Companion Dog Training
Dog obedience training, behavior modification, & aggression rehab in central Maryland and south central Pennsylvania including York, Gettysburg, Hanover, Timonium, Baltimore, Catonsville, Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, Columbia, Elkridge, Westminster, Mt. Airy, Frederick, Damascus, Poolesville, Bethesda
Imagine having a dog that is reliable, responsive, and respectful. Even better, they actually enjoy doing the things you ask! Dogs in our training system are active and engaged learners who like to listen, cooperate, and behave. And when you have a dog who is internally motivated to do the right thing, it makes your job that much easier!
Because we focus on teaching you universal principles, instead of rote practices, we apply the same system to develop obedience skills and to resolve behavior problems. Once you have a good grasp of the system, it will be easy for you to create and execute a training plan to meet your training goals and resolve behavior problems.
Training is a process, not an event. To that end, all of our in-person program offerings include membership to our Training Club drop in group classes for ongoing skill maintenance and development.
Let’s Talk!
The first step for any of our training programs is to schedule a free phone consultation. We’d like to learn more about you, your dog, and your training goals.
Foundation Training
It all starts with Foundation Training here at Iron Oak Dog Co. Build a training culture of enrichment, communication, and cooperation that benefits both ends of the leash. With a solid foundation in place you can resolve behavior problems and pursue advanced training such as off leash training and working dog disciplines. Foundation packages are for dogs 5+ months old (see below for puppy development programs). This program works to achieve standards of behavior that meet the requirements for the AKC Canine Good Citizen and UKC Socialized Pet Obedience Test certifications. In this program you will learn:
about your dog’s thought process and value system
how to get your dog invested in the learning process
to condition markers to reward good decisions
to use the leash as a communication tool
the process of building reliable and enthusiastic behaviors
to teach the five basic obedience behaviors (place, recall, sit, down, and heel)
how to address undesirable behaviors
how to generalize and proof training for the real world and to resolve behavior problems
Self Study
$150 Coming Soon
For the DIYer, or the try-before-you-buy-er, our online course is a great way to access our five star rated training from anywhere.
Includes:
Lifetime online course access including future updates
Optional:
Add four virtual coaching sessions for $200.
1-on-1 Sessions
Private $800 | In Home $1200
Our most popular training option provides customized and detailed instruction on our training system with specific application to your personal training goals.
Includes:
Four private sessions
3 month membership to Training Club group classes
Pro grade training equipment package ($125 value)
Access to clients-only Facebook Group
Lifetime online/email support from your trainer
Lifetime online course access including future updates
Board & Train
$2800
Your dog lives in our home alongside our personal dogs and is trained by us, not an apprentice or contracted trainer. They receive daily exercise, enrichment, and free time in the yard in addition to multiple training sessions. We take a maximum of three dogs into board & train at a time.
Includes:
3 week residential board & train
Two private sessions (one pre-stay, one post-stay)
6 month membership to Training Club group classes
Pro grade training equipment package ($125 value)
Access to clients-only Facebook Group
Lifetime online/email support from your trainer
Lifetime online course access including future updates
Advanced Training
The Advanced Training program is for students that have completed a Foundation Training program with Iron Oak Dog Co. and understand/apply concepts from that program to implement training culture as a way of life. This course covers proper use of electronics, advanced proofing, and transitioning trained skills off leash. Clients must earn the AKC Canine Good Citizen or UKC Socialized Pet Obedience Test certification prior to enrolling in this program. This program works to achieve standards of behavior that meet the requirements for the AKC Community Canine certifications. In this program you will learn:
a modern, ethical approach to remote collar training
the correct and incorrect ways e-collars are commonly used in dog training
to make informed choices when selecting a remote training collar
how to condition low level stimulation so that your dog understands and enjoys the remote collar
to layer your new e-collar language into your prior training
the process of fading out your use of the leash
how to generalize and proof off leash skills for the real world and to resolve behavior problems
Online
Self Study $150 Coming Soon
For the DIYer, or the try-before-you-buy-er, our online course is a great way to access our five star rated training from anywhere.
Includes:
Lifetime online course access including future updates
Optional:
Add four virtual coaching sessions for $200.
1-on-1 Sessions
Private $800 | In Home $1200
Our most popular training option provides customized and detailed instruction on our training system with specific application to your personal training goals.
Includes:
Four private sessions
$250 credit towards the remote collar of your choice from Iron Oak Dog Co.
Lifetime online/email support from your trainer
Lifetime online course access including future updates
Board & Train
$2800
Your dog lives in our home alongside our personal dogs and is trained by us, not an apprentice or contracted trainer. They receive daily exercise, enrichment, and free time in the yard in addition to multiple training sessions. We take a maximum of three dogs into board & train at a time.
Includes:
3 week residential board & train
Two private sessions (one pre-stay, one post-stay)
$500 credit towards the remote collar of your choice from Iron Oak Dog Co.
Lifetime online/email support from your trainer
Lifetime online course access including future updates