Directory of Dog Trainers in Silver Spring, MD

Life is challenging enough, training your companion animal doesn’t have to be. Behavior United LLC uses proven, force-free training technology with all of their clients, human and animal alike. All animals learn to perform behaviors that they find rewarding, and humans are no different. Whether it’s basic obedience training or more serious dog behavior issues, Behavior United LLC applies the science of behavior and a team approach to help you meet your goals. Training time should be rewarding for both people and their pets!

PetSmart's accredited pet training instructors can help you achieve positive, consistent behavior from Fido. Classes are available for Puppies, Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced dogs. Click-A-Trick, Private Education, and Personal Training Camp may also be available. Visit your local PetSmart for more information on class times and prices.

Founded in 1938, the Capital Dog Training Club of Washington, D.C. offers classes for all dogs (and their handlers). This all-volunteer organization provides training and activities including Competition Obedience, Non-competition Obedience, Rally, Agility, Flyball, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Therapy Dog International (TDI) tests, Annual AKC Trials (Obedience & Rally, Agility)​, and more.

The Polite Dog in Falls Church, VA, offers compassionate, reward-based training to strengthen the bond between dogs and their humans. Founded by Mark Platenberg, they specialize in puppy training and behavior support, with in-home sessions that build real-life skills and lasting results. Service areas include Alexandria, Georgetown, Springfield and more.

With a company philosophy of “Easy Does It”, David Schmucker, of SideWalk Dog Training, has been solving unruly, disobedient, and uncontrollable dog problems in Washington for years. His dog, Tessie is a good example. Labeled “Uncontrollable” 5 years ago and put up for adoption, Tessie is now David’s constant companion and assists with the training of client dogs. How? Teaching puppies how to walk by following her example or encouraging a dog’s aggression so it can addressed – just to name a few. Call or email today to schedule an appointment. He'll demonstrate training techniques that will benefit your dog and family.

The trainers at Beltway Dog Training help owners become the Commander in Chief of your pack! Our trainers specialize in behavior change - resulting in dramatic improvements for dogs with aggression, anxiety, fear, separation anxiety and a myriad of other behavioral problems.

We have thirty years of experience in dog training - and can help you and your dog achieve the relationship you've always dreamed of having!

Dog obedience training offered with some behavioral modification.

Paw by Paw Dog Training in Kensington, MD, helps build strong relationships between people and their pets through training programs that are tailored to each dog’s unique needs and learning style. Their services include doggie day school, puppy training, obedience, behavior modification, agility, off-leash work, and more.

The Dog Wizard in Washington, DC, serves Georgetown, Arlington, McLean, Potomac, and surrounding areas. They offer professional dog training programs tailored to each dog’s needs, including puppy training, private and group lessons, and AKC training. Their experienced trainers focus on improving obedience and addressing behavioral challenges such as aggression and separation anxiety to help dogs become well-mannered, reliable companions.

The Dog Wizard is a professional dog training company in College Park, MD, serving Beltsville, Cottage City, East Riverdale, and more. Their balanced, individualized training approach is tailored to each dog’s learning style and focuses on improving obedience while strengthening the bond between dogs and their owners. Programs include private lessons, puppy training, and group classes designed to build focus and better behavior around distractions.

Wholistic Hound delivers family dog training and behavior solutions that are both dog and people friendly. Their clients achieve excellent results in a short time by learning to communicate with their canine companions and integrate effective dog training techniques into their daily lives. Owner and Instructor Sandy Modell is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and has been training dogs for many years. Her philosophy and methods approach training as more than just dog "obedience." Humane and effective dog training is based on the science of learning behaviors of classical and operant conditioning. The methods and techniques that are used teach your dog to think as they learn new and good behaviors. At the same time, you build a stronger relationship with them. Sessions are positive, motivating, and fun. Private in-home lessons, group classes, and specialized consultations are offered for puppies and dogs of all ages. Group classes are sponsored through the City of Alexandria Department of Parks and Recreation.

PetSmart's accredited pet training instructors can help you achieve positive, consistent behavior from Fido. Classes are available for Puppies, Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced dogs. Click-A-Trick, Private Education, and Personal Training Camp may also be available. Visit your local PetSmart for more information on class times and prices.

We specialize in private lessons, dog behavior consultations, and teaching the owners to understand why their dogs do the things they do. This helps create a strong bond between the owner and dog.

We offer e-collar training and clicker training. An “e-collar” is basically a collar with a stimulation mechanism (similar to an electric fence collar). The collar is controlled by a remote that the handler holds. The remote allows you to maintain full control of your dog for up to 400 yards! Therefore, it gives your dog a lot of freedom and it saves you from worrying about your dog running off! It is not used as a punishment or a “shock” as many people assume, it is simply used as a training device for communicating with your dog. It produces a subtle electrical current between two contact points located on the collar. In the old days this type of collar was used as "shock collar" and many inexperienced dog owners tried to use this device to scare their dog into submission. In the proven training method we teach, your dog is never "shocked into submission" or abused. Unlike a shocking device, the e-collar is used to get the dog's attention and keep it focused on listening to the handler. It is the equivalent of someone tapping your shoulder to get your attention, or setting your phone on vibrate so it will get your attention when someone is calling you. We teach the dog to listen to those "taps" and that the "taps" mean, "I am trying to get your attention.”

PetSmart's accredited pet training instructors can help you achieve positive, consistent behavior from Fido. Classes are available for Puppies, Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced dogs. Click-A-Trick, Private Education, and Personal Training Camp may also be available. Visit your local PetSmart for more information on class times and prices.

PetSmart's accredited pet training instructors can help you achieve positive, consistent behavior from Fido. Classes are available for Puppies, Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced dogs. Click-A-Trick, Private Education, and Personal Training Camp may also be available. Visit your local PetSmart for more information on class times and prices.

PetSmart's accredited pet training instructors can help you achieve positive, consistent behavior from Fido. Classes are available for Puppies, Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced dogs. Click-A-Trick, Private Education, and Personal Training Camp may also be available. Visit your local PetSmart for more information on class times and prices.

PetSmart's accredited pet training instructors can help you achieve positive, consistent behavior from Fido. Classes are available for Puppies, Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced dogs. Click-A-Trick, Private Education, and Personal Training Camp may also be available. Visit your local PetSmart for more information on class times and prices.

Your Dog's Friend is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose goal is to help keep dogs out of shelters by educating and supporting their humans. You can turn to Your Dog’s Friend when you have questions or concerns about your dog – whether newly adopted, a puppy, or a long-time companion. We are here to advise you and to recommend resources and referrals. Our workshops and classes will help you understand how to both prevent problems from developing and work with behavior issues that already exist. Our trainers and speakers use and promote positive methods as an effective, safe, and fun alternative to compulsion methods.

PetSmart's accredited pet training instructors can help you achieve positive, consistent behavior from Fido. Classes are available for Puppies, Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced dogs. Click-A-Trick, Private Education, and Personal Training Camp may also be available. Visit your local PetSmart for more information on class times and prices.

PetSmart's accredited pet training instructors can help you achieve positive, consistent behavior from Fido. Classes are available for Puppies, Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced dogs. Click-A-Trick, Private Education, and Personal Training Camp may also be available. Visit your local PetSmart for more information on class times and prices.