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Your Dog's Friend

Rockville, Maryland

4.9/5· 159 Google reviews

About Your Dog's Friend

Your Dog's Friend is a nonprofit 501c3 organization working to improve dogs' lives, reduce problem behaviors, and keep dogs out of shelters. We believe in the power of positive training, not only because scientific studies have proven it is effective, but because it builds trust, and never causes pain or fear. And…it's fun! Our free and reduced-cost resources include monthly interactive webinars, an advice-rich website, one-on-one consultation by phone and email, training classes, and support for animal welfare organizations.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Canine Good Citizen preparation Customer-reported
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  • Puppy training Customer-reported
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  • Socialization Customer-reported
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Behavior support

  • Reactivity training Customer-reported
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How training happens

  • Private training
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Dog age

  • Puppies Customer-reported
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Training level

  • Beginner training Customer-reported
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Dog sports

  • Agility Customer-reported
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  • Scent work Customer-reported
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Questions & answers

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What people have asked about this business.

I saw your reviews in the Wash. Consumer Checkbook and wondered if you only serve Md. residents. I live in Va. and adopted a 3 yr. husky 4 days ago and she bit me when I tried to correct her. Do you work with dogs like this?

Hi Linda. I'm so sorry. You definitely need to see a positive, force-free trainer. There are a lot of excellent trainers in VA. Let me know where you live, so I can refer you to someone. Also read our handout at https://yourdogsfriend.org/help/people/.

Community answer · Your Dog's Friend · 2019-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 5159 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • puppy kindergarten 15
  • kind trainers 8
  • reactive dog class 4
  • basic manners class 3
  • positive training 3
  • affordable classes 2
All 10 topics
  • agility classes 2
  • dog pairing 2
  • guidance for dog owners 2
  • online classes 2

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100 collected reviews

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Heidi Moreau
5/5

A great source of positive, force‑free training information. The free webinars, newsletters, and educational materials offer fantastic guidance for any dog owner looking for reliable, humane support.

Trina
5/5
We have had great experiences with Your Dogs Friend Training. Not only have we utilized the webinar/youtube education sources, but we've also taken Puppy Kindergarten with Sarah, Puppy Agility Games with Andrew, and attended a few Puppy Parties. The focus on positive reinforceme…Read full reviewClose full review

We have had great experiences with Your Dogs Friend Training. Not only have we utilized the webinar/youtube education sources, but we've also taken Puppy Kindergarten with Sarah, Puppy Agility Games with Andrew, and attended a few Puppy Parties. The focus on positive reinforcement trainingis extremely useful. The classroom environment is engaging, well supported, and helps build confidence in your pup- and, as the human...learning how to communicate with your pup. The trainers are knowledgeable, kind, and encouraging. They have been more than helpful with answering questions and giving advice to help work through training challenges. Classes are easy to register for, and affordable. Making training more attainable.

Andrea Monge
5/5

Great location. Ample parking. Well thought out space. And the trainers (well I've only done classes with E) are sooo great.

Gabby Green
5/5
Can’t say enough good things about this place! Helped us immensely with our reactive street dog puppy Tilly who is now a well adjusted adult. They were so knowledgeable and the classes were incredible, especially nose work! Trainers were excellent and really helped us feel welcom…Read full reviewClose full review

Can’t say enough good things about this place! Helped us immensely with our reactive street dog puppy Tilly who is now a well adjusted adult. They were so knowledgeable and the classes were incredible, especially nose work! Trainers were excellent and really helped us feel welcome. Don’t know where we would be without them and we support them every year with donations. Wish we could give even more!

Carla Coelho
5/5
Your Dog’s Friend is truly one of a kind! I can’t say enough good things about this organization. I worked with Sarah, one of their trainers, to help my dog Brownie and Stevie and the difference was incredible. I’ve also taken their classes and webinars so much real-life, helpfu…Read full reviewClose full review

Your Dog’s Friend is truly one of a kind! I can’t say enough good things about this organization. I worked with Sarah, one of their trainers, to help my dog Brownie and Stevie and the difference was incredible. I’ve also taken their classes and webinars so much real-life, helpful info for dog owners, and most of it is free! Their mission to keep pets out of shelters and help families build stronger bonds is amazing. They truly care and go above and beyond every single time. 💕🐶😻

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