Daniel's Dogs

Daniel’s Dogs is a dog-training and consulting service run by Lisa Daniel in Derwood, Maryland. The business provides private, in-home obedience training and guidance for behavior challenges, arranged at a time convenient to each client. Obedience options range from a two-hour handling session to multi-week packages, helping owners gain their dog’s attention and build reliable responses to commands.

For dogs with issues such as excessive barking, chewing, jumping, anxiety, shyness, or reactivity, Lisa uses Mark McCabe’s Training Between the Ears techniques to encourage calmer behavior. The service also offers puppy consultations, with practical strategies for common early challenges including house-training, chewing, barking, and high energy.

Owners interested in canine sports can receive coaching to develop teamwork and precision in Obedience and Rally competition, or to introduce their dogs to Agility. Lisa has experience in all three areas. Daniel’s Dogs has been recognized among Washingtonian Magazine’s “Best Of” dog trainers in multiple years, including 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2019. The business also lists virtual and socially distanced outdoor training options.