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11/02/2026

Dog training in Severn, MD - client dog spotlight: meet Clyde. 🐾

Clyde is a reactive rescue who has blossomed with training and structure. Look at that grin. Sitting, watching, waiting, and actually enjoying it.

He also had to learn about life with new human children in the family, and that is no small thing. No forcing, no frustration, just a dog who has learned that checking in with his person pays off.

Every dog I work with gets a plan built for them, not a one-size-fits-all program. Confidence first, manners second, and the rest follows.

Got a dog who could use a confidence boost of their own? Book a free 20-minute discovery call: https://sitnstaytraining.hbportal.co/schedule/669ac39173f053002554f848?wid=6aaa8e8f7e02135ae9c6799d

11/01/2026

Warren went home! 🐾

After 3 weeks of board and train in Severn, MD, Warren headed home today, and I am so proud of this guy. He worked on sit, down, touch, leave it, loose leash walking, come when called, no jumping, and counter surfing, plus learning to regulate that big, motivated energy.

The best part of a go-home day is watching a dog do it all with his own people, in his own neighborhood. That is the whole point: skills that actually hold up in real life.

Warren, you did the work, and I loved having you here. Enjoy being home, buddy.

Got a dog who needs help with manners, jumping, or pulling? 📅 Book a free 20-minute discovery call: https://sitnstaytraining.hbportal.co/schedule/669ac39173f053002554f848?wid=6aaa8e8f7e02135ae9c6799d

11/01/2026

Dog training myth-busting for the DMV: "My dog knows what they did wrong." ❌

Myth. That look, ears back, eyes averted, body low, is not guilt. It is appeasement. Your dog is reading your body language and trying to calm you down, because you walked in upset.

Dogs do not replay the afternoon and feel remorse about a toy shredded hours ago. Scolding after the fact does not teach them not to do it again, it just teaches them that you coming home can be scary.

What helps: manage the setup so the mistake is harder to make, teach and reward the behavior you do want in the moment, and stay calm and make a plan for next time.

Got a behavior you are stuck on? 📅 Book a free 20-minute discovery call: https://sitnstaytraining.hbportal.co/schedule/669ac39173f053002554f848?wid=6aaa8e8f7e02135ae9c6799d

10/31/2026

On leash vs off leash hiking in Severn, MD: watch the same two dogs, on the same trail. 🐾

First: on leash. Then: those same two dogs, same trail, only the leash removed.

On leash, they walk straight on the trail, at my speed, sniff less, and explore less. Off leash, they move off trail, over logs, at whatever speed they prefer, stop and go when they want, and sniff and explore more. These decompression hikes support mental, behavioral, and physical health and wellbeing.

Off leash hiking is not for all dogs without responsibility on the handler. Off leash recall is imperative. A dog should come when called immediately, off people, dogs, wildlife, or whatever they might run across.

Want off leash time with your own dog? 📅 Book a free 20-minute discovery call: https://sitnstaytraining.hbportal.co/schedule/669ac39173f053002554f848?wid=6aaa8e8f7e02135ae9c6799d, and ask about my 4 week board and train.

10/30/2026

Meet the trainer: my dogs are my own resume. 🐾

I practice what I preach. My dogs get regular hikes, training, and exercise, and their health comes first, with pain management, medical intervention when needed, and regular massage and physical therapy to help them lead pain free lives.

My youngest is training for Schutzhund and actively competing. I get weekly coaching in pet training and sport training with two separate coaches, so my work is always being checked.

I run Sit 'n Stay Training in Severn, MD, and I am training director for a Schutzhund club. My dogs get the same welfare-forward, individual, holistic approach I give clients, and they are a reflection of my values as a trainer. 📅 Book a free 20-minute discovery call: https://sitnstaytraining.hbportal.co/schedule/669ac39173f053002554f848?wid=6aaa8e8f7e02135ae9c6799d

10/29/2026

Board and train behind the scenes in Severn, MD: yard time is part of the program, not a break from it. 🌿

Between training sessions, dogs here get to just be dogs. Sniffing around the yard, wandering, choosing a sunny or shady spot. That downtime matters: a dog who has sniffed, moved, and decompressed comes back to the next session ready to learn, not wired and over-aroused.

