Other Pros To Consider

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

• Blissful Cat Behavior Consulting

• Oscar Winning Behavior

• Pawsitive Vibes Cat Behavior

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

• Grant O - Baltimore City & surrounding

• 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

• Oh My Dog - Baltimore Metro

• 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

• You Silly Dog- Pasadena & surrounding areas

 Separation Anxiety

• Home Alone Canine

• Pawsitive Transformations

• Separation Anxiety Dog - includes supported DIY options that are budget conscious

Vet Behaviorists within about 2 hours’ drive

• Dr. Jacqueline Wilhelmy, MS, VMD, DACVB, CBCC-KA, and Dr. Hauser, DVM, DACVB

• Dr. Amy Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CABC 

• Dr. Meghan Ropski, DVM, DACVB 

• Dr. Carlo Siracusa, DVM, DACVB and Dr. Lena Provoost, DVM, DACVB 

• Dr. Leslie Sinn, DVM, DACVB, CPDT-KA

• Dr. Ilana Reisner, DVM, DACVB

• Dr. Laurie Bergman, DVM, DACVB - sometimes has weekend options

Vets (not boarded VBs) who offer Behavior Consultation for clients who can’t make it to VB

• Dr. Rachel Zimmerman at Ruxton Animal Hospital - may have Saturday options

• Dr. Meghan Connelly at Atlantic Veterinary Behavior

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

• Unleashed - in the city

Daycare

• Bed & Biscuit - Parkton

• Camp Bow Wow - Timonium

• Crate Escape - Hampden

• Dogtopia - Owings Mills & Towson

• Good Doggie - Hampden

• Reisterstown Pet Resort - Reisterstown

Mobile Low-Stress Nail Trims

• The Gentle Paw  -limited area near Hampden

Lower Stress Grooming

• Katie at Reisterstown Pet Resort

• Alex in York PA - force free, cage free

• Peaceful Dog DC metro

• Paws of Enchantment in Silver Spring

• Erin at Fieldstone Animal Inn in Glen Burnie