Locally-owned, community-focused





Re-Imagining Dog Training
To Strengthen the Bond between You and Your Dog



Doggy Style’s Lead Dog Trainer, Tim Gold, is offering Force-Free, Errorless, Dialogue Training in our Dog Training Center on 17th St NW. With a decade of dog training experience, and a passion for helping dogs and their owners, Tim Gold is building a Dog Training Center designed to meet YOUR needs and help you to build a better relationship with your dog. From Fun and Informative Workshops to Individual Training to DOGA and Doggy Dance, Doggy Style's Training Center is a Community Oriented Space for you and your dogs to learn and socialize.


Have Questions? Call or Text us at 202-667-0593 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.​


Click Here to sign up for Individual Training with Coach Tim. He offers a FREE 30 minute Assessment to discuss your needs.



Individual Training



Often, our clients have issues that are specific to their dogs and their life. For this, we offer Individual Training Sessions where we work one on one with you and your dog. Some examples of what we offer is below, but we are happy to discuss your individual needs in a FREE 30 minute consultation.



Individual Training with Coach Tim



Considering the whole dog, Coach Tim's Individual Training Sessions will work with you and your dog to shape new behaviors (and extinguish bad habits) using Positive Reinforcement Methods. Tim believes that everything from environment to nutrition affect your dog's ability to learn and behave and will work with you to address all aspects of your relationship with your dog. Using Errorless, Dialogue Training, Coach Tim's methods are easy to learn and use everyday and make training your dog feel natural and enjoyable. Through an initial 30-minute consultation, Coach Tim will ask about your concerns with your dog and work out a schedule that will meet your needs. From Drop and Train options to In-Person Classes that fit your schedule and your needs (at Doggy Style's Training Center, at your home, at the park, or just about wherever you need help), Coach Tim will put your dog and your needs first.​


Individual Training Packages of 5 or more sessions include:

* Access to Coach Tim's unique training documents that offer training advice for you to practice at home.

* Access to Coach Tim's list of recommended items, covering everything from treat recommendations to hardware, like leashes, collars and harnesses for your dog.

* Direct access to Coach Tim so that you can ask follow-up questions outside of your training sessions.

* 1-hours training sessions offered where you need it, at Doggy Style's Training Center, at your home, or outside.


Have Questions? Call or Text us at 202-667-0593 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
To discuss your needs in-person, Click Here to schedule FREE a 30 minute, in-person consultation with you and your dog at Doggy Style's 3rd Floor Ball Room.



Individual Training: Puppy Basics
(also check out our Paw'tastic Puppy Classes below)



Planning to get a Puppy? Coach Tim has worked with hundreds of puppies and can work with your puppy on everything from housebreaking to preventing play biting to leash manners and basic manners. He offers Puppy Day Camps, where you can drop your puppy for half-day or whole-day sessions and your puppy will learn, play and socialize while you are at work. He also offers Puppy Paw Camps (weekend overnight sessions) that can work on issues like settling down at night, and help build your puppy's confidence. Coach Tim's Errorless, Dialogue Training will help to build your puppy's confidence and set you and your puppy up for success.


Drop and Train Packages Include:
* Access to Coach Tim's unique training documents that offer training advice for you to practice at home.

* Access to Coach Tim's list of recommended items, covering everything from treat recommendations to hardware, like leashes, collars and harnesses for your dog.

* Direct access to Coach Tim so that you can ask follow-up questions outside of your training sessions.

* Half-Day or Whole Day Drop and Train Sessions where your puppy will learn, socialize and play

* 1-hour training sessions with you and your puppy so that you can learn how to practice and reinforce the skills your puppy has learned.

Have Questions? Call or Text us at 202-667-0593 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.


To discuss your needs in-person, Click Here to schedule FREE a 30 minute, in-person consultation with you and your dog at Doggy Style's 3rd Floor Ball Room.



Individual Training:
Adolescent Dogs * Basic Manners * Reactive Dogs
Separation Anxiety * Building Confidence with Shy Dogs



Whatever your concerns are with your dog, Coach Tim has a creative solution that will make sense for you. He will work with you when and where it makes sense to create a solution for your needs. If you are adding a new pet to the family, or having a baby, he has advice and solutions for this as well. Call or text us at 202-667-0593 to schedule a FREE 30 minute consultation.


Individual Training Packages of 5 or more sessions include:
* Access to Coach Tim's unique training documents that offer training advice for you to practice at home.

* Access to Coach Tim's list of recommended items, covering everything from treat recommendations to hardware, like leashes, collars and harnesses for your dog.

* Direct access to Coach Tim so that you can ask follow-up questions outside of your training sessions.

* 1-hour training sessions offered where you need it, at Doggy Style's Training Center, at your home, or outside.


Have Questions? Call or Text us at 202-667-0593 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.


