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Hadley Training Co.

Hadley Training Co. uses real world, relationship-based training to better dogs and empower their owners.
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We offer a variety of training packages to best fit the needs of you and your dog. HTC transforms dogs into the calm companion every owner dreams of!

11/01/2024

A huge congratulations to Winnie and her mom for graduating from Private Lessons! 🎓

When we started working together, Winnie was a new addition to her family, and her mom was eager to dive in and commit fully to the process. Adding an adult dog to your home can be overwhelming, but thanks to her proactive approach, we were able to address potential issues early on, helping Winnie settle in with minimal hiccups. Her great temperament didn’t hurt 😉

Winnie’s owner now has the skills to communicate effectively, advocate for her needs, build a strong, lasting bond- and ensure all animals in the home can coexist peacefully. I’m so proud of their hard work! This is just the beginning 💫

10/04/2024

HTC Client Halloween Pack Walk is coming up! We hope to see you Sunday, October 27th for a structured group walk with some Halloween-themed fun. We will meet at Candy Cane Park. Dog costumes are highly encouraged- will take best costume again?! 🎃

DM me with any questions!

📍Candy Cane Park 8000 Meadowbrook Ln Chevy Chase, MD

Click the 🗓 in the bottom left to set a reminder!

09/09/2024

September Special! 🍂✨

For a limited time enjoy $50 off your private lesson package if you book in the month of September! This goes for puppy privates, virtual privates, and adult dog privates.

Everything from…
-potty training
-crate training
-basic obedience
-loose leash walking
-neutrality around distractions
-calm on command
-recall
-manners in home and in public
-off leash obedience

All individually tailored to you, your dog, and your goals.

Get started on your transformative training journey TODAY! Life with your dog doesn’t have to be stressful.

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08/19/2024

If your dog doesn’t know to look to you for attention and direction, how can you expect them to reliably respond to your asks? Way too many owners expect their dog to inherently care about their asks and look to them without setting the right foundation.

The first step to having a dog with reliable obedience is a dog that engages, looks to you for direction and guidance and sees you as relevant in their world.

How do you get there? Through intentional interactions, consistency and a healthy relationship built on trust, clear boundaries and respect. From there, just about anything is possible ❤️

08/06/2024

HTC Clients: We’ve got our next pack walk coming up this Saturday!

This Saturday the 10th @ 6:30PM we’ll meet for an evening pack walk at Rays Meadow Park in Chevy Chase, MD for a structured walk and group training. Great way to get an outing in while avoiding the peak of the summer heat!

DM me with any questions. Hope to see you there! 🐾

07/09/2024

Reactivity is the #1 issue my clients deal with. It isn’t fun, and I get it. But you may be unknowingly contributing to your dog’s reactivity by patterning some of these common things I see. Focus less on the big moments and more on the little moments. They add up, fast!

If your dog struggles with reactivity inside or outside the home, try to tackle some of these and see if your dog’s behavior improves.

06/24/2024

Being proactive is 🔑 to minimizing stress for you and your dog on July 4th!

🧘Use your dog’s crate to provide a familiar, secure, and safe spot for them to hang during the fireworks or festivities.

🐾Get their activity out of the way early in the day so they’re physically fulfilled and ready to relax!

🪪Ensure their ID tags are secure and up to date in the chance of a worst case scenario.

🦴Prep some fun enrichment to soothe their mind and keep them busy.

💊If you plan to use CBD, you’ll want to build it up in their system so start it up ASAP! If your dog needs prescription meds, be sure you’re stocked up on those as well.

🦮Avoid off-leash activity and use a leash anytime your dog’s outside, even in the yard. Especially if you’ve got a flight risk!

🔋Charge up ecollar/tools so you can give clear guidance during times that your dog may be distracted or anxious.

Don’t wait until the 4th to implement this calm, structured routine or prep spaces, get started TODAY to set them up for success! 🎆

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06/06/2024

No, seriously!

Imagine someone expecting you to want to invite every single person you meet over for dinner. Not happening, right? Some people we click with, others we don’t. Nothing wrong with that.

So why do we expect something so different from our dogs? Too many owners expect and want their dog to be friends with, or even get along with, every dog they meet. That is not only unrealistic but also unfair pressure to put on our dog.

If your dog is selective, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with them. Find a small circle of dogs they click well with and stick to that. If they aren’t fans of other dogs at all, that’s okay too! So many ways to enrich our dogs’ lives that don’t include meeting randos on the sidewalk ❤️

06/03/2024

HTC Clients: We’ve got our next pack walk coming up!

This coming Sunday the 9th @ 10:30AM we’ll meet for another pack walk at Candy Cane Park in Chevy Chase, MD for a structured walk and some group training. We’ll be taking a different route than usual to keep things interesting!

I will be taking July off for Pack Walks, so this is your last chance to attend until August. DM me with any questions. Hope to see you there! 🐾

If you plan to be there, let me know ⬇️

05/17/2024

HTC Clients: We’ve got a pop-up pack walk coming up!

This Sunday, May 19th @ 10:30AM we’ll meet for another pack walk at Candy Cane Park in Chevy Chase, MD for a structured walk and some group training.

