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Dog Training Services
No matter the size, no matter the breed, no matter the problem. We can help.
You're One Step Closer To A Better Dog

Empowering Owners
We work with dogs of any breed, size or age - and we empower owners with lifelong skills to continue successes.
Leash & potty training
Sit & stay
Destructive chewing & digging
Stealing food, clothing, or other objects
Barking, howling & whining
Food guarding & begging
Mouthing, nipping & playing rough
Anxiety & submissive urination
Jumping up & hyperactivity
Aggression & anxiety


Gold
6 individual lessons with a Certified Trainer
Some commands taught are Name, Sit, Down, Wait, Place, Loose Leash, and more. By the end of this program you and your dog will develop manners and bond giving you both the confidence to go wherever you want! We gift you the equipment needed for your success!
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Evaluation
MEET WITH A CERTIFIED TRAINER
Identify concerns and develop a plan to resolve them.
A trainer will work with you and your dog on training techniques that will get you started on the right path.
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Stay & Train
TWO WEEKS OF BOARDING AT OUR FACILITY
Let us do it for you! Socialization: Sounds, Sites, and People.
Exit Lesson at pick up, where we teach you to continue the training and practicing. Some commands taught are Name, Sit, Down, Wait, Place, Loose Leash, and more.
We gift you the equipment needed for your success!
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Platinum
7 DAYS OF INTENSIVE TRAINING FROM A CERTIFIED TRAINER
3 EXIT LESSONS AT PICK UP
Some commands taught are Name, Sit, Down, Wait, Place, Loose Leash, and more.
You and your dog will go home with manners and you will have the ability to be confident with his/her behavior wherever you are!
We gift you the equipment needed for your success!
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Puppy Class
6 LESSONS (GROUP) (AVERAGE 1 HOUR 15 MIN LONG)
Learn and practice the fundamentals of obedience with your dog
Socialization: Sounds, Sites, People.
This program is for dogs 4 months to 11 months old - although some age exceptions can be made based on need
Limited spots, sign up soon!
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K9 Country Club
DAY OF EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT FOR YOUR DOG
Continued Program Practice
Socialization: Sounds, Sites, People
Evaluation & introduction to other dogs
Obstacle Course Practice
Confidence Building
and More!!
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Award Winning Dog Training Services
Hollie Kelly & Jason Carroll Owner/Trainer
Hollie Kelly and Jason Carroll, both born and raised in Maryland, reside with their children in Harford County. This couple cherishes family above all; their family and your family. Together these two are the Owners and Master Trainers of Blue Line K-9 in Joppa, MD. Their passion for families has included animals since long before the day they met. Eventually, this led them to careers in the Dog Training and Animal Care Industry.
Hollie started in the animal training and care industry at the young age of 9. Over the years Hollie has spent countless hours, working with different breeds and behaviors, to keep animals happy, thriving and in their homes. She spent most of her free time growing up, helping families build bonds and train their pets, finding animals homes and also caring for sick and injured animals in clinics and for neighbors. As an adult the passion to help families with their “non-human” members only increased, guiding Hollie to a career in Dog Training. This ultimately led her to training with Michael Soler at Blue Line K-9, Inc., becoming the General Manager for the organization and finally purchasing the location in Joppa, MD. When Hollie is not working to help someone else achieve their goals, you can find her on an adventure with her children or off training her own canine in bite-work or trailing.
Jason’s passion for dogs started as a child with his first family dog, one he says could read every emotion he had while growing up. From there, it was always a natural instinct and love to be active with the dogs in his immediate family and dogs of his extended family and friends. His passion for training came several years into his adult life, with a strong willed pup that was rescued. As training progressed with his new best friend, Jason realized he wanted to help more families have meaningful bonds with their pets. This realization led Jason to join Michael Soler’s team in Blue Line K-9, Inc. and eventually to own the Joppa, MD location. Today Jason is not only a Master Trainer for Blue Line K-9 of Joppa, MD he is also a decoy for Blue Line K-9’s Working Dog program. When Jason is not training or building in the facility, you can find him playing outside with his kids and dogs or practicing his decoy drills to build on his enthusiasm for working dog programs.
Jointly this duo values their entire team of fantastic people, each client and pet with as much love and care as they would their own family member. You will always find them excited and ready to accept any new challenge. Whether it is a particularly difficult behavior, participating within the community, working with the local rescues for training, fostering a pet or helping neighbors; Hollie and Jason are willing to jump right in.
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Our Theory
Dog training based on the scientific methods of Operant Conditioning and Classical Conditioning.
Through operant conditioning, behavior that is rewarded is likely to be repeated, and behavior that is punished will rarely occur.
Empowering Owners
We empower Owners to train so their dog knows who to obey at all times.Personalized
We deal with problem behaviors on a personal basis.Environment Specific
We train wherever issues tend to arise (i.e. jogging, park, home).Supportive
We support Owners in the off-hours (when training is "not in session").Involved
We work with all members of the household.Simplified & Customized
We plan training around the owner's schedule and require only 20 min/day follow-up practice.Continued Training
Additional programs / group sessions offered after in-home training.Lifetime Investment
We follow up & are invested in the owner's success long-term.Customer Satisfaction
Our high client satisfaction rating sets us apart from competitors.Why Blue Line K9?
Lifetime Investment
Structured training to build muscle memory that will form lifetime habits and behavior.
Training For All Environments
At the end of the program your dog will go home with manners and you will have the ability to be confident with his/her behavior wherever you are.
Effective Communication
Programs will focus on introducing you and your dog to the communication you need to enjoy each other and your adventures to come.
Build A Bond
Build a bond and relationship with your dog through obedience.


Come Meet Us!
We are often at home shows in your area! Our passion for dogs and service sets us apart. All of our local dog trainers are trustworthy, willing to be there for our clients and love what they do. We want to build a community for our clients that love their dogs just as much as we do and once you begin the training process with us, you become a part of the Dog Training Elite family.