Scott truly has a talent for training dogs! I invested in the puppy training course and I would recommend to any one that is trying to train a confident, obedient, happy pup! Scott not only trains the dog but also trains the owner and I am so grateful I chose to work and learn with him!

Dogs By Dancer
Washington, District of Columbia
About Dogs By Dancer
Dogs By Dancer is the best dog training service ran by Scott Dancer, whose experience spans over 12 years and successfully training thousands of dogs. Scott has seen and dealt with everything from puppy training, socialization, reactivity and aggression, resource guarding and more. Dogs By Dancer offers a variety of services that is custom to your needs, from weekly in-home classes, to board and training services, and even group classes. Schedule an appointment today with the best dog trainer in the DMV area!
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation Customer-reported
- Puppy training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Reactivity training
- Resource guarding
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes
- Private training Customer-reported
Dog age
- Puppies
Additional services
- Boarding Customer-reported
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Customer reviews
Google listingMentioned in reviews
- Confidence building 14
- Loose leash walking 11
- Group classes 7
- Leash training 7
- Board and train 5
- Fun lessons 5
All 10 topics
- Effective trainer 4
- Reactive dog training 3
- Calm dog 2
- Trusting dog 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Scott was a great help for me with my pitt mix rescue. She had a lot of leash reactivity (mostly to other dogs and skateboarders) and some social anxieties. I worked using the freedom program with Scott and she is really a new pup. Walks are enjoyable, she is much more confident …Read full reviewClose full review
Scott was a great help for me with my pitt mix rescue. She had a lot of leash reactivity (mostly to other dogs and skateboarders) and some social anxieties. I worked using the freedom program with Scott and she is really a new pup. Walks are enjoyable, she is much more confident and comfortable in new situations. I can walk her off leash and trust her completely that she will stay right by me and won't chase after anything without my say so. She can still be a little shy, but her recovery time is so much faster than it ever was, and she learns to more quickly trust new situations. Overall I can't recommend Scott highly enough.
I can super highly recommend Scott and Suzy at Dogs by Dancer. They are thoughtful and professional and my dog loves Scott and is always so excited to see him. I had such a great experience, I am going to send our other dog to Scott. Scott clearly cares about the dogs, is proact…Read full reviewClose full review
I can super highly recommend Scott and Suzy at Dogs by Dancer. They are thoughtful and professional and my dog loves Scott and is always so excited to see him. I had such a great experience, I am going to send our other dog to Scott. Scott clearly cares about the dogs, is proactive with outreach and has also followed up regularly to see how my dog, Taco, is doing post-training. Taco had several behavioral issues and is so much better, calmer and more confident after his board and train. The follow up group classes are such huge bonus. If you are looking for effective and professional training by someone who clearly loves dogs, Scott Dancer is your guy.
Scott Dancer is an amazing trainer. I originally brought Harper to Scott for a 2-week puppy board and train. When Harper came home he had a great foundation from which to build on. Two years later, I brought Harper to Scott for a refresher course with the goal of having Harper…Read full reviewClose full review
Scott Dancer is an amazing trainer. I originally brought Harper to Scott for a 2-week puppy board and train. When Harper came home he had a great foundation from which to build on. Two years later, I brought Harper to Scott for a refresher course with the goal of having Harper join me at my office. He came home much for confident and should be able to join me in the office soon. Dogs by Dancer's weekly group training sessions, available to all graduates, is a great way to reinforce positive behavior of both the dog and owner. From training, to group classes, to boarding, I highly recommend Dogs by Dancer for your doggy fur children!
Scott is great! He truly cares about your dog and their success. He spends quality time with you and gives you the tools you need to help train your dog. He also stays in touch and offers group classes once your pup graduates, which are great!
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