Dog Training in MD and VA

Sit. Stay. Good Dog!

At OTPR, we offer a variety of dog training programs built to fit our clients’ needs and lifestyles.

Whether you prefer Stay and Train, Private Lessons, or have a specific training need, we can build a training plan that is best for you and your dog.

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At OTPR, we believe that dogs (like people) are best able to learn and develop if provided consistent, balanced teaching methods free of fear. With our training approach, dogs develop a love of learning. At all times, your dog’s safety, well-being, and overall happiness are top priority.

Meet Our Trainers

Springfield

Meagan joins the OTPR team with her dog Bruce after moving here from California. For as long as she can remember, Meagan has been gaining experience caring for injured dogs and neonatal pups with her family. These experiences inspired her to start working professionally in pet care in 2017. After graduating in 2020 with a B.S. in Environmental, Earth and Soil Science, Meagan pursued dog training and behavoir as a full-time career.

With a holistic approach to dog training, Meagan’s goal is to provide your family with enriched bonding, increased happiness and cohesiveness. By focusing on how we communicate with our dogs, Meagan hopes to help you achieve your goals by providing knowledge and support creating a unique and attainable training plan.

N. Bethesda

Matt is a Maryland native who has always had a passion for animals and a natural affinity with dogs. This natural affinity has made him an asset while working at boarding facilities and working with difficult dogs before he decided to pursue his passion for training. His goal is to improve the relationships between pet parents and their pups in a realistic way. He is well versed in different training methods and capable of instilling the gentlest and most effective communication method between pup and pup parent. He will work closely with each person and pup to find the best method to safely and effectively reach their picture-perfect relationship with their canine companion. From little chihuahuas to big ol’ fox hounds, Matt is capable of providing guidance and support for dogs with play, praise, and structure. His goal is also to ensure people understand their dog’s body language and feel confident in their ability to live comfortably and peacefully with their furry friends

Lauren is a lifelong dog lover whose idea of a perfect day is doing lots of fun things outdoors with dogs. Her family grew up breeding dogs, so she has been surrounded by them for as long as she can remember. She has experience in basic obedience, agility, dock diving , and various other dog sports. She also has worked with many dogs with varying levels of behavioral issues such as separation anxiety, on-leash reactivity, and fear/aggression towards dogs and humans. Her dog Bonnie is a Labrador Retriever who is the life of the party and hasn’t met a dog that she didn’t get along with.

Dulles

While studying Psychology at George Mason University, he pursued a focus on canine behavior, learning, and all forms of reinforcement. Alexander has always had a passion for dogs and learning starting from a young age. Alexander has had the pleasure of learning from three mentors, each with unique styles allowing for him to have a well-rounded approach to any problem with a focus on basic obedience, over-excitement, and leash aggression.
Alexander has worked in both the Springfield and North Bethesda training programs and is a key part of our Olde Towne Pet Resort family. No matter what your pet’s needs may be, Alexander can Taylor-Make specific training best suited for your dog.

Private Training

The first step required for all private training programs is to meet with our training specialist to develop an individualized training plan to reach your goals.

Consultations are $30 for 30 minutes.  If you book a service the same day of your consultation, your consultation fee will be applied to your first training service.

This intensive, one-on-one, board and train service with our training specialist produces professional training results with your dog. From arrival to departure, your dog’s entire experience is personalized to fit your dog’s focused training goals. We work with you (and your dog) to design an individual training plan, identifying priorities the canine skills for your dog to acquire.

We provide methodical training to accomplish the desired goals, to build his/her confidence while learning new skills and mastering tasks. We track the learning experience, training and results, developing skills that will set your dog up for continued success. This custom, service includes a Stay-n- Train Review Session and a follow-up consultation to support your dog’s training behaviors at home.

Services Included in Stay & Train Package:

  • Thirty Minute Consultation
  • Daily Training Sessions
  • Departure Session
  • Follow-Up Session

$1100: 1-week stay (plus boarding fees)*

$1950: 2-week stay (plus boarding fees)*

$2550: 3-week stay (plus boarding fees)*

$3000: 4-week stay (plus boarding fees)*

Individual lessons are an excellent choice for pet parents looking for customized instruction with their dog from your training specialist. Individual lessons can benefit every dog! Lessons are especially valuable to prepare a young, timid or reactive dogs with foundational skills to join a group class with less stress and frustration for both the you and our canine partner. Our professional trainers can help you and your dog establish training practices to establish cooperative, canine tasks and reliable results.

Individualized dog training is more than dog obedience, it can also help your dog to live well- we attend to your dog’s well-being! We can help your dog with emotional issues like fear, aggression, frustration and/or
anxiety. If your dog has behaviors that have a significant impact
on his/her daily life and contribute to chronic stress levels in your home life- training may help! Thoughtful, positive, individual training can assist your dog to relax and enjoy more of life!

Ask your OTPR Training Specialist for further information.

30 Min. Individual lessons – $100 

3 pack* – $290

5 pack* – $470

60 Min. Individual lessons – $160 

3 pack* – $450 

5 pack* – $725

Day Training – Individual Sessions $65

5 pack* – $300

10 pack* – $550

*All training packages expire 6 months from the date of purchase.

Effective 12/1/23 –  We will continue our 10% Military and Veteran discount and sunset all other external discounts.

Dog Training

Contact Our Trainers

Dog Boarding in Springfield, VA
Springfieldtraining@otpets.com
Dog Boarding in Sterling, VA
Dullestraining@otpets.com
Dog Boarding in Bethesda, MD
BethesdaTraining@OTPets.com