ave. Silver Spring, MD tel: (301) 587-5959 email: classinfo@cdtc.org Carroll Kennel Club Basic Obedience Classes and Socialization Classes tel: (410) 239-7944 Come When Called Dog Training Alfhild Winder 6204 Windward Place Bethesda, MD tel: (301)229-2302 email: alfhild@comewhencalled.com puppy classes, "Fresh Start" class for adult dogs in Sandy Spring, Md., private lessons in your home; reward-based training methods Compliant Canines, LLC Merope Pavlides, M.Ed. Ellicott City, MD Tel: 443-812-4709 Email:merope1@aol.com We specialize in helping make your dog a successful member of the family. Private training, group classes, and management of behavior problems available. All methods are postive and include clicker training. We work with the whole family--including the children and specialize in special needs families. The Coventry School for Dogs and their People Email:coventryschool@erols.com Columbia, MD tel: (410) 381-1800 Coeur d'Lion K9 Behavior Management Email:alcoeur@lionheartk9.com Linda Kaim 1443 Old Taneytown Rd, Westminster, MD tel: 888-835-8620 Maryland and Pennsylvania dog training,specializing in dog problems, seperation anxiety, aggressive dog training, housebreaking, learn how to train your dog, Offering Residency, Board and Train, Private training, dog obedience classes. Day-One Dog Training Howard Weinstein 7814 Edmunds Way Elkridge, MD 21075 Email:st.white@comcast.net tel: 410-796-5349 New owner and pre-owner advisory services, Puppy kindergarten, Group classes, In-home training at very reasonable rates. Dog Ears and Paws P.O. Box 334 Sykesville, MD 21117 tel: (410) 655-2858 Dog Sense Unlimited 601-10 Dover Road, Rockville, MD tel: (301) 340-8766 Individual and group obedience classes. East Coast Academy of Dog Training Rob Hirsch tel: (410) 585-1500 Excellent Dog Training School, Inc. Armand Bailey Gaithersburg, MD tel:(301) 656-6360 Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). Emphasizing positive reinforcement. Puppy Kindergarten - 8 weeks to 5 months of age. Basic Obedience - 6 months & older. Four Positive Paws Sabine Hentrich Greenbelt, MD tel: 301 474 0455 email: hentrich27@aol.com Private, in-home training Greenbelt Dog Training Allie Lee, Owner Greenbelt, MD tel: (301) 345-6999 email: allie@greenbeltdogtraining.com Allie Lee has over 30 yrs experience using positive verbal praise and touching. Allie judges in shows & matches, is an AKC evaluator for CGC tests, a POW therapy evaluator, conducts numerous dog obedience demos has a parade drill teams, canine dance class, flyball class, etc. Harmony Pets LLC Tina Boyle, Owner. Professional Dog Trainer; Behavior/Nutrition Consultant; Association of Pet Dog Trainers Member; International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Affiliate. Silver Spring, MD 20906 tel: 301-787-0453 email: alphadog@harmony-pets.com Positive, non-coercive training that get RESULTS! We also provide positive and thorough petsitting and dogwalking. Better Business Bureau Member of Washington Metro and Eastern Pa Bonded & Insured. Happy, healthy pets ... one tail at a time! Loyal Companions Pet Services New Market, MD 21774 email: loyalcompn@aol.com tel: 301-865-1824 comments: We provide professional care for your pets. Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Dog Training & Cat Consultations. Serving Frederick County since 1998. Maryland Center for Canine Behavior P.O. Box 533 Finksburg, MD 21048 tel: (410) 549-7425 Merit Puppy Training tel: (703) 915 3635, (540) 364 2781 email: meritpuppy@aol.com Offers classes in the DC metro area as well as training services in Fauquier County, VA. Metro Canine Email: metroK9@comcast.net 403 Joseph Street, Rockville, MD tel: (301) 838-9155 Obedience Instruction by Laurie Neomany Annapolis, MD tel: (410)263-6142 Comments: Laurie provides group and private instruction for puppies (nine weeks or older) and mature dogs. One-on-One Dog Training Laura Costas Silver Spring, MD tel: (301) 650-2326 email: theredbudtree@earthlink.net Reward/rapport-based training in your home. Patient Persuasion Dog Training 8380 Lockwood Rd. Pasadena, MD 21122 tel: (410) 437-0427 Email: rengelh946@aol.com Pet care unlimited Arnie Ansel tel: (301) 598-2325 Training and behavior problems Potomac Dog School, LLC Rockville, MD 20850 pdstrainer@comcast.net tel: 301-217-0010 Offers private lessons, as well as Day, Home and & Boarding Schools. Serving Md, DC and No. Va. Smart Dog University, LLC Laurie Luck, CPDT Box 1111 Mount Airy,MD Email:laurie@smartdoguniversity.com tel: (240) 848-3468 SDU