Let's make life with your dog easier.

Whether you're dealing with pulling, barking, jumping, or other everyday challenges, I can help you sort through what's happening and make a plan that works.

Thoughtful, practical support for dogs and their people.

In-home dog training in Montgomery County, MD

Diane kneeling beside a dog during a calm training moment in a garden

Do these seem familiar?

Life with dogs can be more complicated than we expected.

That's okay. We start with what's happening and build from there.

Walks feel stressful

Pulling. Scanning. Barking. Reactivity.

You're avoiding walks or always on alert.

Home feels overwhelming

Jumping. Pacing. Barking. Trouble settling.

Everyday life feels bigger than expected.

You’re not sure how to help your new dog adjust

You want to help them feel comfortable, build routines, and settle into life with you.

You miss enjoying your dog

You want more ease, understanding, and good moments together.

My Approach

Training that works in real life.

I don’t start with ‘How do we stop this?’ I start with ‘Why is this happening, and do we need to teach a more useful behavior or give your dog an appropriate outlet for what they’re trying to do?’ Once we understand what the behavior is accomplishing for your dog, we can decide what to change, what to teach, and what will actually help.

Understand what\'s happening. Look at what your dog is doing, what they need, and what may be getting in the way.

Make life easier now. Use practical management and small changes that can help right away.

Build useful skills. Teach behaviors that matter in the situations where you actually need them.

Adjust to the dog in front of us. Keep what works, troubleshoot what doesn't, and change the plan as needed.

The goal is a dog who has more ways to cope, communicate, and succeed—and people who understand what to do when something gets difficult.

CPDT-KA • VSA-CDT • Fear Free

How It Works

From first contact to a plan you can keep using.

Tell me about your dog

Start with a short form so I can get the basics and see what you'd like help with.

Tell me a little more

I'll send you a few more questions about your dog, daily life, and what you'd most like to change.

Book a video call

Choose a time and we'll talk through what's going on and what kind of support makes sense.

Choose your training plan

If we're a good fit, we'll choose the right service and schedule your in-home sessions.

We work together

We'll practice where you actually need the skills, and I'll show you what to do and what to look for.

You get a plan you can actually use

You'll get clear training steps, relevant resources, and a shared place to keep track of what you're working on.

You have support between sessions

Reach out with questions as you practice, and we'll adjust the plan when needed.

You keep going without me

You'll leave knowing what to do next, with follow-up sessions available later if you need one.

Private Training Services

Thoughtful, practical support for everyday life with your dog. Explore the services below to find the best fit for your goals.

Understand Your Dog

For people who want to better understand what their dog is communicating and why they do what they do. Two in-home sessions using video, real-life observation, and everyday interactions to identify your dog’s body language, triggers, preferences, and communication patterns. You’ll leave with your Dog’s Dictionary—a practical guide to your individual dog.

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2 sessions • $295

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Everyday Behavior Help

For everyday behaviors that are making life together harder than it needs to be. Three in-home sessions focused on when and why the behavior happens, what’s reinforcing it, your routines and environment, and what we need to replace the behavior with or provide an outlet for. Then we’ll build practical skills you can use in daily life.

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3 sessions • $425

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Leash Walking

For dogs whose walks feel tense, busy, or exhausting. Three in-home sessions focused on your dog’s triggers, handling setup, equipment, routes, timing, sniffing and movement needs, and practical skills that make daily walks more manageable.

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3 sessions • $425

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A New Dog in the Family

For helping a new dog settle into your home and giving everyone a smoother start. Across three in-home sessions, we’ll work through routines, sleep and rest, meals, potty needs, safe spaces, introductions, enrichment, alone time, and any early behavior concerns. We’ll also start building the skills your dog needs for everyday life with your family.

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3 sessions • $425

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Help Your Dog Feel Safer

For dogs who bark, lunge, freeze, avoid, or otherwise struggle when something in their world feels like too much. Four in-home sessions built around your dog’s triggers, the distance they need, daily routines, management strategies, and practical skills for navigating difficult situations. We’ll also make sure they have appropriate outlets for sniffing, movement, play, problem-solving, and decompression.

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4 sessions • $550

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Need one more session?

If we get to the end of your package and decide another in-home session would be helpful, you can add one for $125.

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If we get to the end of your package and decide another in-home session would be helpful, you can add one for $125.

1 session add-on • $125

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Returning Client

Already worked with me and want to come back for a refresher, some troubleshooting, or something new we can tackle in one visit? Book a single returning-client session. For bigger new goals, we’ll choose the package that fits best.

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1 session • $150

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Tell Me What’s Going On With Your Dog

Diane crouching beside Bananas in a snowy woodland with Kiwi nearby

Meet Diane

Hi, I'm Diane.

I'm a dog trainer who's endlessly curious about why dogs do what they do. I help families understand what their dogs are communicating, build useful skills, and make everyday life together easier.