We specialize in private lessons, dog behavior consultations, and teaching the owners to understand why their dogs do the things they do. This helps create a strong bond between the owner and dog. We offer e-collar training and clicker training. An “e-collar†is basically a collar with a stimulation mechanism (similar to an electric fence collar). The collar is controlled by a remote that the handler holds. The remote allows you to maintain full control of your dog for up to 400 yards! Therefore, it gives your dog a lot of freedom and it saves you from worrying about your dog running off! It is not used as a punishment or a “shock†as many people assume, it is simply used as a training device for communicating with your dog. It produces a subtle electrical current between two contact points located on the collar. In the old days this type of collar was used as “shock collar” and many inexperienced dog owners tried to use this device to scare their dog into submission. In the proven training method we teach, your dog is never “shocked into submission” or abused. Unlike a shocking device, the e-collar is used to get the dog’s attention and keep it focused on listening to the handler. It is the equivalent of someone tapping your shoulder to get your attention, or setting your phone on vibrate so it will get your attention when someone is calling you. We teach the dog to listen to those “taps” and that the “taps” mean, “I am trying to get your attention.â€
The Studio All breed grooming in a quiet, cage free environment. The advantage of a small grooming operation is the custom services that we can offer. You will always know who is handling your dog at The Studio. This has particular advantage for puppies or geriatric dogs who may have special needs. All services are performed by appointment only. This allows us to concentrate on your dog’s specific needs. Area Served: Suburban Maryland/Metro D.C.Services Offered: » Grooms most/all breeds of dogs » Special Care Appointments » Hand Stripping Services » Offers Large Dog (70+ Pounds) Grooming Services » Retail Pet Products Available » Vet Referred Business Established: 2004
Holiday Inn Laurel West allows two pets under 50 lbs for a fee of $50 per stay.
The Extended Stay Deluxe Columbia is pet friendly! One dog (up to 25 lbs) is welcome for an additional fee of $25 per night (to a maximum of $150 per stay).
Extended Stay Columbia 100 Parkway allows one dog under 25 lbs for a fee of $25 per night not to exceed $150.
Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia welcomes a maximum of two pets, 85lbs or less, per guest room for an additional $150 per pet, per stay.
Sonesta Suites Columbia allows two pets of any size for a fee of $75 for the first two nights, and $150.00 for 3 or more nights.