I don't even know where to start because I have so many good things to say about CCK9. If you're…read morelooking for a dog trainer for a new puppy, these are your people. If you are looking for a dog trainer to help with problematic behaviors and bad habits, these are your people. If you think you know your dog, let me tell you from experience, you probably don't, but CCK9 does and they can help you speak the same language. Genevieve and Jordan are the dream team and will tell it to you straight. A lot of the problems we had with our very spirited, bursting with personality, smarter than both my husband and I combined, German Shepherd/Lab mix was rooted in the fact that we were trying to explain her behaviors by what other people told us about dog behavior and what we incorrectly believed. Don't listen to common misconceptions, listen to the dog whisperers. Listen to the experts. I promise you, they will not lead you wrong. Everything they said was spot on. Ella was our problem child. We adored her, but she was as naughty as they come and we just didn't know how to properly handle her. We weren't new dog owners by any means, but she needed a strong handler and they taught us how to be that for her. My biggest regret was not investing in their training sooner than we did. My husband was convinced we could teach Ella manners without professional guidance, but he soon learned that bad habits become hard to break. So off Ella went for a week of boarded boot camp with Jordan and Genevieve. They sent us so many videos showing her progress throughout the week which helped our separation anxiety and made us so excited every time we got to see what our girl was learning. The fun didn't stop there though. We continued sessions to keep our Ella learning. Let me say too, Ella LOVES Jordan and Genevieve. She gets so excited to see them that we joke they are her real parents. We love them too. We will continue to use them for Ella, our new puppy, Frank, and any future dogs we may collect over the next few years. I wouldn't make the same mistake twice. It's truly an investment into a better relationship with your family member. I tell everyone I know with a dog to call them. I'm telling you, too. I'm like a walking billboard for these people because they made such an impact on our lives with Ella. Call CCK9. They are THE BEST. You won't regret it. You will only regret not calling them sooner.

CC-k9 is an amazing business! They are definitely there for you and your dog, knowledgeable and up…read moreto date on the latest research. You can really tell they really love and enjoy what they do! They come prepared to every class and are always full of energy! Jordan and Genevieve really have gone over and beyond for us every step up the way. Just after three classes, our lab was already exhibiting progress. He loves them and we look forward to classes with them every week!

Week 1 I had a scared rescue puppy who hid behind my legs and shook, was terrified of a leash, and…read morewouldn't lay down in public. Now, after just 5 puppy play sessions and 5 puppy obedience classes, I have a puppy whose confidence has soared. He runs into the building, goes straight to his place, plays with other puppies, walks beautifully on a leash, and lays down in public without hesitation! Beyond that, my confidence as a dog mom has also soared! Thank you Katie and the rest of the staff at The Good Dog Yorktown!

Morgan helped me turn my anxious dog into a confident, friendly dog. She takes a highly…read morepersonalized approach, quickly grasping both what the dog needs and also what the dog parent needs. She is very encouraging and supportive. I have used her for private lessons and now I'm looking forward to trying the group lessons.

Cassie- was such a great help getting Stella- my Golden Retriever certified as a Therapy Dog. She…read moregave me pointers along the way- with better ways to train Stella to make sure that when the time came for testing- she passed with flying colors. Stella is a local celebrity for what she does as a Therapy Dog at the Alexandria Clinic. I cannot imagine not having her as my sidekick every day- brightening everyone's day with the smile and wagging tail to greet my patients daily. Thanks a million to Cassie. Brian Storhaug Physical Therapist- Alomere Health

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We had an excellent experience with Dory, our dog trainer and saw a noticeable difference in our…read moredog right away, our English bulldog, Kovu. What really stood out was how she took the time to explain the specific traits and characteristics of our dog's breed and personality. That insight alone helped us understand our dog on a completely different level. Her training techniques were clear, effective, and easy to apply at home even though we only have few sessions. Instead of just telling us what to do, she explained why certain methods work, which made a huge difference in how consistent and confident we felt during training. You can tell she genuinely cares--not just about training the dog, but about making sure the owners are set up for long-term success. The guidance she provided has made everyday interactions with our dog so much smoother. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and effective dog trainer. Thank you Dory! Will see you soon.

Dory Hoffman is a God send for our rescue dog Tux and us! Our dog was neglected and crated outside…read moreby the previous owner and suffers from extreme separation anxiety displaying destructive behavior. The night before her home training she gave us instructions on how to crate him at night and IT WORKED! He slept peacefully all night. The day of our training, we learned techniques only someone with her decades of expertise would know. My husband who had pets since childhood was surprised by what he didn't know. Dory taught us how to teach him boundaries and how to make the crate a positive experience. Dory's in-home assessment, training tools and positive learning techniques set us up for success. We are looking forward to joining her group training as our next step. Thank you Dory for what you do!

I contacted one of their trainers in desperation two years ago and it has been the most wonderful…read moreexperience. I had read books on operant conditioning previously, but this trainer brought these lessons to life in the case of my tiny, frightened, aggressive and sensitive little beast. She came to my house, I went to her house, I even ended up attending a conference with professional trainers, and learned SO MUCH!! I have *changed her mind* on many (90%) of her problematic behaviors, and I recommend my trainer all the time. My neighbors no longer avoid us. THANKS, MERRIMAC!!!

