Paw by Paw Dog Training provides professional dog training, puppy training, obedience training, and behavior modification in Kensington, MD, serving Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Washington, DC, and the surrounding area. Our veterinarian-recommended trainers help dogs of all ages and breeds build better manners, confidence, and reliable obedience through customized training programs. Services include Doggie Day School, Board & Train, private in-home training, puppy classes, group obedience classes, nosework, agility, therapy dog training, daycare, and professional grooming. Join the thousands of local families who have trusted Paw by Paw to help their dogs succeed. Schedule your complimentary evaluation today!
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Our behavior modification program helps dogs overcome reactivity, fear, anxiety, aggression, resource guarding, excessive barking, and other challenging behaviors. Help your dog build confidence and learn healthier responses in real-world situations. Includes unlimited private lessons.
Canine Good Citizen preparationProgram details
Take the official AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test in Kensington, MD. This 10-step evaluation measures obedience, leash manners, behavior around people and dogs, and responsible dog ownership. Passing earns the nationally recognized AKC CGC title.
Take the official AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test in Montgomery County, MD. This 10-step evaluation measures obedience, leash manners, behavior around people and dogs, and responsible dog ownership. Passing earns the nationally recognized AKC CGC title.
Crate trainingProgram details
House trainingProgram details
Leash trainingProgram details
Obedience trainingProgram details
Build better communication and reliable manners. Training covers sit, down, stay, place, recall, leash walking, and impulse control while addressing jumping, pulling, nipping, chewing, separation anxiety, and other everyday challenges. Includes private & group lessons, plus lifetime support.
Puppy trainingProgram details
Our Puppy 101 program covers potty training, crate training, socialization, leash walking, recall, basic obedience, and common puppy challenges like biting, chewing, jumping, nipping, and separation anxiety. Program includes private lessons and group training, plus lifetime support.
Recall trainingProgram details
SocializationProgram details
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
BarkingProgram details
ChewingProgram details
Fear and confidenceProgram details
Reactivity trainingProgram details
Resource guardingProgram details
Separation anxietyProgram details
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Accelerate your dog's progress with immersive training. Dogs stay with one of our trusted boarding partners and receive daily professional training focused on obedience, manners, behavior skills, and real-world reliability. Includes owner coaching to help maintain success at home.
Group classesProgram details
Build skills and confidence in a fun, supportive group setting. Our dog training classes focus on obedience, socialization, impulse control, focus, and real-world manners while helping dogs and owners strengthen their bond through guided practice.
In-home trainingProgram details
Our in-home dog training program provides one-on-one coaching tailored to your dog's needs and lifestyle. We work on obedience, behavior issues, puppy training, and household manners in the environment where challenges occur most.
Owner coachingProgram details
Private trainingProgram details
Private dog training lessons provide individualized support for puppies, obedience training, behavior concerns, and advanced skills. Work one-on-one with a professional trainer to address your dog’s unique needs and achieve lasting results.
Dog age
Adult dogsProgram details
PuppiesProgram details
Training level
Advanced obedienceProgram details
Advanced trainingProgram details
Support between sessions
Personalized training plansProgram details
Assistance and working dogs
Service dog trainingProgram details
Therapy dog trainingProgram details
Prepare your dog for therapy work in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and community settings. Our therapy dog training program develops advanced obedience, calm behavior, confidence, and handler communication while helping teams prepare for therapy dog evaluations and certification.
Prepare your dog for therapy work in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and community settings. Training focuses on advanced obedience, calm behavior, confidence, and handler skills needed for evaluations and certification.
Dog sports
AgilityProgram details
Build confidence, focus, and teamwork through agility training. Dogs learn jumps, tunnels, weave poles, and real-world obstacle skills while improving coordination, fitness, and communication. Suitable for dogs of all ages, breeds, and experience levels.
Scent workProgram details
Tap into your dog's natural scenting abilities with Nosework training. Dogs learn to locate target scents, solve puzzles, and build confidence through rewarding search activities. Great for mental enrichment, focus building, and dogs of all ages, breeds, and experience levels.
Training approach
E-collar trainingProgram details
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
DaycareProgram details
More than daycare, Confident Canine Playcare helps dogs build confidence, social skills, and focus through structured enrichment activities, supervised play, agility, and training games. Ideal for dogs who thrive with routine, mental stimulation, and individualized attention.
GroomingProgram details
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Dog trainingProgram details
Professional dog training for puppies and adult dogs. We offer customized programs for obedience, behavior modification, leash manners, puppy training, socialization, and off-leash reliability. Build better communication, confidence, and lasting results with your dog.
Self-Serve Dog Wash | Rockville, Bethesda & PotomacProgram details
Our self-serve dog wash makes bath time easy and convenient. Wash your dog using professional bathing stations, shampoo, towels, dryers, and grooming supplies provided for you. Perfect for keeping dogs clean without the hassle of bathing at home.
Doggie Day School & Training | Rockville, Bethesda & PotomacProgram details
Doggie Day School combines professional dog training with the fun of daycare. Dogs receive structured training throughout the day focused on obedience, social skills, confidence building, impulse control, and manners. Ideal for busy owners who want consistent progress and enrichment.
