Doberman Assistance Rescue & Education (DAR&E)
Trainer Resource Page
• DAR&E’s official position is against the use of shock collars.
• DAR&E recommends positive reinforcement training methods.
• DAR&E does NOT recommend trainers who use shock collars aka e collars in their training classes or for behavior modification.
• Board and Train and/or Private classes do not meet DAR&E’s group training requirement.
Information on why DAR&E is against shock collars:
http://www.happytaildogtraining.com/resources.html (section on shock collar info)
https://m.iaabc.org/joint-standards-of-practice/ — IAABC, APDT and CCPDT
https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/shockcollars
According to its website, AVSAB is issuing a new position statement on use of punishment but here is the vet behaviorists’ paper on picking a trainer:
https://avsab.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/How-to-Choose-a-Trainer-Position-Statement.pdf
Dog Trainers and Behaviorist Directory
We appreciate feedback, positive or negative, regarding trainers on this list. Email darefeedback@yahoo.com
| Trainer | Phone | State | City | Website | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Paws Spa and Training Center | 410-420-2311 | MD | Forrestville | email thru website | 4pawsspaonline.com | Training Club-Group Classes-Obedience, Agility, Rally, Tricks, etc |
| A Click Above | 703-574-3398 | VA | Leesburg | registrar@aclickabovellc.com | www.aclickabovellc.com | Group and Private training. Obedience, Agility, Scentwork classes |
| All About Dogs | 703-497-7878 | VA | Woodbridge | www.allaboutdogsinc.com | ||
| Best Buddy Dog Trainers | 443-646-6143 | MD | Southern MD | email thru website | www.bestbuddydogtrainer.com | Group and Private training |
| BFF Pet Services | 301-861-6714 | MD | Brandywine | chris@mybffpetservices.com | www.mybffpetservices.com | Group and Private training. Obedience, Nose work, Tracking, Rally, etc |
| Brian Markowich-Dogboy Training | 301-475-5778 | MD | Leonardtown Area | training@dogboyobedience.com | www.dogboytraining.com | Group and Private training |
| Canine Obedience Training | 757-427-2292 | VA | Virginia Beach | trainmydogandmore@gmail.com | www.dog.school.biz | Group and Private training. Obedience and Rally |
| Canine Training Association | 410-575-3040 | MD | Beltsville / Davidsonville | email thru website | www.ctadogs.org | Training Club-Group Classes-Obedience, Agility, Rally, Tricks, etc |
| Capital Dog Training | 301-587-5959 | MD | Silver Spring | cdtcclasses@gmail.com | www.cdtc.org | Training Club-Group Classes-Obedience, Agility, Rally, Tricks, Flyball, etc |
| Debbie Winkler -Humane Domain | 410-549-1135 | MD | Marriotsville | deb@humanedomain.net | www.humanedomain.net | Certified Animal Behaviorist |
| Dog Day Afternoon | 703-779-1333 | VA | Leesburg | thedogdayafternoon@att.net | www.thedogdayafternoon.com | Group Classes |
| Dog Owners Training Club | 410-615-9704 | MD | Woodbine | rlgraham56@aol.com | www.dotc.org | Training Club-Group Classes-Obedience, Agility, Rally, Tricks, etc |
| Dr. Amy Pike – Animal Behavior Wellness Center | 703-783-8807 | VA | Fairfax | info@abwellnesscenter.com | www.abwellnesscenter.com | Veterinary Behavior Consultant |
| Dr. Caryn Self-Sullivan PhD | 540-287-8207 | VA | Fredericksburg area | email thru website | www.askdrcaryn.com | Certified Animal Behaviorist |
| Dude Ranch Pet resort | 804-798-7900 | VA | Glen Allen | email thru website | www.duderanchresort.com | Group and Private training. Obedience, Rally, Tricks |
| Edna Murley-Tusing | MD | Baltimore | email thru website | www.ednadogtraining.org | Group Training. Beginner, Obedience. Well known and respected Trainer | |
| Ethan Hall – Capital Canine Services | 301-260-BARK (2275) | MD | Mt Airy / DC Area | dogs@capitolk9.com | www.capitolk9.com | Extensive doberman experience.- Group and Private classes |
| Fur Get Me Not | 703-933-1935 | VA | Arlington | rsvp@furgetmenot.com | www.furgetmenot.com | Group and Private training. Obedience and Nose work |
| Fuzzy Logic Dog Training | 540-603-2873 or text 804-218-7622 | VA | Louisa County/Central VA area | info@fuzzylogicdogtraining.com | www.fuzzylogicdogtrainng.com | Group and Private training |
| Ilene Nathan – Pawsitive Changes Dog Training | MD | Baltimore / Washington area | email thru website | www.pawsitive-changes.com | Extensive Doberman Experience – Certified Dog Behavior Consultant | |
