Atlantic Coast K-9 Training Service provides professional dog training in Charlottesville, Virginia, specializing in obedience training, puppy training, behavior modification, leash training, on leash and off-leash obedience, personal protection dogs, and Board & Train programs. With decades of experience training working dogs and helping family companions, we develop reliable, confident, and well-mannered dogs through customized, results-driven training. We work with puppies through advanced dogs of all breeds and tailor every program to meet each dog's temperament and each owner's goals. Serving Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Crozet, Ruckersville, Waynesboro, Staunton, Harrisonburg, and surrounding Central Virginia communities.
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Training goals
Behavior consultation
Canine Good Citizen preparation
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Recall training
Socialization
Behavior support
Aggression training
Fear and confidence
Reactivity training
Resource guarding
Separation anxiety
How training happens
Board and train
In-home training
Private training
Dog age
Adolescent dogs
Puppies
Training level
Advanced obedience
Advanced training
Beginner training
Support between sessions
Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
Protection training
Search and rescue training
Service dog training
Dog sports
IGP and protection sports
Your dog’s background
Deaf or blind dogs
Multi-dog households
Additional services
Boarding
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Dog Handling Training
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K-9 Security Services
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5/5My 7 month old German Shepherd just finished the Basic Obiedience Course and I couldn't be happier. Ralph did a fanatic job of meeting Buff where she was at but still holding a high standard of performance. His expertise and experience helped me better understand how my dog think…Read full reviewClose full review
My 7 month old German Shepherd just finished the Basic Obiedience Course and I couldn't be happier. Ralph did a fanatic job of meeting Buff where she was at but still holding a high standard of performance. His expertise and experience helped me better understand how my dog thinks and the best way to approach behaviors with her. I really appreciated how each session he would give the rationale behind each technique, model it, then have me practice so I could get feedback and ask questions. I highly recommend Atlantic Coast K-9 Training Services.
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Katherine Gentry
5/5
Mr. Smith is very knowledgeable when it comes to training as well as what works with certain breeds! Not only does he train your dog but he trains you as well! His methods are phenomenal! He makes sure you have a solid understanding of what he’s doing and why. I would highly recommend him for your dog training needs! It was such a fun learning experience, for me and my dog.
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Ann Schwind
5/5
I enrolled my Great Dane in the 6 week course. Ralph worked through her stubbornness where she now will sit and stay as well as easily walk on a loose leash.
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Jessica Bell
5/5
Ralph was very patient with our stubborn and easily distracted dog. We had her enrolled in the 6-week beginning training, and she learned basic commands and walks much better on a leash. Our dog really liked him, too, even though he definitely worked her hard and made her obey commands consistently (and she's hard-headed!)
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Kristine Ernzen
5/5
Ralph helped with my extremely stubborn dog. He was very calm and patient as I learned the new skills and techniques to support learning at home. He is an amazing trainer!
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