Foley's Dog Training

Foley's Dog Training Rewards-based agility training in Montgomery County, Maryland. At Foley's Dog Training, we believe that dog agility is a sport for everyBODY and every dog.

We provide a welcoming environment for beginners to get started learning the sport and allow them to set their own goals, whether it's to compete one day or just to have fun and get some exercise with their pup.

Nugget and Ollie had the Skill Building class all to themselves this chilly morning! Fun fact: Nugget is 25% Alaskan Mal...
12/21/2024

Nugget and Ollie had the Skill Building class all to themselves this chilly morning! Fun fact: Nugget is 25% Alaskan Malamute and LOVES the cold. His brother Ollie prefers to wear a coat to stay warm. ❤️

Is there anything more heartwarming than seeing a senior doggo having the BEST time? Luna (age 12.5) doesn’t care that t...
12/20/2024

Is there anything more heartwarming than seeing a senior doggo having the BEST time? Luna (age 12.5) doesn’t care that the jump bar is literally on the ground. She just knows she is having fun with her humans and getting to eat cookies. ❤️

Thanks for making my cocker crew look their best for the holidays!!
12/19/2024

Thanks for making my cocker crew look their best for the holidays!!

Friday is the last day for Christmas wreath pics! On Saturday, the decor changes to blue for Hanukkah. :-)
12/19/2024

Friday is the last day for Christmas wreath pics! On Saturday, the decor changes to blue for Hanukkah. :-)

I love all these cute faces. ❤️
12/15/2024

I love all these cute faces. ❤️

Genie gives the pawparazzi a vicious side eye. 😂
12/15/2024

Genie gives the pawparazzi a vicious side eye. 😂

Sunshine the golden retriever had a fun morning in Skill Building class. Students ran the AKC ACT2 course (rounds J&K).
12/14/2024

Sunshine the golden retriever had a fun morning in Skill Building class. Students ran the AKC ACT2 course (rounds J&K).

I love meeting new people and pups for the holiday Photo Booth appointments. This is Tanner the foxhound mix. 🦊🐶
12/14/2024

I love meeting new people and pups for the holiday Photo Booth appointments. This is Tanner the foxhound mix. 🦊🐶

Terry is a phenomenal instructor. If you've got weave issues (missing entries, popping out early, etc etc), she can fix ...
12/12/2024

Terry is a phenomenal instructor. If you've got weave issues (missing entries, popping out early, etc etc), she can fix them. If you're available and can get a spot in this event, I highly recommend it. :-)

TOMORROW registration opens to club members for Terry Herman's Weave Extravaganza! Come get your weave on and work on your team's skills.

Registration opens:
December 13, 2024 - Members
December 14, 2024 - Non-Members

There will be 8 working slots and auditing available.

Sign up at https://odtc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=413318&module_id=50280

Christmas Wreath Mini Agility Lesson & PhotosBurtonsville, MD$20 per dog
12/12/2024

Christmas Wreath Mini Agility Lesson & Photos
Burtonsville, MD
$20 per dog

What do I do on days when I don't have students? Technically, Mon/Tue are my "off" days, but when you are bossgirling to...
12/10/2024

What do I do on days when I don't have students? Technically, Mon/Tue are my "off" days, but when you are bossgirling too close to the sun, you don't really have "off" days. LOL!

I'm revising my PDF handouts while prepping for my Dog Agility without Equipment Class events at Your Dog's Friend tomorrow (Wednesday, 12/11).

There's still room in all of these mini workshops, so if you're interested in learning/improving skills for agility using only the things you have in your house (and very little room!), please join. us! Links in the comments.

THIS WEDNESDAY (12/11) - Rockville, MD at Your Dog's FriendAGILITY w/o EQUIPMENT DROP-IN WORKSHOPS(Beginners welcome for...
12/09/2024

THIS WEDNESDAY (12/11) - Rockville, MD at Your Dog's Friend

AGILITY w/o EQUIPMENT DROP-IN WORKSHOPS
(Beginners welcome for 1:15, 2:30 and 3:45! These exercises can scale up in difficulty from beginner level to advanced.)

1:15 - Paw Targeting, Balance, Back Up

Good for:
* dogs who are slow or unsteady on the dog walk or teeter
*(or dog parents who hold their breath when their dog is on the dog walk or teeter!)
* dogs who struggle to stop in 2o2o position

2:30 - In, Out, Focus

Good for:
* dogs who won't jump unless you're right next to the jump
* dogs who stare at you or your hands instead of where they're going
* dogs working on (or starting) weaves

3:45 - Around/Tight, Switch

Good for:
* dogs who struggle with tight turns
* (or humans who struggle with the handling ("dance moves!") to get tight turns
* dogs who spin when you try to do a rear cross
* (or won't drive ahead of you so you *can* do a rear cross

5:00 - Handling Skills

Good for:
* Teams who want to improve their front, rear, and blind crosses without worrying "is my dog going to do the jump?"

Click here to register - https://yourdogsfriend.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx

Slowly but surely transforming the agility tire jump into a wreath for the Christmas Photo Booth event starting next wee...
12/06/2024

Slowly but surely transforming the agility tire jump into a wreath for the Christmas Photo Booth event starting next week. 🎅🏼❄️🎄

You might be the agility teacher’s dog if… you know to check the tunnels for treats after a fearful pup has had a lesson...
12/06/2024

You might be the agility teacher’s dog if… you know to check the tunnels for treats after a fearful pup has had a lesson.

I can’t believe Syrio will be 10 next month!!

Wednesday is TUNNELERS DAY at Your Dog's Friend!Join me for a 1-hour class that's all tunnels, all the time.1:15 pm - 1 ...
11/30/2024

Wednesday is TUNNELERS DAY at Your Dog's Friend!

