Dog Sense Unlimited

Training is structured in progressive levels: Basic (8 classes, 12 hours) covers all foundational commands and manners; Intermediate builds on Basic with off-leash skills and precision; Advanced focuses on off-leash control; Maintenance offers drop-in sessions for ongoing practice. Puppy lessons are one-on-one for dogs under 3 months. Boarding training is a 2-week intensive program with owner follow-up lessons. All programs include homework and practical distractions for real-world reliability.

Pricing Summary

Group Basic: $420 for 12 hours ($35/hour); Group Intermediate: $262.50 for 5 classes; Group Advanced: $315 for 6 classes; Maintenance: $300 for 3 months, $500 for 6 months, $800 for 1 year; Boarding Training: $2,500 for 2 weeks plus 2 private lessons; Puppy Lessons: $170 per hour; Pre-Puppy Orientation: $340 for 2 hours.

Policies

Class registration requires a mandatory orientation session. Same handler must attend all group classes. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated in the content.

Dog Sense Unlimited is a professional dog training business located in Rockville, Maryland, offering obedience training since 1974. They specialize in training puppies, rescue dogs, and older dogs of all breeds and mixes, focusing on basic obedience, good manners, and problem behavior correction. Their approach uses balanced methods that combine positive reinforcement with corrections, including pinch collars, choke chains, and leash pops, to create reliable, long-lasting results. They provide group classes, private lessons, boarding training, puppy-specific instruction, and behavior problem solving. Additional services include grooming, pet supplies, and retail sales. Their training emphasizes real-world reliability with distractions, and clients report success in achieving calm, well-mannered dogs that can accompany them in public spaces.

They offer structured programs from Basic to Advanced obedience, with a Maintenance Program for ongoing practice. Their Puppy Lessons and Pre-Puppy Orientation help new owners prepare for life with a young dog. Boarding training includes two private follow-up lessons for owners. They are recommended by veterinarians and local publications and serve clients across Montgomery County, Maryland, DC, and Virginia.

Accomplishments

Founded in 1974, Dog Sense Unlimited has over 50 years of experience. They are recommended by veterinarians, Angie’s List, Yelp, Washingtonian Magazine, and Checkbook Magazine. They offer AKC CGC and CGCA testing and participate in AKC Star Puppy Program.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can call to register for group classes, which begin with a mandatory 1.5-hour orientation lecture without the dog. Puppy owners can schedule a Pre-Puppy Orientation or individual Puppy Lessons. Private lessons and boarding training require direct contact to arrange.