Looking for recommendations for the ABSOLUTE BEST dog trainers in the washington d.c. area.?

Question

Where is the best dog training in the Washington D.C. area -- places where you send your dog away to be trained?

Specifically, looking for basic dog obedience training -- our dog has "issues" (shelter dog), so we want someone who knows dogs well, and is a good trainer.

Answer 1

Generally a good instructor of the "class where YOU and the dog go" variety are the best. this way the dog learns to listen to you - not just the trainer
Capital Kennel club http://www.cdtc.org/
Offers classes and has a member or two who will take a dog for traing (I'm not comfrotable putting individual names on a public list) but some good dog workers have come outta that club.

Answer 2

Trainer for what??? Different disciplines, different trainers.
Here is you a list, but Professional Retriever Training Association. probably wont work if you want to train a stock dog.

http://www.prta.net/