Dog GuardianIn-home & virtual · Washington DC
Become theguardianyour dog deserves
Discipline, structure, and calm confidence — built through private and group coaching for you and your dog. No gimmicks, just real results.
- $80
- In-home / hr
- $10
- Intro session
- 20%
- Referral credit
What we fix
Pulling on leash
Loose-leash walking that holds up on a busy sidewalk.
Reactivity
Calm responses to dogs, people, bikes, and doorbells.
No recall
A come-when-called that works the first time you ask.
Puppy chaos
Crate, potty, biting, and sleep sorted in the first weeks.
Meet your trainer
Xristian Olivas, Dog Guardian
Xristian Olivas has been a dog owner his whole life. His childhood dog Tex lived until he was 17 and was with Xristian since he was 5 years old. Growing up with a reactive and aggressive dog led him to a decision: make sure his dogs have full confidence in navigating their dog world.
Now the proud owner of Xochi, a Cane Corso, he knows how important it is to have large dogs behaved — due to the perception issues around certain breeds. Choose Dog Guardian to help you become the guardian your dog deserves.
Service packages
Simple pricing, serious results
In-Home Private
$80per hour
- One-on-one session in your home
- Real-world problem solving where behavior happens
- Owner coaching + written homework plan
- Leash, threshold, and door manners
Virtual Private
$4045 minutes
- Live Zoom session from anywhere
- Perfect for puppy foundations & obedience
- Session recording sent afterwards
- Follow-up message support for 7 days
Group Session
$3045 minutes
- Small-group training with other owners
- Build focus and calm around distractions
- Practice real-world manners in a group
- Great for socialization and confidence
Video Review
$20per video
- Submit a clip of the behavior you want fixed
- Detailed written analysis and plan
- Step-by-step coaching you can replay
- No scheduling needed — async feedback
Positive Reinforcement Intro
$1015 minutes
- Quick intro call for new owners
- Get a clear direction in 15 minutes
- Perfect for puppies and first-time trainers
- No pressure, no commitment
Travel inside DC proper is included. Sessions outside the district may add a small travel fee — asked and agreed before booking.
Referral rewards
Send a friend, train for less
- 20% off
your next session for every friend who books.
- $20 off
for the friend you send, on their first session.
- Free
virtual session after your third referral books.
Ready to start? Let's work.
Tell us about your dog and we'll match you to the right session — in home or on Zoom.