Dog training for puppies in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Good K9 Academy is a boutique dog training facility in Gaithersburg, MD with 100+ five-star Google reviews and 10+ years of experience. We turn reactive, anxious, and unruly dogs into calm, confident companions through balanced training methods combining positive reinforcement and e-collar work. Our Board & Train program is unique: dogs live with their dedicated trainer in a real home, not a kennel. We also offer In-Home Training, Puppy Training, Group Classes, Aggressive Dog Training, Boarding, and Daycare. Serving Gaithersburg, Rockville, Germantown, Bethesda, Potomac, McLean, and the broader Maryland, DC, and Virginia area. Get started today with a free in-person consultation!

Mary is a full time Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, running a small business focusing on behavior modification for problem behaviors commonly seen in pet dogs and cats. She's been involved in the modification of animal behavior as a researcher, veterinary technician, trainer, and animal behaviorist for the past 20 years. Her scientific approach to animal training often leads to immediate results.

Private dog training utilizing positive reinforcement based methods. Addressing puppy behaviors, adult dog manners, fear, reactivity, aggression, and more.

Whether you have a young pup, older dog or a rescue, PetSmart dog training classes can help them learn how to behave appropriately at home and on-the-go. Our Accredited Pet Trainers teach fun & effective group & private classes through positive reinforcement