I absolutely love this company!! The first meet and greet, Kate and her colleague came to meet our…read morepuppy and go over in detail what was expected during her dog walks, training, habits etc. we have been customers for almost a year now. 100% reliable, caring, pay attention to detail and my dog loves her caretakers! The best part is our work is both mental and physically tiring so to come home to a happy tired dog is worth every penny. They also communicate in detail with photos, map of their walk, what your dog did and a report card on the visit. A huge THANK YOU to our team Natasha and Steve! You are all amazing at what you do and so happy to have you on our care team for our dog!

I have been very pleased with the quality of service our dog have been receiving with Kate's K9 Pet…read moreCare. They have been awesome in understanding my needs and care for my dog. Having them taking care of and walk him through out the day and making sure his needs are taken care of before they leave gives me a sense of peace. I have also used their overnight service and was felt very comfortable knowing, the only change my dog would have is the fact that I wouldn't be there but his routine will still be the same.

I am very late in writing this review, but I wanted to share how meaningful my experience was. I…read moreenrolled my puppy, a red standard poodle, in her classes, and very quickly realized she was exactly the kind of trainer I had been searching for. She is clearly knowledgeable and skilled, but what truly sets her apart is her holistic approach and genuine care for animals. She treats every dog as an individual and tailors her training to meet each one's specific needs. That same thoughtful approach extends to her human clients. During this time, I was dealing with significant health challenges and was not able to attend every class. She kindly offered makeup sessions, which I deeply appreciated. When she learned that my absences were due to my health, she checked in on me personally and even asked if it was okay to call me at home to see how I was doing. Her compassion meant more to me than I can easily express. She showed more care and concern than many people I have known for decades. Anyone looking for a dog trainer should go to her, not only for her expertise, but because she is genuinely kind, attentive, and deeply invested in both her clients and their dogs.

I took Hazelnut here when she was a pup. She's now an AKC Grand Champion and I am back with he…read moredaughter. Bringing her pup feels like full circle, which says everything about my experience. April is knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly effective at tailoring guidance to each dog's temperament and each handler's skill level. I especially appreciate how she focuses not just on obedience, but on building confidence, socialization, and a strong relationship. Seeing the progress from one generation to the next has been really special, and I wouldn't trust anyone else with those critical early training foundations.

Adam was PHENOMENAL! I just rescued a 9 month old puppy and he was super reactive to anyone new,…read moreespecially men. He would bark nonstop whenever someone new was near him. His foster before I adopted him had been working with him for months with little improvement. I tried everything I could find online and was starting to lose hope. In just ONE session (an hour and a half), Adam not only helped alleviate his barking, but also taught me and my family exactly what to do and how to do it and made sure we were fully equipped with the proper techniques to continue training on our own. Adam is extremely caring and considerate of his clients. He not only did an amazing job in just one session for a pretty significant issue, but he also made sure he gave us reasonable suggestions that wouldn't take up a lot of extra time/money/energy. I'm astonished at the improvement in just one day! 10/10 recommend!!

Adam was wonderful! We adopted our dog from a shelter last year and he got super anxious on his…read morewalks especially when he saw other dogs walking the same route. He also wasn't great with visitors coming into our home. Adam was exceptionally patient with him and showed us the best way to have him interact with new visitors. He also reassessed the equipment that we were using with our dog, and might I say that he is doing great as of today! Our dog has gotten so much better at ignoring other dogs on our walks and he has become a little more comfortable having guests at home. We look forward to continue working with Adam!!

We started taking our dog to see Mark and his team on recommendation from a friend for behavior…read moretraining. First impression: Mark and his staff genuinely care about the animals they work with and helping dogs reach their full potential. They offer a variety training options at very affordable prices. From individual training to group work every session is unique. They use real world situations and train outside (inside due to weather) to make sessions easily translate to every day life. My husband and I drive over an hour from Baltimore because it's worth it!

Hands down one of the best trainers in the DMV. HCK9 trains all kinds of dogs and specialize in…read morecorso's, rot's, pitbull's, presa's, GSD's and other working breed dogs. Saw a huge improvement in my cane corso's within a couple weeks and now my dogs are doing stuff I never thought they could achieve.

