Paw by Paw Dog Training provides professional dog training, puppy training, obedience training, and behavior modification in Kensington, MD, serving Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Washington, DC, and the surrounding area. Our veterinarian-recommended trainers help dogs of all ages and breeds build better manners, confidence, and reliable obedience through customized training programs. Services include Doggie Day School, Board & Train, private in-home training, puppy classes, group obedience classes, nosework, agility, therapy dog training, daycare, and professional grooming. Join the thousands of local families who have trusted Paw by Paw to help their dogs succeed. Schedule your complimentary evaluation today!
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Our behavior modification program helps dogs overcome reactivity, fear, anxiety, aggression, resource guarding, excessive barking, and other challenging behaviors. Help your dog build confidence and learn healthier responses in real-world situations. Includes unlimited private lessons.
Canine Good Citizen preparationProgram details
Take the official AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test in Kensington, MD. This 10-step evaluation measures obedience, leash manners, behavior around people and dogs, and responsible dog ownership. Passing earns the nationally recognized AKC CGC title.
Take the official AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test in Montgomery County, MD. This 10-step evaluation measures obedience, leash manners, behavior around people and dogs, and responsible dog ownership. Passing earns the nationally recognized AKC CGC title.
Crate trainingProgram details
House trainingProgram details
Leash trainingProgram details
Obedience trainingProgram details
Build better communication and reliable manners. Training covers sit, down, stay, place, recall, leash walking, and impulse control while addressing jumping, pulling, nipping, chewing, separation anxiety, and other everyday challenges. Includes private & group lessons, plus lifetime support.
Puppy trainingProgram details
Our Puppy 101 program covers potty training, crate training, socialization, leash walking, recall, basic obedience, and common puppy challenges like biting, chewing, jumping, nipping, and separation anxiety. Program includes private lessons and group training, plus lifetime support.
Recall trainingProgram details
SocializationProgram details
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
BarkingProgram details
ChewingProgram details
Fear and confidenceProgram details
Reactivity trainingProgram details
Resource guardingProgram details
Separation anxietyProgram details
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Accelerate your dog's progress with immersive training. Dogs stay with one of our trusted boarding partners and receive daily professional training focused on obedience, manners, behavior skills, and real-world reliability. Includes owner coaching to help maintain success at home.
Group classesProgram details
Build skills and confidence in a fun, supportive group setting. Our dog training classes focus on obedience, socialization, impulse control, focus, and real-world manners while helping dogs and owners strengthen their bond through guided practice.
In-home trainingProgram details
Our in-home dog training program provides one-on-one coaching tailored to your dog's needs and lifestyle. We work on obedience, behavior issues, puppy training, and household manners in the environment where challenges occur most.
Owner coachingProgram details
Private trainingProgram details
Private dog training lessons provide individualized support for puppies, obedience training, behavior concerns, and advanced skills. Work one-on-one with a professional trainer to address your dog’s unique needs and achieve lasting results.
Dog age
Adult dogsProgram details
PuppiesProgram details
Training level
Advanced obedienceProgram details
Advanced trainingProgram details
Support between sessions
Personalized training plansProgram details
Assistance and working dogs
Service dog trainingProgram details
Therapy dog trainingProgram details
Prepare your dog for therapy work in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and community settings. Our therapy dog training program develops advanced obedience, calm behavior, confidence, and handler communication while helping teams prepare for therapy dog evaluations and certification.
Prepare your dog for therapy work in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and community settings. Training focuses on advanced obedience, calm behavior, confidence, and handler skills needed for evaluations and certification.
Dog sports
AgilityProgram details
Build confidence, focus, and teamwork through agility training. Dogs learn jumps, tunnels, weave poles, and real-world obstacle skills while improving coordination, fitness, and communication. Suitable for dogs of all ages, breeds, and experience levels.
Scent workProgram details
Tap into your dog's natural scenting abilities with Nosework training. Dogs learn to locate target scents, solve puzzles, and build confidence through rewarding search activities. Great for mental enrichment, focus building, and dogs of all ages, breeds, and experience levels.
Training approach
E-collar trainingProgram details
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
DaycareProgram details
More than daycare, Confident Canine Playcare helps dogs build confidence, social skills, and focus through structured enrichment activities, supervised play, agility, and training games. Ideal for dogs who thrive with routine, mental stimulation, and individualized attention.
GroomingProgram details
Other listed services
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Dog trainingProgram details
Professional dog training for puppies and adult dogs. We offer customized programs for obedience, behavior modification, leash manners, puppy training, socialization, and off-leash reliability. Build better communication, confidence, and lasting results with your dog.
Self-Serve Dog Wash | Rockville, Bethesda & PotomacProgram details
Our self-serve dog wash makes bath time easy and convenient. Wash your dog using professional bathing stations, shampoo, towels, dryers, and grooming supplies provided for you. Perfect for keeping dogs clean without the hassle of bathing at home.
Doggie Day School & Training | Rockville, Bethesda & PotomacProgram details
Doggie Day School combines professional dog training with the fun of daycare. Dogs receive structured training throughout the day focused on obedience, social skills, confidence building, impulse control, and manners. Ideal for busy owners who want consistent progress and enrichment.
