Dog obedience training in Columbia, Maryland

The Coventry School for Dogs, Inc. has proudly served Columbia, MD and the Howard County area for over 35 years as a leader in professional dog training, enrichment-based dog daycare, and dog walking services. Our mission is to educate, advocate, and set dogs and their families up for long-term success using positive reinforcement, science-based training, and stress-free handling methods. Founded on a shared passion for dogs, we take pride in our highly educated, knowledgeable staff who respect our clients, their colleagues, and every dog in our care. Coventry was honored by the Baltimore Sun as Best Dog Training Facility, Best Dog Trainer, and Best Dog Walker, setting the standard for excellence throughout Howard County, Maryland.

With 27 years experience, and the Founder of Club Pooche 2008-2022, Elisa Kamens is here for you. From 10 week old puppies through basic obedience, manners training or even helpful tips on how best interact with other dogs; she's got it all! With her dog training knowledge she can't wait to get started. Working together so that both you AND your canine partner have fun developing a great training relationship. Every dog and every owner is different, so she customizes her training to fit the individual needs of each of her clients. Elisa starts with high motivation and positive training to teach new behaviors; from there she adjusts accordingly to each dog, based on personality.