Other Pros To Consider

Tanzi Leary, CPDT-KA, PMCT
Jan 11
3 min read

Updated: Nov 7

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. It's unlikely that I left someone off by mistake unless they are new to the area, so if you don't see a name you've heard, there's probably a reason! If you think I just haven't met someone yet, please feel free to ask.

Outside of the Baltimore Metro area

PPG list by zip code
Your Dog's Friend list - in DMV
Animal Positive Coalition - in Mid-Atlantic

Board & Train (some of these trainers may be able to offer boarding without training, too)

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
In Rockville, MD- in facility

Cat Behavior & Training

Multi-Species/ Exotics Training

Fluff n Feathers

Complex Behavior Work for Dogs, including human-directed Aggression

Dog Crazy Lady
Adventure Dogs Academy - NE Baltimore County area
Baltimore K9 Tutors - Baltimore City
Dog Eared Training - Mt. Airy and surrounding area
Oscar Winning Behavior - NW Baltimore County
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

Predatory Behavior

Play and Train - Laurel area

Group classes, including Scent Work, Dog Reactivity (in italics), Rally, Agility, CGC, Tricks, Brewery Prep

Coventry School - Howard County
Dog Eared Training - Mt. Airy and surrounding area
Humane Domain - Marriottsville
Humane Canine Training - Anne Arundel County
My K9 Buddy - Westminster
Nikki and Her Dogs -virtual
Oh My Dog - Hampden
Oscar Winning Behavior - Randallstown
Petco locations
Polite Pooches - Forest Hill
Positively Obedient (via Orioles Dog Training Club in Arbutus)
Social Tailwaggers - Laurel
Unleashed Joy - Mt. Airy

General Manners for Puppies & Dogs, plus maybe some behavior work, like dog reactivity

Dog Crazy Lady
Adventure Dogs Academy - NE Baltimore County area
Baltimore K9 Tutors - Baltimore City & surrounding
Canine Clique
Dog Only Knows- Anne Arundel County
Grant O - Baltimore City & surrounding
Nikki and Her Dogs
OG Dogs - within 25 minutes of 21218
Pawsitive Behavior Solutions - Baltimore City /Annapolis area
Polite Pooches - Harford County area
Plum Point Pooch - Harford County area
Positively Obedient
Prosocial Pets
Ryan K Dog Training - Batimore City
Social Tailwaggers -PG, Howard, Anne Arundel Counties
Third Eye Dog Training - through Jan 2026
You Silly Dog- Pasadena & surrounding areas

Separation Anxiety

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)
Vicki Rummel - Nottingham, MD (Boarding in her home. Dogs must be good with small animals, as she owns cats and chickens. Reach out via Facebook.)
Chris Raine - Howard County, Baltimore City and County, MD (pet sitting) c.rainediscover@gmail.com.
Carolyn Barth 410-371-8992
BEK
Walk Like a Dog
Barks & Blooms
Challenging Dogs for dogs who have trouble with behavior issues