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Academy Dog Training

Silver Spring, Maryland

4.7/5· 95 Google reviews

About Academy Dog Training

Haywood L. Perry Jr. first opened his doors in May 1985, when he saw the need for top quality training for dogs. Haywood L. Perry Jr., the Director of Academy Dog Training, has extensive dog and people training experience and is ever seeking to expand the scope and quality of services offered at the Academy. All trainers will assist in problem solving, proper nutrition and grooming techniques for your breed of dog, and much more.​

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation Customer-reported
  • Obedience training Customer-reported

How training happens

  • Group classes Customer-reported
  • Private training Customer-reported

Dog age

  • Puppies Customer-reported

Additional services

  • Boarding Customer-reported
  • Daycare Customer-reported
  • Grooming

Other listed services

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  • Academy Dog Training by Haywood - Dog Training
    Program details

    Academy Dog Training by Haywood has had its roots here in the DC area for over 40 years! The Academy has sought to transform people's understanding that even a simple walk is a potential adventure for their pup and them. We seek to teach, both canine and human how to better communicate and learn usi...

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.7
out of 595 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Knowledgeable staff 15
  • Basic obedience 6
  • Daycare training 5
  • Expert trainers 5
  • Reactive dog training 5
  • Group lessons 4
All 10 topics
  • Rescue dog training 3
  • Dog community 2
  • Patient trainers 2
  • Understanding of dog behavior 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

95 collected reviews

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Tina Nabors
5/5
We are incredibly grateful to have found Tiara at Academy Dog Training! She has provided phenomenal 1:1 training for our 5-year-old, very reactive Brittany, guiding us from novice behavioral training all the way to advanced obedience off leash. Her expertise and consistency have …Read full reviewClose full review

We are incredibly grateful to have found Tiara at Academy Dog Training! She has provided phenomenal 1:1 training for our 5-year-old, very reactive Brittany, guiding us from novice behavioral training all the way to advanced obedience off leash. Her expertise and consistency have truly transformed our dog's behavior and met all our specific goals. Tiara also offered in-home boarding for our 15-year-old Black Lab, who required senior and hospice care. Her knowledge and compassionate care gave us peace of mind, knowing our beloved senior pup was in the best hands. What stands out the most is how much our dogs love Tiara. Their faces light up every time we mention her name, which speaks volumes about her positive impact and connection with them. We wholeheartedly recommend Tiara for anyone seeking trustworthy and exceptional dog training and boarding services. Thank you, Tiara, for everything you've done for our furry family members!

Kerri Redding
5/5

We love love love this dog training community! Expert trainers, great products and knowledgeable staff for retail. My dogo loves going here!

Anna
1/5
Be aware- the place over promises and is understaffed. Sales tactics are very effective so make sure you do not pay up front and ask for ongoing training tracking (daily videos etc). We enrolled Nova in the Daycare program, which promised to deliver Basic Obedience including 1. …Read full reviewClose full review

Be aware- the place over promises and is understaffed. Sales tactics are very effective so make sure you do not pay up front and ask for ongoing training tracking (daily videos etc). We enrolled Nova in the Daycare program, which promised to deliver Basic Obedience including 1. Walking on Lead without pulling, 2. Sit on the first command, 3. Sit/Stay for one minute, 4. Come on the first command, 4. Down on the first commend, Down/Stay 5 minutes, 6. Understanding the No commend. The program also includes 3 private lessons, 4 group lessons, 1 test and a Behavioral Consultation. Upon the conclusion of the program the owner and the dog team are required to pass a Test to graduate. Sadly, not only did my dog not progress, but we also did not receive any of the post daycare elements, which are critical to ensure we can handle the dog and whether the training was in fact effective. We only received one very short handling class, at the end of which we concluded that Nova was not able to walk on lead without pulling.

Jade Doblado
1/5

Tried to call to book an appointment and a staff member kept hanging up on me.

Bree Johnson
5/5

My go to place for my dog for training, food, toys, advice, community, etc.

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