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Other Pros To Consider

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

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


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

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

BEK 

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

Peaceful Dog DC metro

Paws of Enchantment in Silver Spring

Erin at Fieldstone Animal Inn in Glen Burnie

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