FirstBarkWe highly recommend Mark! He worked with our black lab mix rescue. Mark is patient and knowledgeable on how to train your dog’s behavior.
The Polite Dog
Falls Church, Virginia
About The Polite Dog
At The Polite Dog, we provide compassionate, science-based training for families across Northern Virginia. With over 15 years of experience, we specialize in private coaching for puppies and adult dogs, helping you transform challenging behaviors into clear communication. Every program is fully customized to your goals and takes place in the environments where training matters most, your home, your neighborhood, and your local parks. Schedule your complimentary phone consultation today!
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- Leash training Customer-reported
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- Puppy training
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- Private training
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- Adult dogs
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- Puppies
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Assistance and working dogs
- Medical-alert and mobility assistance
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- Positive reinforcement
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- Dog walking
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- leash training 13
- calming presence 5
- dog whisperer 5
- patient trainer 5
- reactivity management 5
- understanding your dog 5
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- training plan 4
- kind trainer 3
- rapport with puppies 3
- tailored training 3
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Highly recommended! Mark has made a huge difference in the behavior of our 2 doodles and in our ability to manage/get ahead of their reactivity. The pups have very different personalities, and he's tailored the training approach to suit each and done training with them separate…Read full reviewClose full review
Highly recommended! Mark has made a huge difference in the behavior of our 2 doodles and in our ability to manage/get ahead of their reactivity. The pups have very different personalities, and he's tailored the training approach to suit each and done training with them separately and together. He has a calm, practical approach, and has been very patient and diligent in addressing specific issues. And they love to see him!
We hired Mark to work with our 4-year-old Coonhound, and our newly rescued 1.5-year-old Husky mix. Our Coonhound had become very reactive to other dogs after we brought the new dog into the family, and the 2 of them together were sometimes just unmanageable on walks. Mark worke…Read full reviewClose full review
We hired Mark to work with our 4-year-old Coonhound, and our newly rescued 1.5-year-old Husky mix. Our Coonhound had become very reactive to other dogs after we brought the new dog into the family, and the 2 of them together were sometimes just unmanageable on walks. Mark worked with us, and the dogs together and individually to address the issues. Things are so much better now - it was worth every penny, and we know we can call Mark for a session anytime we need to. I can't recommend him enough!
Immediate rapport with our puppy + effective interventions for heel nipping, leash tugging, and other suboptimal behaviors. Each session was followed by email reinforcing the training plan. Highly recommended.
Mark's expertise as a dog trainer is truly remarkable! From the moment we brought our dog to him, we knew we were in good hands. Mark's patience, knowledge, and dedication made the training process enjoyable and effective. Thanks to him, our dog has transformed into a well-behaved and happy pup. Highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for top-notch training for their furry friend!
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