Positive Trainers
Your Dog’s Friend (YDF) runs a variety of classes at our training center, 12221 Parklawn Drive in Rockville, MD. Click here to see our class schedule. We also recommend the trainers and recognized behavorists (in the last section) below. Where they are located is listed under their names. However, keep reading for the areas they serve.
Maryland – Beltway & Surrounding Areas
Laughing Dog Academy
Sarah Stoycos, KPA-CTP
Rockville, MD
www.laughingdogacademy.com
[email protected]
240-498-9920
Private training, behavior consultations, and day training, while you’re at work, in Montgomery County, NW DC, and parts of Northern VA. Teaches at Your Dog’s Friend.
Small & Tall Dog Training
Lisa Arant
Rockville, MD
www.smallandtalldogtraining.com
[email protected]
301-704-0352
Private training in Montgomery and southern Frederick counties. Discounts available for recently adopted dogs. Special interest in therapy dog training. Teaches at Your Dog’s Friend. Licensed Family Paws Educator.
Metropolitan Dog
Melissa Dilla, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
Potomac, MD
www.metropolitandog.com
[email protected]
301-842-8042
Private training, behavior consultations, day training, and service dog task training in Montgomery County and surrounding areas, northwest DC, and parts of Northern VA. Fear-Free Certified and Certified Service Dog Coach. Can help with many dog sports and therapy dog prep. Teaches at Your Dog’s Friend.
Rewards Dog Training
Joyce Loebig, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA
Takoma Park, MD
www.rewardsdogtraining.com
[email protected]
240-462-8045
Private training, behavior consultations, and day training in Montgomery County, Prince Georges County, and Washington, DC. Teaches at Your Dog’s Friend.
Behavior United
Jackie Moyano, CPDT-KA, PMCT
Silver Spring, MD
www.behaviorunited.com
[email protected]
301-244-9808
In-home and day training in Northern VA, DC and parts of Maryland. Teaches group classes at Humane Rescue Alliance in Washington, DC and Georgia Crossing Vet Center in Wheaton, MD.
Come When Called Dog Training
Alfhild Winder, CPDT-KA
Bethesda, MD
www.comewhencalled.com
[email protected]
301-928-6606 or 301-229-2302
Private training for behavior issues within 25 miles of Bethesda. Puppy and basic classes in Olney.
High Five Dog Training
Gabriela Hubbard, CPDT-KA
Silver Spring, MD
www.highfivedogtraining.com
[email protected]
301-683-7770
In-home training from puppy to adult. Special interest in reactive “aggressive” dogs. Education for expectant parents and family focused training. Serves Montgomery County, Prince Georges County, DC, and northern Virginia. Licensed Family Paws Educator. Fear Free Certified.
Dances with Dogs
Brittany Fulton, CTC
Silver Spring, MD
www.dancesdogs.com
[email protected]
458-205-5714
Private in-home training, behavior consultations, and in-home day training. Specialty in reactivity and aggression. Serving Montgomery County, NW DC, and other locations (please ask).Teaches Basic Manners and Reactive Dog at Humane Rescue Alliance in Washington, DC.
Urban Canine
Jessica Lamb, CPDT-KA
Silver Spring, MD
www.urbancaninetraining.com
[email protected]
571-338-2009
Training and behavior consultations in lower Montgomery County and parts of Washington, DC. Sleep Away and Day Camp for puppies 5 – 18 months old.
Pawz for Health
Janet Oquendo, CPDT-KA, CDBC
Silver Spring, MD
www.pawzforhealth.net
[email protected]
240-424-5984
In-home dog and puppy training and behavior modification. Serves Silver Spring, Rockville, Kensington, Chevy Chase, and surrounding areas. One or two week puppy camps for 10 week to 5 month old puppies.
Foley’s Dog Training
E. Foley, CPDT-KA
Burtonsville, MD
www.foleysdogtraining.com
[email protected]
407-760-0645 (text preferred)
Private training and fearful dog rehab in Montgomery and Howard counties. Teaches rally-o and agility at YDF.
