Chesapeake Dog Training, LLC #2

Chesapeake Dog Training offers individualized programs to meet diverse needs. The Board & Train program is an intensive and immersive option, ideal for owners with limited time or dogs needing focused behavior resolution. It covers basic obedience to a high level, emphasizing state of mind training, socialization, and exposure to various environments. Packages are available for 1 or 2 weeks, including boarding, one-on-one training, and follow-up lessons.

Private Lessons are flexible, offered at their Annapolis facility, in clients’ homes, parks, or via virtual platforms like Google Meets and WhatsApp. Custom packages combining on-site and in-home lessons are available. A specialized private lesson package is offered for Puppy Training to support puppies through their first year. Nosework & Scentwork lessons, led by instructor Lindy Burkhart, focus on developing a dog’s sense of smell for fun and sport, with packages for both introductory and advanced levels. Pack Walks are free group events designed to help dogs practice leash manners in proximity to other dogs.

Pricing Summary

The 2-Week Board & Train Package is $3200, with a $200 discount for returning students and a $500 family discount for an additional dog scheduled concurrently. The 1-Week Board & Train Package is $2100, also with a $200 discount for returning students.

On-Site Private Lessons are offered as a 4-Lesson Package for $525, a Consultation only for $165, or a Single lesson after package completion for $115. An add-on fee of $50 applies for a single In-Home lesson. In-Home Private Lessons are available as a 4-Lesson Package for $750, a Consultation only for $225, or a Single lesson after package completion for $165. Virtual Private Lessons are priced at $425 for a 4-Lesson Package, $140 for a Consultation only, and $80 for a Single lesson after package completion. Nosework Lessons are a 5-Lesson Package for $375, and Scentwork Lessons are a 4-Lesson Package for $375, which includes supplies. Pack Walks are free, though a park entrance fee may apply.

Chesapeake Dog Training, LLC is a dog training business established in 2009, dedicated to connecting people and dogs through training. The team comprises animal care professionals with diverse backgrounds, including experience in zoo keeping, management, and training of exotic animals. They are described as hardworking, creative, and passionate about training, people, and dogs, aiming to help owners better understand and communicate with their pets.

They offer a variety of individualized services, including intensive Board & Train programs, flexible Private Lessons (on-site, in-home, or virtual), specialized Puppy Training, engaging Nosework & Scentwork, and community Pack Walks. Their training approach is holistic, yet designed to quickly and simply address behavior problems. The goal is to foster stable, happy family pets that are comfortable in various situations and easily manageable at home, with practical training plans that owners can successfully maintain.

Accomplishments

Linda Stallings, the owner of Chesapeake Dog Training, possesses over 25 years of experience in the animal behavior industry. Her extensive background includes a 12-year tenure at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, where she trained and cared for exotic animals such as rhinos, zebras, and cheetahs, and founded the Behavior and Training team. She also worked at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, focusing on animal behavior and medical care. Linda’s expertise has led to speaking engagements at regional and national conferences, publications in industry journals, and appearances on National Geographic and Discovery Channel. She holds a B.S. in Animal Science from the University of Delaware and is a Karen Pryor Academy Puppy Start Right Graduate and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.

The company, established in 2009, has significantly grown, including a period of consulting with the SPCA of Anne Arundel County to develop training and socialization programs for difficult-to-adopt shelter dogs. In 2015, they developed their Board & Train program. While their Millersville indoor facility (opened in 2019) has since closed, during its operation, Paula Blair successfully launched a Puppy Program that assisted over 400 puppies, and Lindy Burkhart created a Nosework and Scentwork program that honed the skills of hundreds of dog/owner pairs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can begin by filling out the New Student Contact Form available on the website. To expedite scheduling, clients are encouraged to register directly in the Client Portal. Once registered, Chesapeake Dog Training staff may contact clients via text to schedule lessons or training services.