Your Dog's Friend

Your Dog's Friend Your Dog's Friend is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose goal is to help keep dogs out of shelters by educating and supporting their humans.
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Dog training classes (online & in person), free webinars, advice, and referrals

Join us for this Saturday's FREE webinar, Managing Behavior During Exercise Restrictions, presented by Joyce Loebig, KPA...
11/07/2024

Join us for this Saturday's FREE webinar, Managing Behavior During Exercise Restrictions, presented by Joyce Loebig, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA, SAPro, of Rewards Dog Training !

Exercise restrictions or crate rest after surgery or illness can be stressful for both you and your dog. Following your veterinary team’s instructions on limiting activity is key to your pup’s physical recovery, but how do you handle the boredom, upheaval to routine, and frustration? Learn some strategies, activities, and simple training that can help get you and your dog through this trying time.

Register at https://yourdogsfriend.org/free-workshops/

We love seeing our puppy friends enjoy playtime and confidence building in Puppy Party! Space is available as soon as to...
11/06/2024

We love seeing our puppy friends enjoy playtime and confidence building in Puppy Party!

Space is available as soon as tomorrow!

Puppy Parties are offered on most Thursdays at 5:30pm, Fridays at noon, and Sundays at 11:00am.

Puppy Party is a single-session class where your puppy has the opportunity to play with other compatible puppies under the supervision of a certified dog trainer. This play session provides a great outlet for your pup’s energy as well as the chance to socialize with other dogs and people. At the same time, you will learn about dog body language, play styles, and appropriate play behavior.

Learn more & sign up at YourDogsFriend.org/Puppy-Party

11/04/2024
11/02/2024

Control Unleashed® Increase focus with pattern games & help for your reactive, fearful, or overly exuberant dog The Control Unleashed (CU) program is based on the books and DVDs by Leslie McDevitt. Originally designed to help agility dogs learn how to relax, focus, and work reliably off-leash, CU u...

Online TTouch class starts THIS Sunday, 11/3 with  ! Learn more and register at YourDogsFriend.org/TTouch
10/30/2024

Online TTouch class starts THIS Sunday, 11/3 with !

Learn more and register at YourDogsFriend.org/TTouch

10/25/2024

Dogs communicate at different “volumes.” Noticing and listening to the more subtle signs (low volume) enables us to intervene and help dogs feel more comfortable so they don’t resort to the more overt signs (high volume).

Get your copy here:
https://rescuedbytraining.com/dog-communication-infographic/

10/23/2024
We have two upcoming Reactive Dog Classes with space available!Online Reactive Class starts THIS Thurs, Oct 24 with Laug...
10/21/2024

We have two upcoming Reactive Dog Classes with space available!

Online Reactive Class starts THIS Thurs, Oct 24 with Laughing Dog Academy and Joyful Dog. Join this live, online class from anywhere!

In-Person, Level 2 Reactive Class starts NEXT Tues, Oct 29 with Behavior United Dog Training and Separation Anxiety. This is a great choice for grads of our In-Person, Level 1 Reactive Class!

Learn more and register at YourDogsFriend.org/Reactive

Start Puppy Kindergarten class as soon as this Friday, October 18th! Learn more and register at YourDogsFriend.org/Puppy...
10/15/2024

Start Puppy Kindergarten class as soon as this Friday, October 18th!

Learn more and register at YourDogsFriend.org/Puppy-Kindergarten.

10/02/2024
Please join us today! Register here! https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqc-2ppj8uHtHQ2V4HoPt0YXuVZwsnUioh #/reg...
09/21/2024

Please join us today! Register here! https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqc-2ppj8uHtHQ2V4HoPt0YXuVZwsnUioh #/registration

Please join us for a FREE webinar (on a topic near and dear to my heart!), Helping the Sound-Sensitive Dog, coming up on Saturday, September 21st at 2pm ET with Dr. Sameera Nalla, DVM, Clinical Behavior Resident with Animal Behavior Wellness Center 💜

Register for free at https://yourdogsfriend.org/free-workshops/ or directly at
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqc-2ppj8uHtHQ2V4HoPt0YXuVZwsnUioh #/registration

Please join us this Sunday, September 22 at 2pm ET for Welcome Home, Pup!, a FREE webinar perfect for new puppy parents,...
09/19/2024

Please join us this Sunday, September 22 at 2pm ET for Welcome Home, Pup!, a FREE webinar perfect for new puppy parents, dog adopters, and anyone looking to learn more about dog training and behavior!

Learn how to help your new pup feel safe, prioritize training skills, and develop routines.

Open to all dog parents, fosters, and future or potential adopters!

Time for Q&A at the end!

Register at https://yourdogsfriend.org/free-workshops/

Play and socialize with puppy friends at Puppy Party this Thursday, September 19th at 5:30 pm!Learn more & register at Y...
09/18/2024

Play and socialize with puppy friends at Puppy Party this Thursday, September 19th at 5:30 pm!

Learn more & register at YourDogsFriend.org/Puppy-
Party

Puppy Party is a single-session class where your puppy has the opportunity to play with other compatible puppies under the supervision of a certified dog trainer and experienced assistants!

This play session provides a great outlet for your pup’s energy as well as the chance to socialize with other dogs and people.

Have fun learning more about:
✨ dog body language
✨ play styles
✨ appropriate play behavior
in a safe environment



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Infinite-Dog

09/17/2024

🚨 Ever thought about fostering but felt a bit too nervous to dive in? We totally get it — the unknown can be scary! 🚨

That’s why we’re excited to offer a special weekend fostering opportunity! This is your chance to dip your toes into the fostering world, just for a few days.

📣 From Thursday, September 19th through Saturday, September 21st, you can pick up a medium or large dog (30 pounds and up) and give them a much-needed break from the shelter. Drop-offs are on Sunday or Monday, but if you end up loving the experience (and your new furry friend), we’d love for you to foster longer! We promise the whole process is easy-peasy! 🫛

This is a great way to try fostering with a short, manageable commitment. Plus, you’ll be giving a deserving dog a mini-vacation from the shelter—a win-win for everyone!

📍 Pickups from our 1201 New York Ave NE and 71 Oglethorpe St NW locations.
⭐️ Ready to give it a go? Learn more and sign up at https://forms.gle/jQkSgGKsYYoqj4ta9 🎊

Take the leap—just for the weekend—and see how rewarding fostering can be. 🐾💖 Even if you can’t foster, you can still be a shelter animal hero by sharing this opportunity with friends and family. We are counting on your help to spread the word!

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12221 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD
20852

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An Award-Winning Non-Profit

Our goal is to help keep dogs out of shelters by educating and supporting their humans. We believe that fewer dogs will be given up to shelters if we can help people understand what their dogs need and how their dogs learn.

Why YDF?

We have manners, puppy, behavior, sports, play, and kids classes.

Our free behavior and training workshops are presented by local positive trainers and other pet professionals. Monthly workshops for adopters too!