About Daniel
I’ve been enamored with dogs from a young age; at the age of 7, Lancer appeared in my life and the rest, as they say, was history. I have been fortunate to work with a variety of dogs from all walks of life. There is nothing more rewarding to me than taking a dog that is experiencing challenges and training it so it can live a full and happy life with its owners.
As a father, and long time resident of Loudoun County, people often ask how I got started training dogs and developed a full-time business out of my childhood hobby. I have personally experienced the power of a four-legged companion who helped me survive depression, PTSD, and severe anxiety attacks and currently have an owner-trained service dog named Raina. I know the power of a well trained dog and the huge impact it can make in a person’s life.
My experience fueled my passion to help others and I adopted the belief that if you want to be “something” you find people who are that “something” and spend every ounce of energy and time shadowing them and learning everything you can (Also known as the Proximity Principle)!
So that’s what I did and here I am! Learning the art and science of dog training is an ongoing process. You never arrive at the destination of knowing everything; Continued education and research is a must!
I’ve been training dogs professionally for about 10 years and have worked with thousands of dogs. I love people and using my skills to help build a healthy bond between owners and their beloved K9s. My unique struggles and experiences have provided me with the necessary skills to relate to people and their pets. I have devoted my life and company vision to helping others solve relationship and training problems with their beloved pets.
Watch this short video to learn more about the Loudoun K9 story.
At Loudoun K9, we don’t just train dogs — we train people, too.
When our owner Daniel McLaughlin founded Loudoun K9 more than 7 years ago, he knew he wanted to create a different kind of dog training experience.
His mission was to use his skills to help build a healthy bond between owners and their dogs. He personally knew the power of a well-trained dog and the huge impact it could make in a person’s life. (His own dog helped him survive depression, PTS, and severe anxiety attacks.)
That mission is what drives us today. We work with our clients to create a loving, trusting, easy relationship between you and your dog. We do this by focusing on positive reinforcement, clarity, and boundaries. We empower you, the owner, with the skills you need to take control of the relationship — and the result is a bond you may have never imagined possible!
To get the best results for our clients and their dogs, Loudoun K9 offers custom training programs that involve as much, or as little, of your personal time as you want to invest.
Get Started in 3 Simple Steps!
Step 1
Fill out our contact form so that we know best how to help you
Step 2
We will call you, or text if you prefer, and discuss how we can customize the best plan for your dog’s training, and help you get the results you are looking for - picture of a happy person with a dog
Step 3
Our Promises to You:
✓ We treat you with respect
✓ We help you get your desired results with your dog
✓ We help you build a bond with your dog that you never imagined was possible
