FirstBarkStarted seeing Bri last summer when we first got our second fur baby! And Cannot recommend enough her services in dog training and helping our pup out with impulse control and leash reactivity during walks. Every session was useful and personable. It is clear that Bri, Lani, and the team really care 🐶 and have the dogs best interest in mind always. Quality care
Pack Leader Help
Alexandria, Virginia
About Pack Leader Help
Pack Leader Help is a dog behaviorist and training service based in Alexandria VA, serving Northern Virginia and the DMV area. We specialize in reactive dogs, dog aggression, leash reactivity, and behavior modification for dogs with serious or persistent behavior issues. With over 15 years of experience, we work with owners to understand what is driving their dog’s behavior and how to create clear, reliable change through structured, real world training. We offer private dog training, in home training, and behavior evaluations tailored to each dog and household. Our goal is simple: help you live with a calmer, more manageable dog you can trust in real life.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
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Structured training to change unwanted behaviors at the root, including aggression, fear, and reactivity.
- Obedience training
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- Puppy training
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Foundational training for puppies including structure, socialization, and early behavior development.
- Socialization
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Behavior support
- Aggression training
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Dogs showing aggression toward people or other dogs. Behavior modification training in Alexandria VA.
- Reactivity training
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For dogs that bark, lunge, or overreact on leash. Serving Alexandria VA and surrounding areas.
- Resource guarding
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- Separation anxiety
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Support for dogs struggling with being alone, including structured plans to reduce stress and destructive behavior.
How training happens
- Board and train
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- Group classes
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Work on your dog's reactivity with dog group class training in Alexandria, VA.
- In-home training
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Private sessions in your home focused on real world behavior issues and structure in Alexandria, VA.
- Online or virtual training Customer-reported
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- Private training
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Dog age
- Puppies
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Support between sessions
- Homework and practice Customer-reported
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Other listed services
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- Dog Behaviorist
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Behavior specialist for anxiety, reactivity, and aggression cases in Northern Virginia.
- Dog Trainer Near Me
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Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
How will behavioral training help my dog with reactivity?
Reactivity is a symptom, not the problem. Most training is focused on getting the dog to "heel" or doing obedience while the dog is highly aroused and stressed. We focus on building clear communication and a healthy rapport with the dog parent and more importantly, we address how the dog behaves at home where 90% of behavioral problems start and end. This is often the missing piece to training is not recognizing how all the small day to day interactions at home either make or break a dog's overall behavior. We create training plans that are realistic for both human and dog- not just cookie cutter.
Community answer · Pack Leader Help · 2025-09-21
Do you offer aggression dog or reactive dog training focused on behavior?
Yes, all of our training programs are focused on behavior and emotions first. Meaning, we are interested in resolving the root of behaviors like reactivity, aggression pulling etc. Most of the clients who come to PLH have already been through 1 or more failed training program because much of the training was focused on symptom management.
Community answer · Pack Leader Help · 2025-09-21
Can you train my dog to become my PTSD service animal?
Hi Harper, Unfortunately, we do not train service animals we offer rehabilitation and training for dogs with behavioral issues and for puppies to create calm on command dogs.
Community answer · Pack Leader Help · 2019-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
135 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- responsive 36
- reactive dog training 22
- group classes 12
- leash reactivity 7
- anxious dog 4
- communication with dog 4
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- helpful techniques 4
- tailored training 4
- virtual sessions 4
- support for dog owners 3
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5/5!! Had the greatest experience at Pack Leader Help!! My dog, Bear (6yr old maltipoo), is special…in so many ways!!!!😂 I’ve always said that he has “his preferences” but to be real, his anxiety makes him pretty tough to deal with sometimes. He had some trauma when he was a pup…Read full reviewClose full review
5/5!! Had the greatest experience at Pack Leader Help!! My dog, Bear (6yr old maltipoo), is special…in so many ways!!!!😂 I’ve always said that he has “his preferences” but to be real, his anxiety makes him pretty tough to deal with sometimes. He had some trauma when he was a pup and it really has never gone away. I came here hoping I could get some professional help with his mild aggression (showing teeth and growling) and Brianna gave me just that! At the end of the PLH “Immersion Program”, Bear wasn’t getting threatened like he always used to. He used to growl every time I would try and move him and now he just lets me!!!!!!!!!! AH! It’s unbelievable how much relief this has given me and seemingly Bear too. Truly, truly worth the money. Thank you SO much!!!!!!
Brianna is incredible. She’s so thoughtful, tailored, and worth every single penny. I brought her in to help with my rescue pup and she has helped us get acclimated in more ways than I could possibly imagine. I’m not only getting incredible hands-on support during our sessions, b…Read full reviewClose full review
Brianna is incredible. She’s so thoughtful, tailored, and worth every single penny. I brought her in to help with my rescue pup and she has helped us get acclimated in more ways than I could possibly imagine. I’m not only getting incredible hands-on support during our sessions, but she is educating me and leaving me with so many tools for long-term success. She’s popular but very much worth the wait!!
I can’t stop talking about Pack Leader Help to everyone I know with a dog. Whether you have a puppy, senior dog, dog with reactivity, etc.. whatever your needs are, Brianna and her team will provide a plethora of training knowledge and skills. It means everything when not only yo…Read full reviewClose full review
I can’t stop talking about Pack Leader Help to everyone I know with a dog. Whether you have a puppy, senior dog, dog with reactivity, etc.. whatever your needs are, Brianna and her team will provide a plethora of training knowledge and skills. It means everything when not only you get to see and experience your dog’s progress, but even your friends and neighbors notice it too. The puppy training has made all the difference in my household that has an older dog in it as well. We’ve left every session with all of the tools and resources needed, and anytime I’ve followed up with questions or concerns, PLH has promptly responded with guidance and care. Both my dogs and I have gained so much confidence from her services. Highly, highly recommend!
Brianna is incredible, and she truly cares about her clients. We are forever grateful for her!!
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