Therapy dog training in Virginia

We are the largest and longest running relationship based dog training facility in the Fredericksburg, Stafford and Spotsylvania and surrounding area. Recommended by the most veterinarians in the area, our methods are based on the most current scientific principles recommended and approved by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSB). We are the place where veterinarians come to train their own personal dogs! We offer a variety of innovative programming from group manners and obedience classes for puppies through adults, group dog sports and fitness classes, and therapy and service dog prep as well as private behavioral consultations. Run by nationally certified and recognized dog behavior consultant Laurie C. Williams

Providing expert dog training, puppy training & behavior services since 1991. Certified Training Partner with Karen Pryor Academy. Offering positive reinforcement techniques for teaching good manners and obedience skills. Private, in-home lessons for puppies & adult dogs. Gentle & humane strategies to modify all sorts of problem behaviors, with consultations arranged in the convenience of your home. Remote video or phone consultations are a safe, economical and effective way to address training, behavior problems, and new puppy advice! Some in-home boarding and puppy board & train available. Serving Scottsville, Virginia, southern Albemarle county, Charlottesville, Buckingham county, and areas of Fluvanna, Nelson and Cumberland counties

Merrimac Dog Training Club (MDTC) is an AKC licensed club on the Virginia Peninsula that offers obedience, agility, rally, barnhunt and conformation handling classes, and holds AKC obedience and agility trials. We offer classes at levels ranging from puppies to competition.

Classes range from Puppy "O" and Beginner levels to Advanced, Intermediate, and Therapy Dog Prep Obedience. We also provide AKC title testing for Puppy Star, CGC, CGCU, CGCA, TRICKS (Novice, Intermediate, & Advanced), and FIT DOG. There are have fun drop in classes that includes Scent and Nose Works, Trick Classes (Novice through "Broadway Waltzin' Woofs"), Agility, Rally and Anything Goes Advanced Obedience class. Owner/Trainer Shelley Kuglin Trainer Jennifer Dale Trainer Sara Cook Trainer Karen Urich

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

Furever K9, LLC in Leesburg, VA is your go-to destination for comprehensive dog training solutions. We specialize in dog boarding training, ensuring your furry friend learns while you're away. Our dog socialization training helps pups become well-adjusted members of the family. With our dog board and train program, we provide a structured environment for reactive dog training, offering effective methods for even the most challenging behaviors. Our dog obedience training and puppy dog training services are customized to fit each canine's unique needs. Whether it's puppy training or advanced canine training, our approach focuses on dog training in a natural way. Choose Furever K9 for your pet's journey to better behavior and harmony at home.

Dog Training that fits your needs at a price that is reasonable. Don't waste your hard earned money paying franchise fees, and mark ups. Get the same great training with Loyalty Canine Services LLC, and know from first contact that I truly take your needs to heart. Loyalty Canine Services LLC is here for you! Give us a try today.

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]

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.

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.

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.

At Half Moon Bay you and your dog will learn together how to effectively understand, interpret and communicate with each other,... resulting in fewer issues and enhanced, fluid responses to cues. You'll begin to experience more of a two way conversation verses flat compliance from your dog. Your relationship with your dog will begin to thrive and ascend along with your knowledge of the science of how dogs learn. And If your dog has lost his way and is responding to life with fearful, aggressive responses, there are resolvable reasons that can absolutely be reversed through restoring your dogs' confidence. It's quite amazing how quickly your dog can heal and walk through life with a renewed joy. Available are group classes and private

We offer dog training classes from puppies to advanced obedience as well as scent work and Rally.

Endless Pawsibilities provides professional well-balanced dog training to enhance the relationship between you and your dog with a fun, positive, and effective program designed with you and your dog. We can help with all your training needs from household pets to service dogs and therapy dogs to protection dogs. We are Training Without Conflict Certified. We are the best choice for dog training in Hampton Roads.

Our pet dog training sessions will provide you and your dog with the tools to build a relationship based on trust, respect, and understanding. Training should be a fun experience which motivates both you and your dog. Our dogs are always learning, and it is up to us to teach them the right things. We use scientifically proven methods that are effective and simple to use.

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.

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!

Established in 2008, Roanoke Dog Training offers expert dog training solutions in Salem, VA. With a focus on positive reinforcement techniques, they address various dog behavior issues, from aggression to housebreaking, to create a harmonious relationship between pet and owner.

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

We work with pets of all ages and training levels from puppies/kittens and adolescent/juvenile to adult/senior pets. A pet is never too old to learn and most who come from shelters or breeders are in need of your instructions and guidance to co-exist happily with your family. Certified, Licensed & Insured