Training programs
Dog training programs for the DMV
Three in-home options, plus online training. You don’t have to pick one before you talk to Ryan: the free call is where you figure it out together.
Compare the three in-home options
Focused help
90-Minute In-Home Training
The 90 Minute Miracle
- Good fit
- One or two specific everyday problems you want practical help with now: pulling, greetings, a puppy routine.
- Format
- One in-home session with Ryan
- Expect
- A clear starting point and a way to practice
Build the foundation
Six-Week Obedience
Well-Mannered Obedience
- Good fit
- Puppies and adult dogs who need the everyday basics, and households who want a structured plan.
- Format
- Six private sessions at your home, scheduled when it suits you
- Expect
- Foundations you keep practicing together
A plan around your dog
Custom Training
Ruff Around the Edges
- Good fit
- Dogs who know some basics but struggle around other dogs, visitors or new places, or goals that need an individual plan.
- Format
- Agreed with you after a consultation
- Expect
- A tailored plan, progress reviewed together
Group Training (new)
Small-group outdoor classes, 8–10 teams, in McLean, Fairfax, Bethesda and Upper Marlboro. Dates coming soon.
I don't know which program I need
That’s normal. Tell us what’s going on and we’ll recommend a starting point on the free call.
| 90-Minute In-Home | Six-Week Obedience | Custom Training | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | A focused start on one or two everyday problems | A structured foundation for puppies and adult dogs | Goals that need an individual plan |
| Format | One session with Ryan, about 90 minutes | Six private sessions, scheduled at your convenience | Agreed after a consultation |
| Owner’s role | Practice what Ryan shows you | Practice between sessions all six weeks | Practice the plan; review progress together |
Why in-home
Training where the problems happen
Your dog doesn’t pull in a training facility. They pull on your street. Ryan works with you at your front door, in your living room and on your usual walk, so what you practice fits your real routine.
Ruff to Ready online training
Ryan’s self-paced course for owners who prefer to learn at their own pace or live outside the DC area.
Let’s make a plan for your dog.
Tell us what’s going on. We’ll help you find the right next step.