DogSpeak
Angie Madden, CPDT-KA
Gaithersburg, MD
www.dogspeakllc.com
240-686-5748
Private in-home training and behavior consultations or day training while you’re at work in Montgomery and Howard Counties. Group classes, including puppy socialization, manners, and Control Unleashed offered at Canine Humane Network in Highland, MD. Online classes and private are also available.
Harlow School for Dogs
Kimmie Harlow, KPA-CTP
Rockville, MD
www.harlowschoolfordogs.com
[email protected]
410-803-3185
Private in-home training and behavior counseling in Montgomery County, parts of DC, and Northern VA.
MJ Seemann
[email protected]
301-986-4918
Private training and behavior modification in Bethesda and surrounding area.
Special Paws
Katalin Kerekes
www.specialpawstraining.com
[email protected]
301-655-2678
Private training and behavior modification in Gaithersburg, Rockville, Germantown & Bethesda.
Woodside TTouch
Pam Wanveer, Certified Advanced Tellington TTouch® Practitioner
Silver Spring, MD
www.woodsideTTouch.com
[email protected]
301-585-5675
TTouch involves body work, wraps, and movement exercises. These methods can help dogs calm down, feel less anxious, or have greater mobility. Private sessions at Pam’s home in Silver Spring; group classes at YDF to learn and practice methods with your dog.
Maryland – Frederick & Surrounding Areas (including WV)
Unleashed Joy
Beth Joy, CPDT-KA. PMCT
Mt Airy, MD
www.unleashedjoy.com
[email protected]
410-404-6492
Puppy, manners, reactive, and activities classes. Board and Train. Private training and behavior modification in Frederick, Carroll, Howard, and Montgomery counties.
GR8K9s
Chris Bevillard, CPDT-KA, ACDBC
Mt Airy, MD
www.GR8K9s.com
[email protected]
301-788-7112
Private, in-home training and behavior modification, including Canine Good Citizen Prep and testing, trick training, and manners. Serving 15 miles around Mt. Airy.
Canine Character
Kim Yocklin, CPDT-KA
Frederick, MD
www.caninecharacter.com
[email protected]
301-639-6536
Classes, private training, and behavioral consultations at facility in Frederick. Puppy kindergarten; good manners; tricks and games.
FitHound Puppy & Dog Training
Cari Messick Reed, CPDT-KA
Frederick, MD
www.fithound.com
[email protected]
301-252-0366
Private lessons & consultations in Frederick, as well as north to Thurmont and east to New Market. Group classes in Buckeystown: Puppy K, basic through advanced manners, Canine Good Citizen, Out & About, and Nose Work.
WiggleButts Dog Training
Tammy Tucker, CPDT-KA
Laytonsville, MD
www.wigglebuttsdog.com
[email protected]
410-259-5136
Group classes offered near Laytonsville, MD: puppy, manners, Nose Work, therapy dog and CGC readiness, games & tricks. Private training and behavior consultations in Carroll, Howard, and parts of Montgomery and Baltimore counties.
Peaceable Paws
Pat Miller, CPDT-KA, CDBC
Fairplay, MD (near Hagerstown)
www.peaceablepaws.com
[email protected]
301-582-9420
Puppy and adult training classes; short, specialty classes (polite greeting, recall, leash walking, targeting, and shaping); three-day Reactive Rover training camp. Private lessons for advanced training work or for behavior modification dealing with problem behaviors, including aggression. Apprentice and internship programs.
Happy Hound Dog Training
Jill Freifeld, CPDT-KA
www.happyhoundtraining.com
[email protected]
301-565-3734
Teaches classes at Peaceable Paws in Fairplay, MD. Private in-home training up to one hour from Hedgesville, West Virginia – generally Winchester, VA; Berkeley Springs, WVA; Martinsburg, WVA; Hagerstown, MD and areas near these towns.
