Foley’s Dog Training

Programs include private agility lessons in a private yard, group agility classes (beginner, skills, and courses) in Burtonsville and Rockville, and 2-hour seminars. Beginner classes focus on obstacle exploration, handling cues, and attention around distractions. Skills classes target specific obstacles like weaves, teeters, and distance handling. Courses classes involve full agility runs. All programs use positive reinforcement and are tailored to the dog’s individual pace and needs. Semi-private lessons are available for small groups of friends.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons are $80 for a 30-minute introductory session; 30- and 45-minute sessions available thereafter. Semi-private lessons (3–4 dogs) are $200 per dog for six 1-hour lessons. Group classes are offered as drop-ins with no published per-class pricing; seminar pricing not listed. All lessons are self-scheduled online.

Policies

Lessons are subject to weather cancellations due to heat, rain, snow, or ice. Clients can reschedule via the online booking system. No other cancellation or refund policies are specified.

Foley’s Dog Training is a dog agility training business founded by E. Foley, CPDT-KA, based in Burtonsville, MD. They specialize in positive reinforcement, force-free, and fear-free agility training for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments, including reactive, fearful, and senior dogs. They offer private lessons in a fully fenced 100′ x 70′ yard and group classes in both Burtonsville and Rockville, MD, at Your Dog’s Friend. Their beginner program is designed to welcome first-time agility participants with no prior experience, helping dogs and handlers build confidence, connection, and teamwork. E. Foley has a background in fearful dog rehabilitation and uses her personal experience with her own rescued cocker spaniel to guide her training approach. She also offers semi-private lessons for small groups of friends and hosts agility skill-building classes focused on specific obstacles like weaves, teeters, and distance handling. The business promotes a fun, pressure-free environment where progress is celebrated at the dog’s pace.

They also provide virtual agility trials and occasional 2-hour seminars. E. Foley does not offer general obedience, puppy training, or behavioral modification outside of agility, but she refers clients to trusted local trainers for those needs. The facility is accessible from major highways and includes agility equipment such as jumps, tunnels, weaves, teeters, A-frames, and dog walks.

They maintain active social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, showcasing client successes and training sessions, and encourage new clients to subscribe to their newsletter for class updates.

Accomplishments

E. Foley is a CPDT-KA certified trainer with a background in fearful dog rehabilitation. She has titled her own dogs in agility, rally, and barn hunt. She consults for OBG Cocker Spaniel Rescue and has helped clients earn ACT1 titles and compete in CPE trials.

How to Get Started!

Beginners can start by scheduling a $80 30-minute private introductory lesson through the online booking system. Alternatively, they can sign up for a drop-in beginner group class. No in-person consultation is required before booking.