Other Pros To Consider
- Tanzi Leary, CPDT-KA, PMCT
- Aug 5, 2022
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 10
I get asked for referrals quite a bit, either for specialty training or sports, for trainers who might be available sooner, and for various services like walking and sitting. Please note that although I think these folks will do a great job, I cannot guarantee their work in any way.
In other states
Your Dog's Friend list - in DMV
Animal Positive Coalition - in Mid-Atlantic
Board & Train
Board & Train list - list of many more reputable Maryland and Virginia options if the handful below are full
in Hydes, MD - indoor kennel/yard at trainer's home
in Holtwood PA - in home, huge fenced yards
in New Windsor, MD - indoor kennel/yard at trainer's home /horses on property
in Laurel, MD - puppies and teen puppies only
in Reisterstown, MD - must get along with other dogs
in Frederick, MD - in home
Cats
Multi Species /Exotics
Complex Behavior Work for Dogs, including human-directed Aggression
Dog Eared Training - Mt. Airy and surrounding area
My K9 Buddy - Carroll County area
Pawsitive Behavior Solutions - Baltimore City /Annapolis area
Plum Point Pooch - Harford County area
Polite Pooches - Harford County area
Unleashed Joy - Mt. Airy and surrounding area
Weiser Ways - moving out of the area 8/2025
Group classes including Scent Work, Dog Reactivity, Rally, Agility, CGC Prep, Tricks, Brewery Prep
Dog Eared Training - Mt. Airy and surrounding area
Nikki and Her Dogs (virtual)
Oh My Dog (at Howl pet store in Hampden)
Positively Obedient (via Orioles Dog Training Club)
General Manners for Puppies & Dogs plus some behavior work, like dog reactivity
Pawsitive Behavior Solutions - moving to Baltimore City & further south on 11/14/24
Polite Pooches - Harford County area
Plum Point Pooch - Harford County area
Weiser Ways - moving out of the area 8/2025
Vet Behaviorists within about 2 hours’ drive
Vets (not boarded VBs) who offer Behavior Consultation for clients who can’t make it to VB
Dog Walkers / Pet Sitters
Woofies - NW Baltimore County (grooming services, also)
Carolyn Barth 410-371-8992
Challenging Dogs for dogs who have trouble with behavior issues
Daycare
Mobile Low-Stress Nail Trims
The Gentle Paw (limited area near Hampden)
Lower Stress Grooming
Katie at Reisterstown Pet Resort
Peaceful Dog DC metro
Paws of Enchantment in Silver Spring
Erin at Fieldstone Animal Inn in Glen Burnie
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