Fear Free, Force Free
Dog Training
Patrick’s Pet Care is the only fear free, force free, independently certified dog training team in Washington, DC
The Force Free, Fear Free Experience
- Fun and easy
- Relief from behavior problems quickly
- Available in person and virtually
- Science and consent based
- Independently certified trainers
- Satisfaction gauranteed
- No clicker required
Behaviors we train
- Basics: Sit, Stay, Down, Come, Off, Leave it
- Manners: Visitors, Doorways, Greetings, Settle
- Loose Leash Walking: Stop the Pulling!
- Leash Reactivity: Greeting other Dogs Calmly
- Tricks & Enrichment: Tools and games to have fun with your dog and engage their minds
- Crate Training & Separation Anxiety: Stop the whining
- Canine Good Citizen Certification
Services We Offer:
- Bonding with new Family Member: Communication
- Private Training in Person or Virtual
- Small Group Classes
- Behavior Management: Help right now for immediate relief while we get to work changing the behavior
- Pre Puppy Start Right Consultations
- Pre Adoption Consultations
- Puppy Head Start Socialization
- Comprehensive Enrichment Plans
- Husbandry Training: Overcoming Fear of the Groomer
Patrick’s Pet Care is the only fear free, force free, independently certified dog training team in Washington, DC
Patrick’s Pet care fosters thriving relationships between people and their canine companions by creating an experience rooted in a genuine love of animals, a commitment to force free practices, and a comprehensive, personal, science-based approach to dog training and behavior.
Our department is founded on the education of animal behavior luminaries such as Karen Pryor, Victoria Stilwell, Pat Miller, Patricia McConnell, Ian Dubnar, and Prasorp Tipprasert, as well as the research of world class institutions including the Duke University Canine Cognition Center, The Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh, and the Mandalao Elephant Conservation.
Virtual Training Options
We can work with you safely from the palm of your hand
No Shock, No Prong, No Choke
All of our trainers are members of the Pet Professional Guild and adhere to its guiding principles: respect, do no harm, do good, act fairly.
Comprehensive
Coordinated with our Dog Montessori School, Puppy Head Start, and Fear Free Grooming Service
Fear, Force & Pain Free
Our code of ethics is based on a least intrusive, minimally aversive effective behavior intervention policy
Independently Certified
The knowledge and skills of our trainers is independently certified
Simple Flat Rate Pricing
By the hour, or partial hour
Need help reinforcing your dog's training regimen? Are walks with your dog a struggle?
Our Training Department also offers Training Walks!
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New Customers
Requirements for New Private Training Clients
- Completed New Customer Intake Form
- Scheduled, 30 Minute Virtual Consultation with a Trainer
- Recommended: Concurrent Enrollment in Either Day Care 101 or Puppy Head Start or Fear Free Grooming
- Age: 8 weeks and older
- Vaccinations (minimum): 1st round of Distemper, Parvovirus, Bordetella
Have a question before you start? Ask us virtually!
Have a question? Ask us virtually!