Greenbelt Dog Training

Basic Obedience classes are six weekly one-hour sessions covering AKC exercises: Heel, Sit, Stay, Down, Recall, and Finish. Puppies must be 12 weeks or older. Intermediate/Advanced classes build on Basic skills with off-lead heeling, rally, agility, retrieving, and distant recalls. Students may join specialized groups: Parade Drill Team, Canine Musical Freestyle (ScentSations), Flyball (Greenbelt Flyers), or Special Therapy Dog Group. Each group requires completion of Basic class or evaluation. Training emphasizes verbal praise, no treats, and owner-led instruction with unlimited phone support.

Pricing Summary

Group classes cost $120 for six one-hour sessions, including no extra charge for behavioral counseling. No credit or debit cards accepted; payments must be made in cash, check, or money order. No pricing is listed for private lessons, advanced programs, or specialty groups like Flyball or Therapy Dogs.

Policies

Payments must be made in cash, check, or money order at the first class. No credit or debit cards accepted. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated. Classes are held on fixed weekly schedules; no make-up classes are mentioned. Attendance is required for eligibility in advanced groups. Dogs must have current vaccination records.

Greenbelt Dog Training, led by Professional Obedience Instructor Allie W. Lee, offers affordable, high-quality dog training services in Greenbelt, Maryland. The business provides both private and group classes focused on positive reinforcement using verbal praise and touch, without treats. Classes are held at the Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department and cover Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced obedience, including AKC exercises like Heel, Sit, Stay, Recall, and Finish. Students can progress to specialized groups such as the Parade Drill Team, Canine Musical Freestyle (ScentSations), Flyball (Greenbelt Flyers), and Special Therapy Dog programs. Allie is an AKC Certified CGC Evaluator and has trained dogs through all three levels of AKC obedience competition. The program emphasizes owner education, with free one-on-one behavioral counseling available anytime. Dogs of all ages and breeds are accepted, with puppies requiring at least 12 weeks of age. The training philosophy centers on building respect and control through humane methods, with the goal of making even a good dog better.

Greenbelt Dog Training also sponsors seasonal AKC Canine Good Citizen tests as a benefit for the local fire department and offers pet/owner photos and micro-chip clinics. The business has a long-standing reputation in the community, having trained over 18 dogs for one family across 17 years, and has produced multiple AKC title-holding and therapy dogs. Their Parade Drill Team is noted as the only known one of its kind in the area, with numerous awards from regional parades.

Allie Lee is known for his deep commitment to both dogs and their owners, offering personalized guidance for behavioral issues including housebreaking, jumping, barking, and reactivity. The training is designed to be accessible, with no credit card payments accepted and pricing kept low to ensure quality training is available to all.

Accomplishments

Allie W. Lee is an AKC Certified CGC Evaluator, has judged obedience matches and shows, and has trained dogs through all three levels of AKC obedience (Novice, Open, Utility). He directs the only known Parade Dog Drill Team in the area, which has won multiple trophies in regional parades. His students have earned over 12 AKC titles per dog, with many becoming certified therapy dogs. Greenbelt Dog Training sponsors seasonal AKC CGC tests as a community benefit.

How to Get Started!

Prospective students must call (301) 345-6999 to schedule a date and time to join a class. Bring a properly-fitted collar, a 6-ft cloth or nylon leash, current vaccination records, and payment. Puppies must be at least 12 weeks old. No online registration; all enrollment is done by phone.