Crate training in Virginia

We aim to help pet owners understand their dog(s) and form a closer bond using reward-based methods. You will be given the tools you need to attain mutual trust and in turn create a more peaceful environment. We offer versatile services to fit your lifestyle and put our hearts into setting you and your dog up for success.

We offer private dog training and dog walks in Alexandria VA! We work on dog behavior modification, puppy training and basic obedience. We are appointment based only so call us today, we love to take care of your fur-baby!

Brant Weller is a professional dog trainer with years of experience helping dogs and their owners. At The Trusted Companion, he focuses on addressing behavior challenges such as aggression and anxiety. His services also include obedience training on and off leash, scent detection, and tracking. What makes The Trusted Companion different is Brant’s calm and consistent training style. He works closely with each dog and owner to build trust, improve behavior, and support long-term progress. If you’re looking for a reliable dog trainer, contact The Trusted Companion today to learn how we can help you and your dog work better together.

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]

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.

Absolute Angel Dog Training specializes in private, one-on-one dog obedience training services around Lynchburg, Virginia. Achieve enjoyable walks by stopping leash pulling and prevent your dog from jumping on people. Gain a well-mannered and safe companion for public outings, end selective hearing, and ensure a house-trained puppy. It's important to understand that our dogs look to us for guidance. At Absolute Angel, we offer a variety of dog and puppy programs that include in-home and day train options. As advocates of least intrusive, minimally aversive (LIMA) training, we believe in providing professional dog training and education in a positive and fun manner that will help bridge the owner/dog relationship. Call us now for help!

Comeback Dog Training: Empowering Canine Companions with positive training and modern, science-based behavior modification.

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.

T.C. Canines LLC offers professional pet training services, quality dog training and behavior managementat an affordable cost. We also offer boarding, board and train programs, doggy daycare and grooming services as well.

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.

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.

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.

NOVA Canine Academy is a premier dog training company specializing in immersive board & train programs in Northern Virginia. Located in Alexandria VA and serving Fairfax VA, Arlington VA, McLean VA, Great Falls VA, and Washington DC, we specialize in obedience training, reactive dog training, aggressive dog rehabilitation, puppy training, and off-leash obedience. Founder Ethan Steinberg has built a reputation as one of the best dog trainers in Northern Virginia, helping thousands of dogs and owners achieve real, lasting results through structured, balanced training methods. Our programs are designed to create calm, obedient, and reliable dogs both at home and in the real world.

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!

Mahonestead K9 offers dog training and boarding. From basic puppy manners and obedience to reactivity and aggression cases, we are here to create an individual plan based on your expectations and the dogs needs. We try to provide the best physical and mental stimulation along with access to plenty of real world exposures. Our passion stems from a love of animals and creating better relationships between owner and pet.

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.

Dog and cat training and pet behavioral counseling for more serious behavioral concerns including dog aggression. In-person private and semi-private lessons. Small group classes. Positive Reinforcement practices: fun and effective training. Successful training starts here! Get started by emailing me today at [email protected]

Central Virginia Dog Training & Rehabilitation Joy. Freedom. Peace of Mind. Freedom K9 Training in Henrico Virginia is your Central Virginia resource for real world dog training, focused on achieving calm and enjoyable dogs through a balanced training approach. Our programs address dog aggression, fearful dog behaviors, separation anxiety, as well as provide behavior modification, and high level dog obedience training for dogs 6 months and older. An incredibly important part of our training relationship with you is the community of continued support and after-care for all of our clients – stretching throughout the life of your dog.

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!