offers group classes, as well as in-home private training for your convenience. As a Certified Pet Dog Trainer and a professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Laurie Luck is a skilled and experienced trainer who uses positive reinforcement techniques (clicker training) to help you build a relationship with your dog that will last a lifetime. Serving Montgomery, Frederick, Howard, and Carroll Counties. Red Rover Erin Saywell 6215 Oakland Mills Road Sykesville, MD, 21784 Email:TheRedQueen4@comcast.net tel: 410-970-6161 Positive training to help you train your dog. In home training, board n' train, individual lessons, group classes, agility and flyball. Sit Stay & Play Jules Lockwood Nye CPDT 7863-B Telegraph Rd. Severn, MD 21144 Email:info@sitstayandplay.com tel: 443-791-DOGS (3647) Member: APDT, PSI, BBB; Certified Dog Trainer; Master Certified Pet Sitter; Certified CPR & First Aid for pets; Mentor Trainer for Animal Behavior College Southern Maryland Dog Training Club Temple Hills, MD tel: (301) 420-0362 Group obedience classes, daytime puppy care. Sweet Wag Dog Training, LLC Elizabeth Adamec 2004 Riding Crop Way Windsor Mill, MD, 21244 Email:sweetwag@gmail.com tel: 410-493-8027 Sweet Wag is a complete training service, serving the Greater Washinton/Baltimore area. We use all positive training methods to help you get your best friends on their best behavior. Group Classes held in Crownsville, MD. Private Lessons and consultations in Baltimore, Howard, Anne Arundel, Carroll and Harford Counties. Training as a Team 9632 Brigadoon Place Frederick, MD Email:trainingasateam@yahoo.com tel: 301 520-6590 Pet training with all dogs cats llamas 30+ years professional career experience Training by Tressa - Professor of Paws Tressa Everts email: bluedevilalumni@aol.com 1606 Moffet Road Silver Spring MD tel: 443-995-8907 Wetherburn Dog Obedience Robert DeLuca 13982 Wetherburn Street Waldorf, MD Email:rdeluca2@comcast.net tel: (301)843-9609 Basic and Advanced dog obedience classes are held in Leonardtown, Md. from Spring to Fall. The AKC "Canine Good Citizen" (CGC) training is included in the advanced classes. the CGC test is given on the last day of the Advanced class by a certified CGC evaluator. Affordable private/semi-private classes are also avalable. FMI: Bob 301-843-9609
Virginia
A Academy Dog Obedience Training Janice Morton tel: (703) 698-0203 (Free phone advice available to shelter adopters) A Click Above Leesburg tel: (703) 779-9955 email: webmaster@aclickabovellc.com They use positive reinforcement to facilitate and optimize the communication and relationship between canine companion and student. Classes range from puppy kindergarten to competitive agility. A Dog's World Dog Training & Pet Care 4227 Hunt Club Circle, #1033 Fairfax, VA tel: 703-328-2952 email: teresa@onedogatatime.com Teaching group and private lessons using positive and gentle methods. Clicker training also taught. Certified Pet Dog Trainer. All About Dogs 14885 Persistence Dr Woodbridge, VA 22192 tel: 703-497-7878 email: trainer@allaboutdogsinc.com All Things Pawssible 706 Henry Ave. charlottesville, VA tel: (434)972-7297 email: QuillenK@aol.com The Animals' House 20789 Great Falls Plaza, Unit 170 Algonkian Parkway Sterling, VA tel: (703) 433-1300 mail@theanimalshouse.com Arlington County Department of Recreation Kevin Healy tel: (703) 228-4747 Bark Busters email: northernvirginia@barkbusters.com tel: (877) 280-7100 Be Free Dogs Chris Valdes email: info@befreedogs.com phone: (571) 426-3204 comments: Be Free Dogs. Private In-home quality dog training by versatile trainers using the finest, latest, and most complete methods that dog training has to offer. Reliability with a tail up attitude. Best Behaved Dogs Janet McMillan tel: (703) 931-8521 Best Behavior Dog Training tel: (540)-548-BBDT (2238) Although Audrey is not in the immediate Metro Area she does travel to clients homes. She specializes in Agility, Behavior Problems, and Basic Obedience. Capital Canines Michelle Beardsley tel: (703) 486-0680 C & C Pals Carole Peeler, CPDT Falls Church, VA tel: (703) 867-0284 email: ccpals@earthlink.net Carole has earned the first national certification for dog trainers in history offered throught the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers. C&C PALS offers group obedience and socialization classes at all levels, agility classes, and in-home behavior consultations and private lessons, using positive motivational methods. CES Dog Training, Inc. Carmen Childs, PhD 10594 Redoubt Road, Manassas, VA, 