Canine Good Citizen training in Virginia

Playful Pups & Performance Training, Inc. is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Science-based, force-free training by a fully credentialed trainer with 16 years of experience using modern ethical training methods. No pain is necessary, just knowledge of how to train without correcting or punishing when teaching new behaviors. Specializing in Puppy training, ObedienceT, and therapy dog training, and more. A graduate of the Animal Behavior College, Deborah is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), a Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and a member of both the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the Pet Professional Guild. Visit this website and get in touch today! Write [email protected]

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.

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.

Learn to teach your dog basic, everyday obedience in an empathic and effective way! Train your dog for various dog sports or titles, like Canine Good Citizen and Advanced Canine Good Citizen. Get rid of "pain in the somewhere" behaviours like aggression towards other dogs, not coming when called, chasing wildlife, knocking your or other people's teeth out when greeting etc. Learn fun and useful activities like directed searching for people, tracking, detection, pulling, cycling, directional sends - the list goes on and on. Create the good and harmonious life you wanted with your dog, with the RIGHT training small adjustments can give unbelievable results! We train with EMPATHY because it gives the fastest and longest lasting results!

We offer Puppy Classes, Basic Manners Classes, CGC, CGCA, CGCU and therapy dog training. We also offer Fun classes like Tricks, and online options for C- AKC Fit Dog classes and private lessons for general manners for adult dogs or puppies at the Winchester SPCA

Mind of a K9 is a professional dog training business in Ashland, VA, serving dog owners throughout the Richmond area. We help puppies, adult dogs, and families build better communication, stronger obedience, and calmer everyday behavior. Training options include puppy and obedience classes, private lessons, day training, and board-and-train programs for leash skills, behavior modification, and more structured training needs. With decades of hands-on experience and a practical foundation in dog psychology, Mind of a K9 helps owners better understand their dogs and achieve lasting real-world results.

Helping Howls (Helping Hunds LLC) provides expert service dog training in Chesterfield and Richmond, Virginia, specializing in owner-trained service dogs and positive reinforcement board and train programs. We work with psychiatric, medical alert and response, mobility, and autism service dogs, as well as puppies and adolescents building strong foundations. Our services include board & train, puppy raising, obedience, leash walking, and Control Unleashed classes. Using science-based, fear-free methods, our certified trainers create reliable, confident dogs prepared for home and public access. If you’re seeking service dog training or board and train in Richmond VA or Chesterfield VA, Helping Howls is here to help.

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.

Programs include canine good citizen preparation, leash training and medical-alert and mobility assistance.

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

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

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

Programs include canine good citizen preparation, obedience training and recall training.

We have classes for: Puppy Beginner Advance Beginner CGC Program thru AKC S.T.A.R Puppy CGC CGC Advance CGC Urban work with Reactive and Aggressive (depending on the dog) train in small groups (no more than 5 or 6 dog teams Private classes

Conveniently located in downtown Heathsville in the historic Northern Neck of Virginia, we have been helping families and individuals have polite family companions for over 35 years. Our instructor is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Certified Fear-Free Professional. We use gentle, non-force training methods that focus on communication, attention and teamwork. We do not use chain collars or aversive corrections. We offer services for all ages of puppies and dogs starting as young as 7 weeks of age; and Behavior Assessments and Services for dogs that have behavior problems. Let us help you make your current dog the best dog you ever had!

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

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

Programs include canine good citizen preparation, leash training and obedience training.

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

Programs include canine good citizen preparation, obedience training and advanced training.

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

The Dog House Pet Services will be reopening for dog training in Spring 2024! We offer services in the Warrenton and Amissville area with one to one training in your home or at our new location.

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