Maryland – Prince Georges; Baltimore, Annapolis & Eastern MD
Clicker Savvy Canines
Joanne Pazmino, KPA-CTP
College Park, MD
www.clickersavvycanines.com
[email protected]
301-775-8428
Private, in-home training and behavior consultations in Prince George’s and surrounding counties (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Howard & Montgomery). Puppy, Fundamental, Problem Solving, and Behavior Modification Packages are available.
Social Tailwaggers
Jody Broughton, CPDT-KA
Laurel, MD
www.socialtailwaggers.com
[email protected]
240-882-4765
In-home training, behavior consultations, and classes. Puppy consultations to help you prepare for your new puppy or handle your current puppy’s behaviors. Classes include Puppy Socialization, Basic, and Sniffer classes in Laurel. Private lessons in Prince Georges, Montgomery, Howard, and Anne Arundel counties.
Green Grover
Tanja Owe, MS, Companion Animal Behavior Analysis & Counseling
Greenbelt, MD
www.greengrover.org
[email protected]
443-414-7590
Group classes – puppy, basic, reactive, recall, and loose-leash walking – in Greenbelt. Behavior consultations in Prince Georges County, including Bowie, College Park, Greenbelt, and Laurel.
Coventry School for Dogs & Their People
Elisabeth Catalano, CPDT-KA, CDBC
Vincent Catalano, CNWI, CPDT-KA, CDBC
Columbia, MD
www.thecoventryschool.com
[email protected]
410-381-1800
Group classes for puppies, manners, dog-reactive dogs, and sports (Agility, Rally, Nose Work, Freestyle, and others). Private on-site and in-home training and behavior consultations. Educational seminars. Doggie day care & boarding available for students.
My Fantastic Friend
Jessica Ring, CPDT-KA, CTC, PCBC-A, PMCT, SA Pro Trainer
Ellicott City, MD
www.myfantasticfriend.com
[email protected]
443-741-1044
Semi-private group classes and private in-home classes for puppies, basics and tricks. Behavior consultations for problems including separation anxiety. Day training in Howard County and surrounding areas. Online training options available for classes and consultations.
Canine Humane Network
Highland, MD
www.caninehumane.org/training
[email protected]
888-436-2236, X803
Classes, private training, and behavior consults in Howard County. Group classes include puppy and basic, CGC Prep, and classes for reactive and easily distracted dogs.
Dog Ears and Paws
Humane Domain
Debbie Winkler, CPDT-KA, CABC
Owings Mills, MD
www.humanedomain.net
[email protected]
410-549-1135
Classes at the training facility in Owings Mills: Puppy Kindergarten; basic to advanced obedience; CGC; Agility. Training for assistance and therapy dogs. Private training at Owings Mills location or in home (Baltimore and Carroll counties). Behavior counseling and modification for anxiety disorder; experience with serious aggression cases. Apprenticeships and internships available. Debbie Winkler is considered an expert in dog behavior who has testified in court and teaches animal behavior at Kutztown University.
Canine Lifestyle Academy
Meghan Burton
Sykesville, MD
www.caninelifestyleacademy.com
[email protected]
443-386-0480
Puppy, Basic, and Reactive classes in Westminster/Sykesville. In-home and day training in Carroll, Howard, and western Baltimore counties. Board & Train or boarding only available at her home. Special interest in Pit Bulls, Pit mixes, and other bully breeds.
You Silly Dog
Alisa Peters, CPDT-KA
Baltimore, MD
www.yousillydog.com
[email protected]
443-625-9866
Group classes, including Puppy Basics, Basic Skills, Polite Greetings, and Tricks and Games. In-home lessons in Baltimore.
