Ponderosa Kennels providing the finest dog training in Maryland

Do you love your dog but sometimes have trouble liking him?

Dog obedience training through our award winning dog training program is the answer.

Are you tired of being embarrassed by your dog’s unruly behavior in public? Worn out from struggling to “walk” him? Find yourself locking him away when company comes? Dog training at Ponderosa Kennels will make your dog behavior problems a thing of the past.

In one short month your dog can learn to be the happy, obedient dog you've always wanted!

Call for a free demonstration and see what just one month of dog training at Ponderosa Kennels can do for you. Call 301.748.8518 or email Pat@PonderosaKennels.com. Your dog will learn to be a more enjoyable, more obedient companion dog for your whole family.

In just one month of our accelerated board-and-train program, your dog will learn to walk on a loose leash, heel, sit, and lie down, go to his “place," stay when told, and come when called, even around distractions. 

We have been training dogs to work for their owners, off leash, for more than 30 years. Using modern electronic training collars combined with old-fashioned dog sense and experience, we will train your dog to work for you off leash in just one month. With Ponderosa's dog obedience program your dog will learn faster, retain more, and will work for you. (Special behavior problems take longer to address)

Ø        Imagine your dog will walk with you, not drag you . . . . No more pulling on the leash and dragging you or the kids down the street.

 Ø        Imagine the freedom your dog will enjoy . . . .  A whole new world will be open to your trained, reliable companion dog.

 Ø        Imagine no more jumping on guests . . . .  Your dog will learn to greet guests quietly, not like a wild animal. You will not have to shut him away because company is coming.

Ø        Imagine no more excessive barking . . . . Your dog will stop barking when told. A quiet dog is a calm dog.

 Ø        Imagine no more wrestling match at the vet's office . . . . Your dog will learn to accept examination by strangers. Your dog can learn to be confident in new situations.

 Ø        Imagine no worry about your dog starting fights . . . . Your dog will learn to listen, even around other dogs.

Ø        Imagine no more chasing your dog down the street . . . . Your dog will learn to come when called.

Ø        Imagine walking your dog in the country . . . . You will not have to worry about your dog running away.

 Ø        Imagine reading or watching TV with your dog resting quietly by your side . . . . Your dog will learn to stay off the furniture if you don't want him there.

 A trained dog is a happy dog. Now every dog can experience the freedom and benefits that come from training. One short month in our residential dog training program at Ponderosa Kennels can be the right start you need to a new positive and balanced relationship with your dog.

One Month Accelerated Obedience Training

Our accelerated basic and off-leash dog obedience program is only $40 a day — that’s $1,200 for the month. Your dog will learn to walk on a loose leash, heel, sit, and lie down, go to his “place," stay when told, and come when called, even around distractions.  

Included with your one-month training package:

 Ø        Unlimited free follow-up sessions to ensure a smooth transition from our training school to your home.

  Ø        Private training sessions one on one with one of our instructors while your dog is in    training to teach you how to carry on the work done during your dog's stay at Ponderosa Kennels.

 Vacation Stay Dog Training

We all know that travel is a learning experience. Now your next vacation can be a learning experience for your dog, too! Why not have your dog trained when you go on your next vacation? Instead of just sitting in a kennel or having the neighbors watch him, your dog can be learning through daily training. Come home from your next vacation to a well-behaved dog.

Training visits of less than one month are $50 a day, board included.

Puppy Training . . . . What Has Your Puppy Learned Today?

Science has proven that your puppy is learning all the time. Lifelong habits are being formed daily. Why not make sure they are habits you like.

We offer private instruction at our training site or in your home. Learn how to teach your pup what you want and what you don’t want him to do. We can help with puppy problem behavior, too.

Private puppy training is $40 per session at our training sites. Call for a quote for home visit training. Get your puppy started in the right direction.

Private Instruction dog training

We understand that some owners want a more active hand in their dog' training. We can help with our private lessons. Let us show you how you, too, can enjoy the benefits of owning a dog trained by our proven program of obedience instruction.

We offer our basic obedience program through private instruction. We train you to train your dog to listen on leash and off. We suggest a minimum of six lessons scheduled once a week.

Private obedience instruction is $40 per session at our training sites. Call for a quote for home visit training.

Dog Behavior Problem Solutions

We can help stop unwanted barking, dog-on-dog aggression, dog-on-people aggression, and unwanted digging and chewing. The first step to establishing a custom-designed training program to solve most any behavior problem is an evaluation visit. Call 301.748.8518 or email Help@PonderosaKennels.com

The best time to begin training is now.

Don't wait another day. Call 301.748.8518 or email Pat@PonderosaKennels.com today to schedule your free demonstration or to reserve a training slot. Why waste another day! Odds are he's not going to "grow out of it” or “settle down when he's older."

Take the first step on the road to a new relationship with your dog. Call today.

We offer pick up and delivery service for our dog obedience, dog behavior problem solving and retriever training customers in the following Maryland cities and in the surrounding areas:

Annapolis Maryland, Arbutus Maryland,,  Arnold Maryland, Aspen Hill Maryland, Baltimore Maryland, Bel Air Maryland, North Maryland, Bel Air South Maryland,  Bethesda Maryland, Bowie Maryland, Carney Maryland, Catonsville Maryland, Chillum Maryland, Clinton Maryland, Colesville Maryland, Columbia Maryland,, 

Crofton Maryland, Cumberland Maryland, Damascus Maryland, Darnestown Maryland,  Dundalk Maryland,  Easton  Maryland, Eldersburg Maryland, Elkridge Maryland, Elkton Maryland, Ellicott City Maryland, Essex Maryland, Fairland Maryland, Fort Meade Maryland,  Fort Washington Maryland, Frederick Maryland,  Gaithersburg Maryland,  Germantown  Maryland, Glen Burnie Maryland,  Greater Landover  Maryland,  Upper Marlboro Maryland,  Greenbelt Maryland, Hagerstown Maryland,  Havre de Grace Maryland, Hillcrest Heights Maryland, La Plata Maryland, Lochearn Maryland, Londontowne Maryland,  Middle River Maryland, Milford Mill Maryland,  Montgomery Village Maryland, Mount Airy Maryland,  North Bethesda Maryland,  North Laurel Maryland, North Potomac Maryland, Ocean City Maryland,  Odenton Maryland, Olney Maryland,   Owings Mills Maryland, Oxon Hill Maryland, Glassmanor Maryland, Parkville Maryland, Pasadena Maryland, Perry Hall Maryland, Pikesville Maryland, Potomac Maryland,  Randallstown Maryland, Reisterstown Maryland, Rockville Maryland,  Salisbury Maryland,  Severn Maryland, Severna Park Maryland, Silver Spring Maryland, South Gate Maryland,  South Laurel Maryland, St. Charles Maryland,  Suitland Maryland, Silver Hill Maryland, Towson Maryland, Waldorf Maryland, Westminster Maryland,  Wheaton Maryland, Glenmont Maryland, White Marsh Maryland, White Oak Maryland, and Woodlawn Maryland.

We offer pick up and delivery service for our dog obedience, dog behavior problem solving and retriever training customers in the following Pennsylvania cities and in the surrounding areas:

Allentown Pennsylvania,  Altoona Pennsylvania, Blakely Pennsylvania, Chambersburg Pennsylvania,  Chester Pennsylvania,   Doylestown Pennsylvania,  Erie Pennsylvania,  Lancaster Pennsylvania,  Levittown Pennsylvania,  Pittsburgh Pennsylvania,  Penn Hills Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pennsylvania,  Reading Pennsylvania,  Scranton Pennsylvania, State College Pennsylvania,   Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania, and York Pennsylvania..

We offer pick up and delivery service for our dog obedience, dog behavior problem solving and retriever training customers in the following Virginia cities and in the surrounding areas:

Alexandria Virginia,  Annandale Virginia, Arlington Virginia, Burke Virginia, Chesapeake Virginia,  Dale City Virginia, Hampton Virginia, Lynchburg Virginia,  Newport News Virginia, Norfolk Virginia,  Portsmouth Virginia,  Reston Virginia, Richmond Virginia,  Roanoke Virginia,  Suffolk Virginia, and Virginia Beach Virginia.

We offer pick up and delivery from your home in the tri-state area. We pick up and deliver to BWI, Dulles and Reagan National airports.

Call to schedule your free in-home evaluation today.  Call 301.748.8518