Dogtownmaryland

In 1970 I started my career in the field of dog training with United States Military Working Dog Program. I earned certification in Patrol Dog School and Kennel Master School. I served four years as a dog handler with one year serving as a sentry dog handler in Viet Nam. After departing the Air Force I started my own company Dal-worth K9 Service in Fort Worth, Texas were I trained dogs for business and personal protection. I also did in home training and dealt with dog behavioral problems with an emphasis on dog aggression. After selling the company I moved to McAllen, Texas and opened up Four Paws Pet Supply. The business sold pet supplies, did obedience classes, boarded and trained owners and their dogs and established a canine demonstration team that toured the area and put on dog demonstrations. After selling the business I moved to San Diego Calf. and worked with a company that placed sentry dogs at business sites. Eventually I moved to Maryland and started Tri-State K9 Service in 1980. I did in home training with customers that had dog behavioral problems that included housebreaking, aggression, chewing, separation anxiety, jumping, pulling on the leash and not coming when called. I also wrote two books on dog training "The Complete Guide To Dog Problem Solving" and "The Complete Guide To Dog Obedience Training". In 2001, with my wife Lucinda who had decades of experience in running her own grooming business in the Maryland area, we started Dogtownmaryland boarding and training kennels. Our concept was to build a business that was not only unique from all the other boarding and training kennels but provide a home away from home for the family pet when they stayed with us. No cement floors to play on but the open air with grass and dirt and acres to run free in a secured area with other friendly dogs. To the present day we have trained hundreds in private obedience classes and have boarded and trained dogs at our kennels as well as boarding all size dogs and dog daycare. We have also worked with German Shepherd Rescue of Northern Va. in housing rescued German Shepherds until they were placed in their forever home or in Foster care.

With over 60 years combined experience, Cindy and I have a passion for all kinds of animals from birds to cats and dogs. We have built a lifetime bond with all the family pets that have passed through our gates. We also find it rewarding to help people in need when it comes too their dogs' problems.