Dog Training
OUR TRAINING APPROACH
Our training team wants to help you and your dog build more trust, have more fun, and feel better as you move through the world together.
Some of our training is based on Training Between the Ears (TBTE) training and
principles, developed by trainer Mark McCabe. TBTE uses primarily reward and relaxation strategies to change the emotional state of dogs and help them moderate their own emotions. The techniques aim to help you build and improve relationships with your dogs by removing conflict, develop your dog’s self-motivation through success-seeking behaviors, and changing your dog’s perception of the surrounding world so they are emotionally more relaxed and stable, and therefore resilient to external stressors.
While we believe tricks and obedience work have value and can be great for relationship-building with your dog, we don't focus on teaching commands to solve behavior challenges. We have found that the TBTE approach to training is more effective for resolving challenging behavior and helping your dog develop the ability to live life more freely and comfortably.
AVAILABLE SERVICES
IN-HOME TRAINING
Let us come to you! Many behavior concerns are easiest to address in your home, where they are most likely to occur. Our training team can travel to clients throughout the Baltimore metro area.
(We wear masks, carry sanitizer, and conduct as much of our training outdoors as possible to minimize COVID-19 transmission risk.)
VIRTUAL TRAINING
We offer virtual training sessions via video chat. Our training team can walk you through training philosophy and approach, demonstrate exercises and techniques, and give you feedback on what you're doing with your dog, all from the comfort and safety of your home.
GROUP CLASSES
Our group classes run for six weeks and focus on developing effective communication between dog and handler, teaching relaxation skills, and practicing real-world life skills to help handlers and dogs deepen their relationship and enjoy their life together.
The cost for our six-week class is $250. If you're interested in learning more, enter your email below: