Dog training in Virginia

Established in 2018, Focused Choice Dog Training offers a range of services to help Lynchburg area dog owners build strong bonds with their furry companions. From puppy preschool to leash reactivity solutions, their certified trainers create personalized training plans for both new pups and adult dogs. Focused Choice Dog Training also provides board and train programs and boarding services for existing clients, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for you and your dog. Serving the Smith Mountain Lake Area beginning Jan 2024

Off Leash K9 Training New River & Roanoke Valleys provides professional dog training throughout the New River and Roanoke Valleys. We offer off-leash obedience training, private dog training lessons, puppy training, board and train programs, and behavior modification for dogs of all sizes, ages, and breeds. Our programs address leash manners, recall, obedience around distractions, confidence, and unwanted behaviors. Owners also receive hands-on guidance to help maintain their dog’s training at home and in public. We have three appointment-only facilities, including two in Christiansburg and one in Vinton, and serve Blacksburg, Roanoke, Salem, Radford, and nearby communities. Call today for a free phone consultation.

Sit Means Sit Dog Training Richmond, a premier dog training facility committed to transforming your canine companion into a well-behaved and obedient member of your family. Since 2017, we've been empowering pet owners across Richmond, to live their best lives with their dogs. Whether you're seeking basic obedience, off-leash mastery, or behavioral modification solutions, our experienced trainers are equipped to guide you through every step of the process. We offer personalized one-on-one lessons, day training programs, and immersive board and train options to fit your busy schedule. Let our expertise transform your dog's behavior into one that gives them the opportunity to go with you anywhere.

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.

I take a calm approach to training, and I use positive reinforcement, praise and patience to help you better communicate with your dog. In home appointments and board to train options are available. I run a small scale boarding operation, dogs are crated in the house, and rotated multiple times a day. There's a large, securely fenced back yard, for play and potty time. You will receive text updates and pictures while your dog stays here. I am licensed and insured.

Purest Canines Dog Training LLC, located in Amissville, Virginia, provides expert dog training services to clients across Virginia, including nearby areas like Warrenton, Culpeper, and Gainesville. We specialize in tailored training solutions to meet your dog’s unique needs, helping to unlock their full potential and strengthen the bond between you and your companion. Whether you need obedience training, behavior modification, or board and train programs, our proven methods deliver lasting results. Serving a wide range of communities, Purest Canines Dog Training LLC is dedicated to transforming your relationship with your dog and creating harmony in your home.

Every pup can benefit from solid training. Our goal is to provide functional training with obedience over impulse so that in all situations you have confidence in your pup’s ability to be their best! We are here to help you even after the pup goes home!

13+ years teaching group classes - Canine Manners, Canine Good Citizen, AKC STAR for puppies. Therapy Dogs, Service Dogs, Diabetic Alert, Public Access training. Private one-on-one lessons - obedience, specialized training, problem behaviors Member of Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). Focus on training the dog AND the owner - relationship is key - board and train is not what I do. Force-free and positive methods building partnership; no e-collars or aversive training! Specialized training for problem dog behaviors such as reactivity, anxiety, etc. 13+ years experience training emotional support (ESA) and service dogs. Therapy dog training: certified as a Tester/Observer for Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Positive-reinforcement and science-based dog walking and dog training services in Arlington, VA

Programs include canine good citizen preparation, crate training and house training.

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.

Professional Dog Trainer Obedience and Behavior Modification for all dogs, regardless of breed, age, size. Board and Train programs Dog Boarding

I hate seeing pet owners struggle. You shouldn’t have to. It’s not why you got a dog in the first place, right?! We’ll work together to help you achieve a lifestyle where you can enjoy your calmer, more behaved dog - the best dog he/she is capable of., puppy training, and board and train services for you and your dog, from mild to troubling behaviors.

Programs include behavior consultation, canine good citizen preparation and house training.

Haus Luc K9 is a family owned boarding, training, grooming and breeding kennel. Our facility is located in southern Caroline County, VA. Haus Luc K9 specializes in dog training for all breeds and all ages. We offer different programs and have the flexibility to tailor them to meet you and your dogs needs.

We provide professional dog training in Northern Virginia, specializing in behavior modification. Our personalized sessions and boot camp programs help dogs and owners achieve desired behavioral changes. Experienced trainers in Reston, Arlington, Alexandria, and surrounding areas. Start enhancing your dog's behavior today!

We are the largest and longest running relationship based dog training facility in the Fredericksburg, Stafford and Spotsylvania and surrounding area. Recommended by the most veterinarians in the area, our methods are based on the most current scientific principles recommended and approved by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSB). We are the place where veterinarians come to train their own personal dogs! We offer a variety of innovative programming from group manners and obedience classes for puppies through adults, group dog sports and fitness classes, and therapy and service dog prep as well as private behavioral consultations. Run by nationally certified and recognized dog behavior consultant Laurie C. Williams

Meet DeWayne Cabel, the dynamic force behind Anchor Up K9 Academy! As a seasoned dog trainer and former US Navy veteran with 21.5 years of service, DeWayne brings unparalleled dedication and expertise to every training session. From puppies to elder dogs, he specializes in everything from basic obedience to advanced behavioral modification techniques. Let DeWayne help you build a stronger bond with your furry friend, contact him today and anchor up to a better relationship with your dog! 🐾🌟

Providing expert dog training, puppy training & behavior services since 1991. Certified Training Partner with Karen Pryor Academy. Offering positive reinforcement techniques for teaching good manners and obedience skills. Private, in-home lessons for puppies & adult dogs. Gentle & humane strategies to modify all sorts of problem behaviors, with consultations arranged in the convenience of your home. Remote video or phone consultations are a safe, economical and effective way to address training, behavior problems, and new puppy advice! Some in-home boarding and puppy board & train available. Serving Scottsville, Virginia, southern Albemarle county, Charlottesville, Buckingham county, and areas of Fluvanna, Nelson and Cumberland counties

Positive dog training, home visits, over 1,200 dogs trained, all breeds, AKC CGC Evaluator: STAR, CGCA, CGCU, CGC

Merrimac Dog Training Club (MDTC) is an AKC licensed club on the Virginia Peninsula that offers obedience, agility, rally, barnhunt and conformation handling classes, and holds AKC obedience and agility trials. We offer classes at levels ranging from puppies to competition.