This page is
intended as an aid to pet
families. Make sure to ensure the safety and well being of your
pets. Never use, leave, or entrust your pet with anyone, or any
place, that you have not visited and/or investigated the integrity of
first.
The best dog
trainers out there are trainers willing to personally handle the
dogs in their classes...if they do not, it is likely wise to
consider other trainers.
We cannot stress enough how important training is with your new dog
- any dog, but especially rescue dogs and especially working dogs like
GSDs! Not only does it teach
your dog life saving commands and important good manners, but it also
allows your dog to better bond with you. Dogs who develop strong
obedience with their owners, not just at home - but in outside
situations (thus our insistence that you go to third-party training),
develop a greater level of trust with their owners. Dogs who
trust their owners to take care of them don't feel the need to take
the leadership role on themselves. Dogs who don't feel the need
to be in charge are far less likely
to become aggressive or fearful. They have far fewer
behavior problems in general. Rescue dogs long for
stability and comfort; they need families who can give them that
unconditionally. This sometimes means setting strict limits
for your new dog. This should not be taken as punishment for
adopting a rescue dog; it should be seen as the beginning of what
will be the strongest bond you've ever had with a dog. Dogs
who are the most obedient are also the happiest dogs as well.
That is NO coincidence. GSDs in particular, maybe more than
most other breeds, thrive on desire to please and need to learn a job.
Obedience fulfills both of these needs for the GSD!
PLEASE - take the obedience classes seriously and go to a reputable
trainer - not just a cheap class that fulfills the contractual
agreement with MAGSR. It's in the best interest of your family
and your dog. Training is time consuming, can be expensive, and
certainly takes dedication, but the payoff is well worth it...and your
dog will love you all the more for it!
Below is a trainer's list, containing
names of trainers from around the area. You as the owner must
find the right trainer for both you and your dog. Please visit our 'Choosing
a Trainer' page to help you select the best trainer for your dog.
MAGSR assumes
no responsibility in listing 'information' links or contacts.
The
International Association of Canine Professionals -
http://www.dogpro.org
- TO LOOK FOR DOG TRAINERS; GROOMERS; KENNEL OWNERS; VETERINARIANS;
PET SITTERS; DOG HANDLERS; RETAILERS; DOG WALKERS; PET FIRST AID
INSTRUCTORS; BOUNDARY FENCE INSTALLERS
For some general guidance on basic dog
training and behavior, check out these sites:
-
www.flyingdogpress.com - Articles by trainer Suzanne Clothier
- www.wonderpuppy.net
-
www.ddc.com
-
Separation Anxiety
-
Introduce your new baby to your dogs
-
Training Your Dog & What You
Need to Know
-
http://dogtraininginfo4u.com/
For some fun, take the
Canine Personality
Profile Test by Volhard.
Your
vet, pet supply store, and friends can also refer you to trainers they
have used successfully. There are many books and videos available
to help you learn some of the basics before you bring home the new
addition to the family. MAGSR only recommends positive training
methods.
The Pet Lovers Companion
www.petloverscompanion.com is a reference for pet supplies and
services in Suburban Maryland, D.C., and Baltimore.
The Maryland Pet Gazette is also available as a reference www.mdpetgazette.com.
CLICK HERE
FOR INFORMATION ON MORE SPECIALIZED TRAINING SUCH AS SEARCH AND
RESCUE, AGILITY, TRAINING SUPPLIES, ETC.
To help understand the 'pack'
mentality which will make your dog a better family member, and you a
better dog owner, it is strongly suggested that you read, Nancy Baer and Steve Duno's,
'LEADER OF THE PACK'
Arrowwood
Shepherds
Wesley Jenson
Professional Dog Trainer Arrowwood Shepherds - "I teach you how to train
your dog"!
Specializing in GSDs (he has 7 of his own) but trainer of all dogs/levels/problems (Puppy
Basic through Advanced, Confidence Course, and Aggressive/Dominance issues)
Wesley teaches you to train in English, German, or Japanese commands!
Woodbine, MD
410-804-2714 (c) - preferred
kasikane@verizon.net - E-mail
To read a few
testimonials from some of the people who
have been referred to Wesley
click here. Good Training
DOES make a difference!
