Training Services

For dogs 5 months and older

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Whether you have an adolescent dog who’s suddenly distracted by molecules, have recently adopted an adult dog, or have an older dog who you’d like to continue to strengthen your bond with, we’re here to help!

We offer training for:

✦ Basic manners

✦ Helping adolescent dogs through their “terrible teens”

✦ Cooperative Care (vet visits, grooming, etc.)

✦ Reducing fear, anxiety, & stress

✦ Reactivity

✦ Aggression (resource guarding, dog-dog aggression, human directed aggression, & predatory behavior)

✦ Relationship building through trick training, enrichment, and choice games!

Group Classes

Life Skills for Adolescents is for dogs who have completed our Life Skills for Puppies class. Class builds on previously learned behaviors and introduces new skills like go to bed, wait at doorways, trade, stay, and more.

Life Skills Level 1 is a beginner level class for dogs new to training or our classes. Class covers basic skills like sit, down, recall, loose leash walking, etc. and includes an orientation where we discuss how dogs learn, how to address undesirable behaviors, how to meet our dogs need, and more.

Life Skills Level 2 is for teams who have completed either of the above classes and want to take their training to the next level by incorporating additional distraction, distance, and duration. Class includes individualized coaching based on where your team is in the training process.

Classes are held at Fido’s for Freedom in Laurel, MD on Tuesdays and limited to 6 teams.

Private Training

All training packages include written homework and email follow-up; Add-on sessions available ($125 in-person, $115 virtual)
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In-person lessons are held at our facility in West Laurel. We also travel within a 15-20 minute radius of Laurel (additional travel fees may apply).

  • Black labrador retriever mixed breed dog walking on a leash. He has his mouth open in a happy grin and the turquoise leash is across his face as he walks and stares up at the camera

    College

    Ideal for adolescent/adult dogs in need of a few basic manners (i.e. sit, down, coming when called, drop it, leave it, wait, go to bed, loose leash walking, no jumping, etc.).

    One 60 minute virtual intro session
    Three 50 minute virtual training sessions

    $460

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    Pro

    Our college package with the additional benefits of working in person and with additional distraction. Also appropriate for trick training, cooperative care, and relationship building.

    One 60 minute virtual intro session
    Three 50 minute in-person training sessions

    $495

  • A golden retriever in a sit stay looks at the camera while holding a yellow tulip in his mouth by the stem

    MVP

    Perfect for building a solid foundation in basic manners with distraction. Also appropriate for dogs with reactivity.

    One 60 minute virtual intro session
    Two 50 minute virtual training sessions
    Three 50 minute in-person training sessions

    $710

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Behavior/Aggression Issues

Did you know that behavior problems are common in dogs? Recent studies estimate 75% of dogs have behavior issues as reported by their owners(1). Living with your dog’s fear, anxiety, stress, or aggression can lead you to feel frustrated or helpless, which is why we want to help you understand and address your dog’s behavior.

Our behavior training is appropriate for dogs exhibiting noise sensitivity, fear, compulsive behaviors, overarousal, predatory behavior, reactivity, and aggression (for separation anxiety, please visit our resources page).

Our new client behavior package includes:
✦ One 60 minute introductory call, during which we obtain a full history, develop a management plan, and teach you behaviors that will be helpful immediately
✦Three 50 minute in-person training sessions
✦A full review of your intake form and veterinary records prior to our first session, written reports after each session, and email follow-up throughout
$525