Click Here to schedule FREE a 30 minute, in-person consultation with you and your dog at Doggy Style's 3rd Floor Ball Room.



Individual Training: Service Dog Training with Coach Tim



Service dogs serve an important function in many people's lives. These dogs need to be able to perform a necessary function for their owner, and need to be socialized to a variety of places and situations. Coach Tim started training dogs because he was in need of a service dog himself and understands the importance of having a dog that is good at their job and well socialized.


Service Dog Training will be done on a set price basis which will be determined after a consultation with Coach Tim. Please note that we cannot certify your dog as a service dog. A doctor's note will be needed to get certification. This training is offered to train your dog in the skills needed for them to perform a service for you.


Individual Service Dog Training includes:

* Training for the dog to perform a task/service for the owner as needed.

* Training to socialize the dog to a variety of public spaces as needed. Areas may include restaurants, airport, parks, etc.

*Access to Coach Tim's unique training documents that offer training advice for you to practice at home.

* Access to Coach Tim's list of recommended items, covering everything from treat recommendations to hardware, like leashes, collars and harnesses for your dog.

* Direct access to Coach Tim so that you can ask follow-up questions outside of your training sessions.


Have Questions? Call or Text us at 202-667-0593 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.​

To discuss your needs, Click Here to schedule FREE a 30 minute, in-person consultation with you and your dog at Doggy Style's 3rd Floor Ball Room.



Workshops



Our Workshops are one-off classes where you can work on specific skills as you need them. Great for dogs who already have basic training skills but need help in specific areas. These classes can be taken and repeated whenever you need a little extra help.



Workshop: Grooming 101



Have a puppy who you want to enjoy his or her first grooming experience? Or an adult dog who is fearful to go to the groomers? This class is designed to introduce your dog to the grooming process and the tools that the groomers use in a positive way. From learning to stand on a grooming table, to learning the sights, sounds and feel of grooming equipment, like clippers, blow dryers, and brushes, this class is a must for all dogs who will be professionally groomed. Class is open to all dogs and puppies who are fully vaccinated.
$79 per 50 minute hour class

(class times can vary, click on link below to schedule)


To sign up, Click Here. Classes will meet at Doggy Style new 3rd Floor Ball Room!



Workshop: Scent Work 101 & 201



Ever wonder how drug sniffing dogs learn their trade? This workshop is designed to teach your dog the first step in becoming a master of scent detection. Coach Tim is certified in Scent Work Training and excited to pass this knowledge on to you and your dog. Scent Work 101 will teach the first steps in learning to target a scent. While some dogs will learn this skill in 1 session, it is likely that you will need to repeat Scent Work 101 two or three times before mastering the first step. Scent Work 201, 301, and 401 are coming soon! Dogs will be kept on leash for this class, but need to be social with other dogs to participate.
Summer Special! $49 per 50 minute class

(class times can vary, click on link below to schedule)


To sign up for Scent Work 101, Click Here. Classes will meet at Doggy Style new 3rd Floor Ball Room!
To sign up for Scent Work 201, Click Here. (Pre-requisite: Must have completed Scent Work 101)



Workshop: Please Let Me Work



Does your dog constantly try to get your attention while you are working, or on the phone? Learn how to distract your dog while you are distracted and still have a good relationship.

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$49 per 50 minute class

(class times can vary, click on link below to schedule)


To sign up, Click Here. Classes will meet at Doggy Style new 3rd Floor Ball Room!



Workshop: Let's Play Ball



Wish you could play ball with your dog, but he just doesn't understand the game? This class is designed to teach your dog to become a retriever. Can't believe it? Coach Tim will show you how! Your dog must be social with other dogs to participate.
$49 per 50 minute class
Thursdays 5:15

(class times can vary, click on link below to schedule)


To sign up, Click Here. Classes will meet at Doggy Style new 3rd Floor Ball Room!



Workshop: Practice Session



Have your taken a Class, Workshop or Individual Session at our Training Center and want to practice the skills you have worked on? Getting hung up on a skill you learned and need some advice from the trainer? Our Practice Sessions are like semi-private classes where your can work around distractions, in a controlled setting, with the advice of a trainer. Great for generalizing behaviors that you have practiced at home!
Summer Special! $49 per 50 minute class

(class times can vary, click on link below to schedule)


To sign up for a Practice Session, Click Here. Classes will meet at Doggy Style new 3rd Floor Ball Room!



Group Classes



Training and socialization go hand in hand in our group classes. Living in the city means lots of interactions with other people and dogs, so these group classes will expose your dog to real-life situations while asking them to learn new skills.



