Beginner dog training in Virginia

Wholistic Hound Academy is Alexandria, Virginia’s premier award-winning canine training and learning center for people and their dogs. We were voted the Best of NOVA Dog Trainers from the Northern Virginia Magazine and voted Alexandria’s best dog trainers in the Zebra Newspaper Reader’s Choice Award for the past 6 years. At our state-of-the-art dog training facility, we offer a wide variety of services for people and their dogs, including: * Pre-pet planning * Pet selection * Puppy foundation training and socialization * Basic manners and life skills * Advanced training * Dog sports (agility, nose games, rally, parkour, and tricks) * Behavior modification * Family Paws Parent Educators We help people and dogs have a better life together.

Coastal K9 Academy is a professional dog training company based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving the Hampton Roads area. We specialize in puppy training, basic and advanced obedience, behavior modification, and off-leash reliability for dogs of all breeds and ages. Our balanced, results-driven training programs are customized to meet each dog’s needs and help owners build clear communication, structure, and lasting control in real-world situations. Whether you’re looking for puppy obedience or help with challenging behaviors, Coastal K9 Academy is committed to creating confident, well-mannered dogs throughout Virginia Beach and surrounding communities.

Our mission is to help owners and their beloved canine companions lead extraordinary lives together. We believe that dogs are more than just pets; they are cherished companions who bring joy, loyalty, and companionship to our lives. Our goal is to provide comprehensive training services that enable dogs to behave impeccably and respond obediently to their owners. By fostering a deep bond and understanding between owners and their dogs, we strive to create a harmonious partnership that enhances the quality of both their lives. Discover the transformative power of training and unlock the full potential of your cherished canine companion with our professional dog training services.

Golden Touch provides relationship-based dog training and placement guidance using the PAWS™ framework (Presence, Awareness, Wisdom, Structure). We focus on calm foundations, nervous-system stability, and long-term success for both dogs and families. Our work includes puppy foundations, service-dog candidate preparation, and guided placement for purpose-bred dogs. When appropriate, we support service-dog foundation training for tasks related to conditions such as diabetes, cardiac or autonomic events (including POTS), and PTSD, as part of a broader training program. Each partnership is individualized based on age, training level, and support needs. This is an application-driven, support-based process rather than a retail or volume program.

Sassafras K-9, LLC is an ALL breed training facility dedicated to satisfying our clients' training needs. Obedience Training is one of the best things you can do for your dog. Obedience training doesn't solve every problem, but it does lay a foundation for solving most problems. Training develops a trusting and rewarding relationship with handler/family and dog.

Best Behaved Dogs provides in-home dog obedience training and behavior modification to dogs and their families in Fairfax County, Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Vienna, and South Riding. As one of the most experienced in-home dog trainers in Northern Virginia, having worked with over 4000 dogs from more than 125 breeds, Best Behaved Dogs can also teach manners, fitness, and tricks, as well as competitive obedience, rally, agility, lure coursing, and weight pulling. Contact us to learn more.

Cross Rifle K9 is a small veteran owned, family business in Spotsylvania, Virginia. We offer dog boarding at our location.

Welcome to K9 Bondz LLC, the premier dog training business serving Culpeper, VA, and the surrounding areas such as Madison County, Fauquier County, and beyond. Established in 2024, our expert trainers specialize in positive reinforcement techniques to build a strong bond between you and your canine companion. We offer a wide range of services, including dog agility training, obedience training, personalized classes, private sessions, group classes, and online classes. At K9 Bondz LLC, we also provide dog events, rally classes, scent work classes, socialization classes, puppy training, and much more. Join us for weekly classes or drop-in sessions to help your furry friend reach their full potential.

Since 2007, Doggy Decorum has been transforming the relationship between owners and their canine companions through expert, compassionate, and force-free positive reinforcement dog training methods. With a wide range of services tailored to every life stage and relationship needs, their programs extend from basic obedience and puppy skills to complex behavioral refinement, therapy dog training, and psychiatric service dog training. Offering a 5-star quality of service at affordable rates, Doggy Decorum is the ultimate dog trainer for dog owners aiming to cultivate a harmonious bond with their beloved dogs.

Mahogany Ridge was originally established in 1982 as a dog training school and retail shop in Lake George, New York. Now located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Mahogany Ridge brings a wide range of services to Culpeper County and North Central Virginia. The 16 peaceful acres are dedicated to dog well-being and pleasure. Multiple fenced in fields, woods, a creek, shade, pools in summer and ample parking are only a few of the features we offer to dogs and their owners. For over twenty years Theresa and Mahogany Ridge have flourished, offering dog training, daycare, retail dog food and supplies along with much support and advice to the many friends of Mahogany Ridge.

Star City Canine Training Club is a Roanoke Valley-based, AKC-affiliated organization of dog enthusiasts formed with a mission to create quality training opportunities in dog sports and activities compatible with responsible dog ownership. It is our intent to cooperate to advance the welfare of dogs and dog lovers in our community through education in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. We provide many opportunities for handlers and their dogs to participate in fun events, workshops, training classes, and a host of performance/sports trials at our facilities and within our greater community.

Serving the Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads area and beyond, Cobra Canine is a K9 training center with over 35 years of dog obedience training experience. Cobra Canine also offers dog boarding and kenneling in Virginia Beach as well as police/military K-9 training all over the world and k9 handling courses.

Off Leash K9 Training of Stafford is part of the highest-rated dog training business in the United States! With over 130 locations nationwide, we are the fastest growing dog training company in the world. We’re proud to bring it to the Fredericksburg area! We offer several different packages to allow clients to decide what program best fits their lifestyle. We specialize in private lessons, dog behavior consultations, and teaching dog owners to understand why their dogs do the things they do. This training helps create a strong bond between the owner and dog – and without the restriction of a leash. We believe that 98% of all dogs can achieve this high level of obedience: regardless of breed, size, shape, or age!

We believe that there is nothing better than a well-trained dog to help create the perfect experience and unforgettable memories in the field or on the water. Whether your goal is an obedient companion, finished hunting retriever, or an AKC/UKC hunt test competitor, Northern Air Retrievers can tailor a curriculum to your needs. We will discuss your goals and thoroughly evaluate each dog prior to the start of its training. Because every dog is different, we tailor our training techniques specifically to that dog.

Master Obedience Trainer and Behaviorist since 1996. Problem behavior modification specialist, through holistic, balanced training methods. All obedience levels, NW, Carting and Diving lessons. No board/training. Animal rescue and shelter consultant. Show dog prep, handstripping, mentoring.

We work with pets of all ages and training levels from puppies/kittens and adolescent/juvenile to adult/senior pets. A pet is never too old to learn and most who come from shelters or breeders are in need of your instructions and guidance to co-exist happily with your family. Certified, Licensed & Insured

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

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

Seventh Heaven Pet Care offers Positive Reinforcement Dog Training. My goal is to teach you to teach your dog and to build the relationship between you and your dog. Services: * Puppy Training and Socialization classes * Welcome Home Training for older puppies or dogs to help everyone adjust, including the other pets in the home.* Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Manners * Loose Leash Walking, Reactivity Training, and more. I offer private training at your home, classes at my home in Verina, and am teaching classes at The An I offer classes at your home, at my home in Varina, and at The Animal Behavior Wellness Center. I look forward to joining you on your training journey!