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Canine Karma Dog Training
Stafford, Virginia
About Canine Karma Dog Training
Canine Karma Training is THE original "Relationship-Based Dog Training" program. We have a truly unique approach, as our program is focused on the relationship between the dog and owner, because relationship is everything. "Relationship dictates behavior and obedience, not repetition." Whether or not your dog listens to you or behaves for you is purely based on the relationship you have with them. You don't get an "obedient" dog from endless hours of working on basic commands (sit, down, come). We focus on educating our clients in order to create a much more knowledgable and capable owner. The relationship we build for you results in: a dramatically easier, well-behaved, and obedient dog, that you'll enjoy for the rest of their life.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Crate training
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Barking
- Chewing
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
- In-home training
- Online or virtual training
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced obedience
- Beginner training
Support between sessions
- Follow-up support
- Refresher training
Assistance and working dogs
- Service dog training Customer-reported
Additional services
- Boarding
- Dog walking
Other listed services
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- Basic Commands
- Behavior Analysis
- Behavior Specialist
- Behavior Therapist
- Canine Behaviorist
- Canine Nutrition
- Canine Nutritionist
- Day Stay
- Diet Consultation
- Diet Plan
- Dog Board Training
- Dog Boot Camp
- Dog Nutrition Consultations
- Facetime/Skype Lessons
- Meal Plan
- Nutrition Plans
- Off Leash
- Phone Consultations
- Potty Trained
- Sport Dogs
- Training Your Dog
- Working Dogs
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Customer reviews
Google listingMentioned in reviews
- Board and train 33
- Diet recommendations 30
- Dog aggression 12
- Knowledgeable trainers 11
- Obedience training 11
- Reactive dog training 10
All 10 topics
- Understanding dog behavior 10
- Nutrition consult 9
- Rescue dog training 6
- Virtual lessons 4
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
We’re big Canine Karma fans in this house! Even years after Franks training with them, Dave and Isabela are still invested in his training and well being. Can’t recommend them enough.
A Transformative Experience with Canine Karma Training - I would give them a 1000 stars if I could!!! I cannot speak highly enough about David and Isabela at Canine Karma Training. From our first interaction, it was abundantly clear that they bring an extraordinary combination o…Read full reviewClose full review
A Transformative Experience with Canine Karma Training - I would give them a 1000 stars if I could!!! I cannot speak highly enough about David and Isabela at Canine Karma Training. From our first interaction, it was abundantly clear that they bring an extraordinary combination of expertise, genuine care, and unwavering dedication to every dog they work with. Their science-backed training program is remarkably simple to follow, yet produces extraordinary results. My two cattle dog siblings, Hari and Madhav, arrived for their 45 day training program at six months old as typical energetic disobedient puppies. I couldn’t take them on walks on the road as they would try to eat every single thing on the ground. It was incredibly difficult to manage two high energy pups just in the garage, drive way and back into the house. Today, at seven months, they are phenomenal family members. With the first two days at Canine Karma Training, eating from the road and outside was completely under control. After that, daily pictures and notes on the pups and how they were faring. Not a day did I worry about my pups because of how compassionate and prompt David and Isabela are in keeping me updated. When I went to pick them up at 45 days, the handover took over 5 hours. That is diligence and rigor of this amazing training team. God bless them. It has been 21 days since both pups are home, and the potential in them is increasing daily as I follow Canine Karma’s schedule and instructions. Both pups maintain consistent eye contact during walks, can hold a Place command for extended periods exceeding two hours, and demonstrate the kind of calm, focused behavior that most dog owners only dream of achieving. These results are a direct testament to the Canine Karma Training program and David and Isabela’s exceptional coaching. What truly sets them apart is their commitment to supporting you beyond the training sessions. They have been incredibly patient and responsive to every question I’ve had since bringing Hari and Madhav home. Rather than simply handing me a program and waving goodbye, they have literally hand-held me through the adjustment period, ensuring both my pups and I feel confident and supported at every step. This ongoing guidance has been instrumental in helping my pups settle calmly into their roles as beloved family members. The training principles they teach are logical, straightforward and easy to implement, which means success is absolutely achievable for any committed dog owner. There is no question in my mind that following their methodology leads to remarkable results. I am deeply grateful to have found David and Isabela, and I give them 1000% of the credit for the incredible dogs that Hari and Madhav have become. I highly recommend Canine Karma Training to any dog owner seeking a science-backed, compassionate, and results-oriented training experience.
The advice and recommendations given to me by Isabela and David with regards to the numerous issues my dogs have, particularly with regards to feeding, it had been very helpful. If you get a chance to get your hands on Isabela’s book that she just published, it’s an amazing resource for information and ideas for keeping our four legged angels healthy and happy!!!
My dog is a rescue and was super timid, afraid of everything. Canine Karma Training helped not just my dog, but me to learn so much. I loved their approach that focuses on my relationship with my dog. My only negative is that they moved down south and I can’t get training anymore :( lol
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