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 consultationProgram details
Structured training to change unwanted behaviors at the root, including aggression, fear, and reactivity.
Obedience training
Puppy trainingProgram details
Foundational training for puppies including structure, socialization, and early behavior development.
Socialization
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Dogs showing aggression toward people or other dogs. Behavior modification training in Alexandria VA.
Reactivity trainingProgram details
For dogs that bark, lunge, or overreact on leash. Serving Alexandria VA and surrounding areas.
Resource guarding
Separation anxietyProgram details
Support for dogs struggling with being alone, including structured plans to reduce stress and destructive behavior.
How training happens
Board and train
Group classesProgram details
Work on your dog's reactivity with dog group class training in Alexandria, VA.
In-home trainingProgram details
Private sessions in your home focused on real world behavior issues and structure in Alexandria, VA.
Online or virtual trainingCustomer-reported
Private training
Dog age
Puppies
Support between sessions
Homework and practiceCustomer-reported
Other listed services
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Dog BehavioristProgram 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 Google
What 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.
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.
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.
5/5Working with Julianne has been a great experience! She is very patient at answering all my questions. I signed up for lessons to help my dog with his separation anxiety and reactivity on leash. We are still improving on his anxiety but have seen a lot of improvement with his b…Read full reviewClose full review
Working with Julianne has been a great experience! She is very patient at answering all my questions. I signed up for lessons to help my dog with his separation anxiety and reactivity on leash. We are still improving on his anxiety but have seen a lot of improvement with his behavior in the crate. The tools and guidance provided to help with his reactivity have made our walks a lot more enjoyable and given myself the confidence to handle different situations and ultimately improve my relationship with my dog. I love that I’m able to still continue sessions as I need and to tailor them to specific situations or behaviors we want to improve on! Couldn’t recommend Packleader Help enough. The classes are also a great way to continue to practice what we have learned and continuing building on.
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Aviel
5/5Brianna has been AMAZING to work with. I have been working with her virtually and it has been so helpful. Brianna sends homework that is very thorough with additional things to do outside of the sessions, has worked to create affordable pricing, and is super clear in her communic…Read full reviewClose full review
Brianna has been AMAZING to work with. I have been working with her virtually and it has been so helpful. Brianna sends homework that is very thorough with additional things to do outside of the sessions, has worked to create affordable pricing, and is super clear in her communication. I love that we discuss what my dog is thinking and experiencing so that I better understand what I need to do to communicate with him better. I am so thankful that I found Brianna and my dog is too!!
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Kristen Marino
5/5
Brianna is amazing ! I have had a few virtual sessions with her to talk business and dog training, from trainer to trainer. She is so knowledgeable every time I talk to her I learn something new.. she has such great ideas and her approach to training is super beneficial to the owners and a breath of fresh air for the dog to be understood. I would recommend her to anyone
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Shaina Elgort
5/5Brianna is the best in the area if you have a reactive dog, or are just looking for ways to strengthen your relationship with your dog. She has helped us to better understand our dog's needs, but also have taught us what we can do differently in our everyday lives to be better le…Read full reviewClose full review
Brianna is the best in the area if you have a reactive dog, or are just looking for ways to strengthen your relationship with your dog. She has helped us to better understand our dog's needs, but also have taught us what we can do differently in our everyday lives to be better leaders in our own home. Brianna also offers tons of free resources and helpful videos on her instagram. I highly recommend her services!
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Benjamin Greenberg
5/5Hiring Pack Leader Help was the best decision I could have made for my dogs in terms of training. When I was looking for someone to work with my reactive dog, multiple trainers turned me down since my dog has a bite history. Not only is working with Pack Leader Help amazing, the…Read full reviewClose full review
Hiring Pack Leader Help was the best decision I could have made for my dogs in terms of training. When I was looking for someone to work with my reactive dog, multiple trainers turned me down since my dog has a bite history. Not only is working with Pack Leader Help amazing, they are much more affordable than the other dog trainers we were looking at!
We worked with Julianne who was extremely professional and ready to work with Luca and help him grow, despite him even trying to bite her at times. Julianne was also available over text if I had questions regarding some of the techniques, recommended dog food, or further advice.
Another great benefit of Pack Leader Help is their social media presence! We get endless amounts of content from them which we’re always checking carefully on things we can try with our dogs.
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