FirstBarkRalph was great: patient, kind, firm enough for the dog to understand what it had to do but without ever being harsh. My pitbull rescue who used to pull me all over the road now walks on the leash so beautifully that other dog owners point him out to their own dogs as an example of how to behave. Thank you, Ralph! I recommend you to anyone needing help with their dog, no matter the issue.
Atlantic Coast K-9 Training Service
Charlottesville, Virginia
About Atlantic Coast K-9 Training Service
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.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
- Resource guarding
- Separation anxiety
How training happens
- Board and train
- In-home training
- Private training
Dog age
- Adolescent dogs
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced obedience
- Advanced training
- Beginner training
Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
- Protection training
- Search and rescue training
- Service dog training
Dog sports
- IGP and protection sports
Your dog’s background
- Deaf or blind dogs
- Multi-dog households
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
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- Dog Behavior Counseling
- Dog Competitions
- Dog Handling Training
- Off Leash
- K-9 Security Services
- Sport Dog training
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- Temperament Test
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- Child and dog safety training
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
78 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Leash training 8
- Obedience training 8
- Understanding dog behavior 6
- Effective training 5
- Board and train 4
- Customized training 2
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- Listening to commands 2
- Rescue dog training 2
- Responsive trainer 2
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Ralph was great with training my dog. I signed up for 6 training sessions. My dog was initially aggressive, but Ralph was willing to work around that and gave me good advice for how to handle aggression going forward (at the last session, my dog had warmed up to Ralph and even to…Read full reviewClose full review
Ralph was great with training my dog. I signed up for 6 training sessions. My dog was initially aggressive, but Ralph was willing to work around that and gave me good advice for how to handle aggression going forward (at the last session, my dog had warmed up to Ralph and even took a treat from his hand). He had me buy a muzzle, but we ended up not having to use it. His sessions were effective. He showed me how to do everything using his own dog as a demonstration and corrected any mistakes I was making. I would definitely recommend putting in the time between each training session to practice what he taught you, if you want to make the most out of the training. Ralph was also flexible about rescheduling or canceling sessions when the weather did not cooperate because the training is outdoors.
Took my money and ghosted me. Please be cautious when dealing with Aubrey.
My dog just completed a 6 lesson basic course. I am very happy with the results. Ralph took time to explain what he was doing, and more importantly, why he did something a certain way. I was often amazed that my dog obeyed the commands and also did it again when I practiced at home. I highly recommend Atlantic Coast K-9 Training.
We could not be more pleased with the training our dog completed with Mr. Smith. He is incredibly knowledgeable, and truly cares about the success and confidence-building of each dog. We highly recommend Atlantic Coast K-9 for your dog's training needs!
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