Approved Trainers List
“As a general rule, anything that causes discomfort is aversive”
All Lu’s Labs age 3 and under (and occasionally older dogs), have a training addendum in their contracts. Lu’s Labs takes training very seriously and we only permit force-free, positive reinforcement training. We require all of our adopters to select a trainer from our approved training list prior to meeting a dog. Per our contract, if a dog has a training addendum, the dog is required to be enrolled in a training program within 45 days of adoption. Then choose a trainer from the list and submit your choice directly on the website. If you are unable to find a trainer / facility listed in your geographical area on the website, please note that on your submission form and we will assist you.
Adopters: Once you have selected a trainer, please fill out the Trainer Approval Submission Form
Both Petco and PetSmart classes are approved by Lu’s Labs and are appropriate for basic skills. However, their instructors are trained in-house through a mentor program and most are not certified professional dog trainers (CPDTs); skills vary from store to store. If you have a dog with a specific behavior problem(s), or you have specific training goals in mind, a private trainer or facility may be a better choice. We suggested that you visit a class prior to signing up to check out the class size and instructor. Please note that PETCO/PETSMART classes are NOT appropriate for Lu’s Labs puppies unless they have their full complement of vaccines at about 16 weeks of age, and the veterinarian agrees that the vaccines are in effect, which may take 5-10 days.
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Delaware
+ Lewes
Pawsitively Fabulous, LLC
Nancy Weller
https://pawsitivelyfabulous.com/#
+ Wilmington
Positive Results Dog Training
Nancy Fitzgerald
http://www.positiveresultsdogtraining.com/home
+ Millsboro
Mary D's Dog Training
(484) 574-3200
https://www.maryddogtraining.com/
+ Dover
Peterson's Positive Pups
1-302-747-6953
https://www.petersonspositivepups.com/
PL Net Canine
Maryland
+ Annapolis
Dog Only Knows
Alexis Bond
Annapolis, MD
Pawsitive Behavior Solutions, LLC
Rachel Ash
Annapolis, MD
https://pawbehaviorsolutions.com/
See Spot Grin
Cindy Knowlton
Millersville, MD
You Silly Dog LLC
Alisa Peters
Pasadena, MD
+ Baltimore
Oscar Winning Behavior
Amie Glasgow
Baltimore, MD
http://oscarwinningbehavior.com/
East Coast Academy
Baltimore, MD
+ Baltimore County
Canines At Training
Diane Sammarco and Wendy Zabicki
Reisterstown
https://caninesattraining.com/[7]
Dog Crazy Lady
Tanzi Leary
Owing Mills, MD
Maryland SPCA
Baltimore City
http://www.mdspca.org/programs/behavior/
The Canine Clique
Debbie Shepardson
Reisterstown, MD
http://www.thecanineclique.com/
+ Carroll County
Train My Dog and Me
Sam Matlick
Mount Airy, MD
http://www.trainmydogandme.com
My K9 Buddy
Marta Coursey
Westminster, MD
https://www.myk9buddy.net/welcome.html
+ Eastern Shore
Pawsitive Fit
Susan Sarubin
Easton, MD
http://www.pawsitivefit.com/index.html
Dogs Behaving Better
Lisa Benshoff
Easton, MD
https://www.dogsbehavingbetter.com/
Victory Farms
Skylar Landis
Chestertown, MD
http://www.victoryfarm.net/about-skylar/
+ Frederick
Canine Character, LLC
Kim Yocklin
http://www.caninecharacter.com/
FitHound
Cari Reed
Walkersville, MD
Smart Dog University
Laurie Luck
Frederick, MD
https://smartdoguniversity.com/
+ Hagerstown
Atta Pup!
