FirstBarkAlanya was a terrific trainer and truly cared for our pup even when he needed a trip to the vet. Alanya stayed with our baby and nurtured him like he was her own. Highly recommended.
Valor K9
Richmond, Virginia
About Valor K9
I offer professional dog training focused on understanding and real-life results. I work with dogs of all ages, breeds, and backgrounds, and I welcome all dog behaviors, from basic manners and puppy training to reactivity, anxiety, and other challenging behaviors! I provide private training as well as board and train programs, where dogs stay in a structured, supportive environment tailored to their individual needs. My approach is personalized to each dog and owner, emphasizing trust, clear communication, and practical skills that fit everyday life. I offer a judgment-free space to help you and your dog succeed!
Training & services
Training goals
- Puppy training
Program details
Behavior support
- Reactivity training
Program details
How training happens
- Board and train
Program details
- Private training
Program details
Dog age
- Puppies
Program details
Additional services
- Boarding
Program details
- Dog walking
Program details
Other listed services
View 2 additional details
- Dog sitting (in-home)
Program details
- Other pet daycare
Program details
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Customer reviews
Google listing5
16 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- calmer dog 4
- communication 4
- leash pulling 4
- dog care 3
- behavior improvement 2
- focused dog 2
All 9 topics
- happy dog 2
- updates 2
- videos 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Valor K9 was amazing with our 3-year-old German Shepherd, Lucy. Before training, Lucy struggled to listen when distractions were around and was very anxious around children and new people. Since we’re expecting our first baby, helping her feel more comfortable in those situations…Read full reviewClose full review
Valor K9 was amazing with our 3-year-old German Shepherd, Lucy. Before training, Lucy struggled to listen when distractions were around and was very anxious around children and new people. Since we’re expecting our first baby, helping her feel more comfortable in those situations was extremely important to us. We enrolled Lucy in a two-week board and train program with Alanya, and the experience exceeded our expectations. She kept us updated with pictures and videos throughout the process and intentionally worked on exposing Lucy to kids and busy environments to build her confidence. Recently, we brought Lucy to a children’s soccer game, and she calmly let so many kids pet her, something we never would have imagined before training. The progress has been incredible, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. We highly recommend Valor K9 and have already referred two other families!
We had such a great experience with our golden retriever puppy during her two-week training program! I was honestly a little nervous sending her off, but it ended up being one of the best decisions we’ve made. The transformation has been incredible—she came home calmer, more foc…Read full reviewClose full review
We had such a great experience with our golden retriever puppy during her two-week training program! I was honestly a little nervous sending her off, but it ended up being one of the best decisions we’ve made. The transformation has been incredible—she came home calmer, more focused, and actually listening (which I didn’t think was possible with a puppy 😅). You can tell how much care, patience, and expertise went into working with her. Not only did she learn the basics, but we were also given clear guidance on how to continue reinforcing everything at home, which made a huge difference. It’s obvious how much love and dedication goes into this business. I felt completely comfortable the entire time and appreciated the updates and communication along the way. Highly, highly recommend to anyone with a new puppy or dog that needs structure and training—it’s truly worth it!
Great experience with Valor K9. I was kept updated throughout the process, and our trainer, Alanya, was professional and easy to work with. In just 3 days, my 1-year-old golden doodle is already more focused, calmer, and much better on leash and the results is still paying off 3 months later. Highly recommend!
Alanya is awesome! We took our Staffordshire Terrier and she boarded and trained him on and off leash as well as trained Tango to not jump up on anyone. We have thoroughly been impressed with the care, socialization, training, and everything she done with him. If I am going to ge…Read full reviewClose full review
Alanya is awesome! We took our Staffordshire Terrier and she boarded and trained him on and off leash as well as trained Tango to not jump up on anyone. We have thoroughly been impressed with the care, socialization, training, and everything she done with him. If I am going to get a dog trained, it will always go to Alanya!!!! The main thing about training is continuing to work on everything vigilantly at home and in public. Thank you Alanya, you're the best!!!!
Original customer experiences from the collected Google data. Ratings without comments follow written reviews.