"When Adam Campbell met Charlie, our six-month-old English Mastiff the first time, the dog was cowering in the back seat of our car, terrified of his own shadow. Even so, within five minutes Adam had begun to perform his magic with our huge beast."

"At the end of that first session our dog was on the road to becoming an obedient member of our family. Within five weeks he had become a trusted companion, a dog who was loved anywhere we would take him."

Merlin Petroff
Lusby, Maryland

"Just wanted to report that we are all amazed with Mandy’s progress in NOT jumping up!!!! Even at the door, she is sitting and being so good. She has slipped a couple of times but hardly at all. You really did a wonderful job... Thanks!

Trish Sandercock
McLean, Virginia

"For 48 years I was a true cat person. Not one of those crazy ladies with 50 cats roaming the house, but the owner of a pair of furry, cuddly Burmese cats and later two perfectly appointed friendly Tonkinese cats. So I was thoroughly out of my element when I consented to the pleadings of my 12-year daughter for a dog. And we got a dog. A 2-month old Bull Mastiff puppy.

Four days after getting this puppy, who was getting bigger by the minute (perhaps this was Clifford the Big Red cartoon dog in disguise), I met with Adam Campbell. I know from earning my Girl Scout Badge about 35 years ago that there is a certain way to hold horse reins, and logically I figured the same would hold true for dogs. So the first thing I asked Adam was "Now how do you hold the reins,...er, leash?" To his never-ending credit, Adam didn't laugh, he didn't even flinch. He patiently explained leash holding as if that were a typical good question.

The second thing Adam taught me was dog control and submission. This is teaching the dog that I am basically Ms. Alpha and she/he is a dog and I get to be in control! This doesn't work with kids, but it sure worked with my dog. A good thing too as this first puppy grew to 150 pounds and was joined just a few years later with my second Bull Mastiff weighing in at 115. And when you are walking around downtown Washington, DC with 265 pounds of dog on a leash (holding it very comfortably now I might add) it is good to be in control.

This submission training also becomes very obvious at times like vet visits, when my dogs lie still for shots, temperature taking, ear checking etc. And when the vet says something like "These are the best behaved dogs I've seen for weeks" I barely can contain my pride.

All that said, I have now been a dog person for 10 years.... or at least a Campbell dog-trained person. The Campbells have trained both my Bull Mastiffs and I have to say as I walk my dogs through Rock Creek Park, Lafayette Square or Logan Circle my dogs are the calmest, friendliest and best behaved. All qualities I ascribe to the Campbell training.

I also use the Campbells for boarding my dogs. When the dogs are in the car and we start to approach the spot where the Campbells meet us, both dogs start wagging and smiling. They can't wait to get the Campbell Canine Camp where they can play, sleep, eat and play some more. They LOVE it there!!

So this is a long way of saying, I highly recommend the Campbells for general or specific problem dog training, socializing, boarding and just general dog-loving. If only they would take kids or at least cats !!!

Lee Cassidy
Washington, D.C.

"Where is my dog? The dog you returned to me cannot be the same dog. This dog walks by my side when on a leash; he sits and stays on command. He no longer jumps on people or furniture. He does not even get car sick like my dog.

Kidding aside, thank you for the training you provided to Cody. He is now the dog I always dreamed of having. "

Don Merson
Baltimore, Maryland

"Our 16-month-old Labrador Retrievers came back from Campbell's Canine Services behaving like real gentlemen! No more jumping on passersby--they now walk with decorum. Everywhere we walk in the neighborhood, people now say 'they're so well behaved!' Even with two 90-pound dogs, one of us can walk them with greater ease, and they respond to commands with joy and enthusiasm. The training is obviously practical and performed with love and affection for the animals."

Nuala & Glenn Kelly
Arlington, Virginia

"We started training with Susanna Campbell when Carrie, our German Shepherd, was 8 weeks old. Little did we know at that age how important that training and bonding was going to be for Carrie. Carrie was a single litter pup and therefore never got naturally socialized. Susanna quickly established a rapport with Carrie and easily and quickly taught her basic obedience. Between the ages of 1-2 years old Carrie developed multiple fears. Consistent training with Susanna helped us to identify those fears and adjust our training and responses to alleviate Carrie's anxieties. Eventually, though, we had to put Carrie on drugs. The veterinarian who diagnosed Carrie's fears remarked that because of the early training Carrie had had she was an excellent candidate for behavior modification. We are very thankful that Susanna gave Carrie such a strong base to work from. It has been a corner stone of strength for Carrie and us."

Judy & Brad Sherman
Fairfax, Virginia

"Adam was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, prompt, efficient and an excellent trainer. Thank you for showing us how to work together."

Patti & Chris Canter
Accokeek, Maryland

"Hi Adam!!

I know it has been a couple of months but I wanted to update you on Sam and thank you for your wonderful guidance in working with him.
Sam is, as always, amazing. You really helped us understand the kind of leadership Sam requires. You pointed out that I treated him like he was a six year old, when in fact, he was the equivalent of a 28 year old. With that awareness, I was shocked to realize how much I doted and fawned over him. Ouch. Needless to say I have adjusted my behavior and Samson is clearly appreciative of that shift. Art has stepped up in his leadership and I have stepped back in my "meddling" and the result is we have found a wonderful balance that allows Sam to be the amazing boy that he naturally is. He doesn't get mixed messages any longer, and he is a dream to handle. Thank you so much for all of your help."

