The trainers were so kind of my animal and worked diligently with him to get him to obey commands without taking away any of his personality

K9Aholics Dog Training
Norfolk, Virginia
About K9Aholics Dog Training
K9Aholics Dog Training is a highly reputable and acclaimed dog training company based in Virginia Beach / Norfolk, Virginia. With a dedicated team of professional dog trainers, K9Aholics offers top-tier canine training services to help transform your dog into an obedient and well-behaved companion. Beyond basic obedience, K9Aholics also offers specialized training sessions tailored to address specific behavioral issues. Board and train, puppy training, behavior modification & day training. Our goal is to provide both you and your dog a training experience that you’ll love along with lifetime lasting results. We offer pet training also in: Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Fairfax, Falls Church, Virginia, Alexandria, Arlington, Vienna.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
Program details
Behavior modification dog training is a type of positive reinforcement-based training that uses rewards to teach dogs new behaviors in order to promote good behavior. Dogs learn better when they are rewarded for correct actions, and this technique has been proven effective.
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
Program details
Training helps puppies learn boundaries and good behavior, which will make them easier to live with in the long-term. You'll also save time and money because a well-trained puppy will be less likely to chew furniture or bark excessively.
- Recall training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
Program details
Board and train services are a great option for dog owners who have been unsuccessful with their current training program. It is also an excellent choice for those people looking to get their new puppy off on the right foot.
- Day training
- Group classes
- In-home training
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced obedience
- Advanced training
- Intermediate training
Support between sessions
- Follow-up support
- Go-home lessons
- Homework and practice Customer-reported
- Personalized training plans
- Progress reports
Assistance and working dogs
- Medical-alert and mobility assistance
- Protection training
Program details
A personal protection dog is a trained dog that will keep you safe and protect you. If you're interested in getting your dog trained contact K9aholics today.
- Therapy dog training
Dog sports
- Agility
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
- Dog walking
Other listed services
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- Dog training
Program details
Are you tired of your dog pulling on the leash? Do you find it hard to train your dog because they are not listening to commands? If so, this may be a good time for training. Contact K9aholics today for any dog training needs.
- Animal Behavior
- Basic Commands
- Behavior Change
- Behavior Management
- Behavior Rehabilitation
- Behavioral Analyst
- Canine Enrichment
- Dog Adoptions
- Dog Bites
- Dog Jumping
- Dog Learn
- Dog Parent
- Dog Parents
- Dog Park
- Dog Safe
- Dogs Showing
- Family Dog
- Free Phone Consultation
- Group Sessions
- Guard Dog
- Help Dog
- Personal Guard Dog
- Three Week Program
- Working Dogs
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
Do you provide group classes?
At K9aholics, we offer dog training classes such as private training sessions, group dog training classes, and a puppy class program for young puppies.
Community answer · Mi Bo · 2023-09-21
What Dog Breeds Do You Train?
Our highly skilled trainers at K9aholics can train dogs of most breeds, behavioral issues, aggression, and ages.
Community answer · K9Aholics Dog Training · 2023-09-21
What Dog Breeds Do You Train?
Our highly skilled trainers at K9aholics can train dogs of most breeds, behavioral issues, aggression, and ages.
Community answer · K9Aholics Dog Training · 2023-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listingMentioned in reviews
- Puppy training 47
- Friendly staff 41
- Leash walking 35
- Knowledgeable trainers 33
- Board and train 31
- Obedience training 19
All 10 topics
- Reactive dog training 9
- Constant updates 8
- Obedient dog 5
- 4 week day program 4
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
We were so lucky to work with Haleigh from K9aholics, and I truly appreciate all the support and training she gave us. Our story started with a tough situation—we had a puppy that, no matter how hard we tried, just wasn’t the right fit for our family. From the very beginning, Hal…Read full reviewClose full review
We were so lucky to work with Haleigh from K9aholics, and I truly appreciate all the support and training she gave us. Our story started with a tough situation—we had a puppy that, no matter how hard we tried, just wasn’t the right fit for our family. From the very beginning, Haleigh showed incredible dedication and understanding. She went out of her way to make a house call, which was an hour each way, just to help us when we were worried about our pup’s behavior. Her willingness to spend her time and energy showed how much she cared about both our dog and our family. Since we knew our first puppy wasn’t the right match for us, Haleigh helped us by connecting us with a friend who breeds amazing Labradors. This connection was a game-changer for us, and we met a new puppy who instantly became part of our lives. The new puppy joined K9aholics’ “Puppy University,” where Haleigh and her team worked their magic. They kept us in the loop with regular updates and reports every couple of days, so we always knew how our puppy was doing. It was so reassuring to see how well they were taking care of her. When it was time to pick up our puppy after she graduated, the team sat us down for a lesson on the training techniques they used. They patiently showed us everything, making sure we felt ready to continue training at home. Our puppy’s manners are now wonderful, and we owe it all to K9aholics. The trainers at K9aholics became so attached to our dog and were really sad to see her go, but they were also incredibly proud of how much she had improved. Their affection and pride were clear, and it warmed our hearts to know our puppy was in such loving hands. I can’t recommend K9aholics enough. If we ever need boarding or training again, I’ll definitely come back. Five stars just don’t seem enough to describe the amazing work and dedication we experienced with Haleigh and her team.
K9Aholics are good at what they do. They helped me understand what to do and what not do to. They also trained my dog for 2 weeks with the board program. They taught me what to do so he can keep up with his trainings. They are really nice and considerate. I got frequent updated during those 2 weeks on how my dog was doing. So communication and the training was a 10/10. Would recommend. ❤️
I recently had my golden doodle boarded and trained for 3 weeks. The staff is great and they helped him greatly. Acacia gave good training info. I highly recommend them to anyone
The staff at K9Aholics is amazing. They truly care about doing whatever it takes working with your dog to set them up for success. We have a rescue that was abused and nervous around new people and they did everything to establish trust and a relationship with him. Throughout the…Read full reviewClose full review
The staff at K9Aholics is amazing. They truly care about doing whatever it takes working with your dog to set them up for success. We have a rescue that was abused and nervous around new people and they did everything to establish trust and a relationship with him. Throughout the 4 week training program they worked at his pace and comfortability level and once he loved them they worked their magic. They expected greatness out of him and made him do stuff because they knew he was capable of it. Every week they went over what they worked with him on for us to carry into our daily routine. They will answer any questions you have, any time. They even added two weeks on free of charge to work with him more because they wanted him become the dog they knew he was capable of. Their passion and love for training dogs truly shows and if you're going to take your dog somewhere for training there's no other place that can compete.
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