Virtual & Online Training

While there is no substitute for socialization and in-person training, Lu’s Labs is committed to taking appropriate precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listed below are Lu’s Labs’ recommended resources for online / virtual training. Consider these alternatives if your primary training center or instructor has suspended lessons or if you are uncomfortable attending in-person classes at this time; your dog is still learning every day!

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+ Behavior United

Jackie Moyano, BS, CPDT-KA, PMCT is a three-time graduate of Pat Miller's Academies at Peaceable Paws and a participant of seminars, workshops, and internships facilitated by preeminent trainers and behaviorists such as Ken Ramirez, Sue Sternberg, and Bob Bailey. Jackie is listed as a "Top Pet Care Provider" by the Washingtonian and is a favorite trainer of many Lu's Labs Alumni Families. A former respiratory therapist, she is a proponent of continuous education and remaining current regarding the scientific principles, training methods, and mechanics of learning that inform her assessments, recommendations, and instruction techniques.

Behavior United offers group classes for puppies, adolescent, and adult dogs as well as private training (Fulfills Lu's Labs Adoption Contract Training Addendum). Additional options include subscription class experiences and self-directed "training takeout" courses. When you sign up for any of the takeout courses, Jackie donates access to a health care worker on your behalf.

(301) 244-9808
info@behaviorunited.com

+ Dog Done Good

Holly Santana is professional full-time dog trainer with CPDT certification. She's been teaching private and group obedience classes for over 15 years. Holly uses the most up-to-date positive reinforcement training methods, and is passionate about keeping current on new developments in the industry. Trained at the Animal Behavior College, she is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and a canine masseuse. Holly has improved many dogs' behavior through in-home training, group classes and daycare enrichment. She believes in a holistic approach to dog behavior that addresses nutrition, exercise and physical well-being.

914-432-2428
info@dogdonegood.com

+ Red Dog Run Training & Behavior

Jennifer Lowe Davis, J.D. CPDT-KA, Owner and Head Trainer, strives to provide effective training methods that strengthen the bond between humans and their canine companions. Jennifer has trained dogs in the D.C. area for over a decade. She spent the last 9 years as a Senior Trainer for KissAble Canine. Prior to that, she was on staff of a local rescue. She received extensive training at Peaceable Paws Behavior and Training Academy. She also attends seminars and classes to continue her education. She is particularly interested in canine cognition and neurobiology. She is Certified through the Certification Council of Pet Dog Trainers. She is a Member of both the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator with the American Kennel Club.

Jennifer offers a 20% discount on her services to adoptive families of rescue dogs and serves all of Northern Virginia with private training, group classes, and online coaching.

info@reddogruntraining.com
703-249-9594

+ Rewards Dog Training

Joyce Loebig, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner

REWARDSDOGTRAINING@GMAIL.COM
240-462-8045

+ Positively DOGS

Positively DOGS is hosting Facebook Live Discussions on various training topics in addition to virtual behavioral consultations and private lessons. Lindsey Reese has been working with dogs for over 20 years and is a CPDT-KSA, PMCT and the owner and head trainer of Positively DOGS.

info@positively-dogs.com
(443) 481-7612

+ Lucky Labs Dog Training

Dolores Murray has been working with dogs for over 20 years and is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT) and Certified Canine Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA). Dolores utilizes a positive reinforcement/rewards-based method of training which is based upon sound scientific principles which are always force-free and fun. Dolores is also the Director of Training for Lu’s Labs, supporting all of our rescues and their foster families through transition.

dmpaws@comcast.net
(703) 400-3038

+ Wholistic Hound Academy

For over 20 years, Sandy Modell has been training dogs using rewards-based, positive reinforcement methods. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), a licensed certified Family Paws Parent Educator (FPPE), a member of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG), and on the list of national Truly Dog-Friendly Trainers.

info@wholistichound.com
(703) 962-6335

+ You Silly Dog

You Silly Dog uses compassionate, effective, pain and force-free training methods based on positive reinforcement. Alisa Peters is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and has been training puppies and dogs since 2003.

alisa@yousillydog.com
(443) 625-9866

+ Canine Lifestyle Academy

We believe in positive reinforcement training for both ends of the leash. All living beings are capable of learning without the use of force, fear, or threat of violence, so not only do we believe that we owe it to our dogs to teach them with kindness, but that it works better than the alternatives.

info@caninelifestyleacademy.com

+ My Fantastic Friend

Dog trainer Jessica Ring (CPDT-KA, CTC, PMCT) holds memberships in the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), the Mid-Atlantic Association of Professional Positive Pet Trainers (MAAPPPT) and the Pet Professional Guild (PPG). She is Pet First Aid and CPR certified by PetTech. She has 15 years of teaching experience as a university professor.

(443) 741-1044

+ Your Dog’s Friend

Your Dog’s Friend offers behavior and training advice; sponsors free seminars by local trainers and other dog-related professionals; wrote The Shelter & Rescue Dog Book and presents a monthly workshop just for adopters; refers dog parents to positive trainers, pet walkers and vacation care; holds positive dog training classes, including ongoing puppy classes; and runs a training program specifically for foster dogs to help them become more adoptable.

(301) 983-5913

+ KyzerDog Behavior Training

Jenn is a certified evaluator for the S.T.A.R Puppy Program and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) through the AKC (American Kennel Club). Her work with the SPCA included volunteering her time to assist with training, temperament testing and general obedience. She has also completed the Pet University Training at the SPCA.

info@kyzerdog.com
(804) 840-9037

+ Lead With Fun Dog Training

Jennifer is a certified dog behavior consultant through IAABC. She holds a dog training certification from Animal Behavior College and is independently certified as Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CCPDT). Jennifer speaks about dog bite safety, dog training, low-stress handling, and more throughout the state. Jennifer is an operational dog trainer/handler with the oldest and largest search and rescue organization on the east coast.

jennifer@leadwithfun.com
(571) 969-7297

+ Paw by Paw Dog Training

All trainers graduated an extensive training program at Highland Canine Training in NC. Carmen, a co-owner, is certified in training service dogs, therapy, detection, search and rescue, police k9, behavior modification and basic obedience. David, co-owner, is certified in behavior modification, police K9, basic obedience. Joanna Chen, main trainer, specializes in behavior modification and basic obedience. Virtual Puppy 101- We teach basic obedience: sit, down, place, come, let's go and wait. We will also help with crate training and potty training. We will virtually show the owner how to do each command and then she will mimic what we do. We will then give her tips on how to do each command, how to practice and we will also send her a video of each lesson. We do have a free evaluation were we talk about the goals of the family with training and create a program based on the families needs.

pawbypawdogtraining@gmail.com
(240) 630-2089