Puppy Socialization & Training
Prevent problems before they start!
Behavior challenges can begin early, especially if your puppy is having trouble adjusting to their new home. Set your pup up for success with expert guidance and proactive training. We’ll create a customized socialization and training plan tailored to your puppy’s unique needs—so you can prevent future behavior issues and build a strong, confident foundation from the start.
Perfect for dogs struggling with fear, aggression, anxiety, or reactivity!
We’ll uncover the root cause of your dog’s behavior and design a customized training plan to address it—without the use of fear, force, or intimidation. Our humane, science-based approach builds trust, reduces stress, and creates lasting, meaningful change for both you and your dog.
Behavior Modification
Good habits make life with your dog easier.
Whether you're teaching the basics or fun, crowd-pleasing tricks, we can create custom training plans tailored to your dog’s unique needs and learning style. Using positive reinforcement, we make training effective, engaging, and stress-free for lasting, enjoyable results.
Obedience, Manners & Tricks
Behavior Consultations
Not sure where to start?
Book a 30-minute consultation with Beyond The Bark’s owner and certified trainer, Mary Crawford, CPDT-KA. Mary will help you identify the best training path for your dog and your goals, offering personalized guidance, expert tips, helpful resources, and referrals if needed.
Our Services
All private training begins with an Initial Consultation. Follow up lessons (1 - 2 hours) may be scheduled at your convenience.
In addition to following the homework outlined in each lesson, the number of lessons needed to reach your goals entirely depends on the complexity of your goals, the severity of your dog’s behavior, any contributing medical factors, and the overall impact of your home environment.
Beyond the Bark offers in-home Private Training and behavior consulting to dog owners all over Northern Virginia & the DMV.
Professional Mentorships
Interested in pursuing a Dog Trainer or Behavior Consultant career?
Join our Apprentice Program and gain hands-on experience in the world of professional dog training. You’ll learn to read canine body language, understand learning theory, and apply practical, modern, and humane techniques to change behavior and teach new skills. Whether you're starting a new career or deepening your knowledge, this program will give you the foundation to succeed.
Email us for more information!
info@BeyondTheBark.net