Landover
Dog Training & Enrichment

Unlock your dog’s potential with the expertise of our dog training professionals

A happy dog is the key to a harmonious home. In Central Bark® Landover, our team of skilled trainers utilizes enjoyable and positive methods, employing rewards to instill crucial life skills and behaviors suitable for dogs of all ages.

Our offerings include personalized training, enrichment sessions, and group classes, reinforcing positive habits and strengthening the affectionate bond between you and your dog. Training forms the foundation for canine good citizenship, fostering joyful, sociable, and well-rounded dogs.

Explore the Features of Our Dog Training at Central Bark Landover:

  • Personalized Instruction: Tailored training sessions address your dog’s specific needs and objectives. Our experienced trainers provide personalized guidance to overcome behavioral challenges and introduce new commands, ensuring your dog’s success.
  • Group Classes for Skill Enhancement: Engage in group classes to reinforce positive behaviors and enhance your dog’s socialization within a secure and supportive environment. These sessions provide valuable opportunities for interaction with fellow dogs and humans, mastering essential skills.
  • Fostering Exemplary Citizenship: Training forms the cornerstone of responsible behavior. We instill positive routines and essential commands, molding your dog into a well-rounded individual capable of navigating social situations with poise and confidence.
  • Strengthening the Bond: Our training goes beyond command teaching; it builds trust, fosters effective communication, and deepens mutual understanding between you and your dog. This cultivates an affectionate and respectful partnership, reinforcing your unique connection with your four-legged companion.

Central Bark
Landover

8513 Ardwick Ardmore Rd,
Landover, MD 20785Get Directions

(240) 582-7389

Open Today 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM

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Dog Tricks Taught at Central Bark Landover

Central Bark tailors dog training programs to meet the unique needs of each dog, covering a wide range of skills and behaviors, including:

  • Name Recognition: Ensure safety by teaching your dog to respond to their name using positive and effective techniques.
  • Fundamental Commands: Master essential instructions such as sit, stay, down, wait, and leave-it through positive reinforcement, refining their behavior.
  • Door and Gate Etiquette: Train your dog to enter and exit calmly upon command, displaying polite behavior.
  • Relaxed Leash Walking: Experience enjoyable walks by instructing your dog to walk calmly on a slack leash, eliminating pulling.
  • Additional Behaviors: Address concerns like separation anxiety, excessive barking, or destructive chewing with the assistance of our dedicated trainers. Together, let’s enrich your dog’s life and unlock their full potential.

Dog Training & Enrichment Options:

Training Tutor

Personalized one-on-one training sessions during day care visits help your dog develop important skills and behaviors like name recall, sit, stay, down, wait, leave-it, door and gate control, and loose-leash walking. Excellent for your dog and easy for you! Your dog will come home tired and well-socialized, with the training and skills they need to be a well-behaved member of your family.

One-on-One Enrichment

Personalized One-on-One Enrichment sessions give your dog the extra attention they love and the freedom to use their senses and safely explore their instincts through interactive toys, puzzles, and games. It’s fun and rewarding and exercise their bodies and minds and engage their senses. Add complexity with fitness and agility equipment.

Central Bark doggy day care: a white-brown dog eating out of a treat toy

Rest Period Enrichment

Your dog gets to relax and recharge in their own private space with calming interactive toys and healthy food pairings tailored to their preferences and diet. It promotes physical and mental relaxation which can help them achieve a healthy balance of play, learning, and rest. It can also help them become more comfortable in crates by building positive associations.

Pricing

Day Care Add-ons

Training Tutor
One-on-one training session during your dog’s visit to practice important cues and behavior skills. Packages available.
35
One-on-One Enrichment
Personalized session during your dog’s visit with interactive toys, puzzles, and games to exercise your dog’s body and mind.
20
Rest Period Enrichment
Private space with calming interactive food toy to help your dog achieve a healthy balance of activity and rest.
5

Group Training Classes

Basic Life Skills
In this group class, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your hands-on training and management skills with your dog, no matter their age! You’ll work on developing strong foundations for important life skills like recall, loose-leash walking, stationary behaviors, and relaxation around distractions.
 
This 6-week long class is for dogs of all ages!

*All dogs must be current on Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccinations.This class is not suitable for dogs who are reactive* to other dogs or people.
 
*Reactive in this context can be described as persistent barking, growling, or lunging toward other dogs or people while on leash. This may or may not include the ability to eat treats while in the presence of other dogs or people.
299
Intermediate Life Skills
In this group class, you’ll continue developing all the important life skills that you laid the foundations for in the Basic Life Skills class. You’ll start to combine your skills to mimic real-life scenarios, with more training challenges in class and at home! 

6-week class
*Prerequisite class: Basic Life Skills
 
*This class is for dogs of all ages.
*Vaccinations required (DHPP, Rabies (depending on age), and Bordetella).
199
Seminars
Private space with calming interactive food toy to help your dog achieve a healthy balance of activity and rest.
40

Ask an associate for details.
*Training courses may be cancelled for low enrollment.

If you have any concerns about food sensitivities or destructive tendencies, please speak to an associate at the front desk to discuss available options. All sales are final.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you train a dog?

No matter how long you’ve had your dog, it’s possible to teach them new skills and tricks. 

Whether you’re crate training, leash walking, or potty training your dog, consistency is key. It’s crucial to establish a routine, practice positive reinforcement, supervise your dog (especially when potty training), and avoid punishing when mistakes happen.  

Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your dog. We offer expert training and classes so you and your puppy can learn and bond together.  

Learn more about our training classes.

Visit our Dog Blog for more helpful tips.

Can I purchase a single training session or do I have to buy a package?

Our Training Tutor and Enrichment services are available as add-ons to your dog’s day care visit, and while single sessions are available, packages are also offered for your convenience. Please note that prepaid packages are nonrefundable, and all sales are final. We recommend speaking with an associate to determine the best option for your dog’s training needs.

How long does dog training take?

The timeline for learning new behaviors and skills is as unique as every dog! Because each dog is an individual, with different learning histories, breed genetics, and preferences in reinforcers like treats and toys, there is no way to say for sure how long training will take. It’s also important to consider how much time each family has for daily training practice.

Whether you’re crate training, leash walking, or potty training your pup, consistency is key. It’s crucial to establish a routine, practice positive reinforcement, supervise your puppy (especially when potty training), and avoid punishing your puppy when mistakes happen. 

Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your dog, with expert training and classes so you and your pup can learn and bond together. 

Learn more about our training classes.

Visit our Dog Blog for more helpful tips
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What is positive reward-based dog training?

Positive reward-based techniques help puppies and dogs develop essential life skills and behaviors that will enrich their lives at home and day care. These methods set dogs up to succeed and reward them for performing desired behaviors. Rewards are tailored to the dog’s preferences and can include food treats, time to play with a favorite toy, or verbal praise. 

After decades of experience using reward-based training, we know it’s the most humane and effective way of training dogs and addressing unwanted behaviors. It’s the best way to build a loving, trusting bond that enhances your relationship between you and your dog for a lifetime of happiness together.

At Central Bark®, our focus on positive reinforcement has never wavered. We continuously update our skills and policies to stay at the forefront of new advances in behavioral science and positive reinforcement techniques.

Learn more about our training classes.

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Central Bark® Whole Dog Care

Our whole dog care approach offers a full range of fun and personalized products and services. To promote your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional health and happiness throughout their entire life.