POSITIVE DOG TRAINERS AND BEHAVIORISTS
Dog Eared Training and Behavior
Bethany Poese, CPDT-KA, KPA-CPT
https://dogearedtraining.com/
In person or virtual group or individual classes. Puppy, training, behavioral classes.
Mischief & Manners Dog Training
Emily Anderson, CPDT-KA
https://www.mischiefandmanners.com/
emily@mischiefandmanners.com
240-397-9317
In Person Consultations, Private Training – In Person or Virtual and Walk and Train sessions available.
FitHound Puppy & Dog Training
Cari Reed, CPDT-KA
Frederick, MD
www.fithound.com
fithound73@gmail.com
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 K9 Nose Work.
Peaceable Paws
Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA
Dianna Kelly, CPDT-KA, PMCT1
Shirley Greenlief, CPDT-KA, PMCT1
Lucy McKnight, CPDT-KA, PMCT, FFCP
Fairplay, MD
https://peaceablepaws.com/
301-582-9420
info@peaceablepaws.com
Your Dog’s Friend
12221 Parklawn Dr,
Rockville, MD 20852
https://yourdogsfriend.org/
301-983-5913
A Nonprofit in Rockville, MD with force-free, positive dog training, workshops & webinars.
- MARYLAND – BELTWAY & SURROUNDING AREAS
- MARYLAND – FREDERICK & SURROUNDING AREAS (INCLUDING WV)
- MARYLAND – PRINCE GEORGES; BALTIMORE, ANNAPOLIS & EASTERN MD
- WASHINGTON, DC
- NORTHERN VIRGINIA
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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. Amy Pike, DACVB
Veterinary Referral Center of Northern Virginia
Behavior Medicine Division
Manassas, VA
703-361-0710, ext 4
https://www.vrc-nova.com
dramypike@vrc-nova.com
Board certified by the American College of Veterinary Behavior
Dr. Meaghan Ropski, DVM
Friendship Hospital for Animals
Washington, DC
Practice limited to behavior
behavior@friendshiphospital.com
www.friendshiphospital.com
Direct: 202 567 2092
Phone – 202 363 7300
