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Force-Free In-Home Puppy Training in Leonardtown, MD

Effective, no-bribe puppy training that builds manners, confidence, and great behavior.
We help with jumping, potty training, biting, crate work, leash skills, recalls, “leave it,” name recognition, stay, and early behavior issues—right in your home.

Serving Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Lusby, Prince Frederick, and surrounding areas.

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TRAINING INFO

  1. Getting Started:

    • Introduction to training fundamentals.

  2. Basic Obedience Training:

    • Master over 10 essential commands such as: "Sit", "Stay", "Leave it", "Recall", "Drop it", "Take it", "Fetch", "Up & Off", "Leash On & Leash Off". Our program has the capacity to teach you dozens of beneficial behaviors.

  3. Loose Leash Walking:

    • Learn techniques to prevent your dog from pulling on the leash, ensuring a pleasant walk for both of you.

  4. Focus Training:

    • Train your dog to remain attentive around distractions like other people, dogs, or animals.

  5. Behavior Correction:

    • Identify and rectify problem behaviors, preventing their recurrence.

  6. Personalized Training Resources:

    • Access private videos and tailored training plans guiding you on the behaviors to focus on each week.

Class Details:

  1. Duration:

    • Each class lasts for 1 hour.

  2. Pre-Class Preparations:

    • Please refrain from feeding your dog prior to class to ensure their engagement and prevent possible stomach upset.

  3. Required Equipment:

    • Attendees must have a clicker and a treat pouch by the 2nd class. Plastic baggies are not acceptable.

  4. Location:

    • Lessons are conducted privately at the dog owner's residence.

  5. Coverage Area for Private Lessons:

    • Serving PG County, MD Calvert County, MD and St. Mary's Counties, MD.

    • Virtual Lessons are available for out of area students.

  6. Training Focus:

    • The curriculum includes 10-15 obedience and loose leash walking behaviors.

  7. Temperament Accommodation:

    • All temperaments are welcome in our Puppy Training course, including aggressive, reactive, and fearful puppies.

  8. Training Philosophy:

    • We adhere to force-free training methods exclusively.

  9. Prohibited Equipment:

    • Prong, shock, choke, martingale collars, and head halters are not permitted in class.

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