Katie Deuell is a professional trainer with Off Leash K9 Training serving Charlottesville and Hampton Roads, Virginia. She focuses on confidence building, relationship development, and practical obedience that makes life easier at home and in public. With over five years of training experience, Katie helps owners create calm routines, clearer communication, and a dog they can enjoy in everyday situations.
About Katie Deuell
Katie is passionate about helping dogs and their owners build calm, confident, lasting relationships. For her, training is not just about getting a dog to listen. It is about creating a strong connection that helps both the dog and owner feel more secure in daily life. She believes every dog deserves a clear and fair leader they can trust, and she loves helping owners become that steady guide for their dog.
Katie also believes training should improve your dog’s quality of life and yours. When your dog understands what is expected and feels confident in the rules, life gets easier. Walks feel better, guests are less stressful, and your dog can settle more naturally at home. The bond you build becomes the foundation for everything that follows.
What Katie Loves Training Most
- Confidence building for dogs who need a steadier foundation
- Relationship and engagement work that strengthens focus
- Everyday manners for a calmer home
- Obedience skills that hold up in real life
Katie’s Training Approach
Katie’s approach is built around clear communication, fairness, and consistency. She teaches owners how to give cues the same way every time, follow through calmly, and create a routine their dog understands. This helps dogs feel more confident because the rules stay predictable and success becomes easier to repeat.
Training Tip from Katie: Clear communication builds confident dogs. Be consistent with your cues, timing, and follow-through so your dog always knows what’s expected and can succeed.
Ready to Work With Katie?
Katie offers Board and Train for families in Charlottesville and Hampton Roads who want real-world manners, stronger obedience, and a better relationship with their dog.