20110 tel: 703-369-9912 email: CESDogTraining@aol.com We specialize in behavior modification. Canine Good Citizen programs and Competition/Conformation Training. The Civilized Dog Serving No. Virginia tel: (703) 759-4917 Clever Canine email: info@cleverk9.com P. O'Callaghan 2623 Tuckers Lane Linden, VA tel: 540-635-7610 Clicker K9s Dog Obedience Training Jessi Sherick state: VA tel: 703-924-1403 Pet obedience training for adult dogs and puppies of all breeds. Clicker Training Center Gleedsville Road Leesburg, VA email: clickertrain@clickertrain.com Corally Burmaster is the editor of the Clicker Training Journal and is the owner of the clicker training center. Offers obedience, conformation, clicker training, and agility classes - both group and private. Companion Animal Behavior Specializing in dog, cat, and rabbit behavior problems tel: (703) 729-9228 email: CAB@PetBehaviorist.com Cooperative Paws Training and Behavior Consulting Veronica Sanchez M.Ed. Vienna, VA 22180 tel: 703-489-6452 email: merlecollie@hotmail.com Dog training and behavior consulting. Trainer is NADOI endorsed and a Certified Animal Behavior Consultant. The Dog Day Afternoon (used to be "Dog School of Leesburg") 305 East Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176 tel: (703) 779-1333 Dog Pride Flip Biondi 3311 Memorial Street Alexandria, VA tel: (703) 765-0483 recommended by MetroPets users. All behavior problems, all ages. Offers group classes and privae in-home behavior counseling and training. Also works with cats and birds. Free telephone advice for adoptors. Doggy Do Right 209 East Market Street Leesburg, VA 20175 Phone: 703.777.8221 Email: questions@doggydorightschool.com All training/ lessons are done privately (one on one) while concentrating heavily on working around every day distractions. DDR offers a full range of obedience programs from puppy kindergarten to basic and advanced obedience, problem solving and socialization programs. Doggone Leash! Animal Consultants Michele Carra PO Box 429 Berryville, VA Phone: 540-514-1472 Email: michelecarra@doggoneleash.com I am a trainer, behavior consultant, and CGC evaluator, serving Northern Virginia and parts of WV. DogWorldabc Anthony Orange 1457 Nethers Rd. Sperryville, VA tel: 540-987-3141 email: Dogworldabc@aol.com Private Lessons, Behavioral Consultations at your home or Obedience Camp, Behavior Modification programs at Tony's facility near Old Rag Mountain. Dulles Gateway Obedience Training Club Eastern Training Site Frying Pan Park, Herndon, VA tel: (703) 273-7619Z Western Training Site Banshee Reeks Park, Leesburg, VA tel: (703) 779-4849 Elizabeth Thomas Dog and Puppy Training tel: (703) 765-4332 email: ElizThomas@aol.com Training Director ,Old Dominion Animal Health Center in McLean, VA House-calls for training and behavior problems Erin Peters 5925 Edgehill Dr. Alexandria, VA 22303 tel: (703) 317-0627 email: erintrainsdogs@netscape.net Advanced Basic and Novice. Everyday Dogs Training & Behavior email: deanne@everydaydogs.net Deanne Davenport Fredericksburg, VA tel: 540-847-2047 comments: All levels of group obedience classes for the pet dog, plus tricks, clicker, agility, reactive and fearful dogs, CGC, private lessons, too Family Pet Dog Training email: info@familypetdogtraining.com Woodbridge, VA tel: 703-499-1667 comments: Private in your home dog training services using positive humane and effective methods. Fairfax County Park Authority 12055 Government Center Pkwy Suite 927 Fairfax, VA 22035 tel: (703) 222-4664 Felicity Dog Training 7501 Wolf Shoals Road, Fairfax Station, VA tel: 703-978-0007 Email: clickerfun@aol.com Fur-Get Me Not email: rsvp@furgetmenot.com 4140 S. Four Mile Run Drive Arlington, VA tel: 703-933-1935 Fur-Get Me Not is a full-service pet care business and voted best by Washingtonian Magazine. We offer pet sitting, dog walking, pet taxi, daycare, boarding, training services. Offices in both Arlington and DC. Training class schedule is posted on our website. We hold 4-6 week puppy, basic obedience, intermediate, and fun trick classes using reinforcement methods. All classes taught by Certified Pet Dog Trainers or trainers working towards their certification. GoodDog! Training Tara McLaughlin, CPDT Charlottesville, VA 22903 email: gooddogtraining@gmail.com tel: (434)293-5836 Dog-friendly, reward-based training for all dogs and their people Good Dog! ObedienceTraining tel: (703) 862-9079 Private, in-home instruction, customized for dogs of all ages. Certified by the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers. K9 