Indigo Dog Training

Indigo Dog Training offers customized programs including a 4-week Board and Train camp for adult dogs, focusing on obedience, recall, leash manners, and socialization. Private lessons consist of a 2-hour initial session and three 1-hour follow-ups, with homework between sessions. The Puppy Headstart program includes 2 in-home or facility sessions with supplies included. Puppy camps (1-3 weeks) focus on potty training, socialization, and basic manners, with a consultation at drop-off and a transition lesson at pickup. All programs include lifetime support and a follow-up lesson after completion.

Pricing Summary

4-week Board and Train program: $3,450 (includes collar, food pouch, and e-collar). Private Lesson Package (4 sessions): $1,100. Consultation Only: $350 (2.5 hours, $250 applicable to camp). Puppy Headstart (2 sessions): $350. 1-week Puppy Camp: $1,650. 2-week Puppy Camp: $2,650. Additional camp days: $75/day ($100/holiday). Training supplies not included in private lessons.

Policies

A recent negative fecal test is required for all dogs enrolling in camps. New clients must fill out the contact form first; a phone call is arranged after review. Additional camp days are available at $75/day ($100/holiday). Consultation fee applies toward camp or private lesson packages. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated.

Indigo Dog Training is a professional dog training business based in Brandywine, MD, serving the greater Washington DC metropolitan area. Founded in 2004 by head trainer Kristina Carmody, the company specializes in kind, gentle, and effective training solutions for dogs and their owners. They offer custom programs including obedience training, puppy training, family coaching, and behavior modification for issues like leash pulling, counter surfing, door bolting, chewing, and separation anxiety. Indigo Dog Training provides both in-home private lessons and intensive board-and-train programs at their facility, with lifetime support for all clients. Their training emphasizes a state-of-mind change over rote commands, using a balanced approach that includes positive reinforcement and appropriate corrections. They also offer puppy headstart camps, training camps for adult dogs, and follow-up lessons to ensure long-term success. Additional services include pet boarding and daily playtime supervision. The team is highly experienced, with Kristina holding over two decades of professional training and boarding experience, and they are recognized by major publications and industry associations.

Accomplishments

Kristina Carmody is a Top Graduate of Starmark (Triple Crown) Academy, certified as a Training Without Conflict Trainer (2022), and holds a B.S. in Psychology from Virginia Tech. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Washingtonian Magazine, Washington Post, and Angie’s List. She represented the U.S. at the 2009 FMBB IPO World Championship and was ranked #1 trainer/dog team in the U.S. in 2009 with her Malinois, Wyatt Earp de mon Coeur, who earned SchH3 status.

How to Get Started!

New clients must first fill out the contact form on the website. After review, Indigo Dog Training will arrange a phone call to discuss needs and recommend the appropriate program. A consultation can be scheduled to assess the dog’s behavior and determine the best training path.