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One-on-One Private In Home coaching

Train on your schedule, not someone else's! We know your time is valuable. There aren't enough hours in the day already, forget about schlepping your dog off to class filled with grumpy people and barking dogs in the next town over. Stay where you are, get comfortable, we'll come to you.

Ok, so now you're wondering what you and your dog will learn. You're in charge of the curriculum - you tell us what your goals are and we'll tailor a lesson plan to fit your specific needs. We can work on anything you'd like: from tricks to trimming nails; from coming when called to housetraining. If you aren't quite sure what you want, we'll work with you to develop a customized training plan that satisfies your objectives.

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.