Dog Trainers in the DC Area
This listing is intended as a resource only and does not endorse or guarantee the quality of services of trainers listed here.
Homeward Trails supports positive reinforcement training only. Research and experience has shown that aversive training techniques, such as electronic shock collars, have lasting, harmful effects on dogs including potentially increased aggression.
Virginia
All About Dogs
(Lake Ridge, VA)
703-497-7878
www.allaboutdogsinc.com
Comments: Classes and private lessons in Lake Ridge, VA.
703-867-0284
www.positivek9training.com
Comments: Classes in McLean and Springfield, VA and private lessons in the DC area.
Cooperative Paws
Veronica Sanchez
(Vienna, VA)
703-489-6452
www.cooperativepaws.com
Comments: Service dog training
Teresa Hanula, CPD
www.onedogatatime.com
Fur-Get Me Not
(Arlington, VA)
703-229-4960
trainer@furgetmenot.com
www.furgetmenot.com
Comments: Individual training and group classes. Highly recommended – a Homeward Trails partner!
Kinga’s K-9s
Kinga Niecko
(Falls Church, VA)
703-505-5695
www.kk9s.com
Comments: Specializing in dog behavioral rehabilitation and training. Offering private sessions held at the client’s home and other environments where the dog is exhibiting issues. HT rescue dog discount.
Lead With Fun
Jennifer Pennington
(Fairfax, VA)
571-969-7297
leadwithfun@gmail.com
www.leadwithfun.com
Comments: Individual training and group classes. Highly recommended – a Homeward Trails partner!
Positive Dog Solutions
Vivian Leven and Jackie Maffucci
(Alexandria, VA)
202-630-0249
www.positivedogsolutions.com
Comments: dog behavior consulting, people coaching, conflict resolution, legal support services. Highly recommended – a Homeward Trails partner!
PuppyK
Jutka Terris, CPDT-KA
(Northern VA)
(703) 447-1500
Comments: puppy training, advanced puppy, private adult dog training, obedience, agility/rally. Highly recommended – a Homeward Trails partner!
Private in-home lessons in Alexandria, VA; Zoom consults anywhere!
Comments: specializes in puppy training and socialization, raising puppies. Highly recommended – a Homeward Trails partner!
Unleashed Abilities
(Falls Church, VA)
703-486-0680
www.unleashedabilities.com
Comments: private in home training.
West Wind Dog Training
(Prince William County, VA)
703-730-8429
www.westwinddogtraining.com
Comments: Classes and private lessons in Prince William County, VA
Woofs! Dog Training Center
(Arlington, VA)
703-536-7877
www.woofsdogtraining.com
Comments: Has classes, including private classes.
Washington, DC
District Dogs
(Washington, DC )
202-813-3913
https://districtdogs.com/dog-training/
Comments: Puppy school, group classes, private training and specialty classes
School of Dogs
Hedda Garland
(Washington, DC)
202-363-2310
www.schoolofdogs.com
Comments: Private in-home lessons, classes and workshops
Maryland
Capital Working Dogs
Ralph Moores
301-306-0093
https://ralphtrainsdogs.com/
Comments: Private lessons in DC and MD.
Play & Train Dog Behavior, LLC
Jen Boyd-Morin, CPDT-KA, PMCT1
Laurel, MD (& surrounding areas)
www.playandtraindogs.com
info@playandtraindogs.com
240-583-1887
Your Dog’s Friend
administrator@yourdogsfriend.info
www.yourdogsfriend.org
301-983-5913
Comments: Classes, free workshops and tons of free training resources
Dog Latin Dog Training and Behavior Consulting
Tara Murtagh, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
Garrett Park, MD
202-738-9876
doglatindogtraining.com
tara@doglatindogtraining.com
Comments: Classes, virtual and in home tutoring, behavior consulting
For a list of other positive trainers in the are and some great resources, visit: