Think Like A Dog, LLC

Think Like a Dog offers a diverse range of training programs, including behavioral training, adult obedience, puppy training, and rapid results classes. Behavioral training addresses issues such as anxiety, fear, chewing, digging, and excessive barking through both virtual and in-person consultations. Adult obedience classes, including Level 1 Good Manners and Level II Intermediate, cover fundamental skills like sit, down, stay, loose leash walking, and polite greetings, with options for personalized training plans.

Puppy training programs, such as AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Kindergarten, focus on socialization, environmental exposure, confidence building, and basic obedience for puppies aged 10 weeks to 5 months. They also provide Puppy Play and Learn and Tween Scene sessions for social skill development and direct Q&A with trainers for puppies and adolescents. Rapid Results classes are designed to quickly address specific challenges like jumping and leash pulling through focused, short-term sessions.

Pricing Summary

Pricing varies by service type and duration. Virtual private lessons are $70 for one hour, while in-person private lessons are $125 for one hour. Group classes such as Level 1 Good Manners and AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Kindergarten are priced at $225 for 6 weeks.

Behavior consultations range from $99 for a one-hour virtual session to $250 for a two-session in-person plan. Shorter, single-session group classes like Puppy Play and Learn and Tween Scene are $25 per hour. Rapid Results classes, including “The Ups and Downs of Jumping” and “No Pulling Around!!”, are $85 for two sessions.

Think Like a Dog, LLC is a dog training business led by Donna M. Poudrier, a CPDT-KA and ABCDT certified trainer and behavior consultant. They are dedicated to helping dog owners overcome training obstacles and ensure their dog’s training starts on the right paw, offering practical solutions and expert guidance.

The business provides both virtual and in-person training options to improve dog behavior and serves clients throughout Southern Maryland. They also offer services to evaluate dogs and assist in training puppies or new dogs to foster good behavior before issues arise.

Accomplishments

Donna M. Poudrier holds certifications as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and an Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT). She also serves as an Animal Behavior College Mentor.

Donna is recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as both a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator and an S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator. Her professional affiliations include the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and the Mid-Atlantic Association of Professional Positive Pet Trainers (MAAPPPT).

How to Get Started!

Clients can initiate services by booking directly through the website for various private lessons, group classes, and behavior consultations. A contact form is also available for general inquiries, allowing clients to provide their details, how they discovered the business, and their preferred contact method and time. Think Like a Dog encourages direct communication if clients are uncertain about which service best suits their pet’s needs.