Teaching family dog obedience, great listening, and great manners is what we do!
There is no reason for any dog owner to put up with unwanted behaviors. Letting unwanted behaviors and even mild annoyances go unchecked leads to stress and resentment. That’s not why we get dogs! We get dogs because we want more enjoyment out of life and we want to share that enjoyment with our companion.
To give our dog the best life possible, they need to be education on how to listen to you and on the basic rules and boundaries of life. That way, they have great manners, no nuisance behaviors, and are enjoyable to be around.
In our Richmond-based training, we teach and train the dog’s owner so you can develop the right knowledge and skills.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Behavior modification is nothing if we don't shift the dog's mentality. If your dog doesn't listen how you want or tries to avoid doing the things you ask, this "opposing" mentality will only hurt your relationship in the long run. By providing the right stuff you can have your dog "want" to listen
House training
Leash trainingProgram details
Your arm workouts are best done at the gym and not on the walk. With the right technique, you can have your dog walking calmly at your side everywhere you go, even around distractions!
Obedience trainingProgram details
Not only do we teach obedience but we also teach the other components that lead to a long-term healthy lifestyle for both you and your dog. A healthy lifestyle means that you enjoy your dog and do NOT deal with conflict and frustration, including mild annoyances...and your dog respects you.
Puppy training
Behavior support
Aggression training
Fear and confidenceProgram details
Insecurity is the most common unbalanced mental state we deal with as dog trainer consultants. Insecurity can manifest into fearful behaviors such as avoidance, flight response, or even biting and fear-based aggression.
Reactivity training
Resource guardingProgram details
Resource guarding is a primal behavior often innate to the dog but can be dangerous unless taught otherwise. No pet dog should guard items, space, people, or food in the household whether it be from other humans, kids, or dogs. It just isn't safe to let this behavior go unchecked.
Separation anxietyProgram details
Separation anxiety is an unbalanced mental state. A few factors that contribute to this are unhealthy attachment, insecurity, lack of rules and boundaries, lack of structure and guidance, etc.
How training happens
Board and train
Group classesProgram details
Further mature your skills and knowledge by participating in group class. Group class is available to all dog owners who have been through private training with CJ. The real world is a challenging place. Get your practice for the real world by participating in group with CJ.
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private trainingProgram details
Dog owners need three things: knowledge, skills, and the accountability to build those skills. We coach dog owners to become their dogs best leader. You will learn how to advocate for your dog and also for the people around you. You need to become your dog's leader, teacher, mentor, trainer, coach.
We teach the dog's owner the knowledge. We build the owners skill. We provide the accountability to build that skill so you can live an enjoyable life with your dog for the next 10 to 15 years.
Dog age
Puppies
Training level
Advanced training
Support between sessions
Follow-up supportCustomer-reported
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogsProgram details
Most dogs are rescues/adopted from shelters-all coming to us with a list of behavior challenges. We train dog owners whether they spent thousands on dog at the breeder or adopted for free as a rescue. They all have the same canine brain and need certain items in their daily life to have confidence.
Additional services
Boarding
Dog walkingProgram details
Great walks are important because whenever you go anywhere with your dog, your dog needs to know how to be at your side and calm around distractions. We teach you how to have great, trouble-free walks starting in our very first session.
Other listed services
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Dog trainingProgram details
I know it's technically called dog training but we teach and coach people (the dog's owner). Dog owners need the knowledge, skills, and the accountability to build those skills so that you have self-sufficient long-term success with your dog for the next 10 to 15 years plus.
2 Week Boot CampProgram details
Due to the fact that we only want the highest level of result for our clients that lasts for the life of the dog, we no longer offer programs based on owner convenience. We offer programs that teach the dog's owner so much more. As a result, the boot camp has been phased out.
ConsultationsProgram details
When we meet for a consult at our training location in Hanover, we will dive into the deeper details of your situation, the deeper details of training. And once we meet you and your dog and have an assessment, we can speak more specifically to training, potential outcomes, and that sort of thing.
