Snorkle’s Way Adaptive Dog Training

Snorkle’s Way offers structured private and group programs. Private sessions include I Can be a Good Dog (6 sessions) for basic obedience, Off-Leash Freedom (10 sessions) with e-collar training, and Puppy Jump-Start (4 sessions) for puppies under 5 months. Tune-Ups are 2-session refresher courses. Enrichment/Relationship Building requires prior obedience training and includes 6-session increments. Confidence Building 101 is a 4-session program for reactive dogs. Sunday Fundays and Treats, Tricks and Happiness are group classes held weekly or bi-weekly, combining hikes, agility, and trick training. New Dog Acclimation includes two 1.5-hour sessions—one on-site, one in-home. All programs emphasize hands-on practice between sessions by owners.

Pricing Summary

Private programs range from $35–$75 per session, with packages including I Can be a Good Dog (6 sessions), Off-Leash Freedom (10 sessions), Puppy Jump-Start (4 sessions), and Tune-Ups (2 sessions). Sunday Fundays cost $35 per session or $175 for 6 sessions. Trick Training Workshops are $75 each. Gear is included in private packages. Discounts available for puppy program graduates and new dog acclimation clients.

Policies

Private training clients are responsible for practicing between sessions. Sessions are scheduled 7–14 days apart. Clients must notify the trainer in advance to attend Sunday Fundays. All safety protocols were maintained during COVID, including Zoom options. No explicit cancellation policy is stated, but flexibility in scheduling is highlighted in testimonials.

Snorkle’s Way Adaptive Dog Training is a dog training business founded by Dianna, inspired by her late pit bull Snorkle, who taught her that every dog learns differently. Located on an 84-acre private property in Walkersville, MD, the business offers personalized training programs designed to build strong owner-dog partnerships through fun, positive interactions. Services include private and group sessions in basic obedience, puppy primers, off-leash training using e-collars, trick training, canine fitness, backyard agility, leash walking, and enrichment activities like nosework and hiking on forested trails. They also offer Sunday Fundays, a weekly group activity combining hikes, agility, and trick games, as well as specialized programs for new dog acclimation, confidence building, and tune-ups. The facility provides a low-distraction environment ideal for focused training, and clients appreciate Dianna’s flexibility, responsiveness, and emphasis on relationship-building over dominance. Additional services include doggie daycare camp and volunteer-led therapy and education programs. Dianna is certified by the AKC as a CGC Evaluator and Fit Dog Instructor, and as a certified trick dog trainer through Do More With Your Dog.

Clients can train with their dogs on-site using provided gear such as sidekick leashes, long lines, placebeds, and e-collars. The business supports dogs of all ages and sizes, with programs tailored to puppies, adolescents, and adults. Snorkle’s Way also promotes positive reinforcement and humane tools, avoiding intimidation-based methods.

The business is active on social media, posts class schedules on Facebook, and offers Zoom classes for remote participation. They partner with Volhard Dog Nutrition and are involved in community initiatives like Project Mickey and B-More Dog, advocating for responsible pet ownership and against breed-specific legislation.

Accomplishments

Dianna is a certified AKC CGC Evaluator and Fit Dog Instructor, a certified trick dog trainer and evaluator through Do More With Your Dog, and a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals. She has trained dogs for Chewy.com commercials, participated in Toss and Fetch, Rally Obedience, and Retriever Games, and volunteered with Bella’s Bully Buddies and B-More Dog. Her dog Scuddlebutt (Buster) starred in a Chewy commercial filmed at Universal Studios in 2020.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact Dianna via email or phone to discuss their dog’s needs. New dog owners can enroll in the New Dog Acclimation program. For enrichment or trick classes, dogs must have completed basic obedience elsewhere or pass a $50 evaluation. Group classes require registration via Facebook announcements.