We specialize in private, customized dog obedience training and behavior consulting services. Whether you are looking for a dog or puppy trainer to teach basic manners, would like to train advanced obedience skills, solve a cat or dog behavior problem, we can help! Our individualized professional, private dog training and behavior consulting services are recommended by Washington DC area veterinarians.

Veronica Sanchez M.Ed. CPDT, CABC,  our professional trainer and dog behavior consultant has a unique combination of education and experience in training dogs and modifying behavior problems. She has degrees in the fields of education and psychology as well as a broad range of experience from training basic manners, competition obedience, to service and therapy work. Veronica is credentialed in the fields of training and behavior consulting by three independent professional organizations.

Masters Degree in Education, Bachelors Degree in Psychology from George Mason University Certified Professional Dog Trainer by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers Certified in Animal Behavior Consulting by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) Endorsed member of the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors Certificate in Brain Research in Education by a University of Washington, NIH funded program. Additional information about Veronica's qualifications

Veronica is a speaker at national conferences for animal behavior professionals and an author of numerous materials on training. She stays current by attending seminars by certified trainers, behaviorists, veterinarians and other credentialed experts.

Service Area

We offer puppy and dog training sessions at our convenient, Northern Virginia home office in the Town of Vienna. We also offer training and behavioral consultations at client's homes in the DC metro area. Our service area includes:

• Northern Virginia - Arlington, Fairfax County including Annandale, Chantilly, Fairfax Station, Falls Church, Great Falls, McLean, Oakton, Reston, Springfield, Vienna, parts of Centerville and Alexandria.
• Washington DC
• Maryland - Bethesda, Chevy Chase

...and help you train your dog advanced obedience skills.

Our Certified Professional Dog Trainer has experience working with pets from various backgrounds, including dogs adopted from rescue groups and Washington DC area shelters.

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