Three of my dogs and I have taken classes here. Two took the basic obedience class. The instructor…read morewas knowledgeable and made the class fun. Two took an introduction to agility class and really enjoyed going to class. Barked and whined all the way to the building and pulled me to the door. One two two Rally Obedience classes and continues to take agility classes here. The instructors have titled their dogs in obedience and agility and have been quite helpful in helping me understand the way my dogs think and behave. My current dog earned two rally obedience titles and his Canine Good Citizen certificate here The training area is quite big, temperature controlled, and fully matted. The equipment is well maintained. The club hosts obedience and agility trials in the building, and the club members have been very helpful in giving advice.

I've been bringing my dogs to On Command Dog Training for at least 3 years now. I've had the…read morepleasure of receiving dog training from 7 different trainers (1 was a substitute). Each trainer was extremely professional, knowledgeable and able to effectively communicate the lesson material, corrections to my dogs' behavior, suggestions for additional training, and most importantly, providing me the skills and confidence to continue to train my dog outside of the classroom. Another major, and I mean big deal "major", valued trait about all the On Command Trainers I've had, is their non-stop emphasis on using positive reinforcement to correct a dog's behavior. Personally, I've found that positive reinforcement leaves an open and enthusiastic communication channel between me and my dogs; my dogs don't shut down to training because they are being yelled at, just the opposite, my dogs keep an open mind and are eager to learn new things because they are strongly and positively encouraged to do the right thing. Hey, I'm not saying training can't be frustrating, but I've learned from On Command that negative actions and comments shut your dog down, they loose confidence and, for them, training isn't fun anymore. My experiences with On Command Dog Training have been extremely valuable to enhancing the safety and enjoyment of my life with my dogs. I strongly recommend them.

We've just finished our 2nd and 3rd sessions with both our dogs, in Agility and in intermediate…read moreobedience with Aubry. We've enjoyed the weekly classes so much, Beau absolutely LOVES Aubry!!! She's so knowledgeable and professional throughout each session, she's been wonderful to work with. She's taught us as owners, so much about our sweet anxious pups (Moro loved the Agility course, just as Aubry predicted!). We plan to do more future sessions, hopefully all with Aubry (Beau's paws are crossed)!

I used to be a loyal Petco customer. I generally don't go to PetSmart mainly because Petco is a…read morelittle easier to get to, is usually a little less expensive on some things, and just out of general habit. But now I am a loyal PetSmart customer. I had the worst customer service experience ever at Petco earlier, so I went to PetSmart to get the crickets I needed. I was waited on by a very nice young lady there who told me she'd be right with me while she finished up with another customer. I mentioned my bad experience at the other store, and she sympathized with me and was very helpful and friendly. There was only one cashier (who was also very nice and personable) and a line several people long, but it moved quickly. So as an added bonus, I won't have to wait 10+ minutes to check out at Petco anymore.

We love Petsmart! And so do our fur babies. We bring them in once or twice a month to walk up and…read moredown the aisles and pick out a toy. They love to sniff out treats. And of course they get lots of attention in their cute little outfits. They have so many options for clothing for my little ones. It is so fun shopping here. And they don't mind you trying the clothes on your dog to make sure they fit first, which is very helpful. It's fun looking at all the other dogs in the store too. We also take advantage of Banfield pet Hospital inside of the Petsmart. They are super friendly and have good prices, all our animals go here.

My dog Addie has the best recall of any dog at the dog park. She did the three week board and train…read moreprogram and really did do so much better. The trainer actually came out to my dog park a few weeks later to help me with better follow through on the training. This is a great company!

I have been taking my dog to Ridgeside Tidewater for over a year and am very pleased with their…read moreservice. The entire staff is always professional and my dog is happy when he sees where I am taking him! I highly recommend their services. Thanks Matt and staff for making my dog feel part of your family! Clark N.

I am so glad I hired Rose to help my son and I to help with our three month old very energetic…read moreBoston terrier. Rose has a wealth of knowledge. She brings lots of equipment toys and treats with her and she spent over three hours in our session with appropriate breaks of course. Rose uses a lot of positive reinforcement, she doesn't use harsh discipline, she insists the training be fun for the owner and the dog, and it was! I highly recommend Rose!

From the owner: We invite you to join us as we help train your dog to be your best friend. We train any and all…read moretypes of dogs, including service and therapy dogs! We focus on calm and relaxing positive reinforcement; but have various techniques available! Focusing on sessions instead of hours, we can have an affordable and effective training. Sessions allow for breaks to absorb information and to help educate owners on effective techniques! Private lessons at your home can help with training in a safe and comfortable place! We provide the tools and treats, so you can learn what works best for your dog! Dog Training including: obedience, socialization, aggression, barking, fear/anxiety, loose leash, train special tasks for your dog, specialized service and therapy dog training, and much more! Tools include: all sizes of leashes, collars, gentle leaders, easy walkers, long 50 ft lines, muzzles (rarely needed and used), high pitch bark controllers, and small beds as a marked place to sit!