Oscar Winning Behavior
Amie Glasgow, ACDBC, CSAT, FSG-I
Baltimore, MD
www.oscarwinningbehavior.com
[email protected]
443-516-7227
Specializes in separation anxiety, multi-pet issues, aggressive dogs, and cat training. On location in Randallstown; in your home in western Baltimore County, Baltimore city, and parts of Carroll or Howard counties; as well as online for most issues. Email for information on a free separation anxiety consult.
Maryland SPCA Behavior & Training
Baltimore, MD
www.mdspca.org
[email protected]
410-235-8826, ext 151
Little Star Puppy & Puppy Socials; All Star Canine; Reactive Rover; CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Prep. One-on-one coaching. Telephone and email advice.
Maria Montgomery, CPDT-KSA
Aberdeen, MD
[email protected]
717-701-1210
Private training. Skilled and experienced with basic for puppies and dogs, dog reactivity, and therapy dog prep. Serving Harford, Baltimore and Cecil counties. Teaches classes at Maryland SPCA in Baltimore.
Pawsitive Behavior Solutions
Rachel Ash, CTC, CPDT-KA, SAPro
Perry Hall, MD
www.pawbehaviorsolutions.com
[email protected]
410-701-0296
Specializes in the prevention and treatment of fear and aggression, including dog to dog, stranger danger, and separation anxiety. Puppy options are focused on the prevention of fear-based behavior. Currently teaches reactive rover, separation anxiety information sessions, and puppy classes at the Maryland SPCA. Serves Perry Hall and surrounding Baltimore area.
The Canine Clique
Debbie Shepardson, ABCDT
Reisterstown, MD
www.thecanineclique.com
[email protected]
443-295-3647
Private training and behavior consultations in the Greater Baltimore area (Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford, Howard, and Carroll counties). Packages available for basic obedience and common behavior problems.
Positively Dogs
Lindsey Reese, CPDT-KSA, PMCT1
Annapolis, MD
www.positively-dogs.com
[email protected]
443-481-7612
Behavior modification, leveled group classes for puppy and adult dogs, agility, and board and train available at Happy Tails Pet Resort in Crownsville, MD. Private in-home lessons offered in the Greater Annapolis area.
yTiny Pets
Alexis Bond, CPDT-KA, PMCT
Annapolis, MD
www.ytinypets.com
[email protected]
410-980-0751
Private in-home sessions in Anne Arundel County. Basic good manners, behavior modification, new pet planning and introduction. Focus on enrichment and games. Group classes also available.
Pawsitive Fit
Sue Sarubin, CBCC-KA,CPDT-KA, PMCT
Easton, MD
www.pawsitivefit.com
[email protected]
410-200-0091
Serves Talbot, Dorchester, Caroline, Kent, and Queen Anne counties. In-home puppy, basic and intermediate training. Day training while you’re out. Behavior consultations and training, including separation distress, fear and aggressive behaviors.
Calvert Dog Academy
Elizabeth Ashley, CTC
Prince Frederick, MD
www.calvertdogacademy.com
[email protected]
732-850-5254
Day training for your dog while you’re at work or private coaching for the owner who wants to learn dog training techniques. Serves Southern Maryland including Calvert County, Charles County, and Saint Mary’s County.
Polite Pooches
Kathy Forthman, CPDT-KA
Forest Hill, MD
www.politepooches.com
[email protected]
410-533-9926
Classes include Puppy Right Start, Basic and Intermediate Obedience/CGC Prep. Private, in-home training and behavior modification within 25 miles of Forest Hill (located in Harford County).
Washington, DC
School of Dogs
Hedda Garland, CPDT-KA, PMCT, KPA-CTP
Northwest DC
www.schoolofdogs.com
[email protected]
Private training for manners, behavior issues, therapy and assistance dogs. Works in DC, Takoma Park, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Kensington, Rockville, Potomac, and Silver Spring. Offers Dogs & Storks program for expecting and adopting parents. Teaches children’s classes and camp at YDF. Licensed Family Paws Educator.