Canine First Aid Certification | Rockville, Bethesda & PotomacProgram details
Be prepared for canine emergencies with our Canine First Aid & CPR Certification course. Learn CPR, first aid, choking response, injury care, poison prevention, and wellness checks while earning a certification designed for dog owners and pet professionals.
Free Dog Training EvaluationsProgram details
Our free dog training evaluation helps identify your dog’s behavior, training needs, and goals. We assess challenges like obedience, reactivity, or manners and recommend a customized training plan tailored to your dog and lifestyle.
Pet CPR Certification | Rockville, Bethesda & PotomacProgram details
Be prepared for canine emergencies with our Canine First Aid & CPR Certification course. Learn CPR, first aid, choking response, injury care, poison prevention, and wellness checks while earning a certification designed for dog owners and pet professionals.
Day School Program | Rockville, Bethesda & PotomacProgram details
Doggie Day School combines professional dog training with the fun of daycare. Dogs receive structured training throughout the day focused on obedience, social skills, confidence building, impulse control, and manners. Ideal for busy owners who want consistent progress and enrichment.
Dog Bath | Rockville, Bethesda & PotomacProgram details
Our self-serve dog wash makes bath time easy and convenient. Wash your dog using professional bathing stations, shampoo, towels, dryers, and grooming supplies provided for you. Perfect for keeping dogs clean without the hassle of bathing at home.
Dog CourseProgram details
Off-Leash Dog Training | Rockville, Bethesda & PotomacProgram details
Enjoy greater freedom and confidence with reliable off-leash training. This advanced program focuses on recall, responsiveness, and obedience around distractions so your dog can safely enjoy hikes, parks, and outdoor adventures while maintaining dependable control.
Dog's BehavioralProgram details
Emotional Support AnimalsProgram details
Intensive Training ProgramProgram details
Leash ClassesProgram details
Pet TherapyProgram details
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Training SessionsProgram details
Self-Serve Dog WashProgram details
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Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
How can I adopt a puppy?
Thank you for contacting us. We recommend Operation Paws for Homes or Pet Connect Rescue for adoptions!
Community answer · Paw by Paw Dog Training · 2024-09-21
What is required for my dog to be accepted to attend dog training ?
All we require is for your dog to be up to date on our required vaccines (Bordetella, Distemper, Rabies and Canine Influenza) and for you to attend a free training evaluation first so our trainers can put together a customized training program for you!
Community answer · Paw by Paw Dog Training · 2023-09-21
5/5Paw By Paw Dog Training is an incredible place to train your dog. When we started training, our dog pulled on his leash constantly, would bark nonstop at every dog he saw, and wouldn’t listen to any of our commands. After graduating from Obedience 101, our dog now goes on loose l…Read full reviewClose full review
Paw By Paw Dog Training is an incredible place to train your dog. When we started training, our dog pulled on his leash constantly, would bark nonstop at every dog he saw, and wouldn’t listen to any of our commands. After graduating from Obedience 101, our dog now goes on loose leash walks every time, can be in a room with 24 other dogs and not bark a single time, and obeys when we give him commands. He is like a new dog in less than 3 months. The staff and trainers are all so kind and supportive and ready to answer any question. I definitely recommend training with Paw By Paw!
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Jesse Friedlander
5/5
All of their trainers are first rate -- they have lots of patience and are very customer friendly.
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Kevin Dill
5/5The effect that P by P had on Wally has been wonderful. He fits into the world so well, both in terms of interaction with humans and other dogs. He responds to my commands quickly and crisply, and holds those commands until I let him know it is time to move on.
Jessie deserves…Read full reviewClose full review
The effect that P by P had on Wally has been wonderful. He fits into the world so well, both in terms of interaction with humans and other dogs. He responds to my commands quickly and crisply, and holds those commands until I let him know it is time to move on.
Jessie deserves so much credit for all that Wally has learned; Jessie was so devoted and so encouraging for Wally, making it easy for Wally to progress. Just as important was the plan that P by P had set up - we all worked that plan diligently and joyfully. Overall, such a great experience.
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Stefanie Lehmann
5/5
So grateful for the great training Honey received. Jesse gave her (and me) the confidence and tools needed for success!
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Debra Band
5/5Paw by Paw's training program has helped my anxious, obstinate young dog, who had a very tough start in life on the Caribbean streets and US shelters, into a happy, confident, completely cooperative and trust-worthy-- and fun-loving member--of our family. The clear and logical t…Read full reviewClose full review
Paw by Paw's training program has helped my anxious, obstinate young dog, who had a very tough start in life on the Caribbean streets and US shelters, into a happy, confident, completely cooperative and trust-worthy-- and fun-loving member--of our family. The clear and logical training program, and firm but kind trainers has led me (an experienced dog parent) to understand more about what she needs, and has helped her become her best self. She has loved each trainer and enjoyed every session. We're thrilled by her progress! Strongly recommended!
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