Business Details
Trusted Dog Training Services in Baltimore, MD
At Dogs On The Mark, we have dedicated ourselves to dog training and pet care for over two decades, serving clients across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Delaware. Our team specializes in positive reinforcement training methods tailored to dogs of all breeds, ages, and energy levels, including obedience training, field work for sporting breeds, and behavior modification for aggression issues. We prioritize the well-being of every pet by offering personalized care plans, free educational resources on nutrition and training products, and flexible scheduling to accommodate owner needs. Our trainers visit clients' homes to ensure comfort and convenience, while also providing options for outdoor training in parks or natural settings.With a focus on building trust between pets and owners, we emphasize consistent, pain-free techniques that foster long-term behavioral improvements. Our staff maintains rigorous standards for pet health, requiring up-to-date vaccinations and offering guidance on essential training equipment. Through decades of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of canine behavior, we deliver solutions that address both immediate training goals and long-term companionship needs.
Services
Obedience Training
Hunt Training
Aggression Modification
Pet Care
Behavior Consultation
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in dog training and behavior modification
- Our trainers use only positive reinforcement techniques with no pain infliction
- We provide in-home training services for convenience and pet comfort
- Free nutritional and training product guidance available for all clients
- We offer discounted rates for rescued dog training with adoption proof
What people say
Positive reinforcement
Calm and relaxed methods
Well worked and calm dog
Step-by-step approaches
Dedication to training
Services
Obedience Training
Our obedience training sessions focus on basic commands and good manners for dogs of all breeds and ages. Using positive reinforcement techniques, we help establish clear communication between owners and pets while addressing specific behavioral goals. Sessions typically last 1-1.5 hours with customized plans for home practice.
Hunt Training
This specialized program develops natural abilities in sporting and working breeds through field training exercises. We train both dogs and owners in obedience commands combined with breed-specific field work to improve mental stimulation and physical conditioning while strengthening the human-animal bond through shared activities.
Aggression Modification
Our aggression modification program addresses dog-to-dog, animal, or human aggression through structured training sessions. We teach owners to recognize and manage triggers while implementing behavior modification techniques that promote calm responses and positive associations in challenging situations.
People
Scott Burgess
Owner/Trainer
With over 20 years of experience in canine behavior, Scott Burgess specializes in positive reinforcement training methods. He develops customized programs for obedience, field work, and behavior modification while maintaining strong client communication throughout the training process.
Questions
How do I schedule initial training sessions?
Contact us via phone to arrange a home visit where we assess your dog's needs and create a personalized training plan.
What makes your training methods different?
We use only positive reinforcement techniques without pain infliction, focusing on building trust and clear communication between owners and pets.
Do you offer services outside Baltimore?
We serve Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Delaware with travel fees applying for locations beyond 30 minutes from our base.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash or check payments with advance payment required for contracted services.
Can you help with aggressive behavior issues?
Our specialized aggression modification program addresses behavioral issues through structured training and owner education on managing triggers.
Do you offer discounts for rescue dogs?
Yes, we provide $5 off each session for adopted rescue dogs with proof of adoption presented during the first visit.
