CDog Run Agility and BayBriar Kennel

Group obedience classes meet Monday nights and focus on basic commands: heel, sit, stay, come, down, off, leave it, and socialization using clicker training. Agility classes are offered Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, divided by skill level: Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Each class emphasizes handling techniques, obstacle performance, and mental preparation. Private lessons and in-house training provide customized programs. Seminars on specialized agility skills like Gamblers and Distance are offered periodically. All programs require prior application and payment to secure a spot.

Pricing Summary

Group obedience classes are $150 for a 6-week session. Agility group classes range from $135–$150 for 6 weeks. Private lessons are available by appointment. In-house obedience training is a flat daily rate with a 14-day minimum; additional fees apply for aggressive dogs. Boarding rates are $12/day for cats, $20–$24/day for dogs based on weight. Drop-in agility classes are $30 with prior approval.

Policies

Classes require advance application and payment to reserve a spot. Drop-ins are allowed for intermediate and advanced agility classes with prior approval. Boarding requires proof of current Rabies, Bordetella, and DHLPP vaccines for dogs; Rabies and Feline R.C. for cats. After-hours check-in/out incurs a $20 minimum fee. In-house training requires owner participation in multiple sessions. Aggressive dogs incur additional fees based on case evaluation.

CDog Run Agility and BayBriar Kennel, owned and operated by Jeannette Hutchison, is a dog training facility located in Cordova, Maryland, offering obedience training, agility training, boarding, and behavior consultation. Jeannette has been training dogs since 1990 and specializes in building strong handler-dog relationships through foundational obedience, focus, and handling skills. She uses clicker training to reinforce positive behaviors and addresses common issues like jumping, barking, stealing, and housebreaking. The facility includes indoor and outdoor training areas, secure Mason runs, and climate-controlled boarding accommodations. Jeannette’s expertise spans all levels—from beginners to elite competitors—and she offers group classes, private lessons, in-house training, home visits, and seminars. Her students have earned numerous titles including MACHs, ADCHs, and World Championship medals. Boarding is available for dogs and cats with strict vaccination requirements and personalized care. The business emphasizes quality over quantity, limiting the number of animals cared for to ensure individual attention.

Jeannette is a nationally recognized agility competitor with over 470 agility titles, including 12 ADCHs and five Platinum Lifetime Achievement Awards from the United States Dog Agility Association. She has represented Team USA in multiple World Agility Open Championships, winning gold and silver medals. Her teaching style is patient, customized, and focused on helping owners “get it” through clear, consistent instruction. She also breeds Jack Russell Terriers occasionally.

Services include obedience training, agility instruction, behavior modification, and boarding. Training is conducted at the facility or via home visits. Group classes and private sessions are available for all dog ages and skill levels, with an emphasis on positive reinforcement and mental engagement.

Accomplishments

Jeannette Hutchison is the only handler in USDA history to earn five Platinum Lifetime Achievement Awards across four jump heights. She has earned over 470 agility titles, including 12 ADCHs, 9 Bronze, 7 Silver, and 6 Gold medals. She competed on Team USA at the World Agility Open Championships in 2011, 2012, and 2014, winning multiple gold and silver medals with her dogs Rumble and Penelope. Her dogs have consistently ranked in the Top 10 nationally since 2000. She has been a National Finalist 18 times and is recognized for her expertise in Snooker and Gamblers courses.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must complete and submit a class application form with payment to reserve a spot in group classes. For private lessons, boarding, or in-house training, contact Jeannette directly by phone or email to schedule an evaluation and discuss needs.