Tom’s Dog Training
Ranked #2 in Bethesda and #5 in Maryland
Service area: Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Cabin John, Rockville, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Fairfax, Arlington, Washington DC, Montgomery County, North Bethesda, McLean, Wheaton
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Service Dog
- Competition / Agility
- 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
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Tom’s Dog Training offers in-home training services, bringing the training directly to the client’s location. Each class is 1 hour long, consisting of 50 minutes of dog training by Tomas, followed by 15 minutes for homework assignment, Q&A, and payment.
They offer various packages including Puppies & Obedience (1 session), Advanced Obedience (3 sessions), Beyond Obedience (6 sessions), and Complete Obedience (9 sessions). These packages cover basic to advanced commands, distraction work, proofing, leash handling, and addressing specific behavioral issues like chewing, potty training, barking, jumping, counter surfing, and resource guarding.
Behavior Consulting addresses issues such as fearfulness, dog phobias, resource guarding, excessive barking, and multi-dog household conflicts. Day Training is available for busy owners, where Tomas trains the dog, followed by a transfer session. Coaching is also offered, where Tomas teaches owners how to train their dogs, providing homework and weekly meetings. Backyard Agility can be added to any package. They also offer AKC Canine Good Citizenship test preparation and evaluation.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Tom’s Dog Training offers transparent pricing with all rates available online. Each standard class is 1 hour long, with 50 minutes dedicated to dog training and 15 minutes for homework, Q&A, and payment.
Pricing is structured through various packages and hourly rates. Puppies & Obedience is $120 for 1 session. Advanced Obedience is $320 for 3 sessions. Beyond Obedience is $620 for 6 sessions. Complete Obedience is $920 for 9 sessions.
Day Training options include “Take a Break” at $130 for 1 hour per day, “Happy Hour” at $230 for 2 training sessions per week, and “Vacation” at $330 for 3 training sessions per week. Board and Train services are available at $177 per night, accommodating one to two dogs at a time. AKC CGC Exam preparation and evaluation is offered for $105. A free “Dog Training 101” plan is also available to help clients learn concepts taught in class.
Testimonials
“We have two dogs and recently brought a 7-month-old rescue into our family. She has had a few too many homes in her short life and was extremely scared and skittish when she joined us. We hired Tomas to work with us on training her and he has been terrific! He is very knowledgeable, organized and comes prepared at each training session. He is very calm and patient with her. He carefully describes what the plan is for each training session and adapts as necessary when our dog appears fatigued. We highly recommend Tomas to train your dogs!”
– Michele and Malcolm – North Bethesda
“I reached back out to Tom for an additional session after I noticed my dog started to resource guard. Tom was very responsive and was able to come out the same day to help with this. While working with him, we were able to recreate the resource guarding behavior by my dog in which we worked to correct the behavior. He also taught us techniques to practice to further prevent this behavior. Additionally, Tom took the time to work with us on our dog’s jumping, greeting of new people, and reacting to outside noises. He answered dozens of our questions and provided excellent recommendations on products as well. Would highly recommend!”
– Jill T
“Tom has been an amazing dog trainer for us with our new puppy Roxy. She arrived to us from another state at 8 months of age. He is patient and has experience with various types of dogs. He has come up innovative ideas for the optimal type of leash, music to help train Roxy to her anxiety with loud noises, and has found the treats she likes and that movement is what motivates her to comply with commands. Roxy is learning commands and has mastered “sit” and “stay” and “heel” and is working on come when called and more. Tom has really helped Roxy transition to our family and has helped us learn all about our dog that we love!”
– Michal and Jonathan Helfgott
About the Trainer
Tom’s Dog Training, LLC is a dog training business led by Tomas Kaufman-O’Reilly, who has been training dogs for 3 years. He believes in making a difference in the lives of dogs and their owners.
The business offers in-home training services, bringing the training directly to the client’s location, eliminating the need for travel. They aim to equip dog owners with the necessary tools to feel in control of their dogs at all times, and they also train individuals to handle their dogs independently in the future.
All pricing is transparently available online. Tom’s Dog Training provides behavior consulting, understanding each animal’s natural and individual history to combine owner needs with the pet’s attributes. They also offer dog obedience training, board and train services, and sell training videos and free PDF class handouts.
Accomplishments
Tomas Kaufman-O’Reilly has 3 years of experience training dogs. He completed the PRO DOG TRAINER- CORE SKILLS course at Catch Canine Training Academy. He is also an AKC, Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator.
How to Get Started!
Clients can begin by booking online. An intake form for training must be completed. If opting for “Board and Train,” both training and boarding intake forms are required. The process typically starts with a consultation where Tomas meets the dog to establish a positive association, followed by a discussion to create an individualized training plan. For behavioral modification programs, clients are advised to purchase a single class for an initial evaluation of their dog’s specific situation.
Contact Information
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service