Group Class: Peppy Pup Morning Walks



A good morning walk can set the stage for a great day for both you and your dog. Our Peppy Pup Morning Walks are designed to teach you how to master morning walks by exercising your dog mentally and physically, while tending to his or her basic needs. Done correctly, your dog will return home feeling relaxed and cared for, leaving you to start your workday without worrying about your four-legged friend. Working in small groups (no more than 5 dogs), we will take a walk through the city while learning impulse control and leash manners in real-life situations. You will have plenty of time to talk to the trainer and ask questions specific to your dog and your needs. Homework and documents will be provided so that you can work on skills you learned on your own and come back the next week to ask questions and practice more advanced skills. This class is for dogs with minor to moderate reactivity on leash, dogs that need better leash manners, or dogs who just want to start their days off on the right paw.


5 consecutive weeks $289 (One missed class can be made up with a Zoom/Phone consultation to go over skills that you and your dog need to work on before the next class.)


Classes starting Sunday, October 8th at 9am. Click Here to sign up.



Group Class: Doggy Dance with Coach Tim



PRE-REQUISITE: Your dog must be social with other dogs to participate. In this class, your dog will be off-leash with other dogs.

A fun and energetic class, where you will learn to spin, pass, and slide with your dog. This class teaches you to be a leader with your dog as your partner, in a fun and playful way. Have trouble understanding how to be the leader in the relationship with your dog? Want to practice some basic skills with your dog? Just want to have some fun? Doggy Dance Class is a unique experience that will help you with basic training skills and is sure to elevate your relationship between you and your dog.


$49 per 45 minute class

(Class times can vary, click on link below to schedule)

Click Here to see times and sign up for the class.



JUST FOR PUPPIES



Raising a puppy can raise a lot of questions. How do I House Train my puppy? Why won't my puppy walk with me down the street? How do I keep my puppy from jumping on people? How do I keep my puppy from scratching and biting my hands and arms? You have questions. We have solutions!



Puppy Pre-School



Socialize your puppy with other puppies, while working on some basic manners and social skills. Coach Tim will oversee an hour of puppy playtime while answering any questions you may have. Early socialization to other puppies, new places and new people is so important to raising a happy puppy, and this class is sure to be an invaluable resource for you and your puppy! Puppies can attend as many times as you would like, and you are not required to stay. Need to get some groceries? Drop your puppy off for Puppy Pre-School! Have questions about raising your puppy? Join your puppy for Puppy Pre-School and get your questions answered! It's up to you! Puppies must be at least 8 weeks old and under 6 months and have had at least 1 round of vaccinations to participate.
Summer Special! $25 per 50 minute class
Class Times: Tuesdays 12-1pm, Fridays 5-6pm, Saturdays 10-11am


Click Here to sign up for Small/Medium Breed Puppy Pre-School

Click Here to sign up for Medium/Large Breed Puppy Pre-School



Paw-tastic Puppy with Coach Tim



This 12-week course is designed as a refreshing new take on old-school Puppy Basic Training. Working in small classes of 4-5 puppies of similar size, age and temperament, your puppy will learn and grow along with their classmates. Classes are designed to teach the social skills your puppy will need to thrive in your home environment in ways that are relevant to your lifestyle. Plenty of time will be provided for you to ask questions specific to your puppy and your needs.

Our open syllabus will include:

* Learning a transition from play to calmness

* Instilling calmness to help your puppy to build confidence
and cope with new or stressful situations

* Social skills relevant to your lifestyle, such as:

leash manners, polite greetings,

sharing with people and other dogs, and much more

* How to encourage appropriate play with

people, dogs, children and more


Documents will also be provided to help you to practice skills at home and provide practical advice on products and more that you will need to raise your puppy.
$800/12 consecutive week classes
Class Times: TBD


To sign up, Call or Text us at 202-667-0593 and we will enroll you in a class that matches your dog's needs.



Take a break from raising your puppy and enjoy your weekend!



Puppy Paw Camp
Friday-Sunday Overnight Puppy Camp



Take a break from raising your puppy and let a professional take over! Puppy Paw Camp is a great way to socialize your puppy with other puppies and for them to learn basic skills. Many of your puppy's most frustrating behaviors are often practiced overnight, while you are sleeping. Coach Tim will work overnight to help extinguish these bad habits. From Housebreaking to Basic Manners, your puppy will love being at camp and come home a more confident and well behaved puppy.

For puppies up to 6 months old. $500 for a weekend session, we recommend booking at least 3 sessions for your puppy to master all the basic skills. Drop off will be scheduled on Friday evenings after 5pm and pick up on Sundays before 5pm. Sign up for the class first and we will contact you to schedule drop off and pick up times.
To sign up for this class, Click Here



Doggy Style Barkery, Boutique, Pet Spa & Training
1632 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Store & Pet Spa: 202-667-0595

Training Center: 202-667-0593

Store Hours
Monday-Saturday 11am-7pm
Sunday 12pm-6pm