JW Dog Training & Behavior Consulting
Juliana Willems, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
Northwest DC
www.jwdogtraining.com
[email protected]
Private training for everything from new puppies or adopted dogs, to fear, reactivity, and aggression cases. Offering virtual coaching and in-person lessons. Service area is mainly areas between Northwest, DC to McLean, VA.
Dog Latin Dog Training
Beth Mullen, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
Christina Folkers, KPA-CTP
Peyton Winter
Justine Bendickson
Bethesda, MD
www.doglatindogtraining.com
[email protected]
202-412-0708
Private, in-home training and behavior modification in Washington, DC and close-in suburbs. Puppy and leash manners classes at Kenwood Animal Hospital and at Bone Jour in Bethesda, MD.
Well Done Charlie
Toni Clarke, CTC, VSA-CDT, CSAT
Capitol Hill
www.welldonecharlie.com
[email protected]
202-854-9221
Private, in-home dog training and behavior modification. Serving Capitol Hill and the Washington, DC metro area. All issues, but with a special focus on helping anxious dogs deal with the noise and bustle of the city.
Phi Beta K-9 School for Dogs
Penelope Brown, CPDT-KA
Dupont Circle
[email protected]
202-986-1147
Private training in DC, parts of MD (Silver Spring, Takoma Park , some of Bethesda), and parts of VA. Pet dog training; behavior modification; reactive dogs, some aggression.
Merry Mutts
Andrea Merryman, CTC, VSA-CDT
northeast DC
www.merrymutts.com
Email from contact page on website.
303-648-1144
Private training and behavior modification in your home or at the Humane Rescue Alliance training center. Manners, fear, reactivity, dog/dog issues. Serves DC metro area, including parts of Maryland and northern VA.
Spot On Dog Training
Toni Woods
Capitol Hill (Metro Mutts, H St, NE); NW (Patrick’s Pet Care & City Dogs, 11th St, NW); SE (Wagtime Too, M St, SE); and Arlington, VA (Dog Paws & Cat Claws)
www.spotondogtrainingdc.com
202-629-2967
Training at four different locations. Basic and puppy classes, reactive dog classes, & mini-series targeting specific issues, like pulling on leash and coming when called. Soon adding agility, freestyle, and exercise classes for dogs and their people. Private training and behavior problem solving. Foster dog classes.
Humane Rescue Alliance
(formerly Washington Animal Rescue League & Washington Humane Society)
Oglethorpe St, NW & New York Ave, NE
www.humanerescuealliance.org
[email protected]
202-726-2556, 202-576-6664
Manners, based on the CLASS program (www.mydoghasclass.com) and reactive dog classes.
Jennifer Thomas, KPA-CTP
www.woofsdogtraining.com
[email protected]
202-631-6594
Private training and behavior modification in DC through WOOFS! Dog Training. Contact through WOOFS! in the Northern VA section below, or directly through the contact information listed above.
Northern Virginia
Joyful Dog
Marnie Montgomery, PMCT3, CPDT-KA
Certified Tellington TTouch® Practitioner
Leesburg, VA
www.joyfuldogllc.com
[email protected]
703-554-2384
Private training, behavior consultations, Tellington TTouch® in Fairfax and Loudoun, VA and Montgomery County, MD. Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Manners, reactive dog class, and other special interest group classes offered at Seneca Hill Animal Hospital in Great Falls, VA, Catoctin Pet Eats and Treats in Leesburg, VA, and seasonally at other locations in Loudoun County and surrounding areas. Co-teaches the online and on-site Reactive Dog classes and Connection, Cooperation, and Control classes for YDF.
All About Dogs
Annandale, Woodbridge, & Springfield
www.allaboutdogsinc.com
[email protected]
703-497-7878
Family-dog training classes plus Rowdy Rover, shy dog, exercise, and puppy socialization classes. Dogs advance through classes by levels. Private training and behavioral counseling available in surrounding areas.
