Creekside Canine Training

Creekside offers a free initial consultation to assess needs and create a customized plan. Private training involves one-on-one sessions focused on real-world application, with owners responsible for home practice. Day training (Canine University) is an intensive 18-day program with daily training, social play, and progress updates via video and reports. Puppy programs target early socialization and obedience. Group classes (Obedience 101 and 102) are six-week courses covering fundamentals and advanced skills, currently on hiatus until fall.

Pricing Summary

Private training packages range from $350 for three hours to $850 for eight hours, with sessions lasting 30–60 minutes. Group classes are priced at $330 (collar included), though currently paused. Day training (Canine University) is offered as an intensive 18-day program with daily reports and videos. Board and train programs are available but pricing details not listed.

Creekside Canine Training is a dog training business based in Frederick, MD, led by certified trainer Sarah Shulman. They offer private training, day training (Canine University), puppy programs, and group classes (currently paused until fall). Their approach is balanced, combining positive reinforcement with food and praise alongside structured corrections to help dogs understand boundaries and make good choices. They emphasize real-world application and require owners to practice at home to maintain progress. The team includes experienced trainers with backgrounds in theater, corporate events, and dog daycare, all trained under Sarah’s guidance. They also provide daily progress reports and videos for clients in intensive programs, and their facility includes trained demo dogs with diverse backgrounds to demonstrate training techniques.

They serve dog owners seeking behavior modification, obedience, and socialization for puppies through adult dogs, with a focus on building a healthy, communicative relationship between dog and owner. Their philosophy rejects rigid labels and instead tailors methods to each dog’s individual needs.

Additional services include vaccination requirement guidelines, photo and video galleries, and alumni events like Alumni Camp.

Accomplishments

Sarah Shulman is a certified Canine Trainer and Behavior Specialist from Starmark Academy for Professional Dog Trainers. She completed an internship at Starmark training rescue dogs and assisting in trainer education. She has received one-on-one coaching from internationally renowned behavior expert Tyler Muto. She has trained her own dogs through the Starmark program and has over ten years of experience in performance arts before transitioning to dog training.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must schedule a free training consultation to meet with a trainer, discuss their dog’s needs, and receive a customized training plan and estimate. Consultation is required before enrolling in any program.