Training

Our Award-Winning Training Team is Here to Help Starting at 6 Weeks

Baloo, Puppy Foundations Graduate

Professional Dog Training in Washington, DC

Proven and positive reinforcement-based dog training is often the key to the best possible relationship with your pup! Our wide range of training options is designed to suit even the busiest pup parent’s schedule.

Meet Our Head Trainer, Liana

Our training team uses positive reinforcement to shape confidence, health, and harmony between dog and handler. This style of training is effective and fun, giving you and your pet a stronger bond and a happier life together.

Voted SniffSpot Best Dog Trainer in Washington, DC for 2023

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Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
AKC CGC® Approved Evaluator
DC's only Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT)
Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach (CCFC)
NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)

Puppy Training Classes

For puppies 6-weeks to 6-months. All puppy training classes have capped enrollment to ensure personalized care and understanding.

Puppy Playdates

Sundays at 1 PM

30-minute drop-in playdates (no reservation required; please arrive 15 minutes early on your first visit to complete registration, or click here)

Playdates may include:

Safe off-leash puppy play
Advice on puppy body language
How to encourage polite play
Adorable moments
New puppy & human friends

Meet your neighbors and learn about puppy body language as you enjoy the perfect mocktail. Let your puppy play with their peers while our certified trainers supervise and provide insight into your dog’s play style.

Call to Schedule a Puppy Playdate

Puppy Foundations

Sundays at 12 PM

This 6- or 12-week course is designed to teach your pup essential commands, laying the foundations for your puppy to thrive. The investment in early training pays off with a well-behaved and confident adult dog, enhancing your overall relationship and quality of life.

Topics may include:

Sit, down & stay
Come when called
Loose leash walking
Anti-jump
Puppy need-to-know
Advice on house training
Combatting puppy biting
Preventing resource guarding, leash reactivity & separation anxiety
Games

Puppies who are enrolled in Puppy Foundations are able to attend Daycare when they reach three months—a full month ahead of everyone else!

Call to Schedule Enroll in Puppy Foundations

Adult Training Classes

Dog training for 6 months and beyond. All puppy training classes have capped enrollment to ensure personalized care and understanding.

Basic Manners

Continue your hard work developing fundamental skills from puppy-hood. Learn the techniques necessary to grow the bond with your dog and communicate effectively. Also perfect for recent adult dog rescues!

Sit, down, stay & wait
Come when called
Loose leash walking
Anti-jump
Leave it & drop it
Adding distraction & duration to commands

Call to Enroll in Basic Manners

Intermediate Manners

Now that your dog has learned the basics, let’s take it to the next level by proofing behaviors using increased distractions, distance, and duration.

Stay & wait
Recall
Impluse control
Perfecting loose leash walking with heel
Polite greetings with pups & people
Simple tricks

Call to Enroll in Intermediate Manners

Canine CrossFit

Whether your dog is a couch potato, professional dog park romper, or dabbles in dog sports, this circuit-style fitness class can help transform your dog’s body and mind. Each station is easily modified to adapt to your individual dog, creating a safe space for fun at all fitness levels.

Injury prevention
Confidence building
Balance
Strength
Cardio
Flexibility
Coordination

Call to Enroll in Canine CrossFit

One-on-One Training

Have your pup work one-on-one with our head trainer during

their Daycare or Sleepover stay.

Day Training at Colby's

Have your pup train one-on-one with LianaFit™ during any Daycare or Sleepover at Colby's.

What to expect:

Customized and tailored training to the needs of your pup
Video recording of training, tips, and/or explanations
Training report card with photo, comments, and homework
Force-free and positive reinforcement methods only, from a certified professional
May include canine fitness and other enrichment activities with DC’s only Certified Canine Fitness Trainer

Mental stimulation can exert the same amount of energy as playtime, and oftentimes more! Consistent and customized training can transform your dog’s mind and body, nurture growth and development, and shape a well-behaved dog at home.

Call to Schedule Day Training

Training Walks at Colby's

30-minute walk sessions

One-on-one leash training on a structured outdoor walk during your pup's time at Daycare or during a Sleepover.

What to expect:

Customized and tailored to the needs of your pup
Video recording of training, tips, and/or explanations
Force-free and positive reinforcement methods only
Includes a potty break and outdoor time
May include canine fitness and other enrichment activities with DC’s only Certified Canine Fitness Trainer

Call to Schedule a Training Walk