Canine First Aid Certification | Rockville, Bethesda & PotomacProgram details
Be prepared for canine emergencies with our Canine First Aid & CPR Certification course. Learn CPR, first aid, choking response, injury care, poison prevention, and wellness checks while earning a certification designed for dog owners and pet professionals.
Free Dog Training EvaluationsProgram details
Our free dog training evaluation helps identify your dog’s behavior, training needs, and goals. We assess challenges like obedience, reactivity, or manners and recommend a customized training plan tailored to your dog and lifestyle.
Pet CPR Certification | Rockville, Bethesda & PotomacProgram details
Be prepared for canine emergencies with our Canine First Aid & CPR Certification course. Learn CPR, first aid, choking response, injury care, poison prevention, and wellness checks while earning a certification designed for dog owners and pet professionals.
Day School Program | Rockville, Bethesda & PotomacProgram details
Doggie Day School combines professional dog training with the fun of daycare. Dogs receive structured training throughout the day focused on obedience, social skills, confidence building, impulse control, and manners. Ideal for busy owners who want consistent progress and enrichment.
Dog Bath | Rockville, Bethesda & PotomacProgram details
Our self-serve dog wash makes bath time easy and convenient. Wash your dog using professional bathing stations, shampoo, towels, dryers, and grooming supplies provided for you. Perfect for keeping dogs clean without the hassle of bathing at home.
Dog CourseProgram details
Off-Leash Dog Training | Rockville, Bethesda & PotomacProgram details
Enjoy greater freedom and confidence with reliable off-leash training. This advanced program focuses on recall, responsiveness, and obedience around distractions so your dog can safely enjoy hikes, parks, and outdoor adventures while maintaining dependable control.
Dog's BehavioralProgram details
Emotional Support AnimalsProgram details
Intensive Training ProgramProgram details
Leash ClassesProgram details
Pet TherapyProgram details
Training LessonsProgram details
Training SessionsProgram details
Self-Serve Dog WashProgram details
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Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
How can I adopt a puppy?
Thank you for contacting us. We recommend Operation Paws for Homes or Pet Connect Rescue for adoptions!
Community answer · Paw by Paw Dog Training · 2024-09-21
What is required for my dog to be accepted to attend dog training ?
All we require is for your dog to be up to date on our required vaccines (Bordetella, Distemper, Rabies and Canine Influenza) and for you to attend a free training evaluation first so our trainers can put together a customized training program for you!
Community answer · Paw by Paw Dog Training · 2023-09-21
groomer sliced off my dog's paw pad. avoid at all costs
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Patti Petersen
5/5If I could add more than 5 stars I would. Paw by Paw is definitely a ten for me!
I enrolled my 3 month old puppy, Chase, in individual training classes and the whole experience has been fantastic. I've worked with Hannah and Rowan and they are amazing. Their knowledge of dog trai…Read full reviewClose full review
If I could add more than 5 stars I would. Paw by Paw is definitely a ten for me!
I enrolled my 3 month old puppy, Chase, in individual training classes and the whole experience has been fantastic. I've worked with Hannah and Rowan and they are amazing. Their knowledge of dog training as well as dog behavior has really helped me not only understand the how to perform a command but also the why the command works. And they make it a lot of fun for both of us.
Their Playcare is great too. Chase gets to play and they take time to reinforce what he's learned.
The whole team at Paw by Paw is fantastic. Theylre welcoming and friendly. It's very clear that they love dogs and treat all dogs just like their own.
I highly recommend them!!
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Cassandra Scott
5/5
My husband and I have been SO happy with paw by paw training. It’s been so fun to watch not only our dog’s obedience improve with training but her confidence as well. Rowan and the team have been incredible. Truly one of the most impactful experiences we’ve had with our girl, Lyra. So thankful.
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R. Herman
5/5We have had a wonderful experience with the Paw by Paw dog training! We took our 2 year-old pup worrying that she was not going to be able to break some bad habits. However, we have really made such great progress and continue to do. Rowan was our 1-1 trainer, and he was great to…Read full reviewClose full review
We have had a wonderful experience with the Paw by Paw dog training! We took our 2 year-old pup worrying that she was not going to be able to break some bad habits. However, we have really made such great progress and continue to do. Rowan was our 1-1 trainer, and he was great to get not only our pup in shape but also us as owners. We also love attending the weekly graduate courses with Jesse. He has been really helpful, has a good sense of humor, and clearly has a passion for his work. Thank you to the Paw by Paw team!
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Ambar Solis
5/5I just moved to the area a few months ago and was looking for a place to wash my doggie. Came across this location and I’m glad I did. Staff were very friendly. They have different kinds of shampoo which was great because my dog has skin allergies. The self serve dog washing area…Read full reviewClose full review
I just moved to the area a few months ago and was looking for a place to wash my doggie. Came across this location and I’m glad I did. Staff were very friendly. They have different kinds of shampoo which was great because my dog has skin allergies. The self serve dog washing area was clean upon arrival. It was very easy for me to reach my 60lb dog in the tub I used. Area was sectioned off with a gate and curtain that could be closed if needed/wanted. I felt very safe with my dog in that section.
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