Day Program
Dog Fit
Dog Jump
Dog Training Camps
Dog Training Chesterfield
Dog Training Midlothian
Dog Training Powhatan
Dog Training Programs
Door DashingProgram details
The front door, or, "portal of excitement" is a common challenge for most dog owners. What if you taught your dog to go lay down on their dog bed while you were in and out getting the groceries from the car, paying the pizza guy, or letting your guests into your home and your dog stayed put?
Handler Course
Jump StartProgram details
Training isn't something to do right here right now and you're done.It's more about creating a sustainable lifestyle where you have the necessary components in place so your dog always listens and doesn't do the unwanted stuff.Our program serves as a jumpstart to the rest of your life with your dog.
Jump Start ProgramProgram details
Training isn't something to do right here right now and you're done.It's more about creating a sustainable lifestyle where you have the necessary components in place so your dog always listens and doesn't do the unwanted stuff.Our program serves as a jumpstart to the rest of your life with your dog.
K9 Dog TrainersProgram details
It doesn't matter the age, breed, or problem. While there are variances dog to dog and situation to situation, one thing that they do all have in common is that they all share the same canine brain. If you know how to serve first, what the k9 needs, you will have a much better time with breed spec
Leash ControlProgram details
With the right technique, you can have a loose leash with your dog walking calmly at your side. The only way to go more places and do more things successfully is to have a calm dog that knows not to react to distractions.
Leash Exercises
Leash Hike
Misbehaving DogProgram details
Whether it's safety related behaviors such as aggression or biting to simply just nuisance behaviors, there is no reason to let the frustration continue. There is a solution for just about everything dog-related and no need to let your suffering continue.
Nail Trimming
Off LeashProgram details
Most all dogs are off the leash most of the time. Off leash and under control with great listening are imperative to any owner looking to get the most out of their relationship with their dog. That means you need your dog to listen to your voice but you also need a way to follow through to ensure
OverExcitementProgram details
Excitement isn't bad but most unwanted behaviors are a product of excitement. While we like to see our dogs enjoying life, most owners don't like jumping, play mouthing, barking, pulling, lunging, and various other types of reactivity. There's a time for excitement and there is a time for calmness
Personal CoachingProgram details
Dog owners need three things: knowledge, skills, and the accountability to build those skills. We coach dog owners to become their dogs best leader. You will learn how to advocate for your dog and also for the people around you. You need to become your dog's leader, teacher, mentor, trainer, coach.
Pet Dogs
Potty TrainedProgram details
By the end of our first session you will know how to implement the right structure to have zero potty accidents. We need 100 percent reliability in this department. It is possible to never have another potty accident again with the right training protocols in place.
Public Access Training
Remote Collar Training
Sporting Dogs
Staying And Training
Too PlayfulProgram details
Dogs who are overly playful are often also excited. Excitement isn't bad but most unwanted behaviors are a product of excitement. While we like to see our dogs enjoying life, most owners don't like jumping, play mouthing, barking, pulling, lunging, and various other types of reactivity.
Training Your Dog
Video Training
Walk & Training
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5/5CJ and his team are highly knowledgeable and professional. Our Belgian pup was transformed through their boarding training. And more importantly, it laid the foundation for her further growth. She has been able to integrate better with our family, and has opened our eyes to how d…Read full reviewClose full review
CJ and his team are highly knowledgeable and professional. Our Belgian pup was transformed through their boarding training. And more importantly, it laid the foundation for her further growth. She has been able to integrate better with our family, and has opened our eyes to how dogs should be. On a daily basis I have interactions with her and other dogs and never is there a question of how she will behave. It's always a matter of how the other dog(s) will.
Outside of the training, whenever we've had questions we always get a quick and in depth response on how to resolve whatever situation we've come across.
I firmly believe every dog should go through Intelligent K9 training.
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Ty Brown
5/5
I love CJ's work! You can't go wrong with these guys.
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Mo Kelly
5/5There are so many reasons to hire CJ.