Laura Nalven
Hagerstown, MD
https://www.attapuptraining.com/
Be Pawsitive
Karol Kennedy
Hagerstown, MD
4 Legged Friends Pet Service
Katie Ervin
Hagerstown, MD
http://www.4-leggedfriendspetservices.com/
Happy Hound Training
Jill Freifeld
Hedgesville, WV
https://www.happyhoundtraining.com/
Peaceable Paws
Pat MiIller
Fairplay, MD
+ Harford County
Polite Pooches Positive Dog Training
Kathy Forthman, Lead Trainer -CPDT-KA
Forest Hill, MD
Terrapin K9 Academy
Theresa Frounfelker
Bel Air, MD
+ Howard/Prince George's County
Canine Lifestyle Academy
Meghan Burton
Eldersburg, MD
http://caninelifestyleacademy.com/
Coventry School for Dogs
Several Certified Trainers
Columbia, MD 21046
http://www.thecoventryschool.com/
Humane Domain
Debbie Winkler
Marriottsville, MD
My Fantastic Friend
Jessica Ring
Ellicott City, MD
http://www.myfantasticfriend.com/
Social Tailwaggers
Jody Broughton
Laurel, MD
http://socialtailwaggers.com/about-us/
Unleashed Joy
Beth Joy
Woodstock, MD
+ Montgomery County
Behavior United
DC Metro Area
Jackie Moyano
Capitol Area Dog Training and Behavior Consulting
Dianna Stearns
Germantown
http://www.capitoltrainingandbehavior.com/
Come When Called
Alfhild (Al) Winder
Bethesda, MD
Helping Pets Behave
Mary Huntsberry
Gaithersburg
https://www.helpingpetsbehave.com/
Laughing Dog Academy
Sarah Stoycos
Rockville, MD
http://www.laughingdogacademy.com/
Pawz for Health
Janet Oquendo
Potomac
https://www.pawzforhealth.net/
Rewards Dog Training
Joyce Loebig
Takoma Park, MD
http://www.rewardsdogtraining.com/index.html
Small and Tall Dog Training
Lisa Arant
Rockville, MD
http://www.smallandtalldogtraining.com/
Your Dog’s Friend (non profit)
Group Classes
"Your Dog's Friend is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose goal is to help keep dogs out of shelters by educating and supporting their humans."
Rockville, MD
Wiggle Butts Dog Training
Tammy Tucker
Gaithersburg, MD
http://www.wigglebuttsdog.com/
+ Salisbury/Ocean City
Smart Pups Canny Canine In Training
Amanda Abresch
Fruitland, MD
Cindy's Canine College
Cindy Dennis
Salisbury
http://www.cindyscaninecollege.com/
+ Southern Maryland
Calvert Dog Academy
Elizabeth Ashley
Prince Frederick, MD
https://calvertdogacademy.com/
Diana's Pet Care
Diana Miller
Hughsville, MD
Dogboy Dog Training
Brian Markowich
Leonardtown, MD
https://www.dogboytraining.com/
K-9 Divine
Rachel Jones
Newburg, MD
Right on cue Dog Training, LLC
Kelsey Parsons
Hollywood, MD
Think Like a Dog
Donna M Poudrier
Lexington Park, MD
New Jersey
+ Atlantic, Brlington, Camden, Gloucester
Waggin' Train
Audrey Arturo, ABCDT
https://www.waggintrain-nj.com/
The Clever Canine
Valissa Willwerth
856-885-3439
Michael's Pack
New York
Dog Done Good
Westchester County
Holly Santana & Nicki Messano
Michael's Pack
Long Island
North Carolina
+ North Carolina
Bark Lodge
Melissa Tiedemann
Piedmont Triad
Dog-Gone Fun: Daycare, Training and Boarding
Jan Wilson
Kernersville
https://doggonefunnc.com/training/introduction-to-training/
Dulcey Trimble Dog Training
Dulcey Trimble
Greensboro
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Dulcey-Trimble-Dog-Training-481120331910351/about/?ref=page_internal
Positive Foundations
Meghan Prague
Kernersville
https://www.pawsitivefoundations.com
Learning to Dog
Marsha Penner
Durham
Pennsylvania
+ Harrisburg / Gettysburg Area
Diane the Dog Trainer
Diane Petroski
Hanover, PA
http://dianethedogtrainer.com/
Faithful Companion
Bonnie Hess
Lancaster
http://faithful-companion.com/
Good Dog Rising
Ann Withun
