High Quality Pet Dog Training in the D.C. Metro Area - Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia

Good Dog Training Camp

Liberty K9 camp graduates WILL:
Come every time you call… on or off leash
Sit or down when asked for as long as you want
Go to a “place” and stay there
Walk nicely next to you
Pay attention to you when you ask
Happily respect you as a pack leader

Liberty K9 camp graduates WON'T:
Jump on people
Charge through doors
Bark, dig, or chew uncontrollably
Get on off-limits furniture
Steal food and objects off counters and tables
Be wild or uncontrollable

Special features:

A home environment so your dog actually learns to behave in a house setting, not just in a kennel or a training room.

Frequent field trips to parks, shopping centers, and DC to expose our campers to similar situations that they will encounter on a daily basis.

Playtime sessions with our K9 Staff and fellow campers for exercise and help with proper socialization techniques.

Access to a dog treadmill for those campers that need extra stimulation and exercise.

Taxi service available to and from camp for $25 for Southern MD residents and households inside the DC Beltway and $35 for households outside the DC Beltway.

Crate-training to assist housebreaking and separation anxiety needs as well as encourage much needed rest and relaxation between training sessions and playtimes. 

Requirements for Campers:

Please make your reservation early if you have non-flexible dates, especially during the summer months. We typically have a wait list of about 4-6 weeks and occasionally have blackout dates but may be able to accommodate special needs.

All campers must be up to date on their Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella vaccines. It is recommended that the Bordetella vaccine be given within 6 months of their stay, however we do accept the expiration date that your veterinarian has noted.

All campers must be on current flea & tick control as well as heartworm medication.

We recommend you pack plenty of food for your dog's stay to avoid any upset stomachs with a change of diet. We are happy to accommodate special diets (including RAW), supplements, and medications if needed.

We welcome you to visit our facility prior to your dog's stay, however if possible, we ask that you avoid any visitations while your dog is with us. This can disrupt your dog's training and potentially result in added stress when you depart.
 

Training Programs & Rates

Good Dog Training Camp - $1600 - our most popular option: gentle, fun, effective, and reliable! Each camper actually lives with our trainer in a happy, healthy home environment that maximizes your dog's learning potential. Graduates of our training camp enjoy our lifetime assistance support.

Rehabilitation/Behavior Modification cases including anxiety and mild aggression are an additional $400 and subject to additional fees depending on length of stay. 

Private Lessons - available at our location ($75 each) or yours ($150 each or $650 for 5): a cost-effective option for people who want to have a major role in their dog's training from the beginning and have the time to dedicate to effective behavior rehabilitation. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the increased popularity of our training camp and increased fuel costs during the summer months, we will not be taking on any new in-home private lesson clients until September, 2008. We will still be happy to accommodate private lessons by appointment at our facility near Waldorf, MD.

Puppy Headstart Program - 2 lessons - available at our location ($125) or yours ($250):  a pair of two-hour private lessons targeted towards getting your young puppy started off on the right paw. Includes a Liberty K9 puppy guide, an ultimate puppy toolkit, and an assortment of training supplies to help imprint proper behaviors into your pup before problems arise.

E-Touch/ForceFree Training - a new, revolutionary way of how we approach training. Our training methods are aimed at creating a happy, well-behaved family dog. Click here for information about our training methods.

Lifetime Assistance - Graduates of our training camp enjoy lifetime support from Liberty K9, our promise that we are committed to you and your dog's success.