Freedom Dog Training Serving Northern VA email: k9mom24@yahoo.com tel: 703-507-2531 Positive reinforcement training services for all ages and breeds of dogs. Group classes and private lessons available. Kingstowne Pet Services, LLC Contact: Isabelle Bertrand 6016-F Rock CLiff Ln Alexandria, VA 22315 email: services@kingstownepets.biz tel: 703-822-0867 KPS offers dog walking and pet sitting services to Kingstowne as well as the Franconia and Springfield areas. Kornblutt Dog Training 408 E. Mason Ave. Alexandria, VA 22301 tel: (703) 548-7513 Laughing Paws Julia Pierce email: laughingpaws@msn.com 9506 Rockport Road Vienna, VA tel: (703)242-PAWS(7297) Fun, Personalized, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training For Both ends of the Leash. Private classes. Animal Communication Training. Private Classes. Small Group Classes. Serving Northern Virginina Pets and their families since 1997 Laurie's Smart Dogs Laurie Williams email: onesmartpooch@aol.com 217 Austin Drive Stafford, VA tel: 703-380-8233 Lloyd Aguero Great Falls, VA tel: (703) 759-3129 email: LLOYD.AGUERO@verizon.net Certified animal behaviorist individual and group obedience classes. Endorsed to teach trainers(dog owners) by the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors. "Syndicated,TV,radio,newspaper". 8 lessons--$90. Lesson #1 FREE! Merit Puppy Training tel: (703) 915 3635, (540) 364 2781 email: meritpuppy@aol.com Offers classes in the DC metro area as well as training services in Fauquier County, VA. Mountain View Dog Training Averill Ring email: aring@mountainviewdogs.com PO Box 36 Amissville, VA tel: 540-937-5805 comments: Using positive reinforcement, including clicker training, to teach people how to train their dogs to do just about anything. Classes from Puppy-K to competition agility. Olde Towne School for Dogs 529 Oronoco St. Alexandria, VA 22314 tel: (703) 836-7643 Opportunity Barks Behavior & Training Leigh Siegfried, Certified Pet Dog Trainer tel: 703-946-3094 email: info@opportunity-barks.com CPDT specializing in private in-home training and behavior consultations. Serving DC and Northern VA. Positive methods; committed to making a difference. Private lessons, in-home classes, behavior & phone consultations. The Pet Stop/Gentle Method Obedience 3616 Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22207 tel: (703) 528-5563 Philisity's Custom Canine Philisity Kitson Ashburn, VA email: trainingk94u@adelphia.net tel: (571)235-4694 Picture Perfect Pups Betty Morales 6704 Bracken Court Springfield, VA email: bmorales@pictureperfectpups.com tel: 703-913-0091 Potomac Dog Training Diane Legge 4020 Laurel Rd. Alexandria, VA 22309 tel: (703) 799-3747 Pro Dog Training, Inc. Northern Virginia tel: 703-675-7431 Pup 'N Iron Laurie Williams 21 Perchwood Drive Stafford, VA tel: 540-659-7614 Obedience training and dog sports classes from puppy and beginner's to competition. Rally, Agility, Flyball, Freestyle and more. Behavior Modification Consulting, private lessons Rudy's Friends Dog Training Anne Davis 521 Walker St Vienna, VA email: RudysFriends@cox.net tel: 703-395-9450 Rudy's Friends uses "positive training" to help teach your puppy some manners. We can help you understand classical learning so you can prevent many unwanted behaviors from developing. Wag 'n Train Annette Scribner Ashburn, VA tel: 703-726-9085 email: k9trainer@adelphia.net In Home dog training serving Loudoun and Western Fairfax counties. All positive reinforcement training for puppies and adult dogs in your home. Reasonable hourly rate and discounted basic obedience package. West Wind Dog Training Karen Peak Prince William County, VA tel: (703) 730-8429 email: Karen@westwinddogtraining.com Wonderful Friends Dog Training Wonderful Friends Dog Training Lynne Dunham Sterling VA 20164 tel: 703 406-8920 email: info@wonderfulfriends.com Puppy, Teen/Adult, Obedience classes. Canine Good Citizen certifier. APDT WOOFS! Dog Training Center Arlington VA 22203 tel: 703-536-PUPS (7877) email: Woofsdtc@earthlink.net
Training Groups in Virginia
Various locations - through Fairfax County Park Authority (703/449-8639) Various locations - through Fairfax County Public Schools Clocktower and Greenbriar shopping center locations of PetCo Fair Lakes and Sterling and Manassas locations of PETsMART Trailside Park - through Herndon Parks & Recreation (703/435-6868) PR Dog Training Group (703/527-0131) Pender Veterinary Clinic (703/591-3304) Loudoun campus of NVCC (703/45250-51)

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