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Dog Obedience Trainers in Maryland

Find and book a top dog obedience trainer in Maryland on Petworks. So how long will it take to see results? Pet parents often wonder how long it takes for their dog to start responding to commands and showing improved behavior. The timeframe largely depends on factors like the dog's age, breed, temperament, and the consistency of training both during professional sessions and at home. Dog obedience trainers in Maryland utilize various techniques to shape behavior and ensure effective communication. Positive reinforcement is a common method, where trainers reward desired behaviors with treats, praise, or toys, reinforcing the dog’s understanding that good behavior leads to positive outcomes. Clicker training, another popular approach, uses a distinct clicking sound paired with rewards to mark the exact moment a dog performs a desired action, aiding in clear behavior-reward associations. Trainers also use redirection to guide dogs from unwanted behaviors to appropriate alternatives, focusing on consistency and repetition. Additionally, they emphasize socialization to expose dogs to diverse environments and reduce fear or aggression. By combining these methods, trainers help dogs become well-behaved and responsive while empowering pet parents to reinforce training at home.

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• Brittany Fulton
• Certified Positive Reinforcement Dog Training - Silver Spring, MD
• Silver Spring, MD - Brittany Fulton has a degree from the University of Oregon in psychology with an emphasis on animal behavior. She also has Certification in Training and Counseling...
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• Pat Miller
• CCPDT Certified - Peaceable Paws Dog Training - Fairplay, MD
• Fairplay, MD - We offer private behavior consultations for a wide variety of behaviors including aggression, ad well as private and group class training. We are a force-free facility, emphasizing...
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• Katie Ervin
• 4-Legged Friends - Puppy and Private Dog Training - Hagerstown, MD
• Hagerstown, MD - 4-Legged Friends offers professional dog training services from puppy to more advanced classes in addition to behavior modification services. We offer group classes that focus on good...
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• Lisa Arant
• Small and Tall Dog Training - Rockville, MD
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• Rockville, MD - Helping you build your relationship and train your new puppy or adult dog using positive methods and never using intimidation, fear, or punishment. We will teach your...
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• Elizabeth Ashley
• Calvert Dog Academy - In Home Private Dog Training - Prince Frederick, MD
• Prince Frederick, MD - We provide expert advice, support, and training. From a basic tune-up in manners to addressing serious issues, we have the tools to help you and your...

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• Jennifer Prentiss
• Canine Assist - Professional Dog Trainer - Monrovia, MD
• Monrovia, MD - I source, breed and train dogs. Pet dogs for sure. But also working dogs: Service dogs for the disabled, search and rescue, detection dogs. I’m known for...

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• Tomas Kaufman-O'Reilly
• Tom's Private Dog Training - Bethesda, MD
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• Bethesda, MD - Hello, thank you for your interest - I am excited to get to know you and your furry, fluffy friend! Although I uniquely cater to each training...
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• Atta Pup Training
• Atta Pup - Private Puppy Training - Multi-Certified - Hagerstown, MD
• Hagerstown, MD - Here at Atta Pup, I help dogs learn what we want them to do and empower them to independently make their own "good decisions."  I train with...
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