DM me with any questions. Hope to see you there! 🐾

04/16/2024

Whether you’re moving to a new space, bringing home a baby, adding a new member to the pack, or any other significant life transition, it’s important we keep our dogs in mind. It’s not abnormal for dogs to struggle during a change in environment, routine, etc. This can often be seen as “acting out” when in reality they are desperate for some clear direction in a time of chaos and disruption to routine. 🌪️

As owners, it is OUR job to set our dogs up for success during those times. Better yet? Be proactive vs reactive! Expect your dog to struggle with minimal support.

Here are some ways you can set you and your dog up for a much more peaceful and successful transition! If you have a solid foundation of training to fall back on this is a big help. Every dog is different and will need a different level of support and guidance.

Have you and your dog struggled during a life transition before?

04/12/2024

Anxious dog owners: I see you and I AM you! Anything you would add? 💬

Owning an anxious dog is not easy. Especially a genetically anxious one. It can be exhausting, overwhelming, and at times really daunting to work through the challenges. BUT it is also one of the most rewarding journeys to be on as a dog owner. ✨

If any of these resonate, share to spread the word! ❤️

03/17/2024

Yesterday Miss Miley was reunited with her owners! 🥳And as an added bonus, she got to join in on her first Pack Walk and did SO well! Miley grew soo much during her short time here and I’m so excited to see her continue to thrive back at home.

We had a few moments of Miley going back to old behaviors once back with her owners, but it gave us a great opportunity to talk through how to respond in those moments to keep things sharp. Dogs aren’t robots, they’re bound to make mistakes or see where they can push the boundaries, but it’s all about how we respond in those moments. Clarity is the name of the game!

I’m so excited for these three now that they have the tools and support to continue to grow and advance things together. We’ll miss you, Miley! 💖

03/14/2024

Reactive dog owners: I see you! Anything you would add? 💬

If you haven’t owned a reactive dog yourself, it’s hard to understand what the reality of that is like. Your walks can be filled with a lot of side eye, judgement, or misunderstanding. When in reality you and your dog are working so, so hard.

If any of these hit home for you, share to spread the word! ❤️

02/22/2024

HTC Clients: We’ve got our next pack walk coming up!🍀

Saturday, March 16th @ 4:30PM we’ll meet for another pack walk at Rays Meadow Park in Chevy Chase, MD for a structured walk and some group training with a side of sunset 🌅

Stay tuned for an email with further details but DM me with any questions. Hope to see you there! 🐾

01/19/2024

HTC Clients: We’ve got our next pack walk coming up! 💘

Sunday, Feb 4th at 10:30 AM we’ll meet for a pack walk at a new location, Rays Meadow Park in Chevy Chase, MD for a structured walk and some group training.

You should have gotten an email with further details and DM me with any questions. Hope to see you there! 🐾

*email says Saturday the 4th, it is SUNDAY! 😅

01/14/2024

Our dogs don’t just ~know~ how to be calm. It’s a skill we have to build, strengthen, and pattern. Some more than others, like anything else!

Some examples of passive training: crate time, place time, tether time, calm coexistence around various stimuli, just existing in the human world.

Asking your dog to regulate their energy and be passive is just as much training as the flashy stuff! 🧘

11/08/2023

HTC Clients: We’ve got our next pack walk coming right up! 🐾 🍁

Sunday, Nov 19th @ 10 AM we’ll meet for a pack walk at Meadowbrook Park in Chevy Chase, MD for a structured walk and group training. This month we’ll focus on settling around distractions and advocating for our dogs. Holiday szn prep!

Stay tuned for an email with further details and DM me with any questions. Hope to see you there! 🐾

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Videos

February Client Pack Walk was a success! Thanks to everyone who made it out 🥰👏

Private Lesson Client Storm Takes His Training To The Park!

Today we took Storm, a young lab, to a higher distraction environment to ensure he could prioritize commands over distractions like kids playing, other dogs, bikes, cars and more! He did really well overall and it also gave us a chance to see where he still could use some work. Keep up the great work team! 👏

Izzy the 5 Month Old Mix Learns Leash Manners!

Izzy, one of our private lesson clients, was making walks pretty difficult for her owners. Think: pulling non-stop, eating things off the ground and overall being overstimulated and tuned out to whoever was on the other end of the leash. After one lesson where we introduced the prong collar we have a much different looking walk! One her owners can actually enjoy. It will only get better from here. See you next week Izzy!

Archie Graduates!

Archie graduated a bit over a week ago so it’s time we share his amazing progress! This guy arrived living in a high state of arousal and it was only getting increasingly worse. Walks were not enjoyable for his family (think: dead stops, eating mystery items off the ground and pulling) and he struggled to settle inside and outside the home. These issues made it difficult for his owners to include him in activities and outings, and who could blame them?! During his time here we set a solid foundation of obedience, taught Archie healthy coping mechanisms to deal with his anxiety and strengthened his impulse control. All of these skills allow him to be a more reliable listener, make better decisions and feel more secure in his role in this overwhelming human world. Archie’s parents are very dedicated to the process so that Archie can continue to be his best self! Be good, buddy ❤️