CONNECTICUT
Dog Gone Smart
Chris Onthank
15 Cross St * Norwalk, CT 06851
Phone (203)838-7729 * Fax (203) 838-7763
http://www.doggonesmart.com/
MARYLAND
Armand
Bailey
Excellent
Dog! Training School, Inc.
Bethesda,
MD
301-656-9341
(Home
schooling) will give 12 1/2% discount to adopted GSD dogs
Best Friend Dog
Obedience
Baltimore, MD
A
Breed Apart Dog Training
Ira Hartwell
Specializing in dominant breeds like the
GSD, Akita,
and his favorite the
Tosas but trains any and every breed. Ira
started his training of dogs working for the US Marine Corps in Japan,
thus his preference for Japanese commands. He has continued ever
since and now trains dogs full-time, from Basic all the way up through
Champion Training.
Annapolis, MD
www.abreedapartinc.com
301-252-2371
Janet Boss
Best Friends Dog
Obedience
Baltimore, MD
410-908-3640
Email:
Janet@bestfriendsdogobedience.com
In-home private
behavior consultations and training
P.A.C.K. Balance
Positive Association to Canine Knowledge
Sue Carlton
Baltimore, MD
10% discount for adopted dogs
Private and In-Home training, Behavior Management
Breed Selection Consultation, Puppy Imprinting Lessons, Seminars on Obedience/Tracking/Behavior
Puppy, basic, advanced, and CGC certification
Please email me for the next available class dates, times and pricing.
Email: trainrotts@comcast.net
Phone: (443) 604-4905
Fax: (410) 981-2321
Carroll
County Kennel Club
Sharon
Schwenmer
410-239-3752
Carroll
County Kennel Club Westminster
410-239-7944
Catoctin
Dog Training Club Frederick
301-371-9618
Cedar Water Dog Training
Susan Shaulis
Montgomery County
Tell them MAGSR sent you and they will
give our rescue a donation at NO cost to you!
Charm City Dogs
Laura Bond, Trainer
401 N Gay Street Baltimore, MD 21201
410-637-3647
10% discount to MAGSR adoptees!
Marilyn
Church - On Good Behavior
301-439-5626
Works
with aggression problems
Laura
Costas -
www.1on1dogtraining.com
One-on-One
Dog Training
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-650-2326
E-mail:
theredbudtree@earthlink.net
Cooperative Paws
www.cooperativepaws.com
Veronica Sanchez M.Ed. CABC
Trainer and Behavior Consultant
Bethesda, Cabin John, Glen Echo
Coeur d' Lion K9 Behavior Management
Linda Kaim
http://www.lionheartk9.com/about.html
2768 E Church Lane, White Hall, MD 21161
Call TOLL FREE 1- 888-835-8620
Coventry
School for Dogs (training and dog day care)
Ruth
Chase, owner
Columbia,
MD
410-381-1800
Web: www.thecoventryschool.com
Offers
discount on private lessons for rescue dogs.
Dog
Ears and Paws, Inc.
P.
O. Box 334
Sykesville,
MD 21784
410-655-2858
All-positive
reinforcement training, agility, therapy, assisted dog training
Four Positive Paws
Greenbelt, MD
301-580-0988
www.fourpositivepaws.com
Leeray
Downs, Obedience Training Director
Mason
& Dixon Kennel Club
Washington
County, MD
301-824-7203.
Miriam
Fields-Babineau
Training
Unlimited Animal Training & Animal Actors, Inc
Serving
Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland and Washington D.C.
For
more information contact: (540)659-8858
E-mail:
totalpetz1@aol.com
Web:
www.miriamfields.com
Training
all animals including, dogs, cats, horses, birds, and exotics.
FitHound Puppy & Dog Training
Cari Messick, CPDT
Certified , Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers
Web: www.fithound.com
E-mail: cari@fithound.com
301.252.0366
For
Paws
Mark
Meiri (Member, Assn. Of Pet Dog Trainers)
Reisterstown,
MD
410-429-3911
E-mail: forpaws2@comcast.net
Good
Dog, Inc.
Bethesda,
MD
301-656-6360
Canine Training
Solutions, LLC
Brenda Hasbargen & Carol Heisterhagen
Easton, Maryland
Phone 410 822 6795
instructors@traindontcomplain.org
Offers Family Dog 1 & 2, KPT, AKC Obedience, Rally, Tracking
Group classes & private lessons
Discounts for rescue dogs
Amy
M. Hoffman, RVT
On
Good Behavior K-9 Training
Baltimore,
MD
410-485-4820
E-mail:
animalnurse@earthlink.net
Leslie
Horton
One
Fine Canine, Inc.