| Jean Nohle – Perfect Paws Pet Training | 757-594-0577 | VA | Newport News | jnohle@aol.com | www.perfectpawspetraining.org | Group and Private training |
| Just Say k-9 sports, inc. | 757-334-3270 | VA | Yorktown | wendy@justsayk9sports.com | www.justsayk9sports.com | Group and Private training. Obedience, Rally, Tricks, Carting, etc. |
| Laura Costas -One on One Dog Training | 301-650-2326 | MD | MD / DC metro area | laura@1on1dogtraining.com | www.1on1dogtraining.com | Private Training Only |
| Laurie Williams – Pup N’ Iron | 540-659-7614 | VA | Fredericksburg | info@pupniron.com | www.pupniron.com | Group and Private training |
| Louisa County Basic Dog Obedience | VA | Louisa County / Central VA area | email thru website | www.louisacounty.com/2186/Basic-Dog-Obedience | Group Classes Basic Obedience | |
| Mahogany Ridge | 540-547-2958 | VA | Culpeper | theresa@mahoganyridgeva.net | www.mahoganyridge.net | Group and Private training. Obedience, Rally, Nose Work, Dog Camps |
| Mark McCabe | 443-398-0348 | MD | DC / Balto. / N. VA | tbte.info@gmail.com | www.markmccabe.com | Private Training Only |
| Melanie Parrish – All Dog Adventures | 804-355-7737 | VA | Richmond area | info@alldogadventures.com | www.allaboutdogsinc.com | Extensive doberman experience. Group Classes-Obedience, Agility, Rally, Tricks, etc |
| Merrimac Dog Training Club | 757-723-8141 | VA | Hampton | email thru website | www.merrimacdogtraining.org | Training Club. Group Classes, Adventure sports |
| Mountain View Dog Training | 540-937-5805 | VA | Amissville / Warrenton | mvdogs@gmail.com | www.mountainviewdogtraining.com | Obedience and Agility classes |
| My K9 Buddy | 717-476-2449 | MD | Westminster | marta@myk9buddy.net | www.myk9buddy.net | Group and Private training |
| Nancy Williams-Dogs with Issues | 410-374-1556 | MD | Manchester | email thru website | www.dogswithissues.com | Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist |
| Oriole Dog Club | 410-565-6651 | MD | Halethorpe | email thru website | www.orioledogclub.org | Training Club – Group Classes |
| Pat Miller – Peaceable Paws | 301-582-9420 | MD | Fairplay | info@peaceablepaws.com | www.peaceablepaws.com | Group and Private training |
| Professional K9 Services Training Center | 703-209-0527 | VA | Culpeper | prok9services@aol.com | www.prok9services.com | Group and Private training |
| Richmond Dog obedience Club | 804-278-9032 | VA | Richmond | rdoc0515@gmail.com | www.rdoc.org | Training Club. Group Classes – Obedience, Agility, Rally, Tricks, etc |
| Scott Burgess – Dogs on the Mark | 443-844-8428 | MD | MD, VA, PA & DE | dogsonthemark@comcast.net | www.dogsonthemark.com | Private Training Only |
| Spot on Dog Training | 202-629-2967 | DC | Washington DC area | email thru website | www.spotondogtrsiningdc.com | Group and Private training |
| Steady Dog Training | 571-758-3436 | VA | Fairfax / Prince William County area | autumn@steadydogtraining.com | www.steadydogtraining.com | Group and Private training |
| The Animals House | 703-433-1300 | VA | Sterling | mail@theanimalshouse.com | www.theanimalshouse.com | Group Classes. Obedience, Agility, Rally, Tricks |
| The Coventry School | 410-381-1800 | MD | Columbia | coventryschooldogs@wixsite.com | www.thecoventryschool.com | Group and Private training. Obedience, Rally, Nose Work, Tricks, etc |
| The Enlightened Dog | 703-293-9388 | VA | Chantilly | info@theenlighteneddog.com | www.theenlighteneddog.com | Group and Private training |
| Think Like a Dog | 410-446-0865 | MD | Lexington Park | donna@thinklikeadog.us | www.thinklikeadog.us | Group and Private training |
| Vivian Leven – Positive Dog Solutions | 202-630-0249 | VA | DC / Metro area | info@positivedogsolutions.com | www.positivedogsolutions.com | Extensive Doberman experience – Certified Behaviorist and Trainer |
| West Wind Dog Training | 703-730-8429 | VA | Woodbridge | karen@westwinddogtraining.com | www.westwinddogtraining.com | Private Training Only |
| Wholistic Hound Academy | 703-962-6335 | VA | Alexandria | info@wholistichound.com | www.wholistichound.com | Obedience training, dog sports |
| Woofs Dog Training Center | 703-536-7877 | VA | Arlington | info@woofsdogtraining.com | www.woofsdogtraining.com | Group and Private training |
| Your Dog’s Friend | 301-983-5913 | MD | Rockville | yourdogsfriendinformation@gmail.com | www.yourdogsfriend.org | Group and Private classes, dogs sports, workshops, etc |