Join me for a 1-hour class that's all tunnels, all the time.

1:15 pm - 1 spot left!
2:30 pm - 3 spots open
3:45 pm - 4 spots open
5:00 pm - 2 spots open

Sign up at YourDogsFriend.org/Agility.

Hank is all cozy in his PJs and ready to roll.
11/30/2024

Hank is all cozy in his PJs and ready to roll.

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15705 Allnutt Lane
Burtonsville, MD
20866

Opening Hours

Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

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Maisie would like to speak to my manager.

Meet Roo! She’s a cattledog mix and she’ll walk through fire for the @jollypets soccer ball. Treats? “Yeah, they’re okay.” Ball? “TELL ME HOW HIGH TO JUMP, DAD!”

Beginner Agility Classes in Burtonsville, MD
Beginner Agility Classes in Burtonsville, MD

BEGINNER AGILITY CLASSES - No experience necessary Sat & Sun in Burtonsville, Maryland If you've ever wanted to try out agility with your dog, now's your chance! Enjoy the cool Fall weather, learn some fun new things, and take home a TIRED pup. Win, win, win. Register here - https://foleysdogtraining.as.me/drop-in-beginner

Snooker Agility Game Workshops on Oct 2
Snooker Agility Game Workshops on Oct 2

AGILITY GAME WORKSHOP - Snooker! - Wednesday, October 2 @ 1:15, 2:30, 3:45, 5, and 6:15 pm - $50 for a 1 hour class, 10-page PDF guide, and two video tutorials - Class taught by E. Foley, CPDT-KA (Foley's Dog Training) - Location: Your Dog's Friend, Rockville, MD Register at YourDogsFriend.org/Agility Note: These are not beginner-level workshops. Dogs should be able to do at least 4-6 jumps & tunnels before receiving a reward. (YDF has openings in Beginner Agility class on Saturdays with Morgan Stroup!)

Easy & Fun Body Awareness Exercise for Rainy Days! featuring my youngest cocker, Laszlo 🦇 (I’m using a @fitpaws bone, but you can use any object your pup can step on!) 1. Sit somewhere comfy. 2. Put a target object right in front of your feet. 3. Invite your dog to come take a treat from you. They will likely step on the object with their front paws. 4. Give them a few small treats. 5. Toss a treat behind them for them to go find. 6. Invite them to Paws Up again. Repeat! Watch where your dog’s back feet are when their front feet are in Paws Up. Move your target object to that spot. Now when your dog comes to eat the treat, they will end up with their back paws on it and front paws on the floor. You may need to troubleshoot the positioning of the object to get it perfect. The goal is NOT to test whether your dog can do Paws Up or #2o2o. The goal is NOT to test whether your dog can do Paws Up or #2o2o. The goal is NOT to test whether your dog can do Paws Up or #2o2o. …this exercise is about giving your dog a LOT of reinforcement history for Paws Up and 2o2o (Feet) in a pattern that makes it quick and easy to be right over and over and over again. We are building “muscle memory,” or more accurately, pathways in the brain that connect “my paws do this” and “I get rewards!!!” Have fun! Tag me if you post a photo, Story, or Reel of this exercise. ❤️

How to Read an Agility Course Map, Reel 3 of 3. (All are posted!) I have other Reels about agility obstacles and training. Check them out on my profile. ❤️

How to Read an Agility Course Map, Reel 2 of 3. (All are posted!) How close do you live to zip code 20866? You might be close enough to come to my house and learn agility with your dog!

How to Read an Agility Course Map (Reel 1 of 3, all are posted!). If you’re in Maryland and interested in learning agility with your dog, send me a message!

One of my favorite training tools ever is the TipAssist! It’s a handy adjustable frame that allows you to “catch” the end of the teeter at all heights from 0” drop all the way to just above the ground. Here with @andrewrileyandfinn, I’m also using the table on the up side of the teeter, so for Riley, it’s only a tiny bit of movement. As he gets more confident, we’ll drop the TipAssist bar lower and lower. Unfortunately, the company who made the TipAssist went out of business. Don’t worry, though! You can buy similar (and perhaps even better!) version of the device from @mary.l.hanlon.5 at NoseTouch.com. Full disclosure: not a sponsored post! I just like sharing useful things that make training easier. ❤️

Ever wonder why sometimes your dog can’t see a toy in the grass when it’s really obviously visible to you? Dogs may have humans beat when it comes to the sense of smell, but we see way more colors than they can! There are apps for Apple and Android phones that let you apply a filter for dog vision - some free, some not. Check them out and take a peek at your world as your dog sees it!

I decided to see how many dog breeds I’ve taught so far and wow, it’s a cool list! Did your dog get a shout-out? Do you live in the DC area and have a breed I haven’t checked off yet? Come take an agility lesson or beginner agility class in my yard in Burtonsville, MD. I’d love to meet your pup. ❤️ Got a doodle or Heinz 57 rescue pup? I love y’all just as much. No matter their origin story, every dog is the Best Dog Ever. @americankennelclub

Yesterday, I texted Dash’s handler because I realized the other 3 spots in tonight’s Agility Skills class were low rider dogs. She immediately signed up and we had a full class of #shortking dogs - Nugget, Ollie, Dash, and Chef!

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Force-Free Dog Training in Maryland

My headfirst dive into dog behavior began when I adopted Titania, a fearful cocker spaniel. I discovered my passion for fearful dog rehab, most recently working one-on-one with cocker mixes rescued from a backyard breeder.

I advise other foster parents of fearful dogs and help manage Debbie Jacobs’ Facebook support group for fearful dog owners.

At Your Dog’s Friend, I began assisting for Confidence Building, puppy classes, and agility. I currently teach Rally-O, American Ninja Dog, and Agility Games.


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