Fur-Get Me Not
Arlington, VA
www.FurGetMeNot.com
[email protected]
703-933-1935
Levels system used for puppy and obedience training, so dogs can progress at their own rate; class attendance is flexible. Specialty classes: dog-reactive, people-reactive, confidence building, and impulse control. One-session training workshops; Nose Work (beginning – advanced); free puppy socials. Private training sessions and day training while the dog is in day care.
WOOFS!
Laura Sharkey, KPA-CTP
Arlington, Ballston & Shirlington
www.woofsdogtraining.com
[email protected]
Ballston: 703-526-0218
Shirlington: 703-536-7877
Puppy, obedience, Nose Work, Rally, and agility classes. Private lessons, aggression consultations, board & train, day care & day school.
Eager Beagle Dog Training
Karen Baragona, CPDT-KA
Alexandria, VA
www.eagerbeagledogtraining.com
[email protected]
571-982-0343
Private in-home and day training (while you’re out). Problem solving for various behavior issues. Helping parents develop safe, happy interactions between dogs and babies/toddlers/young children. Eager Beagle donates 25% of training fees to shelters and rescues.
Positive Dog Solutions
Vivian Leven, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KSA
Jackie Maffucci, CPDT-KSA
Alexandria, VA
www.positivedogsolutions.com
[email protected]
202-630-0249
Dog behavior consulting, including serious cases; court evaluations and expert witness services; mediation over animal related disputes. Serving the DC metro area and beyond.
Wholistic Hound Academy
Sandy Modell, CPDT-KA
Alexandria, VA
www.wholistichound.com
[email protected]
703-962-6335
Group classes, including puppy & basic manners, dog sports, advanced training, and more. Private lessons in Northern VA, either in-home or at their training center.
Cooperative Paws
Veronica Sanchez, CPDT-KA, CDBC
Vienna, VA
www.cooperativepaws.com
[email protected]
703-489-6452
Online courses for trainers (professional and beginner) for service dog training.
Lead With Fun
Jennifer Pennington, CPDT-KA, CDBC
Fairfax, VA
www.leadwithfun.com
[email protected]
571-969-7297
Group classes, puppy day camp, agility, private in-home dog training and behavior consultations.
Pawsitive Pup
Sabina Poinelli
Fairfax, VA
www.trainpawsitive.org
703-825-8020
Private training and behavior counseling in Northern VA and Washington, DC with a special interest in fearful dogs. Learn to groom your dog classes.
C & C Pals
Carole Peeler, CPDT-KA, CDBC
McLean, VA
www.positivek9training.com
703-876-0284
Basic, advanced obedience & Nose Work classes. Field trips for practice in real-life settings. Private in-home behavioral consultation & training in the DC area.
Yody Blass, MA, certified by the National Association of Animal Behaviorists
Pamela Uncles, M.Ed, CDBC
Companion Animal Behavior
Northern Virginia
www.petbehaviorist.com
[email protected]
[email protected]
703-327-7205
In-home consultations for pet behavior problems in Northern VA and surrounding metro DC area. Help with issues like aggression, anxiety, fears and phobias, housetraining, and introducing new pets and children to existing pets.
Ts Dog Training
Terri Greer
Leesburg, VA
www.tsdogtrainingllc.com
[email protected]
703-346-7882
In-home training in Loudoun County and surrounding areas. Behavior problems, Puppy Home School, Basic Manners and Obedience, preparation for CGC (Canine Good Citizen) test.
Head of the Class
Lisa Marino, PMCT, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP,
also a certified separation anxiety trainer
Winchester, VA
www.headoftheclassdogtrainingllc.com
[email protected]
414-881-0779
Private “home school” lessons and behavior modification packages in Winchester, Stephenson, Stephens City and surrounding areas. Group classes at several locations in Winchester. Basic, puppy classes, CGC and Pet Partners training and testing, Tricks, Treibball, Rally, as well as online separation anxiety behavioral modification training.