Carlisle, PA
http://gooddogrising.com/GDRDogTraininginCarlislePA.html
Dream Dog Adventures
York/Gettysburg, PA
Lisa Coleman
http://www.dreamdogadventures.com/
+ Pittsburgh
Pawsitive Reactions
Debby McMullen
Pittsburg, PA
https://www.pawsitivereactions.com/
Success Just Clicks
Tena Parker
Pittsburg, PA
https://www.successjustclicks.com/about-sjc/
North Pittsburgh Animal Behavior
Beth McGonigal
N Pittsburg, PA
http://www.northpittsburghanimalbehavior.com/
The Speaking Dog
Jamie & Karen
Lincoln University
484-225-3589
Misty Pines Pet Company
Jeff Woods
+ Philadelphia
Your Manerly Mutt
Michelle Frumento
Lower Chester County, PA
http://www.yourmannerlymutt.com/index.php?id=10
A Bark in Time
Carol Bardsley
Bucks County and Montgomery County, PA
The Clever Canine
Valissa Willwerth
856-885-3439
Pets in Motion
Wayne, PA
Anne Holliday
The Distinguised Dog
Philadelphia, PA
Kelly Heskett
+ State College
Manners 'N More
Betsy Geertson
Bellefonte, PA
Virginia
+ Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, Springfield
C&C Pals
Carol Peeler
Falls Church, VA
http://www.positivek9training.com/
Core Canine
April Chillari
Alexandria, VA
Dog Trained
Gwen Podulka, Founder and Owner
Alexandria, VA
Eager Beagle Dog Training
Karen Baragona
Alexandria, VA
https://eagerbeagledogtraining.com/
Fur-Get-Me-Not
Several CPDTs on staff
Arlington, VA
JW Dog Training & Behavior
Kat Heckert
Arlington and Great Falls, VA
https://www.jwdogtraining.com/
Lucky Labs Dog Training
Dolores Murray
Alexandria, VA
https://luckylabsdogtraining.com/
Positive Dog Solutions
Vivian Leven, Jackie Maffucci
Alexandria, VA
https://www.positivedogsolutions.com/
The Animals' House
Kathy Benner
Sterling, VA
https://www.theanimalshouse.com/
Wholistic Hound
Sandy Modell
Alexandria, VA
https://www.wholistichound.com/
Woofs! Dog Training Center
2 locations with various trainers
Shirlington & Ballston
http://www.woofsdogtraining.com/
+ Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier Counties
Animal Behavior Wellness Center
Fairfax Campus
1-888-438-0788, ext 1
https://www.abwellnesscenter.com/
A Dog's World
Teresa Hanula
Fairfax, VA
Affectionate Pet Care
Amy Mercandante, Owner
Fairfax, VA
http://affectionatepetcare.com/
Dog Obedience pro k9 Training
Michael Peer
Reston, VA
https://www.restontopdogtrainer.com/
Family Dog Training
Christine Michaud
Located in Fairfax Station
http://familydogtrainingllc.com/
Dog Tranquility
Colleen Dermott
Northern Virginia
Joyful Dog LLC
Marnie Montgomery, owner
Reston, VA
Lead With Fun Dog Training
Jennifer Pennington, owner
Serving Northern Virginia
Red Dog Run Training & Behavior
Jennifer Davis, J.D., CPDT-KA
Serving All of Northern Virginia
http://www.reddogruntraining.com/
703-249-9594
Rudy's Friends
Anne Davis
Fairfax, VA
https://rudysfriendsdogtraining.com/
Walking with a Friend
Roni Campbell
Gainesville, VA
http://www.walkingwithafriend.com/about
West Wind Dog Training
Karen Peak
Dale City/Woodbridge, VA
http://www.westwinddogtraining.com/
Freedom Tails Dog Training
Courtney Sanossian
Prince William, Manassas, Warrenton, VA
https://www.freedomtailsdogtraining.com/
+ Dumfries, Woodbridge, Stafford
All About Dogs
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Annandale, Springfield and Woodbridge
http://www.allaboutdogsinc.com/store/index.php
Dogs Think
Leslie Burgard DeFusco
Stafford area
K9 + Plus Pet Services LLC
Jessica
Woodbridge, VA
http://www.k9pluspetservices.com/
+ Fredericksburg
Ask Dr. Caryn
Caryn Self Sullivan
Fredericksburg, VA
