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Behavior Consultants

Virginia

Positive Dog Solutions
Vivian Leven, CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA
Jackie Maffucci, Ph.D., CPDT-KSA
Alexandria, VA
www.positivedogsolutions.com
info@positivedogsolutions.com
202-630-0249

C & C Pals
Carole Peeler
, CPDT-KA, CDBC
Tyson’s Corner, Springfield & Falls Church
www.positivek9training.com
www.fallschurchva.gov
703-876-0284

Companion Animal Behavior

Northern Virginia
www.petbehaviorist.com
yodyblass@petbehaviorist.com
pamela@petbehaviorist.com
703-327-7205

Head of the Class
Lisa Marino
, PMCT, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP
also a certified separation anxiety trainer
Winchester, VA
www.headoftheclassdogtrainingllc.com
headoftheclassdogtrainingllc@gmail.com
414-881-0779

Home Alone Canine
Alexandra Dilley,
M.A. Animal Behavior, CPDT-KA
Separation Anxiety
Ashburn, VA
www.homealonecanine.com
mailto:alexandra@homealonek9.com
414-881-0779

Green Grover Dog Training
Tanja Owe, MS
Greenbelt, MD
www.greengrover.org
greengrover@yahoo.com

Joyful Dog
Marnie Montgomery
, PMCT, CPDT-KA
Certified Tellington TTouch® Practitioner
Leesburg, VA
www.joyfuldogllc.com
marniem@joyfuldogllc.com
703-554-2384

Dogs Behaving Better

Lisa Benshoff, CPDT-KA

Private in-home training

Guild Certified Tellington TTouch® Practitioner

www.dogsbehavingbetter.com/

(410) 253-819

Maryland

Peaceable Paws
Pat Miller, CPDT-KA, CDBC
Fairplay, MD (near Hagerstown)
www.peaceablepaws.com
info@peaceablepaws.com
301-582-9420

Coventry School for Dogs & Their People
Elisabeth Catalano
, CPDT-KA, CDBC
Vincent Catalano, CNWI, CPDT-KA, CDBC
Columbia, MD
www.thecoventryschool.com
admin@thecoventryschool.com
410-381-1800

Play and Train Dog Behavior

Jen Boyd-Morin, CPDT-KA, PMCT-1
Laurel, MD
https://www.playandtraindogs.com/

240-583-1887

Humane Domain
Debbie Winkler, CPDT-KA, CABC
Marriottsville, MD
www.humanedomain.net
deb@humanedomain.net
410-549-1135

Oscar Winning Behavior
Amie Glasgow, CDBC, IAABC-ADT, CSAT, FSG-I 
Baltimore, MD
www.oscarwinningbehavior.com
info@oscarwinningbehavior.com
443-516-7227

Capitol Area Dog Training and Behavior Consulting LLC
Dianna Stearns, CDPT-KA, CDBC
Gaithersburg, MD
https://capitoltrainingandbehavior.com/
240-780-8408

Dog Latin Dog Training and Behavior Consulting
Tara Murtagh, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
Classes, virtual and in home tutoring, behavior consulting
Garrett Park, MD
doglatindogtraining.com
tara@doglatindogtraining.com
202-738-9876

Washington, DC

Veterinary Behavior Consultants

Dr. Leslie Sinn, DACVB, CPDT-KA
Behavior Solutions for Pets
Leesburg, Purcellville & Haymarket, VA, or in-home for VA residents.
540-454-9081
http://www.behaviorsolutions.guru/
lsinndvm@gmail.com
Board certified by the American College of Veterinary Behavior, as well as a certified trainer

Dr. Marsha Reich, DVM, DACVB
Maryland-Virginia Veterinary Behavior Consulting
301-384-3900
Board certified by the American College of Veterinary Behavior. In-home consults.

Dr. Amy Pike, DVM, DACVB

Veterinary Referral Center of Northern VA

Manassas, VA

703.361.0710

www.vrc-nova.com/behavior-medicine

dramypike@vrc-nova.com

Board certified by the American College of Veterinary Behavior

More News from the Trail!

  • Come See Us at the Washington Auto Show

    We are thrilled to be joining our friends at Subaru of America, Inc. at the The Washington Auto Show again this year from January 19-28. We had a blast showing off our dogs and puppies the last two year! We love the opportunity to introduce Homeward Trails to lots of new people and see so many old friends and adopters. Come out and meet and adopt some great dogs at the Subaru booth. We are also still in need of volunteers are needed for many shift to help handle dogs and transport dogs to and from the Adoption Center and foster homes. The convention center is metro and bus accessible if you are not transporting dogs. You can enjoy the auto show for free before or after your shift. Volunteers must be 18 years and older. Sign up and come join us! https://www.signupgenius.com/…/20F084EA8AE2DA5F49…

  • Helping Happy Hounds – Fee Waived Hound Adoptions

    As you may or may not know, Virginia animal shelters are filled with Hounds. These amazing dogs are most often discarded by callous hunters, found starving wandering the countryside. Many never make it as hunters and are then tied up to chains or left along the side of the road like old furniture. A good number of them do not make it out of shelters alive.But these dogs – like all dogs – are amazing and worthy of families. We just cannot get them families fast enough to stop them from dying in our shelters when there is no more space.And so we are trying something new here. ALL HOUND DOGS ADOPTED FROM HOMEWARD TRAILS WILL BE FREE. Yes, we are WAIVING ADOPTION FEES for Hounds for the foreseeable future.We hope that will entice well-matched applicants to consider a Hound now. Use the money you save on training, treats, toys.We think all dogs are worthy. But the reality is that some take extra incentives. Some have more barriers to getting adopted. And the result is well, more end up dying. And no – this does NOT mean we are just giving dogs away. All applicants will still go through our application/screening process to ensure good homes. This is just us trying to save more dogs by eliminating one more barrier to adoption. And hey, Hound lovers can use all the extra money they can get to buy treats, right?Help us help these Hounds. Our program Helping Happy Hounds is live NOW. Let’s save some lives!

  • Our Current Supply Needs – Can You Help?

    Each year Homeward Trail spends thousands and thousands of dollars on supplies to care for our animals and support the general operations of our organization. We always strive to keep our costs as low as possible so that we can spend every extra dollar saving more lives.  One simple way you can help is by donating these supplies – everything from postage stamps, to cleaning supplies, to ink cartridges and paper, to dog and cat food and litter. Our wish lists are updated regularly so you can always find our most current needs. Please consider donating supplies to help us cover the cost of these items. The more we are able to get donated, the more animals we can help. Thank you! Adoption Center Wishlist Meow Palace Wishlist Dog Enrichment Wishlist Trails Home Farm Wishlist Farmhouse Wishlist Trails UP Wishlist  Puerto Rico Wishlist

More News from the Trail!

  • Come See Us at the Washington Auto Show

    We are thrilled to be joining our friends at Subaru of America, Inc. at the The Washington Auto Show again this year from January 19-28. We had a blast showing off our dogs and puppies the last two year! We love the opportunity to introduce Homeward Trails to lots of new people and see so many old friends and adopters. Come out and meet and adopt some great dogs at the Subaru booth. We are also still in need of volunteers are needed for many shift to help handle dogs and transport dogs to and from the Adoption Center and foster homes. The convention center is metro and bus accessible if you are not transporting dogs. You can enjoy the auto show for free before or after your shift. Volunteers must be 18 years and older. Sign up and come join us! https://www.signupgenius.com/…/20F084EA8AE2DA5F49…