Frederick,
MD
301-473-4127
301-473-8879
E-mail: Onefinecanine@aol.com
Rachel
Lachow
Positively
Obedient
Reisterstown,
MD
410-833-4844
In-home
training
Look
What I Can Do! Dog Training
Leslie
Fisher, Positive Dog Trainer
Cecil County
443-350-6820
Dog Training by Bob
Maida
Bob Maida
Falls Church, Virginia
703-750-0080
Bill
Manning
Manning Professional Dog Training
Reistertown, MD
410-355-3647
Specializes in obedience and problem dogs.
Montgomery
County Rec Council
240-777-6900
Oriole
Dog Training Club - Security Mall area
Baltimore,
MD
410-298-K9K9
- Leave message
$25
off Basic training class for dogs adopted from shelter or rescue organization
Pawsitive
Training
Jen
Irwin
Prettyboy
Veterinary Hospital
20212
Middletown Road
Freeland,
MD 21053
410-357-8078
PetCo
– Please contact your local store
Petsmart
– Please contact your local store
P.U.P.S Dog Obedience Training
http://www.pupsdogobediencetraining.com/
Karen Decker
P.U.P.S Dog Obedience Training is a
progressive nine-week course with a focus on achieving three goals.*
All three goals are equally important and we actually use the
obedience goal as our vehicle to achieving the other two goals.
The three goals of Karen's program are as follows: Obedience,
Relationship Establishment, and Confidence. Rescue and
shelter adopted dogs get a discount BUT MAGSR adopted dogs get a 50% discount!
Clarksville, MD
410-992-8410
PupsMD@aol.com - Email
Click Here for More Information On
Karen, her techniques, and upcoming classes!
Nancy
J. Sheedy
Right
Start Training
301-831-8202
Frederick,
MD
E-mail: furpersn@fred.net
Classes
taught at the Frederick County Animal Shelter.
Southern
Maryland Dog Training Club
Temple
Hills, MD
301-420-0362
Group
obedience classes, daytime puppy care
Laura
Totis
LJT
Training – canine training options.
New
puppy consultations, private or semi private lessons.
Puppy day care and training options.
Classes taught at West Frederick
Veterinary Hospital
Frederick, MD
410-236-2788
E-mail: vtotis@carr.org
Up to 35% discount for adopted rescue
dogs
Edna
Murley
Tussing - 410-538-3110
Parkville - 410-887-5300
Loch Raven - 410-887-5207
Street (Bel Air) - 410-638-3025
Smart Dog
University, LLC
Laurie Luck
Certified Pet Dog
Trainer (CPDT)
Box 1111
Mount Airy, MD
21771-1111
(240) 848-3468
www.smartdoguniversity.com
Visit our website
to sign up for our FREE monthly doggie tips newsletter!
Joel
Walton
Prince
Frederick, MD
Walton
Family Dog Training - L. L. C.
301-855-0355
Janet
F. Walton
Prince
Frederick, MD
Walton
Family Dog Training - L. L. C.
202-267-0257
E-mail: janfwalton@aol.com
Ginny Zahner
Havre
de Grace
Bel
Air, MD PetsMart
410-962-2600
Ms.
Randy Zicht
Positively
Randy!
Silver
Spring, MD
301-871-7030
Theresa
Zuzworsky
Germantown,
MD
301-907-7770
WOOFS
Dog Training Center
Ballston Campus - 4241-A North Pershing
Dr.
Arlington, VA 703-536-7877
Shirlington Campus
- 4160 S. Four Mile Run Dr.
Arlington VA 22206
PENNSYLVANIA
"Aunty" Anne Funston - CPDT
"GOOD DOG!", UN-limited
APDT Member #796
IAABC Affiliate Member #209
MAGSR Volunteer
Lancaster, PA
afunston@comcast.net
717-871-1159
Bella Vista
Training Center
Lewisberry, PA
717-432-0750
or 717-812-9894
www.bvtrainingcenter.com
E-mail:
bvwesties@msn.com
Blue
Ridge K-9 Academy
Pat
& Randy Sutton
Blue
Ridge Summit, PA (5 miles over the PA line past Emmitsburg)
717-794-2717
Christine
Kopp
Training
With Respect and Care
Obedience
and Behavior Modification.
