DOG HEALTH ADVISORY: To prevent the spread of respiratory illness in dogs, we ask that if your dog is coughing, sneezing, and/or has eye or nasal discharge, please postpone your training sessions. We no longer have a communal water bowl, and we are filtering the air and disinfecting the premises daily.
COVID-19 UPDATE: If you are feeling unwell in any way, please do not attend our group classes or private training appointments. You will be able to make up any missed sessions.
SUPPORT OUR FUTURE HOPE: We are donating 15% of the proceeds of every class to Our Future Hope. This nonprofit trains assistance/service dogs, provides therapy dog training, equine and other animal-assisted therapy and interventions. Take any class and help support this cause. Learn more by visiting: www.ourfuturehope.org
Training:
Or Read more about our services below. We're sure you and your dog will enjoy the time we spend together.
Meet one-on-one with your trainer, who will work with you to change your dogs behavior easily and effectively for lasting results! We provide customized training and teach you how to control and avoid problem behaviors.
Every dog is different, we will help you choose the program that's best for you and your dog based on the specific issues you're experiencing and your ultimate goals
We started and designed our programs many years ago. We lay a solid obedience foundation, then work with you and your dog during included follow ups.
This class is organized to teach you and your dog loose-leash walking skills with right, left, about, figure 8 turns. People who enjoy taking their dogs everywhere are especially appreciative of learning these maneuvers! “Sit stay” and “down stay” are taught with duration and distractions increasing with each lesson.
4231 Wards Chapel Rd
Marriottsville, MD 21104
Tuesdays at 8:00pm
Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Saturdays at 2:00pm
Founder At Humane Domain
Debbie has been providing behavior consultations & training for many domestic & exotic species, from dogs to dolphins for more than 25 years. She was on the education committee of the APDT helping to create the first national certification for professional dog trainers known as the CPDT & is both past vice president and president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Since Debbie is an IAABC certified consultant and also a CPDT-KA, she regularly attends seminars and conferences that feature well known experts in the field such as Ian Dunbar, Ken McCort and Karen Overall to meet continuing education requirements. Debbie has served on many rescue and shelter boards including the Baltimore Humane Society, as well as the Baltimore Vicious Dog Hearing Board and has volunteered to train assistance dogs and animal assisted therapy animals for more than two decades.
Co-Founder At Humane Domain
Paulette is certified in aquatic health and closed ecosystems, and also specialized in breeding, raising & training exotic birds and Koi for nearly 30 years in Sykesville Maryland. She has installed and maintained over 2000 ponds & also specializes in equine management as well as sheep, alpaca and goats. Additionally she was the owner of Your Companions Country Store offering holistic animal products. If you live within an hour of Owings Mills Maryland and you have an aquarium or pond issue or difficulty with maintaining fish, frogs or other aquatic life, Paulette holds the key to your solutions.
Lindsay has been instructing/teaching the Refine Your Relationship Basic Manners classes for 14 years.
Jody has a special interest in puppy socialization to help prevent future problems in adult dogs.
Gene's business is known as The Train More Humane Guy. He is working towards his CPDT certification and is dedicated to teaching people that humane training methods are more effective than harsh techniques.
Julie is a trainer/instructor and animal behavior intern working towards her CPDT certification. Julie has a special interest in agility and teaches agility classes.
Sherry is a small animal nutritional counselor with many years experience in helping owners choose the best diets for their pets to help them thrive.
Why Use Us For Your Training?