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Mini Group In-Home Coaching

A more affordable version of private in-home coaching that allows you to buddy-up with a friend or neighbor. You still get the personal attention and the convenience of in-home training...It' s just what you've been looking for! Find one, two, or three more people who are interested in working with their dogs at the same time and we can have mini-group training sessions right in your house. Train on your schedule, not someone else's!

Group training is beneficial for you and your dog for several reasons. The first benefit is that socialization with other dogs and people is built into a small-group class. The second benefit is that those other dogs and people provide distractions for your dog, so you're getting "real world" experience during the training session. The third benefit is that training with friends is just plain fun!

After class, you can have a chat session and the dogs can have a play session - rewarding for both of you! Detailed sheets containing the material covered and homework assignments will be given to each participant weekly. Classes are one hour each week for four or six consecutive weeks and will be tailored to meet the needs of the group.

So instead of dog training being "just one more thing on your to-do list," let it be something to look forward to - think of it as your escape from those seemingly never-ending chores. It'll be one hour that you can enjoy with your dog without anything else getting in the way. You'll look forward to it every week! And you'll love your perfectly behaved best friend, too!

Areas served

  • Northern Montgomery County (Gaithersburg and points north)
  • Frederick County (Frederick and points south)
  • Western Howard County (Mount Airy to Ellicott City)
  • Not sure if your town is included? Give us a call or email SDU.


what you get

Each week you'll receive personalized one-on-one coaching in person that includes:

  • an assessment and personalized recommendations
  • a personalized action plan for you and your dog
  • assistance implementing your plan
  • one-on-one coaching each week
  • detailed instruction sheets
  • homework with weekly goals
  • unlimited email consultation for the duration of training


typical programs

Training sessions are tailored for your needs. But what if you don't know what you and your dog need? Take a look at sample programs that address common problems faced by many owners.



Schedule an appointment

Call or email SDU to reserve a spot on the calendar.