FirstBarkWe took our husky/sheperd mix to Ralph after recently having him at another trainer. He is a smart but stubborn dog and the tools and techniques Ralph used and taught us has him much improved just from attending the basic course. I highly recommend Ralph for anyone who needs a dog trained.
Atlantic Coast K-9 Training Service
Charlottesville, Virginia
About Atlantic Coast K-9 Training Service
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.
Training & services
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
Other listed services
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- Dog Behavior Counseling
- Dog Competitions
- Dog Handling Training
- Off Leash
- K-9 Security Services
- Sport Dog training
- Teaching Your Dog
- Temperament Test
- Dog Training Programs
- Dog Training Seminars
- Working Dog
- K9 Training
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- Pet pick up and drop off
- Working dog training
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- Impulse control training
- Training for shy dogs
- Therapy animal evaluation
- Guard dog training
- Destructive behavior solutions
- Child and dog safety training
- Dog breed-specific training
- Pet training consultations
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
78 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Leash training 8
- Obedience training 8
- Understanding dog behavior 6
- Effective training 5
- Board and train 4
- Customized training 2
All 10 topics
- Listening to commands 2
- Rescue dog training 2
- Responsive trainer 2
- Silver package 2
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I’ve used Ralph to train two dogs now. The first is a blue tick beagle with a nose and a stubborn streak! The second is a high energy, yellow American Field Lab. His techniques were amazingly effective with both dogs. I loved how he realized what motivated my lab to work and inco…Read full reviewClose full review
I’ve used Ralph to train two dogs now. The first is a blue tick beagle with a nose and a stubborn streak! The second is a high energy, yellow American Field Lab. His techniques were amazingly effective with both dogs. I loved how he realized what motivated my lab to work and incorporated that into our training. His knowledge and understanding of dog behavior is top notch! I look forward to enrolling my hound in a scent training class with him next spring. Thanks Ralph for helping me train the most well-behaved dogs in the neighborhood!
My husband and I adopted our mixed breed dog at the end of December and had some small concerns with her temperament and energy levels so we immediately looked for training programs.. We spoke with Ralph and after hearing how his program works, he was our first choice. After the …Read full reviewClose full review
My husband and I adopted our mixed breed dog at the end of December and had some small concerns with her temperament and energy levels so we immediately looked for training programs.. We spoke with Ralph and after hearing how his program works, he was our first choice. After the first couple of sessions, any concerns we had were gone. We enjoyed the on and off leash training program so much that we extended her to the advanced class. Getting hands-on training was a great way to bond with our dog and figure out what really motivates her. She has come such a long way and I can’t recommend Atlantic Coast K9 enough. (We tell everyone where we took her got her trained whenever we get a compliment on her behavior - which is a lot now!)
I’ve got Two European Dobermans and my First one Ralph Trained 3 years ago and he’s Still Doing Great I’m A Disabled Combat Vet In Wheel Chair! He’s My Service Dog! Then I Got Another One For Sultans Little Brother Harley, Ralph Trained Him Too, And He Was Not As Willing To Learn…Read full reviewClose full review
I’ve got Two European Dobermans and my First one Ralph Trained 3 years ago and he’s Still Doing Great I’m A Disabled Combat Vet In Wheel Chair! He’s My Service Dog! Then I Got Another One For Sultans Little Brother Harley, Ralph Trained Him Too, And He Was Not As Willing To Learn, And Just Laid Down When He Whenever Training Started! A Stubborn Dog X.10 But Ralph Was Very Patient And Found What Made Him Work! That’s Amazing He Has Been Doing great now For A Year Now And Ralph Is The Best Trainer I’ve Ever Had . I’ve Had Other Dogs Trainers Over The Years From Top Hollywood Movie Trainers. And Without Question’s Atlantic Coast Dog Trainer Ralph Is The. Best I’ve Ever Seen! You Should Have Ralph Training Your Dog ! I Highly Recommend Him!
Ralph was a wonderful trainer. It was remarkable how fast our dog learned the commands. I would highly recommend him!
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