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FitHound Puppy & Dog Training

Walkersville, Maryland

4.8/5· 18 Google reviews

About FitHound Puppy & Dog Training

Group classes and private consultations and lessons as well as all levels of K9 Nosework (scent detection for fun and competition). We practice force-free, poistive reinforcement methods to teach you how to work with your dog.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
  • Crate training
  • House training
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training

How training happens

  • Group classes
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Support between sessions

  • Personalized training plans

Dog sports

  • Scent work

Training approach

  • Force-free training
  • Positive reinforcement

Other listed services

View 8 additional details
  • Group Courses
  • Loose Lead Walking
  • Phone/ Video Consults
  • Private Consultation
  • Real Life Training
  • Scent Detection
  • Training Seminars
  • Week Course

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.8
out of 518 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Positive training methods 6
  • Puppy classes 6
  • Learn 4
  • Adult dog training 3
  • Fun classes 3
  • Nosework lessons 3
All 10 topics
  • Rescue 3
  • Great instructor 2
  • Manners classes 2
  • Understand 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

18 collected reviews

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Jamie Hendi
5/5
Cari is AMAZING! She uses all positive reinforcement so your dog is trained to your commands. My labradoodle trained with her from puppy classes up to Canine Good Citizen and he is now a certified therapy dog. Cari helped me with my very hyper Sheepadoodle so he could learn to…Read full reviewClose full review

Cari is AMAZING! She uses all positive reinforcement so your dog is trained to your commands. My labradoodle trained with her from puppy classes up to Canine Good Citizen and he is now a certified therapy dog. Cari helped me with my very hyper Sheepadoodle so he could learn to wait and listen to me, rather than spazzing out at every distraction. Cari is now helping my daughter with a rescue who has some issues. Cari is patient, kind and clearly loves dogs. She makes class fun and has a wonderful sense of humor. I have worked with other trainers in the past and she is hands down the best I have ever worked with. I highly recommend her - she is fabulous!!!!!

Kathy Power
5/5

I have been training with Cari for 7 to 8 years now. I love them! Both Cari and Sue are very patient and knowledgeable of dog training and dog behaviors.

Darrell Roy
5/5
Cari does a great job working with you and your dog or puppy. She makes it a positive experience for both. She is always willing to answer questions and help you with difficult behaviors. The training is all done with positive reinforcement. Cari also works with Sue, another trai…Read full reviewClose full review

Cari does a great job working with you and your dog or puppy. She makes it a positive experience for both. She is always willing to answer questions and help you with difficult behaviors. The training is all done with positive reinforcement. Cari also works with Sue, another trainer, in Nosework classes. This is a very fun activity for you and your dog. Just watching their natural instincts take over when searching for a scent is a pretty cool thing. Our dogs get so excited when they are going to Nosework class. Thanks Cari and Sue.

Kathy Guenterberg
5/5
I've gone to Cari for training classes for the 7+ years that I've had my rescue Aussie, Dutchie. She is a wonderful trainer, I've learned some very valuable methods and ways to work through the issues my boy had, using all positive reinforcement rather than aversive training met…Read full reviewClose full review

I've gone to Cari for training classes for the 7+ years that I've had my rescue Aussie, Dutchie. She is a wonderful trainer, I've learned some very valuable methods and ways to work through the issues my boy had, using all positive reinforcement rather than aversive training methods that are likely to compound any issues. I contine to attend at least one of her classes every year to reinforce the bond and connection I have with Dutchie. He has come so far and is now one of the best dogs we have had the privilege of living with.

Melissa Wilfong
5/5

Cari and Sue are fantastic trainers. We adopted two puppies from a rescue last year and despite some challenges we’ve been able to raise well adjusted confident happy dogs with their help. I think positive reinforcement training is the only way to create a sense of safety and confidence in a dog, particular one that has been through some hard times. I highly recommend FitHound.

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