Ability to handle your dog, in any situation.
Walking your dog and being in charge is just an amazing feeling.
Before I met CJ, my puppy was pulling and taking me for a
Walk/ride. She also loved to chew everything. She was getting stronger …Read full reviewClose full review
There are so many reasons to hire CJ.
Ability to handle your dog, in any situation.
Walking your dog and being in charge is just an amazing feeling.
Before I met CJ, my puppy was pulling and taking me for a
Walk/ride. She also loved to chew everything. She was getting stronger each day and I was actually visiting a chiropractor every week. My shoulders/upper body was hurting more & more each time I walked her. I knew at that point I needed help.
I was recommended to him by a co-worker. After our initial phone conversation, that took about 30+ minutes, I knew she would be in good hands with CJ. His home is set up to train dogs.
He has a nice set up, several acres of property and many training units around his house. He is truly dedicated to make each dog: listen to commands & living happier lives.
She was there at his home for 3 weeks. Complete total transformation.
I could walk my dog with ease, she "places" when asked to do so.
Chewing is no longer done. She is a happier dog because of CJ.
CJ -Thank you for all that you do and so glad we found each other.
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Brianna Trevino
5/5After adopting our fur baby we soon realized that she had many behavior issues that needed to be addressed. Being a military family we came across some great friends who also had dogs. After meeting Natasha, CJ’s intern and watching several videos of their past board and trains a…Read full reviewClose full review
After adopting our fur baby we soon realized that she had many behavior issues that needed to be addressed. Being a military family we came across some great friends who also had dogs. After meeting Natasha, CJ’s intern and watching several videos of their past board and trains and I was easily persuaded to send Luna. We did a consultation, met CJ and signed her up for the two week board and train which was totally worth it. I received pictures of her working hard, I was always kept up to date. But at the end of the two weeks I was amazed at how behaved our dog was. Just two weeks ago she was running crazy around the house, peeing in the kennel, didn’t know how to walk on the leash at all, and always got too excited around other dogs. All this had changed and boy am I glad it did. I can now take Luna on walks and barley grip the leash, I can take her to the dog park where I know she’ll get distracted but once I call her name she’s running back to me, the biggest improvement I’ve seen is her walking. I’m so glad Natasha and CJ introduced Luna and I to the prong collar, I actually prefer it over any other training tools and it’s way better than the harness or buckle collar. It really has made a huge difference in the way she walks, and our walks are now more enjoyable than ever. It was so nice that we were able to have follow up lessons where we would review walking, and recalls, and CJ and Natasha would give us more tips and tricks to use/try before the next lesson to tighten up our skills. The both of them were always so great with any questions I had about training, a quick text and they replied within minutes. I have so many great things to say about Intelligent K9 and the team, but hopefully you get the gist that no dog is perfect and training is such a great way for your dog to learn some obedience and structure. I can’t wait for my husband to get home and see what a great investment we made!
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teri graham
5/5I contacted CJ for advice and help with a few issues I was having with my new puppy. Like most people I have had puppies and dogs before but this one is different, harder to train. I had tried all the tricks I could find on google and didn’t know what else to do. I reached out an…Read full reviewClose full review
I contacted CJ for advice and help with a few issues I was having with my new puppy. Like most people I have had puppies and dogs before but this one is different, harder to train. I had tried all the tricks I could find on google and didn’t know what else to do. I reached out and CJ gave me a few easy things I could try to fix the issues. One being having my puppy on a long lead at all times so I could make a correction if needed and so I could see her at all times. This piece of advice saved my puppy’s life. Not two days after we spoke my puppy was stung by a wasp/hornet and her eyes began to swell shut. Having the lead on her I was able to get her to me with our issue and bc I was only 6 feet from her I was able to see what stung her. I rushed her to the emergency vet and was able to get her treatment for her severe allergic reaction. If she had not been on the lead I would not have seen what had happened Or her immediate reaction. So the mentality they have and the system they use and this one simple tool used to help train my dog has saved her life.
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