FirstBarkMark has worked with our younger lab Stella last year and we are slo glad we put her through Mark's school. Her manners have improved but what we are most impressed by is her recall on off leash adventures. Highly recommend using Mark's services and school program he runs.
The Polite Dog
Falls Church, Virginia
About The Polite Dog
At The Polite Dog, we provide compassionate, science-based training for families across Northern Virginia. With over 15 years of experience, we specialize in private coaching for puppies and adult dogs, helping you transform challenging behaviors into clear communication. Every program is fully customized to your goals and takes place in the environments where training matters most, your home, your neighborhood, and your local parks. Schedule your complimentary phone consultation today!
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- Leash training Customer-reported
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- Puppy training
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- Private training
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- Adult dogs
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Assistance and working dogs
- Medical-alert and mobility assistance
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- Positive reinforcement
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- Dog walking
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- leash training 13
- calming presence 5
- dog whisperer 5
- patient trainer 5
- reactivity management 5
- understanding your dog 5
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5 stars for Mark and his effective leash training!
We asked Mark to work with our 9mo old Boxer to get him on the right path before bad behaviors got started. Mark began with a very detailed consultation and took the time to fully understand our dog and our goals for the training. He followed that up with a great training program…Read full reviewClose full review
We asked Mark to work with our 9mo old Boxer to get him on the right path before bad behaviors got started. Mark began with a very detailed consultation and took the time to fully understand our dog and our goals for the training. He followed that up with a great training program that definitely helped our puppy mature into a well adjusted adult. He balanced being easy to work with having a clear and direct method for training our dog (and how we could best work with the dog). Highly recommend his services!
Our family adopted our first dog in January, and we're so thankful that we found Mark to help us navigate the first few months! He is professional, knowledgeable, and efficient during the lessons. We'd recommend his services for anyone needing support with their precious pup!
We have nothing but great things to say about Mark and the work he does at Polite Dog. We enrolled our nervous rescue pup (Harvey) in the multi week program and he made leaps in just a few short weeks! He is now comfortable on a leash, in the car, and with stay, sit, down, etc. 1…Read full reviewClose full review
We have nothing but great things to say about Mark and the work he does at Polite Dog. We enrolled our nervous rescue pup (Harvey) in the multi week program and he made leaps in just a few short weeks! He is now comfortable on a leash, in the car, and with stay, sit, down, etc. 100% recommend, and Harvey loved the time to get out and about to neighborhood parks. It’s also very continent how they pick up and drop off, so it’s easy to plan around your work day. Mark also takes the time to teach you how to maintain and reinforce training going forward which is very helpful. Definitely work with them if you need a breakthrough or just some help!
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