Dog Training
Dog Training Resources
Having trouble with your dog’s behavior or manners? take classes to train your dog and have a long and loving relationship with your dog. Note: As a matter of policy, the Humane Society of Carroll County does not endorse or recommend a training facility or business.
Dog Training Facilities
All training facilities require pre-registration and proof of inoculations. The facilities listed below utilize reward-based training techniques.
Breakaway Action Dogs
900 East Patrick Street, Frederick, MD
Schedule: 12-week sessions offered during the year with limited summer program
Class size: Minimum of 4 dogs
Other services: AKC Canine Good Citizen testing
| CLASSES |
|---|
| Puppy Kindergarten |
| Basic Obedience |
| Advanced Basic Obedience |
Dog Owners’ Training Club of MD
410-747-6776 • www.dotc.org
Carroll County Agriculture Center, 706 Agriculture Center Drive, Westminster, MD
Schedule: Wednesday evenings, 9-week sessions, classes not offered during the summer months.
Class size: 12 dogs
| CLASSES |
|---|
| Puppy (8 weeks up to 6 months) |
| Basic Obedience (dogs over 4 months) |
FitHound Puppy & Dog Training
301-252-0366 • www.fithound.com • cari@fithound.com
Frederick, MD
Schedule: Available at www.fithound.com
Class size: Varies
Other services: Private classes, Behavior consultations
| CLASSES |
|---|
| Puppy Kindergarten (9-18 weeks old) |
| Beginner Manners (18 wks. & older) |
| Intermediate & Advanced Manners courses |
| AKC Canine Good Citizen (class & testing) |
Humane Domain
410-549-1135 • info@humanedomain.net
6833 White Rock Rd., Sykesville, MD
Meadowland Farm, Wards Chapel Rd., Owings Mills, MD
Schedule: Throughout the year
Class size: Up to 5 dogs
Other services: Private & Semi-Private Classes, Therapy Dog Training, Scent Work
| CLASSES |
|---|
| Puppy Kindergarten (8-20 wks. Old) 5-wk. training sessions |
| Refine Your Relationship/Basic Manners 8-wk sessions |
Lucky Stars Kennel
410-239-2100 • luckystarskennel.com
2818 Hampstead-Mexico Rd. Hampstead, MD
Schedule: 6-week sessions offered throughout the year
Class size: Up to 4 dogs (indoor classes), Up to 5 dogs (outdoor classes)
Other services: Private training sessions available by appointment
Certification: Instructors are certified by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
| CLASSES |
|---|
| Basic Obedience |
| Intermediate Obedience |
| Advanced Obedience |
My K-9 Buddy
1-717-476-2449 • marta@myk9buddy.net
110 Airport Drive, Westminster, MD
Schedule: Classes are on-going year round for 6-12 week package sessions
Class size: 6-8 dogs
Other services: Private training for behavior issues, AKC Canine Good Citizen testing
| CLASSES |
|---|
| Puppy (8-20 wks. old) |
| Manners (3 progressive levels) for all ages |
Oriole Dog Training Club
410-565-6551 • www.orioledogclub.org
9 Azar Court, Halethorpe, MD
Schedule: Some classes are offered year round but visit the website for information
Class size: AKC STAR Puppy: 10 puppies & Basic Obedience: 7 dogs
| CLASSES |
|---|
| AKC STAR Puppy (10 wks.to 6 mos., toy breeds start at 12 wks.) |
| Basic Obedience (7 months & older) |
PETCO
410-871-2405
400 Englar Rd., Westminster, MD. Suite C
Schedule: Classes offered throughout the year with 6-week sessions
Class size: 2-3 dogs
Other services: AKC Canine Good Citizen testing
| CLASSES |
|---|
| Puppy Kindergarten/Socialization: for pups 13 wks-6 mos. (divided by pup’s size) with Level 1 and Level 2 classes |
| Adult 1 and Adult 2 Obedience |
| AKC Canine Good Citizen Training |
PETSMART
410-751-9380 • petsmart.com
625 Baltimore Boulevard, Westminster, MD
Schedule: 6-week sessions available all year
Class size: 8 dogs
| CLASSES |
|---|
| Puppy Kindergarten (10 wks.to 5 mos. old) |
| Beginner Basic Obedience (dogs over 5 mos.) |
| Intermediate Obedience |
| Advanced Obedience |