Training Partners

The OPH Training Partners below offer one free training session with your OPH adoption. After your adoption is finalized, you will receive an email with instructions on how to make an appointment. For questions about our training partner program, or to become a training partner, please contact simran.singh@ophrescue.org

Maryland

Calvert Dog Academy

Paw by Paw Dog Training

Paw by Paw Dog Training
  • Contact: David Berlak, Master Trainer & Joanna Chen, Certified Behavior Trainer
  • Company Address: 5000 Nicholson Ct, North Bethesda, MD 20895
  • Website: https://www.pawbypawdogtraining.com/
  • Phone: 240-630-2057
  • Email: info@pawbypawdogtraining.com
  • Membership: AKC CGC Evaluators, Pet First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Experience: 8+ Years
  • Session Type: 45 minutes to 1 hour private lesson, please contact to schedule.

"We believe in cultivating a happy, healthy, and respectful relationship between pet parent and canine based on clear and effective communication. Our customized training plans are based on a series of well-defined goals and objectives that set you up for a successful lifetime relationship with your furry family member. We offer a variety of training options including basic obedience, puppy classes, behavior modification, off-leash, agility, and more! Sessions take place at our facility in Kensington (behind Homegoods off Rockville Pike), in-home, virtually, and in local parks."

Washington DC

Positive Dog Solutions

Positive Dog Solutions

Pennsylvania

MCS Dog Training

MCS Dog Training
  • Contact: George Matheis Jr.
  • Company Address: 3629 E Market, York, PA 17402
  • Website: http://mcsdogtraining.net/
  • Phone: 717-693-2085
  • Email: mercop27@gmail.com
  • Membership: N/A
  • Experience: 18 months
  • Session Type: Group classes, based on my availability

"MCS uses a different approach to dog training, we don’t train them, we train you to understand them, so you can learn to modify their behavior. Some trainers try to get you to buy multiple sessions before they even know what's going on with your dog. Instead during the first session we show you how to hit the Ctrl/Alt/Delete button and start over again with an understanding of where you want to go and how to get there. Most of our calls are for getting a dog to stop doing something, not getting them to do something. Most bad behaviors stem from anxiety and once you understand that most problem behaviors are easy to modify."

Perfect Paws U

Perfect Paws U
  • Contact: Roseann LaVia, Owner
  • Company Address: 1040 Valley View Road, York, PA 17406
  • Website: http://perfectpawsu.com/
  • Phone: 717-840-0020
  • Email: roseannlavia@comcast.net
  • Membership: APDT/AKC, Treasurer of the Metro Baltimore Doberman Pinscher Club
  • Experience: 15 Years
  • Session Type: 1-Hour private or group training on week day evenings or weekend mornings

"I use positive re-enforcement training as my foundation. We start out praising the behavior we want and ignoring the behavior we do not want. I use a variety of tools including clickers, treats, touch stick, voice and hand commands. There is no 'one way' to train a dog. Like humans, dogs have different personalities and you must discover your dog’s personality to be able to choose the training discipline that will compliment your dog"

Ray's Canine Services

Ray's Canine Services
  • Contact: Raymond Weatherell
  • Company Address: York, PA 17406
    • Training Address: Your home in York County and surrounding areas in PA
  • Website: http://www.rayscanineservices.com/
  • Phone: 717-818-5765
  • Email: rayscanineservices@yahoo.com
  • Membership: Animal Behavior College
  • Experience: 6.5 Years
  • Session Type: Private; Please schedule a training session with Raymond directly.

"We provide in-home training, which means the trainer comes to you, on your schedule! An Animal Behavioral College certified trainer will guide you during the training process using scientifically proven training techniques. Training sessions curtail problem behaviors such as excessive barking, house breaking, aggression, digging, separation anxiety, and fear."

Virginia

Bark and Boarding

Bark and Boarding

Apple Dog Academy

Apple Dog Academy

Einstein K9

Einstein K9
  • Contact: Chelsea Comstock, Trainer
  • Company Address: 500 13th St., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  • Website: http://www.einsteink9training.com/
  • Phone: 757-773-9283
  • Email: Chelsea.einsteink9@yahoo.com
  • Membership: AKC CGC (pending)
  • Experience: 4.5 Years
  • Session Type: 1-Hour private or group session Monday- Friday 9:30 am to 6:30 pm by appointment only.

"At Einsteink9 dog training we use a variety of training methods to accommodate each and every dog. We use positive reinforcement, creating a happy and fun obedience training experience bringing only the best out in your dog. "

Kate Campbell

  • Contact: Kate Campbell, Canine Training Specialist
  • Company Address: Woodbridge, VA
  • Phone: 703-409-9881
  • Email: dancercampbell1@gmail.com
  • Session Type: 1-Hour private session Monday-Friday AM or PM, by appointment

Walking with a Friend, LLC

Walking with a Friend, LLC
  • Contact: Roni Campbell, KPA-CPT, CPDT-KA
  • Company Address: 7913 Ontario Rd., Gainesville, VA 20155
  • Website: http://www.walkingwithafriend.com/
  • Phone: 703-975-9055
  • Email: ronicampbell@yahoo.com
  • Membership: Pet Professional Guild, Association of Professional Dog Trainers, International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Middle Atlantic Association of Positive Professional Trainers.
  • Experience:
  • Session Type: 90 min. M-F PM or Sat-Sun AM

"I am a force-free, reward and bond based trainer. I teach dogs and their human family members a common language so that communication is clear and learning can happen. My training tools are food, toys and praise. The equipment that I use is a buckle collar, a leash and a harness. My training is focused on building a secure attachment between the dog and his new family and teaching the family how to enrich their new dog’s life through play, games and puzzles."

Wholistic Hound Academy

Wholistic Hound Academy
  • Contact: Sandy Modell, Founder and Head Trainer
  • Company Address: 18 Roth St., Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Website: http://www.wholistichound.com
  • Phone: 703-962-6335
  • Email: Info@wholistichound.com
  • Membership: Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), Family Paws Parent Educator (FPPE), Pet Professional Guild (PPG), and Truly Dog-Friendly Trainers.
  • Experience: 20 Years
  • Session Type: Please schedule a training session with Sandy within 30 days of adoption.

"Our mission is simple: to help people enjoy an easier, fun, and positive relationship with their dogs, while experiencing the results and rewards of positive training. Positive training builds trusting partnerships between dogs and people. Our humane methods include clicker training, an approach that not only gets results, but is motivating, fast, and fun. Positive reinforcement techniques can help you to teach new behaviors quickly, effectively communicate with your dog, and increase your dog’s problem-solving skills."

Remote Trainers

GoodPup

GoodPup
  • Website: https://shelter.goodpup.com/OPH
  • Experience: We are a positive reinforcement training company. Our certified trainers all have 3+ years of training experience. Many of our trainers are also licensed veterinary technicians and/or are certified with CPDT, AKC, KPA, or Fear Free Certified.
  • Session Type: Virtual over 1-on-1 Video Chat + Unlimited Chat Support. Sessions are available 9 AM- Midnight EST, 7 days a week.