AAA Dog Training

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40 Years

experience

Professional Dog Training Services in York PA & Baltimore

At AAA Dog Training, we have dedicated over 37 years to transforming canine behavior and fostering harmonious relationships between dogs and their owners. Founded on the principles of leadership and understanding pack dynamics, our approach emphasizes clear communication and structured training to address obedience and behavioral challenges. Our team, led by certified trainer Shane F. Beardsworth, specializes in resolving complex issues such as aggression, separation anxiety, and destructive habits through personalized programs tailored to each dog's age, breed, and temperament.

With expertise in both on-leash and off-leash obedience, we empower owners to establish authority while maintaining a compassionate, trust-based bond. Our services span Northern Baltimore County, Baltimore, York, PA, and surrounding areas, serving thousands of satisfied clients. Recognized by veterinarians and pet professionals, we guarantee lifelong support and proven results, ensuring dogs become well-mannered companions for life.

Services

Dog Training Obedience Training Behavior Modification Board and Train Private Training

Details

Year established: 1986

Highlights and features

37 years of proven success in dog behavior modification
Customized training programs for every dog's unique needs
Guaranteed results with lifetime support included
Recognized by veterinarians and pet care professionals
Expertise in resolving complex behavioral issues

What people say

Lifelong skills Amazing results Highly recommend Transformed our dog Excellent trainer

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Dog Training

Our comprehensive dog training programs address obedience and behavioral challenges through structured, science-based methods. Focusing on pack leadership principles, we teach commands like sit, stay, recall, and boundary training while resolving issues like aggression and anxiety. Programs adapt to each dog's age, breed, and temperament, ensuring reliable obedience in real-world scenarios through distraction training and owner education.

Obedience Training

Specializing in basic to advanced obedience, we teach dogs to follow commands on and off-leash in distracting environments. Our curriculum includes leash walking, recall, stay commands, and impulse control. By establishing clear communication channels, we help owners become effective pack leaders while maintaining positive reinforcement techniques tailored to each dog's learning style and household dynamics.

Board and Train

This intensive program offers 24/7 professional training for dogs needing focused behavioral correction. Our boot camp includes customized obedience training, behavior modification, and socialization exercises without time limits. Dogs receive structured routines that build discipline while owners learn follow-up techniques during graduation sessions, ensuring seamless transitions back to home environments with guaranteed results.

Private Training

Personalized one-on-one sessions teach owners to implement training techniques directly in their home environment. We develop customized behavior plans addressing specific challenges like chewing, barking, or separation anxiety. Through hands-on instruction and real-time problem-solving, owners gain confidence in maintaining obedience while building stronger bonds with their pets through consistent, science-backed methods.

Behavior Modification

Targeting complex behavioral issues including aggression, anxiety, and destructive habits, our modification programs use proven techniques to reframe canine thought patterns. By addressing root causes like dominance hierarchy confusion, we implement structured routines and positive reinforcement to create lasting behavioral changes while educating owners on maintaining progress through consistent application of training principles.

People

Shane F. Beardsworth

Lead Trainer/Behaviorist

With over 30 years of experience, Shane F. Beardsworth is a nationally recognized dog behaviorist specializing in obedience and behavioral modification. His expertise in e-collar training and Dobbs methodology has resolved issues in thousands of dogs previously deemed untrainable, earning recommendations from veterinarians and pet professionals across Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Questions

What areas do you serve?

We serve York, PA; Northern Baltimore County; Baltimore, MD; and surrounding areas in Maryland and Pennsylvania.

What training methods do you use?

Our methods combine pack leadership principles with modern techniques including e-collar training and positive reinforcement tailored to each dog's needs.

Do you guarantee results?

Yes, we guarantee lifetime support and proven results through our customized training programs and follow-up techniques.

What behavioral issues can you address?

We resolve aggression, separation anxiety, destructive chewing, excessive barking, and other complex behavioral challenges in dogs of all ages.

How long are training programs?

Program duration varies by dog but includes unlimited sessions until mastery is achieved without additional fees for extended training.

Reviews (6)

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Mar 27, 2022 Report

My pup is MUCH improved thanks to Shane's dedication, talent, and commitment. He went above and beyond to train my pug for several weeks of boot camp, taking her longer than expected (free of charge) because I had to travel out of town. His work ethic and commitment to excellence is rare and admirable, and I highly recommend his boot camp. He's stayed in touch since my pup graduated, and has continued to offer sound and effective advice on dealing with what was a difficult situation.

Ashley Anderson

Apr 03, 2020 Report

Shane is a miracle worker. He has brought peace back to our house after we added a rescue doberman. We can walk our doberman off leash, and he is also a pleasure on a leash. He is much calmer now and obedient. During one training session at a local park, several people commented at how well behaved and obedient our dogs were and they all wanted Shane's contact info. Shane transformed our dog, and I would highly recommend him to any dog owner. Our dog was a new dog after just 1 session and he was perfected after about 4 more. Thanks, Shane!

Alexis K.

Apr 30, 2019 Report

I talked to Shane on the phone. No telling me what organization he worked for, and never let me get a word in. Talked to me as if I had no previous dog experience and told me the training methods I've already used (which are tried and true) are stupid for the breed of dog I have (Standard Poodle.) stay far FAR away from this place.

Colleen Vacelet

Apr 26, 2019 Report

Shane is amazing. I have used Shane multiple times with our Dobermans and they are so well behaved we have used them as therapy dogs. We have been able to walk off leash no problem. Shane is amazing and works relentlessly till the dog completes the training and always follows up. I recommend him to any dog owner.

Amy Weber

Apr 15, 2019 Report

Shane took in our Jack Russell puppy for a few weeks for boarding/training. Our boy was very stubborn and did not have any manners at all! When we got him back, he was like a different dog! Shane did a great job setting up the foundation for the future with a well-behaved dog.

Aubrey Schneider

Mar 11, 2019 Report

My dog was having aggression issues with food and toys. After a couple weeks of training with Shane, his aggression is gone and he is back to being his happy fun self. I don't have to worry anymore and we can both enjoy the rest of his life aggression free. I have had other friend's use Shane as well for their dogs and I will continue to recommend Shane to anyone who needs training.