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.

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.

Friday nights in downtown Bethesda mean the free summer concerts at Norfolk and Del Ray, and plenty of dogs come along. ...
07/15/2026

Friday nights in downtown Bethesda mean the free summer concerts at Norfolk and Del Ray, and plenty of dogs come along. A calm dog in that kind of crowd isn't luck, it's training: settling on cue, ignoring dropped food, and walking on a loose leash past other dogs. We teach all of it in your home and on your usual Bethesda routes, force-free and built around your dog. Private lessons with Rachel, certified by the Karen Pryor Academy and serving Bethesda since 2019.

Your expert dog trainer in Bethesda: Rollins Family Dog Training offers customized, positive reinforcement for all dog behaviors. Happy dog, happy life.

Here's why training sticks in some homes and slips in others: consistency. If one person cues 'sit' and another lets the...
07/12/2026

Here's why training sticks in some homes and slips in others: consistency. If one person cues 'sit' and another lets the dog jump on guests, your dog learns the rules are optional. Our in-home lessons include the whole household, with age-appropriate handling so kids can train too, and everyone ends up on the same page. Force-free, positive reinforcement, and personalized to your dog and your home. You always work with Rachel, a certified professional trainer serving the Bethesda area 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.

Wheaton's Thursday market and the trails around Wheaton Regional Park are great summer outings, until your dog spots ano...
07/09/2026

Wheaton's Thursday market and the trails around Wheaton Regional Park are great summer outings, until your dog spots another dog and lunges, barks, or pulls. That's reactivity, and it responds well to force-free training. No prong collars, no corrections. We use counter-conditioning to change how your dog feels about other dogs, working in your neighborhood at your dog's pace. Private lessons with Rachel, certified by the Karen Pryor Academy. Serving Wheaton, Kensington, and Silver Spring since 2019.

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

McLean dog owners: you're just over the river, and we have two ways to help. For most goals, online lessons over Zoom co...
07/06/2026

McLean dog owners: you're just over the river, and we have two ways to help. For most goals, online lessons over Zoom cover the same ground as in-home work, obedience, puppy skills, leash manners, and separation anxiety protocols, with live coaching while you train your dog at home. Flexible scheduling for busy families, and a plan built around your dog and your home. Force-free, positive reinforcement, and guided by Rachel, a Karen Pryor Academy certified trainer. Serving McLean and the wider 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.

Summer schedules shift, camps start, and offices fill back up, and some dogs struggle with the new alone-time. If yours ...
07/03/2026

Summer schedules shift, camps start, and offices fill back up, and some dogs struggle with the new alone-time. If yours barks for hours, has accidents, or claws at the door when you leave, that's separation anxiety, and punishing it only makes it worse. Rachel is a Julie Naismith certified separation anxiety trainer, and the fix is a gradual, force-free desensitization protocol built to your dog's threshold. Remote sessions mean we can start within days. Serving Bethesda and the DMV since 2019.

At home training sessions to help dog separation anxiety. Rachel provides customized lessons to promote calm behavior for your anxious dog.

The Fourth of July is the hardest night of the year for sound-sensitive dogs. Fireworks across Bethesda, Chevy Chase, an...
06/30/2026

The Fourth of July is the hardest night of the year for sound-sensitive dogs. Fireworks across Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Potomac can mean panic, escape attempts, and a miserable evening for everyone. You can't undo a deep fear in two days, but you can set your dog up for a calmer holiday and start a desensitization plan that pays off all summer. We work in your home, force-free, at your dog's pace. Rachel is certified by the Karen Pryor Academy. Reach out for a free phone consult. Serving the Bethesda area since 2019.

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

Cabin John Regional Park has miles of trails that Potomac and Bethesda dog owners walk all summer, and they're ideal for...
06/27/2026

Cabin John Regional Park has miles of trails that Potomac and Bethesda dog owners walk all summer, and they're ideal for practicing loose-leash walking once your dog has the skill. If walks are a tug-of-war, we teach the mechanics: reinforcement timing, rate, and reset positioning, in your neighborhood and on the routes you actually use. 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.

Gaithersburg's SummerFest wraps up Saturday night with fireworks, and for a lot of dogs that means shaking, hiding, and ...
06/24/2026

Gaithersburg's SummerFest wraps up Saturday night with fireworks, and for a lot of dogs that means shaking, hiding, and pacing. Sound sensitivity is common, and it responds well to gradual desensitization rather than waiting it out. We build a calm-down plan in your home, at your dog's pace, using force-free methods backed by science. Rachel is certified through the Karen Pryor Academy and the Julie Naismith separation anxiety program. A free phone consult is a good first step before fireworks season peaks. Serving Gaithersburg and the Bethesda area since 2019.

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

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4918 St Elmo Avenue #416
Bethesda, MD
20814

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