Thomas has helped us a lot with learning to work with our Akita "Carter". Not alway the friendlyest…read moredog in the world but Thomas has been able to help socalize him, and is one of the few stranger that Carter lets into the house with out a problem. We interviewed a few dog sitters that just weren't interested in working with a dog with "issues", but Thomas took on the challenge and we are the lucky winners of his doing this. I can't thank him enough for now letting us have vacations again and not having to worry about Carter at the Kennel (he never was happy there) or at home alone with just some one letting him out. He had 6 mile walks, lots of TLC and supervised play dates. Giving us peace of mind to enjoy our vacation. Thomas had the insight to work up to gaining Carters trust and knew just how to work with a large scared dog. I would recommend him highly.

I have used For the Love of Dog for over a year walking my Vizlsa and my two Greyhounds. I would…read more and have recommended them to friends. I trust their walkers completely and have never had a problem with them. The prices are competitive, but the communication between Thomas and the clients as well as the work ethic of the company is what puts them above the rest of the walkers in the area.

I'm a first time dog owner. My pup went for board to train. I also sent her for boarding when I had…read moreto go out of town. She's more relaxed, great on a leash, and quick with her responsiveness to commands. Thank you to Autumn and her team! I also recommend group classes and private lessons (in person or virtual) after board to train to help the dog parent/human learn the commands.

Wonderful experience! My dog had a wonderful time! Autumn is wonderful ... friendly, professional,…read moreand attentive. Highly recommend ... Gidget will be back for a visit!

Craig, Cindy and Dogtown staff , THANK YOU for doing an exceptional job as always with care of our…read morefamily dogs (now up to 3 grand-pups/siblings who boarded and all enjoyed their visit). We appreciated the check in and video clips for the new dog while we were away. Thanks... Keesha Treasure and family

Love, love, love Dogtown Maryland! My girls Hemi, Roxy and Lucy Goose went for daycare and…read moreboarding. The minute I'd turn down Brandywine Road they'd be excited, tails wagging and couldn't wait to get out of the car. I never worried about them there as Craig, LaDonna and all the others always took such good care of them. Would recommend 100%!

10 of my dogs have been trained at the OTSFD from my first Rottweiler puppy in 2000, 4 Belgian…read moreMalinois to my scared meat farm rescue, Katie who was raised for 6 months in a small cage with 2 other dogs in deplorable conditions to our shy, rescue Frankie a sharpei/lab mix and my tiny Pomeranian. From puppy school through basic obedience to advanced training for the big dogs, the training has been amazing and top notch. They also listen to my goals and hopes for my dogs and create a plan to get there. Even after school is over, they are a continuous support as the dogs exhibit new behaviors or issues. I would NEVER trust or take my dogs anywhere else. As for grooming, I've never been a little dog person until we adopted a 6 month old Pomeranian. She captured my heart and soul and as such, needed regular grooming, which was new to us since we always had wash and wear dogs :) OTSFD always did a beautiful job with and were so kind and thorough. She was always ready on time and was perfectly groomed. We had a few sever mishaps with her grooming when we were out of town on extended stays and went to a new place, which OTSFD always fixed. I always stop by for toys, treats and food when I'm in the neighborhood. They are my go-to shop for gifts for friend and clients with cats and dogs as their selection and service is great. I highly recommend them to anyone in the area to stop by and experience the wonderfulness that is The Olde Towne School For Dogs!

I can't say enough positive things about this business. Patrice one of the trainers is the…read moreabsolute best trainer in the world. Our extremely stubborn French Bulldog stops all foolishness when Patrice is in sight. Their training program is outstanding but their retail service is just as outstanding! My dog did not received a salmon bone that was recommended. I returned the rest of the without issue. The location, the service, the items available make this business my go-to. #HappyShopping

Moo was rescued from a hurricane with seven puppies. All survived thankfully. With Wholistic Hounds…read moretraining and guidance over several years, she is living a happy life with us. She loved the agility program. She wasn't the best one there by a long shot, but she gained confidence and strengthened her bond with us.

We couldn't be happier with our experience with puppy kindergarten at Wholistic Hound! Chris was a…read morephenomenal trainer and an unexpected joy of the sessions was the coaching we (the puppy parents) received in each class. We looked forward to class each week and appreciated the detailed follow up with resources and exercises to practice at home after each session. The class size was small which allowed for the perfect amount of 1:1 coaching with the benefit of socialization with her classmates. We loved the exact right amount of lesson and active learning combined with structured free play time with all of the wonderful enrichment toys and obstacles. We would recommend this to any new puppy parents and also encourage all adult members of the household to attend each week. Since "graduating" we are constantly receiving accolades from fellow dog owners to our dogs temperament and have taken all of the lessons learned to heart!