That is the rhythm of a good boarding day: training woven into real life, yard time, and real rest in between.

Want that structure for your dog? 📅 Book a free 20-minute discovery call: https://sitnstaytraining.hbportal.co/schedule/669ac39173f053002554f848?wid=6aaa8e8f7e02135ae9c6799d

10/28/2026

Should dogs sleep in your bed? — Dog training in Severn MD. 🐾

Short answer: it depends. No one size fits all, for dog or human.

Bed pros: closeness and routine. Own space pros: a place that is theirs, and often better sleep for light sleepers.

What I look at: sleep preferences, temperament, and mobility. A dog who guards the bed does better with bed only when invited. Jumping from a tall bed is hard on joints, especially seniors, so when I got a taller frame, I got stairs for my senior dogs.

I offer a variety: one loves the cool hardwood floor, one insists on cuddling, another prefers a bolstered orthopedic bed.

Where does your dog sleep, and does it work for both of you? Tell me below. 👇

Want a sleep setup for your individual dog? 📅 Book a free 20-minute discovery call: https://sitnstaytraining.hbportal.co/schedule/669ac39173f053002554f848?wid=6aaa8e8f7e02135ae9c6799d

10/27/2026

Board and train in Severn, MD: Warren had a great session at home. 🐾

Warren goes home on Sunday, so today we brought one of his training sessions to his own house, with his brother Sherman and his people there to help practice good manners.

This is something I do for board and train dogs. While a dog is with me, I will come by their house for about an hour, usually about once a week, sometimes more or less by dog and goals, for one session that day at home.

Owners can be as involved as they would like. The dog practices skills in and around their own home, in the context where they need to know the behaviors, so going home is not such a stark contrast between listening at my house and listening at home.

Warren did great, and he is ready for Sunday. 📅 Book a free 20-minute discovery call: https://sitnstaytraining.hbportal.co/schedule/669ac39173f053002554f848?wid=6aaa8e8f7e02135ae9c6799d

10/27/2026

Dog training in Severn, MD: Training Tip Tuesday, teach place, and the doorbell gets a lot less chaotic. 🐾

Place means go to your spot and settle until I release you. It gives an excited dog a job instead of rushing the door or jumping on guests.

Start here: lure all four paws onto a mat or cot and reward, add the word place, build duration a few seconds at a time, practice in a boring room first, then add distractions. Release with a clear word like free. Keep sessions short and end on a win.

Doorbell chaos at your house? 📅 Book a free 20-minute discovery call: https://sitnstaytraining.hbportal.co/schedule/669ac39173f053002554f848?wid=6aaa8e8f7e02135ae9c6799d

10/26/2026

Senior dogs slowing down: it is not just old age. Dog trainer tips from Severn MD. 🐾

If your senior dog is slowing down, do not write it off as just getting old. It is generally a sign of pain or discomfort, and lack of mobility should not be normalized.

What helps: build muscle with a vet approved conditioning or physical therapy program. Keep them active. Off-leash hiking keeps mind and body sharp, helps prevent cognitive decline, and keeps muscle tone and coordination up.

Keep training too: nose work, conditioning, stretches, fun tricks, and shaping. Keep them lean, on a good diet, with Myos for muscle and high dose omega for arthritis support.

Still showing pain or losing muscle? Reach out to your local sports vet for specialized pain management. Do not ignore pain and mobility issues.

Want a plan for your senior dog? 📅 Book a free 20-minute discovery call: https://sitnstaytraining.hbportal.co/schedule/669ac39173f053002554f848?wid=6aaa8e8f7e02135ae9c6799d

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Severn, MD

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+17176706161

Website

http://www.sitnstaytraining.com/

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