FirstBarkBrianna has a wealth of knowledge that cannot be beat. It is unlikely that you’ll find a better, more empathetic, and skilled dog trainer in any neighboring state, I couldn’t be more happy with my experience with her. Thank you so much for all of your help!!
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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Brianna helped coach me when i was first thinking of starting my dog training business and she was incredibly helpful and supportive. She leads with compassion and also teaches in a way that’s digestible! Recommend her as a trainer and as a dog trainer coach!
I’ve never met Brianna in person, as I live in Canada and am still in the process of convincing her to visit us (lol). However, I’ve purchased a couple of her online courses and attended her community Zoom meetings. Brianna has such a big heart and always goes above and beyond to…Read full reviewClose full review
I’ve never met Brianna in person, as I live in Canada and am still in the process of convincing her to visit us (lol). However, I’ve purchased a couple of her online courses and attended her community Zoom meetings. Brianna has such a big heart and always goes above and beyond to help. I’m constantly amazed by how curious and empathetic she is—not only toward dogs but also their families. It’s clear that she’s truly found her place in the dog world, and we’re so lucky to have her. I hope to meet her in person one day!
Brianna and Pack Leader Help are an amazing resource for humans and their dogs. We received guidance and resources that helped our dogs and ourselves and change the course of one of our dog’s future in our home for the better. They offer continual support even after sessions are …Read full reviewClose full review
Brianna and Pack Leader Help are an amazing resource for humans and their dogs. We received guidance and resources that helped our dogs and ourselves and change the course of one of our dog’s future in our home for the better. They offer continual support even after sessions are complete. If you have a reactive dog that has “bad” tendencies, reach out to Pack Leader because they will tell it to you straight and give you training or help you in finding a safe place for your dog. Peace of mind and useful tools in desperate situations saves lives and Pack Leader/Brianna is truly saving lives in the work they are doing. Highly recommend!!
There’s nobody better than Bri at helping families resolve reactivity in their fur babies. We’ve had a number of fosters and rescues who needed support and PLH has always helped immeasurably. Our own rescue Shelby had been through so much before she came to us that her reactivity…Read full reviewClose full review
There’s nobody better than Bri at helping families resolve reactivity in their fur babies. We’ve had a number of fosters and rescues who needed support and PLH has always helped immeasurably. Our own rescue Shelby had been through so much before she came to us that her reactivity was off the charts and nearly unmanageable. We couldn’t use the doorbell, pass other dogs on the street, or basically take her in public — it was miserable. After only a few weeks working with Bri and her team, Shelby’s reactivity had lessened significantly. A few weeks after that, Shelby was off leash playing with Bri’s dog in the backyard. It was incredible. She really gave us the tools to build Shelby’s confidence and boundaries safely and calmly. I can’t thank her and her team enough.
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