All
Breeds, All Ages Accepted.
717-795-6481
E-mail: Neikohaus@aol.com
Coeur d' Lion K9 Behavior Management
Linda Kaim
http://www.lionheartk9.com/about.html.html
2768 E Church Lane, White Hall, MD 21161
Call TOLL FREE 1- 888-835-8620
Vicki Wooters, CFP, CPDT
Wooters Dog Training272 Iroquois Lane
Malvern, Pa 19355
610-296-1173
wooters2@comcast.net
VIRGINIA
The Animals' House
20789 Great Falls Plaza Unit 170
Algonkian Parkway
Sterling, VA 20165
Phone: 703-433-1300
Miriam
Fields-Babineau
Training
Unlimited Animal Training & Animal Actors, Inc
Serving
Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland and Washington D.C.
540-659-8858
E-mail:
totalpetz1@aol.com
Website: www.miriamfields.com
We
train all animals including, dogs, cats, horses, birds, and exotics.
Capital Canines
Tel: 703-486-0680
www.capitalcanines.com
Serving Northern Virginia and Washington D.C.
Commonwealth
Dog Training
Joy
Martin
Gainesville, VA
703-754-1891
E-mail: comdogtr@aol.com
Specializes in obedience and problem dogs.
Cooperative Paws
www.cooperativepaws.com
Veronica Sanchez M.Ed. CABC
Trainer and Behavior Consultant
Annandale, Arlington, Bailey’s Crossroads, Burke, Chantilly, Fairfax
City, Falls Church City,
Great Falls, McLean, Oakton, Reston, Springfield, Tysons Corner,
Vienna.
CRS Dog Training
4464 Oakdale Crescent Court
Fairfax, VA
571-247-1591
The Cultured
Canine - Lisa. M. Flynn, CMT
Reston, VA 20190
Phone: 703-481-2561
Good Dog Obedience Training
Positive approach with clicker training
technique
E-Mail:
victoria@gooddogobedience.com
703-862-9079
K-9 Divine
2301 Sibley Street
Alexandria, VA
Phone: 202-669-2890
Email: k9divine@comcast.net
Website: www.k-9divine.com
Dog Training by Bob
Maida
Bob Maida
Falls Church, Virginia
703-750-0080
Olde
Towne School for Dogs
529 Oronoco Street
Alexandria, VA
703-836-7643
Paws Up Dog Training
Laura Carroll CPDT
134 Deep Creek Road
Newport News, Virginia 23606
757-930-0444
E-mail: pawsupdogtrainer34@msn.com
Website:
www.pawsuptraining.com
Tri Sorts Belgian
Malinois - The Civilized Dog Training School (for
ALL dogs!)
"Over 32,000 dogs and owners have been trained in our school!"
This training school is considered by many breeders, veterinarians and dog
owners to be one of the best in the Washington, D.C. area.
1505 Brookmeade Pl., Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 759-4917
West Wind Dog Training
Woodbridge, VA
703-730-8429
Woofs Dog Training Center
4241 A North Pershing Dr.
Arlington, VA
703-536-7877
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Penelope
Brown
Phi
Beta K-9 School for Dogs
Washington
D.C.
202-986-1147
E-mail:
swamidogs@earthlink.net
All-positive
reinforcement training
Capital Canines
Tel: 703-486-0680
www.capitalcanines.com
Serving Northern Virginia and Washington D.C.
Cooperative Paws
www.cooperativepaws.com
Veronica Sanchez M.Ed. CABC
Trainer and Behavior Consultant
Capitol Hill and Georgetown
Miriam
Fields-Babineau
Training
Unlimited Animal Training & Animal Actors, Inc
We
train all animals including, dogs, cats, horses, birds, and exotics.
For
more information contact: (540)659-8858
E-mail:
totalpetz1@aol.com
Website:
www.miriamfields.com
Serving
Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland and Washington D.C.
WEST
VIRGINIA
Wendy
Beckman
Bex
Lar-Wen Dog Obedience School
Martinsburg,
WV
Phone
304-263-1494
E-mail: GSD4Wendy@aol.com
