Metropolitan K-9

Metropolitan K-9 offers various obedience programs tailored to different lifestyles, including in-home programs, in-board training programs, and day training options. Their goal is to make life with your canine companion easier and more rewarding, teaching basic obedience commands such as sit, sit-stay, down, down-stay, come when called, and walking on a loose leash, both on and off-leash.

Their Doggie Daycare Camp offers three levels: Happy Camper (jump start, practice at home, 1 homework lesson, 2 weeks support), Proud Camper (bulk taught by trainer, 2 homework lessons, 3 weeks support), and Complete Camper (bulk taught by trainer, 2 homework lessons, 1 in-home lesson, 3 weeks support, bonus items). These programs run three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) for one, two, or three weeks, with dogs receiving up to 3 training sessions per day.

Home Schooling Dog Training (in-home) includes three levels: Star Student (jump start, practice at home, 1 homework lesson, 2 weeks support, bonus items), Teacher’s Pet (10 sessions, 1-2 sessions/week, 1 homework lesson, 3 weeks support, bonus items), and Dean’s List (15 sessions, 1-2 sessions/week, 1 homework lesson per session, 1 public lesson, 3 weeks support, bonus items, unlimited alumni sessions). Sessions are conducted at the client’s home once or twice a week, with homework provided after each session.

Overnight Dog Training Camp (board and train) offers two levels: Good Camper (3 weeks, bulk taught, 3-5 sessions/day, 3 free follow-ups, 2 homework lessons, 3 weeks support, bonus items) and Super Camper (5 weeks, bulk taught, 2 homework lessons, 1 in-home lesson, 3 weeks support, bonus items, unlimited alumni sessions). Dogs stay for 3 or 5 weeks, receiving up to 3 training sessions per day.

Protection Dog Training Programs include the Alarm Dog Program, which provides a fully obedience-trained dog (on and off-leash) that alerts behind a fence, at the door, or on leash to suspicious persons, serving as a deterrent without biting. The Personal Protection Dog Training Program trains dogs to the ultimate level of obedience, including engaging suspects with a proper bite and hold, releasing on command, recalling from a bite, redirecting attacks on multiple attackers, and repelling carjacking attempts, while being unfazed by blunt instrument hits or gunfire. A free evaluation is offered to determine a dog’s suitability for protection training.

Metropolitan K-9 is a dog training business located in Glen Burnie, Maryland, dedicated to helping dog owners build long and wonderful relationships with their canine companions. They offer professional and affordable dog training classes and programs that are customizable to fit individual needs.

The business focuses on humane and easy-to-use techniques based on positive motivation, aiming to make obedience training fun and productive while strengthening the bond between owners and their dogs. They address common behavioral issues such as jumping, barking, and darting out the door.

Metropolitan K-9 also provides overnight and long-term dog boarding services, offering a comfortable, caring, home-style, cage-free experience with limited canine guests. This ensures plenty of play time and human interaction, along with amenities similar to a doggie daycare. For high-energy dogs, they offer wooded trail walks and swimming (weather permitting) to help burn off extra energy. They also provide free pick-up and drop-off service within their serving area.

Accomplishments

The head trainer, Greg Williams, is a graduate of Capital Cities K9 Academy and has been involved in dog training for about 17 years. He served as the Training Director for Capital Cities K9, Head Trainer, and Head Decoy.

Currently, Greg Williams is the CEO/Training Director of Metropolitan K9, LLC, the Training Director for all phases of dog obedience classes, a Consultant for dog behavior problems and protection dog programs, and the Training Director for Metropolitan K-9 Working Dog Club. He was appointed a PSA Judge in 2008, PSA East Coast Assistant Director in 2009, and PSA West Coast Director in 2015.

Greg Williams has competed in various protection dog sports, earning multiple first-place wins and titles in both obedience and protection. His dog titles and awards include Personal Protection Dog Association (with Rusty), American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen (with Rusty), K-9 Pro-Sport, and numerous Protection Sports Association (PSA) titles across Levels 1, 2, and 3 with multiple dogs (Rusty, T.J., Chipper, Yipe’, Isaac, Jue, Ari, Asja, Apache). He holds the record for most dogs titled by one handler in PSA (8 dogs, 15 titles) and achieved Highest Scoring Dog in PSA for the 2004 Season with Jue, and High Score in PSA Level 2 for the 2007-2008 Entire Trial Season with Asja.

How to Get Started!

Dog owners can contact Metropolitan K-9 to discuss their dog’s needs and get started. They can make an appointment to drop off their dog for training, or book a free meet and greet. For protection dog training, a free evaluation can be scheduled. Dog boarding appointments can also be booked.