Rollins Family Dog Training

Rollins Family Dog Training Certified positive reinforcement dog trainer in Bethesda & surrounding areas. Contact me for a consult!

Transform your dog's behavior with in-home or remote training tailored to your needs: puppy training, obedience, reactivity, separation anxiety & more.

The end of summer is a good time to start training, before fall schedules lock in. Cleveland Park families: our first st...
08/14/2026

The end of summer is a good time to start training, before fall schedules lock in. Cleveland Park families: our first step is a Risk-Free Discovery Session, a one-hour visit at home or over video where Rachel maps out a plan built for your dog and your goals. Force-free and positive from day one, whether you are working on manners, puppy skills, leash walking, or anxiety. You always work with Rachel, certified by the Karen Pryor Academy. Serving Cleveland Park and the DC line since 2019.

Contact us today. Join our 250+ happy customers. Schedule a phone consultation to discuss recommended training options, rates, & answer questions.

Reactive dog walks around Rockville get harder in late summer, when the trails stay busy and a surprise dog around the b...
08/11/2026

Reactive dog walks around Rockville get harder in late summer, when the trails stay busy and a surprise dog around the bend sets off the lunging and barking. You do not need corrections or a prong collar to change that. Force-free counter-conditioning shifts how your dog feels about other dogs, worked at your pace on your usual Rockville routes. Private lessons with Rachel, a Karen Pryor Academy certified trainer serving Rockville since 2019.

In-home training for pulling, lunging and barking in Bethesda. Positive reinforcement, desensitization and counterconditioning. Free phone consultation.

Separation anxiety training takes weeks, so if the quiet house after the kids head back to school is hard on your dog, t...
08/08/2026

Separation anxiety training takes weeks, so if the quiet house after the kids head back to school is hard on your dog, the time to start is now. Silver Spring families: if your dog barks for hours, has accidents, or scratches at the door when you leave, that is separation anxiety, and it calls for a plan, not punishment. Rachel is a Julie Naismith certified separation anxiety trainer, and the work is gradual, force-free desensitization built to your dog's threshold. In-home or over Zoom, so we can begin within days. Serving Silver Spring and the DMV since 2019.

In-home separation anxiety training in Bethesda with a certified Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultant. Customized, gradual and force-free.

Whole-family dog training in McLean matters most in summer, when the kids are home and everyone handles the dog a little...
08/05/2026

Whole-family dog training in McLean matters most in summer, when the kids are home and everyone handles the dog a little differently. If one person cues 'off' and another rewards the jump, your dog learns the rules are optional. Our lessons bring in the whole household, with age-appropriate handling so kids train too, whether we work in your home or over Zoom. A trip to Clemyjontri goes smoother when the dog settles and everyone is on the same page. Force-free and always guided by Rachel, a Karen Pryor Academy certified trainer serving McLean since 2019.

At home dog training with private lessons: An in-home dog trainer to train your dog for behaviors specific to your pet & other basic obedience training.

Loose-leash walking in Kensington should make a stroll down Antique Row on Howard Avenue a pleasure, not a tug-of-war. I...
08/02/2026

Loose-leash walking in Kensington should make a stroll down Antique Row on Howard Avenue a pleasure, not a tug-of-war. If your dog pulls toward every person, dog, or open shop door, that is a skill we can build where it happens. Our private, in-home lessons cover the mechanics of a relaxed walk, from reward timing to how you reset when your dog forges ahead, on the quiet Kensington streets you use every day. Force-free and personalized to your dog, always taught by Rachel, a certified professional trainer serving Kensington since 2019.

Positive reinforcement dog obedience training classes with a private trainer. Your pet learns better behavior faster with humane dog training techniques.

If 'sit' holds in your kitchen but falls apart on the C&O Canal towpath, your dog needs proofing, not more repetition. P...
07/30/2026

If 'sit' holds in your kitchen but falls apart on the C&O Canal towpath, your dog needs proofing, not more repetition. Potomac's stretch of the towpath is shared with fast gravel bikes and the occasional horse, exactly where impulse control gets tested. We build obedience that holds up around everyday distractions, sit, stay, recall, and a calm settle, working the Potomac routes you already walk. Private, force-free lessons with Rachel, a Karen Pryor Academy certified trainer serving Potomac since 2019.

Potomac, MD professional dog training & private training lessons. 100% force-free, positive reinforcement dog training for all breeds. Available now.

Puppy training in Gaithersburg starts with the busy places, and the walkways around Rio Washingtonian Center are full of...
07/27/2026

Puppy training in Gaithersburg starts with the busy places, and the walkways around Rio Washingtonian Center are full of ducks, crowds, and paddleboats. Those early weeks between 8 and 16 weeks are the prime socialization window for building calm confidence around all of it. Our puppy program covers house training, crate comfort, gentle handling, and polite greetings, taught in your home where your puppy actually lives. Force-free, positive reinforcement, and guided start to finish by Rachel, certified by the Karen Pryor Academy. Serving Gaithersburg since 2019.

Private puppy training classes at your home. Your dog trainer Rachel uses humane, positive reinforcement for crate training, leash skills, & pup obedience.

Summer means more dogs out on the sidewalks and trails around Bethesda and Chevy Chase, and for a reactive dog every wal...
07/24/2026

Summer means more dogs out on the sidewalks and trails around Bethesda and Chevy Chase, and for a reactive dog every walk can feel like a minefield. If yours lunges or barks at other dogs, you don't need a prong collar or corrections, you need a plan. We use force-free counter-conditioning to change how your dog feels about other dogs, in your neighborhood and at your dog's pace. Private lessons with Rachel, certified by the Karen Pryor Academy. Serving Bethesda and Chevy Chase since 2019.

Private, in-home training program for aggressive dogs. Rachel's dog aggression training uses proven, positive reinforcement for behavior modification.

Outside our 30-minute in-home radius, or just short on time this summer? Online dog training over Zoom covers the same c...
07/21/2026

Outside our 30-minute in-home radius, or just short on time this summer? Online dog training over Zoom covers the same curriculum as our in-home lessons: obedience, puppy skills, loose-leash walking, and separation anxiety protocols, with live coaching while you work with your dog at home. It fits busy summer schedules and works for most training goals. Force-free, positive reinforcement, and guided by Rachel, certified through the Karen Pryor Academy. Serving the greater DC area since 2019.

Remote online dog training classes via Zoom / FaceTime video lessons. My online training program sessions are live & tailored to your dog's level.

Pike & Rose in North Bethesda is one of the more dog-friendly spots around: patios, sidewalks, and people everywhere, wh...
07/18/2026

Pike & Rose in North Bethesda is one of the more dog-friendly spots around: patios, sidewalks, and people everywhere, which is exactly where polite leash manners pay off. If your dog drags you to every patio or jumps on strangers, we can change that. Private, in-home lessons in loose-leash walking, greetings, and a reliable settle, taught where your dog lives so the skills carry into busy places. Force-free methods with Rachel, a Karen Pryor Academy certified trainer serving North Bethesda and Rockville since 2019.

Positive reinforcement dog obedience training classes with a private trainer. Your pet learns better behavior faster with humane dog training techniques.

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4918 St Elmo Avenue #416
Bethesda, MD
20814

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm

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