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Canine Obedience Training at Hunt Club

Virginia Beach, Virginia

4.8/5· 89 Google reviews

About Canine Obedience Training at Hunt Club

Voted best dog training in Virginia Beach three years in a row, Canine Obedience Training at Hunt Club offers a variety of training options customized to meet any dog owner's needs. In addition to traditional group classes, one on one sessions are available on site or in your home, allowing problem behaviors, such as aggression and separation anxiety, to be addressed on an individual basis. At Canine Obedience Training at Hunt Club, we use positive reinforcement, behavioral theory, and professional techniques to help enhance communication between dog and owner. This connection yields reliable positive results on both ends of the leash with a happy, motivated dog and owner even for the toughest cases. Classes are usually held indoors.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Socialization

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Separation anxiety

How training happens

  • Group classes
  • In-home training
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Advanced training Customer-reported
  • Beginner training Customer-reported

Assistance and working dogs

  • Therapy dog training

Dog sports

  • Agility
  • Conformation handling
  • Rally obedience

Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement

Other listed services

View 17 additional details
  • Animal Behavior Consultants
  • Behavior Specialist
  • Dog Handling
  • In your home customised training
  • Little dog training
  • Motivational training
  • Off Leash
  • Positive based training
  • Professional and 25 + years experienced not a franchise or club
  • Show dog training
  • Social training with dogs or people
  • Special on site training
  • Specialty Classes
  • Week Course
  • Dog behaviorist
  • K9 good citizen
  • K9 trainer

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Questions & answers

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What people have asked about this business.

hellomu name is Julia. I moved to Virginia Beach 2 weeks ago. does your company need employees?

Hi Julia, You can contact us at 7575327688 for more info or to submit resume Thanks, Owner/operator Dory

Community answer · Canine Obedience Training at Hunt Club · 2024-09-21

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I emailed, but no reply yet....

I replied and texted , did you get?

Community answer · Private · 2020-09-21

Yes Thank you!! None of the times you had listed will work for us this go-around. We need a Monday, Tues, or Sat class... if possible Saint needs 2 things (1)socialization with other dogs (excessive excitement and BARKING)He as almost melted down in vet waiting room. Puppy K with other dogs would be helpful. (2) General obedience is good, apart from pulling at walks. My hubby and I disagree. I feel he needs something like gentle leader.... as a harness is not enough Please keep me on you mailing list for upcoming classes.

Community answer · Becky Horstman · 2020-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.8
out of 589 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Leash pulling 12
  • Private lessons 7
  • Puppy class 7
  • Dog correction 4
  • Kindergarten class 4
  • One on one lessons 4
All 10 topics
  • Advanced class 3
  • Puppy socialization 3
  • Dog owner education 2
  • Therapy dog training 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

89 collected reviews

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Samantha Wetzler
5/5
I found Dory Hofman after searching multiple dog trainer websites and reading raving reviews. I was looking for practical, effective and POSITIVE training techniques and I hit the Jackpot. We did a 2 hour private session for our new puppy and it was incredibly helpful. Dory was …Read full reviewClose full review

I found Dory Hofman after searching multiple dog trainer websites and reading raving reviews. I was looking for practical, effective and POSITIVE training techniques and I hit the Jackpot. We did a 2 hour private session for our new puppy and it was incredibly helpful. Dory was well prepared with all sorts of training supplies, ideas, advice, plans, techniques, and could clearly demonstrate them working with my dog. You can read books, and watch social media videos for advice - but not all of it actually is current science, tried and tested dog after dog, with multiple different situations, and different people and dog personalities. But having Dory in person to watch my dog, and see ( and correct ) how i was actually doing the commands, walking, holding the leash, ect made a huge difference. I would not hesitate to get a family session - and see the big improvements that can be made when everyone is understanding, and on the same page! Highly recommend Dory as trainer.

Peter Fischgrund
1/5

Took my golden to them to see if they could help him 9 years ago. Trainer Charged me $100 to tell me my dog is not trainable. Then trainer text me to vote her trainer of the year. This was a real chit show then, I hope it isn't now. Watch them. Pets are more than family and she knew it.

Charlie Kelly
5/5

Dory trained Penny, my wife and I. We can’t believe how well behaved she is now, not to mention not pulling Kathy down the street when they walk. All 3 of us are thrilled. Dory’s the BEST!

Kristina Lane
5/5
Dory is AMAZING!! Before working with Dory, our 2 year old Cane Corso would lunge, pull and bark every time we tried to walk him. He was very hard to control. Because of Dory's training, our Corso has been transformed into a well-trained dog who is well behaved when we walk. …Read full reviewClose full review

Dory is AMAZING!! Before working with Dory, our 2 year old Cane Corso would lunge, pull and bark every time we tried to walk him. He was very hard to control. Because of Dory's training, our Corso has been transformed into a well-trained dog who is well behaved when we walk. We can now take him to the Boardwalk and to places that have outdoor dog areas. We have people tell us often how well behaved he is. We are so fortunate to have found Dory. We recommend her to everyone we know!

Kevin Ber
5/5

I would give Dory 6 stars if I could! She is so knowledgeable, patient, and effective during the training process. I look forward to continuing to work with Dory!!

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