Frederick, MD Dog Trainer | Board & Train Program
Welcome to The Dog Nerd!
Mount Airy MD Dog Trainer
You’ve got a dog you adore, but let’s be real—things could be smoother. Maybe it’s the barking, the pulling, or the selective hearing. Whatever the issue, you’re ready for real results—and you’re in the right place.
At The Dog Nerd, I keep things simple: one program, three weeks, and a proven plan to help your dog become the confident, well-behaved rockstar they were meant to be. I’m picky about the clients I work with (yep, there’s an application), but that’s because I’m fully invested in giving you and your dog my absolute best.
Think we’re a good fit? Let’s find out! Fill out the application, and we’ll take it from there.
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The 3-Week Board & Train
Board and Train in Mt. Airy, Maryland
This isn’t just dog training—it’s a life upgrade for you and your dog. Your dog will live in my home, with my family, not in a garage or warehouse. For 21 days, they’ll receive intensive, individualized training designed to give you real, lasting results.
The Program Includes:
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Daily personalized training sessions
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Daily walks (one on-leash, one off-leash)
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Plenty of love, attention, and yes, couch time
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Safe socialization with other dogs
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Daily outings to stores, parks, trails, and downtown areas
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Pack work (learning to exist calmly with balanced dogs)
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Training tools:
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Bait bag
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Place bed
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15-foot long leash
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6-foot slip leash
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Lifetime support for you and your dog
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Access to structured boarding after program completion
What will my dog learn?
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Threshold manners (no more door-charging)
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Crate manners (enter and exit calmly)
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Place command (stay relaxed on a designated spot)
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Calm, controlled walking (on and off-leash)
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Solid recall (come when called—every time)
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Confidence and calm behavior in public
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Safe, softer interactions with other dogs
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Car manners for stress-free rides
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How to relax around distractions
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Confidence in following your leadership
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Quiet on command (stop barking when asked)
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How to seek your guidance when unsure
Is This Program Right for You?
This program is for dog owners who are ready to commit to real, lasting change.
Requirements:
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Have a dog at least 6 months old, fully vaccinated, and on flea/tick prevention.
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Be crate-trained (or willing to start).
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ALL members of the household must be on the same page and ready to stay consistent together. It’s truly “all or nothing!”
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Owners must be informed consumers, meaning you’ve researched our methods, tools and lifestyle we implement prior to booking. Follow along on Instagram!
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Have the time and dedication to maintain your dog’s new skills for long-term success.
What’s the Goal?
By the end of the program, your dog will have the skills they need to be a confident, well-behaved companion—and you’ll have the tools and knowledge to keep building on that progress at home.
Think this could be the right fit for you and your dog? Click below to fill out an application and take the first step!
Investment
$2500
The 3-Week Board & Train: Your Dog's Journey to Success
Week 1: Settling In and Building Trust
The first week is all about creating a connection. Your dog will settle into a structured, calm environment where we’ll establish trust, clear expectations and start working on the basics. This is the foundation for everything to come.
Week 2: Focus, Obedience, and Confidence
Now the real work begins. We’ll dive into core obedience skills like recall, leash manners, and impulse control. This week is also about boosting your dog’s confidence and helping them navigate new challenges in a positive way.
Week 3: Refinement and Real-Life Practice
In the final week, we focus on fine-tuning everything your dog has learned. We’ll practice these skills in real-world scenarios to ensure they’re ready to take on life outside the training bubble.
Past Clients
"Picked my girl Millie up tonight. Gabby is so attentive to how your dog will react to you giving her the commands that they learned while she was with them. Pointing out bad habits for both the dog and the owner (yes, you will be trained too!) as well as other family members. Very responsive to questions, trained to what my personal goals were, and sent me home with the supplies needed to further reinforce what Millie learned. So happy I found The Dog Nerd after hearing horror stories about other places in the area!"
- Jessy R.
"Gabby is so knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. She takes such care to transfer that knowledge to the owners so they are able to sustain the training that she puts in place!"
- Maggie M.
"My dogs have stayed with Gabby on multiple occasions, and it's always a relief knowing they're in such good hands. Gabby has a way of breaking down difficult concepts in such an understandable way. She is easily the most trustworthy dog trainer in the Frederick area!"
- Alyssa B.
Gabby Scott
Mount Airy MD Dog Trainer
Hi! My name is Gabby, the nerd behind The Dog Nerd. With a background of over a decade in veterinary science, pack hikes, doggy daycare management, grooming, and dog sports… I sort of live and breathe dogs 24/7- and I wouldn’t have it any other way!
My mission is to help create confident, balanced, & happy dogs.
Happy dogs = happy people!
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