Rollins Family Dog Training
Ranked #1 in Bethesda and #1 in Maryland
Service area: Bethesda, Rockville, North Bethesda, Silver Spring, Potomac, Chevy Chase, Gaithersburg, Kensington, Wheaton, McLean, Friendship Heights, & Cleveland Park. Remote lessons by Zoom or Facetime available nationwide.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Potty Training
- Puppy Training
- Recall
- Leash Pulling
- Stealing Food
- Fearfulness
- Biting / Nipping
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Resource Guarding
- Separation Anxiety
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Basic Obedience
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
Rollins Family Dog Training offers a 3-step program for a well-behaved dog. It begins with an Initial Discovery Session, a 1-hour workshop conducted at home or via video call, to develop a customized training plan. This is followed by 4-6 private at-home or video call lessons for individualized training. Reinforcement lessons are available if necessary.
Programs are customized, cover essential basic obedience, and utilize 100% positive reinforcement methods. Training is conducted in the client’s home, allowing the whole family to participate. Each lesson is adaptable to specific priorities, and the trainer provides resources and easy daily tips for reinforcement.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Clients are encouraged to schedule a free phone consultation to discuss training packages and pricing.
Policies
A Risk-Free Guarantee is offered for the Initial Discovery Session, allowing a refund within 24 hours if no value was received, with a brief explanation required. This guarantee does not apply to subsequent sessions.
Testimonials
“If you love your pet like family, Rachel is the trainer for you! I recently began working with Rachel upon noticing that my 9 year old Yorkie was developing less than desirable habits as a result of the new (human) baby in the house. Rachel was able to help me identify anxiety triggers, introduce new calming techniques, and improve the relationship between my first baby (my Yorkie) and my daughter.”
– Anna VanBuskirk-Kinard
“Rachel is everything a client could want in a dog trainer: communicative, organized, dedicated, patient, positive, and intuitive. When our senior dog suddenly started having accidents in our house, Rachel was able to pinpoint a likely cause (even before our vet did). The humans and canine alike in our house are relieved, happy, and doing better for her work. I cannot recommend Rollins Family Dog Training enough!”
– Caitlin Mitchell
“I can’t say enough good things about Rachel. She worked with us to help our rescue puppy get started on a good footing. She showed us some great techniques to prevent reactive behavior. We are so happy we were able to work with Rachel and highly recommend her!”
– Yasmina M.
About the Trainer
Rollins Family Dog Training, led by Rachel, offers personalized dog and puppy training using positive reinforcement methods backed by science. They aim to transform dog behavior and improve the relationship between pets and their families. The training is customized to the specific needs of each dog and owner, with the whole family, including kids, encouraged to participate.
Rachel provides stress-free, force-free training in the comfort of the client’s home, eliminating the need for travel and reducing anxiety for the dog. She also offers resources and product recommendations tailored to individual situations and provides easy tips for daily reinforcement.
Rollins Family Dog Training is highly rated on Google and Yelp (5 stars) and is recommended by vets, shelters, and dog training experts in the greater Bethesda area.
Accomplishments
Rachel is a Top Rated, Certified Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer, certified by the Karen Pryor Academy. The business has over 250 happy customers and is rated 5 stars on Google and Yelp. They are recommended by vets, shelters, and dog training experts in the greater Bethesda area.
How to Get Started!
Clients can schedule a free phone consultation to discuss their needs and goals, which helps in creating a customized training plan and determining the best package.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- CBCC-KA
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- LGBTQ-owned
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible parking
- LGBTQ-friendly