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Your Dog's Friend
Rockville, Maryland
About Your Dog's Friend
Your Dog's Friend is a nonprofit 501c3 organization working to improve dogs' lives, reduce problem behaviors, and keep dogs out of shelters. We believe in the power of positive training, not only because scientific studies have proven it is effective, but because it builds trust, and never causes pain or fear. And…it's fun! Our free and reduced-cost resources include monthly interactive webinars, an advice-rich website, one-on-one consultation by phone and email, training classes, and support for animal welfare organizations.
Training & services
Training goals
- Canine Good Citizen preparation Customer-reported
- Puppy training Customer-reported
- Socialization Customer-reported
Behavior support
- Reactivity training Customer-reported
How training happens
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies Customer-reported
Training level
- Beginner training Customer-reported
Dog sports
- Agility Customer-reported
- Scent work Customer-reported
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
I saw your reviews in the Wash. Consumer Checkbook and wondered if you only serve Md. residents. I live in Va. and adopted a 3 yr. husky 4 days ago and she bit me when I tried to correct her. Do you work with dogs like this?
Hi Linda. I'm so sorry. You definitely need to see a positive, force-free trainer. There are a lot of excellent trainers in VA. Let me know where you live, so I can refer you to someone. Also read our handout at https://yourdogsfriend.org/help/people/.
Community answer · Your Dog's Friend · 2019-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
159 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Puppy kindergarten 15
- Kind trainers 8
- Reactive dog class 4
- Basic manners class 3
- Positive training 3
- Affordable classes 2
All 10 topics
- Agility classes 2
- Dog pairing 2
- Guidance for dog owners 2
- Online classes 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Highly recommend. They know what they are doing!
Our new pup is loving the basic manners class. Melissa Dilla is an amazing and enthusiastic instructor giving positive instruction in our group class with tips specific to our pup’s needs. We look forward to taking other classes with YDF and Melissa!
Practical, effective and affordable dog training. Entrance is on the side of the building with additional parking there.
Simply great ! Great coaches for humans and dogs! Great atmosphere and lots of fun! We love it !
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