Foundations
Name response, sit, down, place, and a reliable release word — the vocabulary everything else is built on.
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In-person dog training
Hands-on, one-on-one coaching at your home or our training field. We start with what your daily life actually looks like, then build the skills that make it calmer — for you and your dog.
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- Format
- Private, in person in Potomac, MD and nearby
- Length
- About one hour per session
- Best for
- Puppies through adult dogs, from first manners to stubborn habits
What we cover
Leash manners
Loose-lead walking, calm greetings, and getting past other dogs, bikes and squirrels without a wrestling match.
Real-life behaviour
Door manners, jumping on guests, counter surfing, crate comfort, and settling when the house is busy.
Proofing
Repeating the same skills in harder places — the yard, the sidewalk, the park — until they hold up anywhere.
Common questions
How many sessions will we need?
Most families see a real difference within three to five sessions. Puppies and simple manners often need fewer; long-standing behaviour takes longer.
Do you come to my home?
Yes. Home sessions work best for house manners; for leash and distraction work we may move outdoors partway through.
Should the whole family be there?
Whenever possible. Dogs learn fastest when everyone handles them the same way.
Other programs
Virtual Training Session
Live video coaching for puppy basics, problem behaviors, and homework between sessions — from anywhere.
Learn more →Dog Walking
Structured walks of 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes that burn energy and reinforce training, with a photo update after every outing.
Learn more →Daytime Visits
A 30-minute in-home check-in — potty break, fresh water, meals or medication, play and a photo report.
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