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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

www.actiondogs.org
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

Lion Heart K-9

717-880-4751 • Linda Kaim
1907 Bethel Road, Finksburg, MD 21048

Dug Hill Kennels

443-413-7420 • www.dughillwoof.com
Manchester, MD
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