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Pack Leader Help
Alexandria, Virginia
About Pack Leader Help
Pack Leader Help is a dog behaviorist and training service based in Alexandria VA, serving Northern Virginia and the DMV area. We specialize in reactive dogs, dog aggression, leash reactivity, and behavior modification for dogs with serious or persistent behavior issues. With over 15 years of experience, we work with owners to understand what is driving their dog’s behavior and how to create clear, reliable change through structured, real world training. We offer private dog training, in home training, and behavior evaluations tailored to each dog and household. Our goal is simple: help you live with a calmer, more manageable dog you can trust in real life.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
Program details
Structured training to change unwanted behaviors at the root, including aggression, fear, and reactivity.
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
Program details
Foundational training for puppies including structure, socialization, and early behavior development.
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
Program details
Dogs showing aggression toward people or other dogs. Behavior modification training in Alexandria VA.
- Reactivity training
Program details
For dogs that bark, lunge, or overreact on leash. Serving Alexandria VA and surrounding areas.
- Resource guarding
- Separation anxiety
Program details
Support for dogs struggling with being alone, including structured plans to reduce stress and destructive behavior.
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes
Program details
Work on your dog's reactivity with dog group class training in Alexandria, VA.
- In-home training
Program details
Private sessions in your home focused on real world behavior issues and structure in Alexandria, VA.
- Online or virtual training Customer-reported
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Support between sessions
- Homework and practice Customer-reported
Other listed services
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- Dog Behaviorist
Program details
Behavior specialist for anxiety, reactivity, and aggression cases in Northern Virginia.
- Dog Trainer Near Me
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
How will behavioral training help my dog with reactivity?
Reactivity is a symptom, not the problem. Most training is focused on getting the dog to "heel" or doing obedience while the dog is highly aroused and stressed. We focus on building clear communication and a healthy rapport with the dog parent and more importantly, we address how the dog behaves at home where 90% of behavioral problems start and end. This is often the missing piece to training is not recognizing how all the small day to day interactions at home either make or break a dog's overall behavior. We create training plans that are realistic for both human and dog- not just cookie cutter.
Community answer · Pack Leader Help · 2025-09-21
Do you offer aggression dog or reactive dog training focused on behavior?
Yes, all of our training programs are focused on behavior and emotions first. Meaning, we are interested in resolving the root of behaviors like reactivity, aggression pulling etc. Most of the clients who come to PLH have already been through 1 or more failed training program because much of the training was focused on symptom management.
Community answer · Pack Leader Help · 2025-09-21
Can you train my dog to become my PTSD service animal?
Hi Harper, Unfortunately, we do not train service animals we offer rehabilitation and training for dogs with behavioral issues and for puppies to create calm on command dogs.
Community answer · Pack Leader Help · 2019-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
135 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Responsive 36
- Reactive dog training 22
- Group classes 12
- Leash reactivity 7
- Anxious dog 4
- Communication with dog 4
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- Helpful techniques 4
- Tailored training 4
- Virtual sessions 4
- Support for dog owners 3
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Having worked with half a dozen trainers for our sensitive/reactive dog, Brianna stands out for her knowledge, problem solving, and empathy for dogs and their handlers. She's been incredibly helpful navigating the ins and outs of our dog's needs and I could not recommend her services enough
Thanks so much for helping us with our little demon, Frank!
We have absolutely LOVED Pack Leader Help! I was at a loss with my dog's training and was feeling very overwhelmed. Brianna is incredible--she listens to your concerns, helps you at every step, and breaks down the training so it feels manageable. I cannot recommend her enough. Sh…Read full reviewClose full review
We have absolutely LOVED Pack Leader Help! I was at a loss with my dog's training and was feeling very overwhelmed. Brianna is incredible--she listens to your concerns, helps you at every step, and breaks down the training so it feels manageable. I cannot recommend her enough. She truly cares about you and the absolute best for your dog! Thank you Brianna for all the information, training, and support you've given Koda and I!
Thank you for helping my Great Dane adjust to a very busy time in our lives. Your recommendations aided in soothing her anxiety and building her confidence. I’m really encouraged by your advice! Awesome admin team as well. Grateful for you all:)
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