Dog training is a very important part of owning a pet.  We believe that positive training methods help strengthen the human-animal bond.  Early socialization is critical to the behavioral development of puppies.  Whether you need puppy training, or your pet has developed some unwanted behavior, we recommend the sites below to help you with your situation.  We offer puppy classes here at our facility, with Al Winder of "Come When Called Dog Training", click on her site below to see schedules of classes and her philosophies on training. 


Come When Called Dog Training - Positive reinforcement training offered at Olney-Sandy Spring Veterinary Hospital.  Methods used are those that rely on proven learning theory and the principle that all dogs learn by association and consequence.

See Spot Sit, LLC - See Spot Sit, LLC, is owned and operated by Jennifer Lund, Ph.D. We use humane training methods based on positive reinforcement and a sound understanding of animal behavior and learning theory. Please use the links above to learn more about our services. If you still have questions, feel free to contact us. We are happy to allow observers (group classes only) or to provide references from former students.

The Coventry School for Dogs and Their People - Ruth Chase, owner and training director, has spent over twenty years teaching dogs and their people. After many years as a dog owner, Ruth got "hooked" on the sport of obedience! Successful competition with her own dogs, followed by several years in an apprenticeship with the country's top obedience trainer, gave her a good foundation on which to start teaching. 

Red Rover - All of Red Rover's training is done with the use of positive reinforcement. No corrections or punishment used. We like to have fun with training, and want to teach you to do the same.

Association of Pet Dog Trainers - "Building better trainers through education", this website has a trainer search capability and a discussion on how to choose a dog trainer.

Peacable Paws - Peaceable Paws’ mission is to foster harmony between the human and non-human animals of our world through dog training and animal behavior consultation services and seminars; consulting services for animal protection organizations; and writings that support and promote a philosophy of respect for life.

Capital Dog Training - Capital was founded in 1938 and is a member club of the American Kennel Club. We are an all-volunteer organization, located in Silver Spring, Md. We have a fully matted, indoor, climate-controlled facility.

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