Alleviating Dog Separation Anxiety

Well Done Charlie is a private dog training company based on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. We specialize in alleviating dog separation anxiety.

Fear, whether for dogs or humans, is a horrible thing to live with. And fear of being alone is no different than any other fear. With patient, skilled training your dog can learn to be comfortable and relaxed being alone, and you can regain your life, free from the distress, guilt and worry associated with leaving your dog alone. Dogs with separation anxiety require specialized training and we can help. There is a path forward!

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Our Services

Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety is a heartbreaking condition that causes distress to dogs and owners alike. Our trainer is a certified separation anxiety trainer and can help.

Obedience

We teach your dog the obedience skills they need to become well-mannered, safe citizens of your household while strengthening your bond and having fun.

Remote Training

Your pup needs training but the Covid-19 outbreak makes in-home training tricky. Not to worry. We work with you remotely no matter where you are via video platforms.

Puppy Training

We offer puppy training and socialization to ensure your ball of fluff grows up to become a happy adult who enjoys new situations. The clock is ticking so let’s get started.

Fear & Aggression

Fear and aggression are frequently two sides of the same coin. We work to change your dog’s emotional response to the thing that he finds scary and thus modify his behavior.

Behavior Solutions

Dogs come into our lives pre-programmed to bark, dig, chew, bark and chase critters. We can help give your dog fun outlets for his unwanted behavior so it works for everyone.

What People Say About Us

worked with Toni on separation anxiety training for my 13 year old beagle, Lynnie, for 6 months. It was a very positive experience and Toni is the real deal! She has amazing expertise on dog behavior and training, as well as patience and compassion for humans too! The training process was structured and very well organized and I was supported all along the way. I highly recommend Well Done Charlie Dog Training!!

Alison & Lynnie

I jokingly referred to Toni as my Fairy Godmother because she has made such a profound impact on the life of my dog Marley & I. Marley’s separation anxiety was so bad I would return home to anonymous notes from my neighbor complaining about my dog’s crying. Then along came Toni. When I first started training, simply standing up from the couch would have him on high alert. Now I can go out and he’s home completely relaxed.

Jadea & Marley

Toni has been a real godsend helping me with my dog’s separation anxiety. She has been so supportive and reassuring, and with her wonderful, kind nature and expertise, along with her dedication we achieved some really great results, and more importantly she made me feel much calmer to be able to cope with this and a few other challenges I am facing with my dog. She went the extra mile to help me so I cannot thank her enough!

B. Maria
We rescued a dog from Korea with a very difficult personality, including severe resource-guarding.  He had bitten a number of people including myself and had been relinquished twice to our organization.  Under Toni’s guidance he’s completely turned himself around. I recommend her to our adopters who need help with their dogs and they have all told me they are extremely happy.
Regina Paik, Band For Animals Rescue

After a horrific experience with an uncertified trainer we engaged Toni and are over the moon with the growth we have seen in Habibi, our 3-year-old maltipoo. Toni is compassionate, loving, reliable, punctual, professional, patient, and seemingly a miracle worker. Words can not adequately express how happy we are that Habibi is now expressing his calm, playful and loving nature with us.

Fatimah, Sam and Habibi

When I first started looking for a fur-baby I was extremely uncertain. Enter Toni, who listened to my concerns and guided me to the perfect dog. Toni quickly taught Maple the basics and to come when called and helped us tame her chewing habits. Throughout our work, Toni demonstrated an immense amount of patience for Maple and for us! We can’t thank her enough for the joy she has brought us.

Linda & Maple

Toni is absolutely brilliant! She has developed such and amazing connection with our dog, Wallace, and with us as a family. Our five- year old rescue mutt needed training with basic commands as well as not begging for food. Toni’s sessions were extremely effective and she gave us the tools to continue training by ourselves. She showed that we us we can raise our pup in a home with no scolding or guilt.

Chelsea & Wally

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