Living in Norfolk, VA and want a dog training facility for that special pooch in your life? Then fear not dog owners, below you will find the best dog training companies Norfolk has to offer.
-All Star Canine is located at 583 South Birdneck Road and is owned by Mr. Jeff Franklin who has over 17 years of training experience. As a former Naval Special Welfare MPC Trainer and former police K-9 handler Jeff has had the opportunity to train over 3,000 dogs and handlers. The methods used at this company allows them to train all breeds. Want more than just the basic commands (sit, stay, rollover, etc)? You get that here. They’ll teach your dog to jump, chew, dig, leash control, and much more. Looking to get your dog protection training? They got that here too. With their methods they will teach your dog to use their natural instincts to protect themselves and their family. To get in this program though your dog will have to go through an evaluation and have completed an advanced obedience course. The options here are endless. There is even a program called “Doggy Boot Camp” where you drop your dog off in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon. They spend all day training your dog and include handler lessons so you can continue your dogs obedience program at home. This will run you about $450. Just want basic instruction? For $300, you can get six weekly lessons that will give you, the handler, necessary skills to continue training your dog at home. If you want the trainer to have a more hands on approach than you can get the “In-Kennel” service which is where they train your dog in house which will give your dog all the basic training and teach them to work around distractions. This is a three week course with four follow-up handler lessons. This program though is the most expensive and will cost you around $900. If interested in using this company please give them a call at 757-962-1871.
-Barkbusters is an Aussie company that services the Norfolk, VA area and is by far the top dog training company you’ll find. All their training will take place at your home and it doesn’t matter if you have a puppy or an older dog they can help. Doesn’t matter the breed either. They train at your house because they feel that if your dog has behavioral problems in their own environment than how can you not expect them to outside of their territory. The program they provide is idea for dogs with behavior problems and/or embarrassing habits (barking, jumping on people, whining, scratching, etc). They will not raise their voice at your dog or use any physical contact. The simple method is just to easily communicate with your dog through voice and hand commands. Their service provides as many classes as needed to cure your dogs problem. Whether its three or six training sessions you will pay the same fee (varies by dog). The first session they do is for 2-3 hours and then they will tell you to practice with your dog for 10-15 minutes everyday for 4-5 weeks. After that if there is still a problem than they will come back and do another training session. This place comes highly recommended from friends of mine so if you’re looking for the best than give Barkbusters a call now at 1-877-500-2275.
-K-9 Special Services is located 5026 E. Princess Anne Road and is owned by John Williams who has over 24 years experience as a master trainer and handler. John has been trained and certified to instruct dog handlers and their dogs in obedience, kennel management, tracking, protection training, explosives detection and narcotics detection. Their program will not only teach you to control your dog, they’ll also show your children how to control your dog as well. K-9 services even has a special youth program for dogs aged 11-22. In all programs though they do teach the basic commands so don’t think that since your not looking for a guard dog that this place isn’t for you. Its mainly targeted towards the police department and special forces that deal with arson, drugs, and the recovery of missing persons, but again they will still teach your dog even if you are just looking for your dog to understand basic commands through hand and voice signals. Maybe your dog is having a behavioral problem? They’ll help. Dog doesn’t know how to enter and exit the vehicle? They’ll teach them that too. Believe me when they go to this school they’ll come out being the most obedient dog you’ve ever seen. Give them a call today 757-855-2900 for a free consultation.
