HD Business Solutions LLC

HD Dog Training offers an 8-week private in-home or online program focused on building foundational obedience and resolving behavioral issues. Training is tailored to each dog’s age, temperament, and specific challenges, with daily homework and consistent reinforcement emphasized. Clients receive ongoing support through group chats and can book refresher sessions. Board-and-train options are available for intensive behavior modification, including separation anxiety and reactivity. The program includes virtual consultations and community access for peer support.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is structured around packages, including an 8-week training program and board-and-train services. Specific rates are not listed, but clients report the services as “worth every penny” and note discounted refresher sessions are available post-program. Payment details require direct consultation.

Policies

Consistency and daily effort are required for success. Clients receive non-stop support during training and can book discounted refresher sessions after completion. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but communication is emphasized as responsive and ongoing.

HD Dog Training LLC, founded by Robert McLaughlin, is a homegrown, disabled veteran-owned dog training business serving Philadelphia, PA, and surrounding counties. They specialize in private in-home and online training designed to empower dog owners with the tools and consistency needed to transform their dog’s behavior. Their approach focuses on training the human as much as the dog, emphasizing empathy, daily practice, and long-term behavioral reinforcement. Services include behavior modification for reactivity, separation anxiety, aggression, leash pulling, and potty training, alongside puppy training, board-and-train options, and group community support. They also offer pet boarding, pickup and drop-off services, and an 8-week structured program with ongoing access to client support and group chats. Robert combines military discipline with positive training techniques learned through elite programs at Harcum College and the UPenn Working Dog Center.

The business is recognized as “Best of Philly” by Philadelphia Magazine (2018) and works with rescues and veteran nonprofits. Clients consistently report dramatic improvements in their dogs’ behavior, with many noting their dogs became calmer, more confident, and no longer required medication after training. Rob and his team provide continuous support, including post-training refresher sessions and responsive communication via phone and group chats.

Accomplishments

Robert McLaughlin is a disabled veteran who graduated from the Harcum College and UPenn Working Dog Center Co-Op Program as one of only three select graduates. He trained under a retired New Jersey State Trooper and K9 supervisor who responded to 9/11. HD Dog Training was named “Best of Philly” by Philadelphia Magazine in 2018. The business partners with Salute 2 Service, a nonprofit supporting homeless veterans.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a virtual consultation to assess their dog’s needs. After the consultation, they can enroll in the 8-week training package, private in-home sessions, or board-and-train program. A contact form on the website initiates the process.