Haleigh is very professional and to the point. My wife and I appreciate how much effort she put into our 1 year old Belgian Malinois. I would highly recommend her services!

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
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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
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Makayla and the rest of the trainers have been absolutely amazing with my dog Scooby! There’s a newborn in our house now and we had some concerns with boundaries, but they have played the foundation for us and given us the tools to build on that and have a normal life in our own …Read full reviewClose full review
Makayla and the rest of the trainers have been absolutely amazing with my dog Scooby! There’s a newborn in our house now and we had some concerns with boundaries, but they have played the foundation for us and given us the tools to build on that and have a normal life in our own house again, even with the addition of a new baby. I’m so grateful for all they’ve done for us and will be back for any of my training needs.
I have noticed a remarkable difference in Daisy since her time at K9aholics. Days before, I took her to a pet store and she pulled on lease and barked at another dog. Yesterday, she did none of that. She used to chase my cat and still does some (she's only 8 months) but will stop…Read full reviewClose full review
I have noticed a remarkable difference in Daisy since her time at K9aholics. Days before, I took her to a pet store and she pulled on lease and barked at another dog. Yesterday, she did none of that. She used to chase my cat and still does some (she's only 8 months) but will stop when I say Nu uh. Also doing much better on our walks. Mikayla was amazing and was always available for my texts/calls. I missed Daisy terribly while she was being trained but it was definitely worth it. Highly recommend!
I highly recommend K9Aholics! My fiancee, Alyssa, and I sent our dog, Kona, for a board and train program and we are thrilled with the results. I was initially nervous at pickup because Kona didn't seem different, but she was just so excited to see us that it actually cut our fi…Read full reviewClose full review
I highly recommend K9Aholics! My fiancee, Alyssa, and I sent our dog, Kona, for a board and train program and we are thrilled with the results. I was initially nervous at pickup because Kona didn't seem different, but she was just so excited to see us that it actually cut our first "take-home lesson" short. Once we got home, she wasn't quite used to us giving the commands yet. However, when we went back for our full "take-home lesson," everything clicked. They spent two hours working directly with Alyssa and me, teaching us how to actually fully command Kona and successfully use the tools she was trained with. That is when it became completely obvious that Kona knew all of her commands, we just needed the training ourselves! Our main goal was to confidently take Kona to the beach off-leash. We needed to know she would listen to our recall instead of running up to strangers, and crucially, we wanted to reduce her reactivity so she wouldn't be too intense when other dogs walked by. We just had our first successful, stress-free beach day last week! Even friends who knew her before couldn't believe she was the same dog. We couldn't be happier with the experience!
Haleigh is an amazing dog trainer and person. She helped us with our German Shepherd, Layla, who was unpredictable, very reactive and prey-driven. Haleigh dedicated a huge amount of time partnering with both Layla and us. She even comes to our home regularly to work with Layla. …Read full reviewClose full review
Haleigh is an amazing dog trainer and person. She helped us with our German Shepherd, Layla, who was unpredictable, very reactive and prey-driven. Haleigh dedicated a huge amount of time partnering with both Layla and us. She even comes to our home regularly to work with Layla. Haleigh taught us how to properly reinforce what Layla learned. The tips and advice Haleigh continues to give us are priceless. Haleigh taught us that humans need training too. We’re immensely grateful to Haleigh for teaching us how to make Layla’s life better. Layla is a totally different dog than she was before we met Haleigh and the team at K9aholics! Now Layla is a mature, predictable and well-adapted dog. Haleigh is a gifted professional who worked a miracle with our Layla and our family! The prices were extremely reasonable. Haleigh continues to follow up with us to answer questions and provide additional support. We would HIGHLY recommend K9aholics and Haleigh to anyone searching for a professional trainer to improve the life and behavior of their dog. We can’t thank Haleigh and her team enough.
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