The K9 Class
Service area: Serves Montgomery County, MD, and Washington D.C., including Aspen Hill, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Kensington, Olney, Potomac, Rockville, Silver Spring, and Takoma Park.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Day Training
- Board and Train
- Private Facility
- In-Home
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- 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:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Martingale Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Training begins with an initial consultation to assess the dog’s behavior and goals. Private training includes one-on-one sessions at home or facility with ongoing support. DaySchool offers structured daily training in small groups with up to three individual sessions per day, focusing on obedience, socialization, and behavior correction. Boarding Training involves intensive training over a set period, followed by private owner lessons to transition skills to home. All programs include progress updates, photos/videos, and long-term support.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to contact for customized quotes based on program selection (private, DaySchool, or boarding). Payment options include cash, check, and credit card.
Policies
Policy details on cancellations or rescheduling are not specified on the website. Clients are encouraged to contact directly for specific policies.
Testimonials
When recommending a trainer for our dog I didn’t even think twice before recommending K9 Class. And realized I failed on leaving a review prior.. but I need to tell everyone to just trust and believe that as dog owners, having a qualified and competent trainer will give quality of life for your dog and provide a better environment for everyone.
We’ve had Sky for almost a year and a half, and Ron trained her right after we got her.
As first time pet owners we felt overwhelmed with the amount of responsibility and things we didn’t even knew about it.
I wanted to share with a bit of her development with skills.
Even with “minimum wage” and rewarding a lot with bonding, play time, she has been excelling with commands, even non verbally (gestures).
Although very cuddly and a sweetheart, she does well staying alone and being crated when needed. And she was a loud cryer during crate time prior to board and training.
Just wanted to again appreciate all the work Ron and Huel did with her and for having educated me on the correct ways to train her. We’re beyond grateful!
– Client
We brought our four month old heeler mix to Ron’s team to work on hyperactivity and herding the children. The turn around from day school was amazing. We went from needing her in doggie daycare during the workday to having a calm and well behaved best friend. All of Ron’s staff care for the dogs and trained our puppy without compromising her goofy big personality. They take the dogs on walks and even trained ours to walk off leash. They continue to educate us on how to care for Charli like trimming her nails and keeping her feet well maintained. We still bring her to day-school for socialization even through we quickly had a well trained pet.
– Client
Our dog was extremely leash reactive — he would bark at dogs 300 ft away — and as clueless first-time dog owners, we were very scared to walk him. But Ron and his amazing team (e.g., Hugh, Ronnie) were able to turn him around very quickly. Ron is a walking-talking encyclopedia!! K9 Class gave us the knowledge and toolkit to train our dog into a great canine citizen.
– Client
About the Trainer
The K9 Class is a professional dog training business based in Kensington, MD, offering personalized training solutions for dogs of all ages and breeds. They provide private lessons, DaySchool (a structured daycare and training program), and Boarding Training where dogs receive intensive training followed by owner lessons to ensure lasting results. Their unique approach combines positive reinforcement with balanced training techniques, tailored to each dog’s personality, motivators, and behavioral needs. They specialize in addressing reactivity, leash pulling, fearfulness, separation anxiety, and other behavioral issues, while also offering puppy training, advanced obedience, and specialized programs like service and therapy dog training. Their DaySchool features small, temperament-based groups, one-on-one training sessions daily, and a certified staff trained through a 3-month program — distinguishing them from typical daycare centers. They also offer ongoing support, progress updates with photos/videos, and graduation ceremonies for completed programs.
Trainers are certified by industry leaders including Fred Hassen of Sit Means Sit, USPCA, AKC, and Starmark, and use a variety of tools including e-collars, clickers, and food rewards as needed. They serve clients in Montgomery County, MD, and Washington D.C., with flexible scheduling and in-home or facility-based options. The business emphasizes education for owners, ensuring they can maintain training at home.
Additional services include pet boarding, dog daycare, and grooming support. They accept cash, check, and credit card, and operate Monday–Friday 6:30am–6:30pm, with Saturday by appointment and Sunday closed.
Accomplishments
Trainers are certified by Fred Hassen (Sit Means Sit), United States Police Canine Association (USPCA), AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Starmark Animal Behavioral Center, and trained in the E-Touch Method by Martin Deeley. Staff complete a rigorous 3-month internal trainer certification program.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with an initial consultation to evaluate the dog’s behavior and training needs. This can be scheduled by phone or online contact form, after which a customized training plan is developed.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 6:30am-6:30pm
Tuesday: 6:30am-6:30pm
Wednesday: 6:30am-6:30pm
Thursday: 6:30am-6:30pm
Friday: 6:30am-6:30pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Certifications
- CPDT-KA
- CTC
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- is black owned
- is owned by veterans
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service
- Pet groomer
- Pet trainer
Location
4090 Howard Ave, Kensington, MD 20895Listing Tools for Trainers
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