Karen Johnson
Alexandria, Virginia

"We couldn't be more pleased with Kerry's responsiveness to the training program. Kerry is a strong, active, independent-minded young Labrador. Handling him on a leash was quite difficult, and we hoped he eventually could go off leash. We needed expert help, so we called the Campbells. They develop a real rapport with their canine (and human) clients. The training program was gentle, positive, and effective. Kerry responds very well now, and we are really pleased with the results. We highly recommend Adam and Susanna."

Barbara & Dan Taft
Arlington, Virginia

"Once again, we want to thank you for the work you have done with Nia. We have to share this with you!! Nia was a part of the 4th. of July parade at the beach this past weekend, that lasted a good three hours. Talk about distractions!! There were tons of people, music, motorcycles, other dogs and more people, birds and food. She was amazing. Never once, did she pull on the leash. She healed and walked proudly next to Demi the entire time. It was such a great experience."

Anne Marie Tsipianitis
Silver Spring, Maryland

"We took Cory into DC on Thanksgiving and she did very well. If it wasn't for Adam doing such a great job training her, this would have never been possible. She stayed by my side and listened to all my commands. Lots of people came up asking to pet her and she sat very still when I told her to stay. She also walked nicely on the leash without pulling even after I said the magic words "OK" so that she could sniff around. "

"We can't thank you enough because your training camp saved our sanity. Cory is now 20 months old and FINALLY settling down. She even played with our friends children (ages 6 and 4) recently and was very good with them. Before we sent her to you guys, I never would have allowed her to be off leash near children b/c I'd be afraid she'd run them over!"

Stephanie and Rich Thuemmler
Vienna, Virginia

"You and Adam did an amazing job with Jackson. I worked with him yesterday afternoon then took him for a long walk this morning -- did about 20 minutes on work including following three other dogs for about 10 minutes. The real test was this afternoon. Took him up to Old Town to go to the Art Street Fair. He was remarkably good. Really paid attention. The finale was lunch at Faccia Luna. He quietly lay under the table while we had lunch...just like the well behaved pups of Paris. I can't believe he made so much progress in just 10 days."

Gail Neylan
Alexandria, Virginia

"Quite frankly, Susanna & Adam Campbell are remarkable! They are gifted, compassionate, professional, enthusiastic, educated, kind, and very sweet people. And, they love ALL dogs.

As the owner of an extremely problematic dog, the Campbell's were my salvation. Through their expertise, they enormously improved our dog's behavior and continue to offer support through telephone calls and e-mails. I consider both of them to be my friends. I wholeheartedly recommend Campbell's Canines to any dog owner because they are unequivocally the best!

I interviewed numerous trainers and invested money in a behavioral therapist. Truly, there is nobody in the Washington Metropolitan area that can compare to the Campbell's. Their combination of skills is unsurpassed in the dog training world. Additionally, they are conveniently 'located' by meeting and training in Old Town, Alexandria.

Our initial telephone conversation was longer than 1 hour, including all of my exasperated questions. Our dog had been diagnosed by a veterinarian with 'fearful aggression' and had been prescribed 3 different medicines to calm his behavior. Nothing had worked. His annoying behaviors included: pulling, barking, whining, jumping, licking, digging, and attacking his canine brother. He was impossible. We adopted him from the shelter at 8 weeks old and by 1 year, he was out-of-control. He is a very smart, mixed breed and weighs 65 lbs. We were told by the veterinarian to euthanize our dog. I could not follow through with that choice.

This summer, as a last chance for our dog, we gave Campbell's Canines a try. Our dog spent more than 2 weeks at their home and there was a dramatic transformation. With the help of a correction collar, our dog was able to respond to the commands: sit, heel, stay, and down. Miraculously, he was able to stop whining. Additionally, he was able to sleep in a 6 foot pen in our playroom with a radio on during the night. He had never been able to sleep downstairs without whining incessantly while ruining our night of sleep.

Our meetings in Old Town were productive. Susanna & Adam were always prompt and happy to see our naughty dog. Amazingly, they controlled our dog in spite of the distractions near the waterfront. I also had the opportunity to meet other wonderful dogs & humans. We all agreed that my dog was the worst behaved of all. Period.

Today, we understand that our dog is now a good dog in the wrong environment. We live in a townhouse with plenty of rules and regulations. Our dog needs room to run and burn off boundless energy, without other dogs nearby. He needs a big yard. So, we are hopeful that we can find the 'right' home for our trained dog; a better home where he can be happier. Until we find that special place, we are keeping our dog safe, healthy, and out of trouble. And, we're giving him love.

Thanks to the Campbell's, our dog was given another chance at life!

Kim Hansen
Fairfax, Virginia

"When we first got our dog George, he was a little terror. He seemed to define the term 'Alpha Dog'. After Adam Campbell's training, he became a totally different dog. Now we have a happy dog who understands that he is part of the family, not leader of the family. We wholeheartedly recommend training by Adam and Susanna Campbell."

Phil & Kjersten Drager
Washington, D.C.

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