Private Dog Training Virginia Beach
Looking for a local dog training company in Virginia Beach? Hampton Roads Dog Training is the answer to all your training needs. We address severe behavior problems, like aggression, anxiety, and leash control and reactivity, as well as basic obedience training and puppy training.
No matter your dog’s age, breed, or temperament, we have dog training classes for everyone!
Expert Dog Training Virginia Beach
Work with one of the best dog trainers in Virginia Beach. Our trainer believes in custom dog training sessions to suit the individual pup and their family. We have experience developing programs for basic obedience training, aggressive dog training, separation anxiety, housebreaking, puppy training, and more. We can solve any behavioral issue!
Let us develop a unique training program for your dog. Unlike most private trainers, we charge one flat fee for the entire program, beginning to end, so you’ll never wonder how much training will cost you.
Meet the Trainer
Clair Cortright – Professional Dog Trainer
Clair grew up in Henrico, Virginia. She graduated from Virginia Tech with a major in Animal and Poultry Sciences and an emphasis on companion animals. Clair has been surrounded by dogs her whole life and could not imagine doing anything else but working with animals.
Clair completed the Canine Trade Group certification course, which focuses on the training philosophy of Decisions, not Dominance. Clair believes in-home training is the most effective way to communicate with dogs, as it allows the owner to stay involved in the training process and work on specific family needs.
Private Lessons for ALL Breeds
Hampton Roads Dog Training works with every dog, no matter the breed or size!
Our goal is for you to have an obedient dog, we’ll address excessive behaviors, leash behavior, dog obedience training, aggressive dog training, advanced obedience, separation anxiety, proper greeting behavior, and puppy training.
LIMA
LIMA stands for Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive dog training. This training strategy involves tactics that are both humane and effective while offering the highest chance of training success.
Real World
When you train your dog with us, we make sure you experience real-life scenarios. We’ll have you practice your newfound training knowledge in distracting situations. If your confidence and dog’s focus hold up at the park, vet, restaurant, etc., you’re well on the way to training success.
Reward Based
We strive to create a solid bond between you and your dog by setting them up for success with our reward based training style—and offering plenty of rewards for desired behaviors!
Puppies
Our certified, professional dog trainer offer private puppy classes designed to build your confidence as a dog owner and teach your puppy essential skills, basic obedience skills, socialization, leash walking, basic manners, potty training, and more.
Aggressive Dogs
If you’re looking for the most effective aggressive dog training program in Virginia Beach, you’ve found it. Safety and liability are concerns that keep many of our new clients up at night, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Our trainers have successfully modified behavior for pups dealing with all forms of canine aggression.
Separation Anxiety
We’ll provide training that will build confidence in your dog to help them remain calm and relaxed even when you aren’t present.
The Best Dog Training in Virginia Beach
Our dog training methods have been put to the test, and they pass with flying colors. Hampton Roads Dog Training uses the same proven, balanced training techniques that Canine Trade Group founder John Van Olden has used successfully for over thirty years. Hampton Roads Dog Training is a proud member of the Canine Trade Group network of highly dedicated, certified dog trainers, and we are committed to the highest standards of professional dog training.
Our Virginia Beach dog trainers get results when others can’t!
Is One-On-One Training Right for You?
Hampton Roads Dog Training believes private, in-home dog training is the ideal choice for several reasons. First, we work around your schedule. Second, we meet your dog in their comfort zone. Third, we get a unique insight into your dog’s everyday behaviors and possible triggers.
Most importantly, in-home dog training ensures that you remain involved in your dog’s training program, and success just isn’t possible without owner involvement.
Can Hampton Roads Dog Training provide in-home dog training near me?
Hampton Roads Dog Training provides private training throughout the Virginia Beach VA area. If you don’t see your city listed below, contact us to see if we travel there.
- Chesapeake
- Hampton
- Newport News
- Norfolk
- Ocean View
- Portsmouth
- Williamsburg
- Yorktown
Ready to have a well-behaved dog you can take anywhere? Call us to get started with your custom training plan!
We do NOT offer board and train, group classes, therapy dog training, or service dog training.
Get Started
If you are ready to work together as a team with your dog, give us a call or send us an email. We have plenty of options to help you train your dog and achieve behavior balance.