Paws of Change Training & Behavior
Melissa Chow
Federicksburg, VA
(703) 586-2615
Pup'n Iron
Laurie Williams, Owner
Fredericksburg, VA
+ Harrisonburg/Charlottesville
Canine Campus
Deven Gaston
Charlottesville, VA
http://caninecampus.wpengine.com/
The Successful Mix, LLC
Karen Mast
Harrisonburg, VA
http://www.thesuccessfulmix.com/index.htm
+ Roanoke/Blacksburg
Barks Burg Dogs
Stephanie O'Connell Wilcke
Blacksburg, VA
http://barksburgdogs.com/index.html
Field of Dreams
Karen Hough
Vinton, VA
High Hopes Dog Training
Roanoke, VA
Upward Pup Dog Training
+ Richmond
All Dog Adventures
1-804-355-7737
http://www.alldogadventures.com/
Animal Behavior Wellness Center
Richmond Campus
1-888-438-0788, ext 2
https://www.abwellnesscenter.com/
Confident Canine Coach
Richmond, VA
Mariah Dudley
https://www.confidentcaninecoach.com/
Fuzzy Logic Dog Training
Melissa Krieldler
Beaverdam, VA
https://www.fuzzylogicdogtraining.com/
Great Day Dog Training
Eileen Holst
Richmond, VA
http://www.greatdaydogtraining.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html
Honest to Dog
Michelle Mullins
Glen Allen, VA
http://www.honesttodogrva.com/
Kaizen Pet Training & Behavior
Janet Velenovsky
Montpelier, VA
Lucky Dogs Training and more
Richmond, VA
https://luckydogstraining.net/
Paws Plus Training LLC
Janie Simmons
Glen Allen, VA
http://www.pawsplustraining.com/
Richmond SPCA
All CPDT Trainers & Classes Approved
Richmond, VA
https://richmondspca.org/what-we-do/programs-services/pet-training-classes/
Reach K9
Richmond, VA
2Speak Dog
Kasey Herrera, Master Trainer and Behavior Specialist
Henrico, VA
Kyzer Dog
Jennifer Kyzer
+ Williamsburg
Colonial Dog School
Nancy Merrell
Williamsburg, VA
http://www.colonialdogschool.com/
Paw Behavior LLC
Diana J Marahrens
Williamsburg, VA
+ Loudoun County/Purcellville/Winchester
Head of the Class
Lisa Marino
Winchester, VA
https://www.headoftheclassdogtrainingllc.com/
Hearts in Harmony
Hamilton, VA
https://www.heartsinharmonyllc.com/
Mica Dog Training
Nancy Liebhaber
Purcellville, VA
https://www.micadogtraining.com/
Red Dog Run Training & Behavior
Jennifer Davis, J.D., CPDT-KA
Serving All of Northern Virginia
http://www.reddogruntraining.com/
703-249-9594
+ Rockbridge County
Anything is Pawsable
Jo Harris
Lexington, VA
+ Staunton, Stuarts Draft, Waynesboro
Best Friends Forever Pet Services
Laurie Scible
Staunton, Stuarts Draft, Waynesboro
http://www.bffpetservices.com/
+ Tidewater
Applause for Educated Paws
Nancy Cronce
Virginia Beach
http://applause4educatedpaws.com
Freak on a Leash
Andrea Max
Virginia Beach
https://freakonaleashdogtraining.com
Playful Pups and Performance Training
Deborah Lankford
Virginia Beach, VA
http://www.playfulpupstraining.com/
Poised Pups LLC
Dawn Kalinowski
Norfolk, VA
https://www.animalbehaviorcollege.com/professional-dog-trainers/virginia/dawn-kalinowski/
South Paw Pet Services
Shari Strader
Norfolk, VA
https://www.facebook.com/southpawpetservices
The Freckled Paw LLC
Crystal Partain
Virginia Beach, VA
http://www.thefreckledpaw.com/
FlyingFur!
Newport, VA
540 544 WOOF (9663)
Washington, D.C.
+ The District
Behavior United
DC Metro Area
Jackie Moyano
Helping Hounds LLC
Laura Colleton
Washington DC and surrounding DC Metro area
Human Rescue Alliance
Washington, DC
http://www.humanerescuealliance.org/
School of Dogs
Hedda Garland
Washington, DC
Dog Trained
Gwen Podulka CPTD-KA
West Virginia
+ West Virginia
Sundogs Canine Consultation and Training
West Virginia
Peggy Bowers
Dog Tags Training School LLC
Morgantown, WV