The Coventry School for Dogs, Inc. has proudly served Columbia, MD and the Howard County area for over 35 years as a leader in professional dog training, enrichment-based dog daycare, and dog walking services. Our mission is to educate, advocate, and set dogs and their families up for long-term success using positive reinforcement, science-based training, and stress-free handling methods.
Founded on a shared passion for dogs, we take pride in our highly educated, knowledgeable staff who respect our clients, their colleagues, and every dog in our care. Coventry was honored by the Baltimore Sun as Best Dog Training Facility, Best Dog Trainer, and Best Dog Walker, setting the standard for excellence throughout Howard County, Maryland.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Canine Good Citizen preparation
Crate training
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
SocializationCustomer-reported
How training happens
Day training
Group classes
Online or virtual training
Private training
Dog age
Puppies
Training level
Beginner training
Dog sports
Rally obedience
Scent work
Training approach
Positive reinforcement
Additional services
Daycare
Dog walking
Grooming
Other listed services
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Animal Training
Behavior Counselor
Canine Enrichment
Caring For Dogs
Day Package
Detection Work
Dog Class
Dog Day Camp
Dog Healthy
Dog Pick-Up
Dog's Activity
Enrichment Activities
Family Dog
Fitness Training
Full Day
Home Services
K9 Handlers
Personal Training
Pet Dogs
Play Groups
Potty Breaks
Training Lessons
Training Programs
Dog Behavior
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Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
Will there be classes this evening?
Although they frequently have classes in the evenings, the front desk is usually not staffed then so, if you have questions, you might want to contact them a different way. (That's the explanation they gave me when I told them Goggle maps said they were closed.) If you are asking about this particular night inre weather, idk.
5/5I think my pup genuinely prefers this daycare over the last one. As soon as we pull into the parking lot, he starts whining with excitement to get out of the car.
While they don’t have cameras for me to check in on him, I really enjoy the weekly photo updates they share on Faceb…Read full reviewClose full review
I think my pup genuinely prefers this daycare over the last one. As soon as we pull into the parking lot, he starts whining with excitement to get out of the car.
While they don’t have cameras for me to check in on him, I really enjoy the weekly photo updates they share on Facebook.
They also include enrichment activities, which is a big plus—it's not just dogs sitting around in a big room all day.
What I really love is that it’s a small group setting. They’re able to give thoughtful feedback, like letting me know if my pup had a tummy issue or made a new friend. It feels personal and caring, which gives me a lot of peace of mind.
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Sara M
5/5We’ve been sending our dog here for 6 years and highly recommend it to everyone. They break out the dogs into rooms by size AND temperament, so each dog can have a good experience. As the owner of a small dog that plays gently, it’s nice to know he’s safe from being accidentally …Read full reviewClose full review
We’ve been sending our dog here for 6 years and highly recommend it to everyone. They break out the dogs into rooms by size AND temperament, so each dog can have a good experience. As the owner of a small dog that plays gently, it’s nice to know he’s safe from being accidentally trampled by one that’s more rambunctious.
They also offer great training courses for dogs to teach them basics, tricks, or even sports. We’ve done most of the classes and they’re all wonderful.
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leilani ames
5/5Coventry was recommended to me by a friend, and they were right. Our dog was hand shy and nervous around new people. The positive reinforcement method at Coventry is the best. Sandal learned a lot and also calmed down around other dogs. His behavior improved so much, we went thro…Read full reviewClose full review
Coventry was recommended to me by a friend, and they were right. Our dog was hand shy and nervous around new people. The positive reinforcement method at Coventry is the best. Sandal learned a lot and also calmed down around other dogs. His behavior improved so much, we went through Beginner, then Wonder Dog training. This training set him up for success on walks, vet trips, and in varying environments.
Six years later we have a new 2 year old rescue who needed to learn how to behave around other dogs and people. Mario is an exuberant young 75 pound dog that loves life, people, and dogs. We knew that Coventry was where we were going. We started him in Beginner with excellent results, he gained focus and obedience. Mario went through Wonder Dog with excellent results, the increasing challenges brought out the best in him. He's currently in Dogs Unleashed and doing well. The increasing challenges of distance, duration, and distraction is noticeably sharpening his obedience.
Coventry is positive reinforcement based, no painful or forceful methods are used. Every instructor teaches the classes in a way that's fun and positive for the dogs and the people. I love being able to ask questions about specific things and how to get through them. I can't say enough about their training, it's wonderful!
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Eva BitterSuite
4/5
My pup loves it here!!!! Be right back with a full review.
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Irene Su
5/5We drop off our puppy at Coventry twice a week and she's always so excited to come and say hello to all the humans and doggos! Coventry is clean and easy to schedule daycare appointments. They provide feedback on how our pup is doing and you can tell the employees there love thei…Read full reviewClose full review
We drop off our puppy at Coventry twice a week and she's always so excited to come and say hello to all the humans and doggos! Coventry is clean and easy to schedule daycare appointments. They provide feedback on how our pup is doing and you can tell the employees there love their job to snuggle and take care of the pups. She has even gotten some training from them like learning how to take food "gently" from someone's hands. Would highly recommend :)
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