14200 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, Maryland 20613, United States
Text 240-305-0350 For Boarding - Daycare - Train
TRAINING COURSES AVAILABLE
PRIVATE LESSON AT DOGTOWN
Training Programs
1. Private Lessons at Dogtown
Best for: Behavioral issues like chewing, aggression, jumping, or poor recall. In this program, we train you to train your dog. This is ideal for complex behavioral problems that require a hands-on family approach.
- Includes: 90-minute sessions, training books, and lifetime phone consultations.
- Rate: $175 per session (Includes Obedience and Agility).
- Special: $450 for 3 sessions (Save $75!)
BOARDED TRAINING
Best for: Establishing a foundation in basic commands (Sit, Stay, Down, Heel). If you don't have the initial time to start obedience training, let us lay the groundwork. We work with your dog daily to build consistent habits.
- Includes: 8 or 13 days of boarding in luxury cottages, 2 daily playtimes, special dieting, and a 90-minute transition session for the family.
- Rates: $1,000 for the 8-day course | $1,500 for the 13-day course.
TRAINING BOOKS
Educational Resources
"The Complete Guide to Dog Obedience" & "The Complete Guide to Dog Problem Solving" Written by co-owner Craig Jolly, who brings over 50 years of experience to the page. These digital "Flip Books" offer step-by-step illustrations to help you navigate even the most difficult behavioral challenges.
FAQs
Health & Nutrition
- Why must I bring my dog’s own food? Switching diets suddenly can cause digestive upset and stress. Keeping your dog on their regular food helps them stay happy and healthy.
- Why do you feed twice per day? Increased exercise at the kennel requires more energy. Furthermore, twice-daily feeding helps prevent "bloat," a dangerous condition for larger breeds.
- What if my dog has a medical emergency? We have a veterinarian on call at all times and live on the property for 24-hour supervision.
The Boarding Experience
- Will my dog be lonely? No! While every dog has a private house and run, they get plenty of socialization. We even recommend that friendly small dogs share a house to reduce stress.
- Why is my dog so tired after coming home? Dogs are creatures of habit. The excitement of a new routine and hours of play will naturally result in a few days of "recovery sleep" once they return home.
- Can I call to check in? To ensure our staff is focused entirely on the dogs’ safety and care, we ask that you limit check-in calls. If there is ever an issue, we will contact you immediately.
Policies & Pricing
- Do you charge extra for playtime? No. Unlike other kennels, all exercise, socialization, and "cuddle time" are included in our daily rate.
- What about aggressive or non-neutered dogs? For safety reasons, we do not accept aggressive dogs. Non-neutered dogs are also not permitted in group play, as they can trigger territorial behavior in the pack.
- Check-out Policy: We charge for the day of arrival and departure. However, if you pick up by 10:30 or 11:00 AM and request a bath, the final day's boarding fee is waived (you only pay for the bath). Full day charges apply on Sundays and Holidays.
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