Good K9 Academy

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 150 reviews

12101 Darnestown Rd, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878

Basic Obedience & MannersHouse & Crate TrainingPuppy Training & Socialization

12101 Darnestown Rd, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878

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About Good K9 Academy

What they offer

Good K9 Academy trains dogs from its base on Darnestown Road in Gaithersburg and says it has over 10 years of experience. Its programs include in-home dog training, board and train, group classes, puppy training, potty training and crate training, and the academy also offers daycare and boarding.

Behavior and specialty training

The academy lists dedicated programs for reactive dogs, aggressive dogs and separation anxiety, and says it specializes in turning reactive, anxious and unruly dogs into calm, confident companions. Service dog training and therapy dog training are also on the menu.

Getting started

The first step is a free consultation to choose the right program.

What they can help with

In-home training ↗

Sessions in your own home, where many behavior problems actually happen.

Board and train ↗

Your dog stays with the trainer for an immersive, multi-week program.

Group classes

Train alongside other dogs to build focus around distractions.

Puppy training ↗

Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.

Potty training

Crate training

Reactivity training ↗

Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.

Aggression training ↗

Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.

Separation anxiety training ↗

Easing the panic and destruction some dogs feel when left home alone.

Service dog training

Task training and public-access work for service-dog candidates.

Therapy dog training

Prep to visit hospitals, schools and care homes as a certified therapy dog.

Daycare

Structured daytime training and supervised play.

Boarding ↗

Your dog stays with the trainer for an immersive, multi-week program.

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 150 reviews · Google

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Good K9 Academy — 5.0★ (150 reviews), Gaithersburg Dog Trainer