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Pack Leader Help

Alexandria, Virginia

4.9/5· 135 Google reviews

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

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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.

Community answer · Pack Leader Help · 2025-09-21

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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

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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

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4.9
out of 5135 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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100 collected reviews

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Meg A
5/5
I don’t even know where to begin. My husband and I are currently in training (doing the 10 session immersion program) with Bri for our 3 year old Jack Russell Terrier, Juniper. She is a very high energy pup with dog and sound reactivity and we were nearly at our wits end with her…Read full reviewClose full review

I don’t even know where to begin. My husband and I are currently in training (doing the 10 session immersion program) with Bri for our 3 year old Jack Russell Terrier, Juniper. She is a very high energy pup with dog and sound reactivity and we were nearly at our wits end with her barking and reactivity when we were on walks. Adding to that, I’m due at the beginning of May with our first so we knew we had to do something. We have had such an incredibly positive experience so far. Bri is such a talented trainer and she makes lessons so easy to understand, plus she’s a delight to work with. I feel like I’m seeing our dog’s behavior in a whole new light. Bri explains everything so well and everything we have done so far has had excellent results with Juniper. Any good dog training worth its weight is an investment of time, energy, and money but it’s such a relief when you see it paying off in real-time, knowing it’s all worth it. I can confidently recommend Bri and Pack Leader Help (particularly the immersion program) for anyone who needs help connecting with, understanding, and improving their relationship with their dog. Juniper is learning so much but we are as well. If you’re on the fence about trainers or programs, I highly recommend you stop your search here.

Taylor Dobelle
5/5
Brianna and the Pack Leader Help immersion program quite literally changed Ollie’s life — and ours. When we adopted Ollie, we didn’t fully anticipate was just how deep his anxiety ran. Loud noises, strangers, other dogs, even certain sounds in our own home — everything was a trig…Read full reviewClose full review

Brianna and the Pack Leader Help immersion program quite literally changed Ollie’s life — and ours. When we adopted Ollie, we didn’t fully anticipate was just how deep his anxiety ran. Loud noises, strangers, other dogs, even certain sounds in our own home — everything was a trigger. We tried our best, but we were honestly lost, especially after having a baby. Then we found Brianna. From our very first conversation, Brianna’s depth of knowledge and genuine warmth came through. She didn’t just see a “problem dog” — she saw Ollie. She took the time to understand his history, his specific fears, and what kind of support he needed to actually feel safe in the world. That attentiveness never wavered throughout the entire immersion program. The transformation we saw in Ollie was nothing short of remarkable. He became calmer, more confident, and more trusting than we had ever seen him. Skills that we had struggled to even begin teaching him, he had mastered. More importantly, he seemed happy in a way that broke our hearts a little — because we realized we hadn’t quite seen that from him before. Brianna also made sure WE were set up for success. She walked us through everything, answered every question (no matter how basic), and gave us the tools to continue reinforcing Ollie’s progress. If you have a fearful, anxious, or reactive rescue and you’re wondering if there’s hope — there is. Brianna is it. We cannot recommend Pack Leader Help highly enough. Five stars doesn’t feel like enough.

Adam and Angela Benjamin-Eskola
5/5

Brianna worked with us as a family. She helped us increase trust with our rescue dog with big emotions. We loved how comfortable Brianna is to work with. She doesn't just give you a one size fits all training, it's truly tailored to you and your dogs behavior needs. My cousin recommended her, and Brianna has been nothing short of impressive.

Elizabeth Chambers
5/5

Brianna has been incredibly helpful to our family and truly seeks to understand our pups’ needs. Highly recommend!

Emily Acqua
5/5

Brianna is knowledgeable, skilled, and creative. Her training advice is practical, nuanced, and considers the well-being of both dog and human. Highly recommend!

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