Business Details
32 Years
experience
Custom Dog Training in Baltimore
East Coast Academy Of Dog Training has been dedicated to transforming canine behavior through personalized, in-home training since 1994. Our approach emphasizes positive reinforcement and eliminates the use of pain-based devices, fostering trust and cooperation between pets and owners. With over three decades of experience, our director Rob Hirsch has developed a structured program that addresses obedience, behavior correction, and relationship-building tailored to each household's unique needs. Our methodology prioritizes off-leash training initially to establish foundational skills, followed by real-world application in public settings.We specialize in working with puppies as young as eight weeks while also effectively rehabilitating older dogs with behavioral challenges. Our commitment to transparency ensures clients receive only the sessions necessary, with flexible scheduling and lifetime phone support. Serving the Baltimore metropolitan area, we've earned thousands of satisfied clients through our proven techniques and compassionate approach.
Services
In-Home Dog Training
Puppy Training
Obedience Training
Behavior Correction
Positive Reinforcement Training
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Our director has over 34 years of professional dog training experience
- We provide in-home training sessions for your convenience
- Our program uses proven positive reinforcement techniques without pain devices
- We guarantee results with no unnecessary extended training sessions
- Our training builds long-term behavioral improvements through relationship-building
What people say
Excellent experience
Positive reinforcement methods
Flexible scheduling
Proven results
Compassionate trainer
Services
In-Home Dog Training
Our in-home training program delivers personalized instruction tailored to your specific needs and environment. Rob works directly with you and your dog in your home setting, addressing behavioral issues and teaching obedience techniques that fit your lifestyle. This approach ensures practical, lasting results through real-world application.
Puppy Training
Specialized training for puppies eight weeks and older establishes foundational skills and positive behaviors. We teach attention control, housebreaking, and basic obedience while helping owners build confidence in raising well-adjusted companions through gentle, effective methods.
Behavior Correction
We address specific behavioral challenges including aggression, anxiety, and destructive habits through customized intervention plans. Our positive reinforcement approach modifies unwanted behaviors while strengthening the human-animal bond through consistent, science-based techniques.
Obedience Training
Comprehensive obedience training covers off-leash and on-leash commands in various environments. We teach essential skills for control and safety while emphasizing relationship-building to create responsive, well-mannered dogs in home, public, and social settings.
Positive Reinforcement Training
Our reward-based methodology uses treats, praise, and play to reinforce desired behaviors. This humane approach creates enthusiastic learners while avoiding fear-based techniques, resulting in reliable, long-term behavioral changes through enjoyable training experiences.
People
Rob Hirsch
Director & Lead Trainer
With over 34 years of professional experience, Rob Hirsch combines formal education in psychology with practical expertise to develop effective training programs. He founded ECADT in 1994 after apprenticing in New York, bringing a science-based, compassionate approach to dog training in the Baltimore region.
Questions
What training methods do you use?
We use positive reinforcement techniques without choke collars, shock devices, or physical punishment. Our approach focuses on building trust and cooperation between dogs and owners.
Do you offer in-home training sessions?
Yes, we provide in-home training sessions throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area for your convenience and to train dogs in their natural environment.
How many training sessions are typically needed?
Most clients complete our program in 4-5 sessions, though we offer unlimited phone consultations and adjust schedules based on individual dog and owner needs.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Carroll County, Harford County, and Howard County.
Can you work with multiple dogs in the same household?
Yes, we accommodate multiple dogs in the same household with customized training plans, though there is a small additional fee for multiple-dog sessions.