Roni Campbell, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA
Gainesville, VA
www.walkingwithafriend.com
[email protected]
703-975-9055
Service dog coaching and continuing education to keep skills sharp. Private in-home manners programs for pet dogs and puppies. Serving Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Warrenton, Centreville, Chantilly, Ashburn, and surrounding Northern VA areas. Help with puppy selection. Classes for puppy socialization, CGC skills test preparation.
Pawsome Pups
Bridget Taber, CDPT-KA
Purcellville, VA
www.pawsomepupsdogtraining.com
[email protected]
540-668-9095
In-home private training in Northern Virginia, parts of Maryland and West Virginia. Also teaches open enrollment Puppy Kindergarten, Elementary and Intermediate Manners, Out On The Town, AKC Tricks, and Canine Good Citizen classes at her training center in Hillsboro, VA.
Tracy Krulik, CTC, CSAT (Certified Separation Anxiety trainer)
Ashburn, VA
www.ispeakdog.org
[email protected]
Separation Anxiety training: Stop the barking, howling, frantic running, peeing, destruction, and injuries when you’re not home with your dog. This private training is done remotely; so, it’s possible to work with your dog no matter where you live.
Best Friends Forever Pet Services
Laurie Scible, CPDT-KA
Stuart’s Draft, VA
www.bffpetservices.com
[email protected]
410-867-3742 or 410-279-6338
In-home manners training and behavior modification in Stuart’s Draft, Waynesboro, Staunton and surrounding area. Will help families choose their pet and then introduce their new “family member”to the rest of the household.
Searching for a trainer in another location?
We are sure you will find a trainer near you at one or all of these sites:
https://petprofessionalguild.com/Find-a-Member
https://karenpryoracademy.com/find-a-trainer/
https://peaceablepaws.com/find-a-trainer/
https://academyfordogtrainers.com/find-a-trainer
Veterinary Behaviorists
A number of trainers, not on our recommended list, will use the title “behaviorist” without appropriate credentials or experience. The behaviorists listed below are either veterinarians who specialize in behavior issues and can prescribe medication or an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (ACAAB).
However, our recommended trainers can all give you advice and guidance on behavior issues. You may want to meet with a trainer first to decide if you need to see a behaviorist. Also check our handouts under “behavior issues” for an overview of many of the problems you may be facing.
Dr. Marsha Reich, DVM, DACVB
Maryland-Virginia Veterinary Behavior Consulting
301-384-3900
Board certified by the American College of Veterinary Behavior. In-home consults.
Dr. Leslie Sinn, DVM, DACVB, CPDT-KA
Behavior Solutions for Pets
Leesburg, Purcellville & Haymarket, VA, or in-home for VA residents.
http://www.behaviorsolutions.
[email protected]
540-454-9081
Board certified by the American College of Veterinary Behavior, as well as a certified trainer
Animal Behavior Wellness Center
Fairfax, VA
Dr. Amy Pike, DVM, DACVB
Meaghan Ropski, DVM – Veterinary Behavior Resident
Christine Michaud,CTC, PMCT, CPDT-KA
Jessey Scheip, KPA-CTP
Juliet Purll, CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA
Kayla Frazier, BS, Psychology
Lisa Decker, LVT
http://www.abwellnesscenter.com
[email protected]
1-888-438-0788
Dr. Pike is Board certified by the American College of Veterinary Behavior – Behavioral assessments are currently being conducted at the Animal Behavior Wellness Center in Fairfax VA. Training assessment, on-site training, reactive dog classes and puppy socialization classes iwith certified trainers. In-home training in parts of northern VA. Pet selection counseling, workshops, and community education.
Veterinary Behavior Resident
Dr. Meghan Connolly, DVM
Atlantic Veterinary Behavior
http://www.atlanticveterinarybehavior.com
[email protected]
240-261-8677
In-home and phone consultations with a veterinarian specializing in behavior. Works in Montgomery County, MD and surrounding areas.
