FirstBarkBrianna and her team are incredible! I worked with Julianna P snd she was patient and caring to help me through different situations. Also, the pack walks are great!
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
Program details
Structured training to change unwanted behaviors at the root, including aggression, fear, and reactivity.
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
Program details
Foundational training for puppies including structure, socialization, and early behavior development.
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
Program details
Dogs showing aggression toward people or other dogs. Behavior modification training in Alexandria VA.
- Reactivity training
Program details
For dogs that bark, lunge, or overreact on leash. Serving Alexandria VA and surrounding areas.
- Resource guarding
- Separation anxiety
Program details
Support for dogs struggling with being alone, including structured plans to reduce stress and destructive behavior.
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes
Program details
Work on your dog's reactivity with dog group class training in Alexandria, VA.
- In-home training
Program details
Private sessions in your home focused on real world behavior issues and structure in Alexandria, VA.
- Online or virtual training Customer-reported
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Support between sessions
- Homework and practice Customer-reported
Other listed services
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- Dog Behaviorist
Program details
Behavior specialist for anxiety, reactivity, and aggression cases in Northern Virginia.
- Dog Trainer Near Me
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
All 10 topics
- Helpful techniques 4
- Tailored training 4
- Virtual sessions 4
- Support for dog owners 3
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I cannot say enough good things about Pack Leader Help! Brianna and JP are not only wonderful dogs trainers, they’re two of the best humans I’ve ever met. With dog training, you need someone who can not only help your dog, but also someone who can help YOU! This team is unmatched, I’d recommend them to anyone.
Brianna is not only the best dog trainer in the DMV area, she is also an incredible communicator and wonderful support for dog owners on their training journeys. If you're simply looking for a trainer to teach your dog obedience, you should up your standards and then hire Brianna…Read full reviewClose full review
Brianna is not only the best dog trainer in the DMV area, she is also an incredible communicator and wonderful support for dog owners on their training journeys. If you're simply looking for a trainer to teach your dog obedience, you should up your standards and then hire Brianna. Brianna and PLH offer SO much more than obedience, they help you build a strong foundation for communication with your dog! Bri has given us SO much insight into dog/human communication (via both our training sessions AND her fantastic podcast and social channels), where it breaks down, and how to best repair and strengthen our relationship with our pup. When we felt we were at our wits end with an issue with our dog, Archer, she provided support and understanding, and then creative ideas that actually worked. The PLH group classes are an amazing resource for us to put into practice what we've learned, and get the reps that we as handlers and our pup need to continue to build our confidence! We can't recommend Brianna enough and will shout her from the rooftops for all dog owners!
Brianna is the best! I have 3 dogs and one is dog reactive/aggressive and she has helped change the relationships in the household as well as leash walking. I have seen a huge improvement in all 3 of my dogs. She answers all my questions and explains everything so I have the tool…Read full reviewClose full review
Brianna is the best! I have 3 dogs and one is dog reactive/aggressive and she has helped change the relationships in the household as well as leash walking. I have seen a huge improvement in all 3 of my dogs. She answers all my questions and explains everything so I have the tools needed for success. You can tell she has so much experience and knowledge with dog behavior and it shows during training sessions. I would recommend Pack Leader Help to anyone looking for top quality dog training.
Kyle is a godsend! I was concerned at first because my dog was scared of new men coming over but Kyle was kind, patient and knew exactly how to handle her. He walked me through how to help her feel more confident, gave me an action plan and helped us both feel more certain in mom…Read full reviewClose full review
Kyle is a godsend! I was concerned at first because my dog was scared of new men coming over but Kyle was kind, patient and knew exactly how to handle her. He walked me through how to help her feel more confident, gave me an action plan and helped us both feel more certain in moments of reactivity. Now I can walk her without pulling and have guests over without concern that she will get reactive. I tell everyone about Kyle at Pack Leader Help.
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