Dog Training in Norfolk, VA

Expert Dog Training and Obedience Services

Transform your dog into a well behaved dog with professional obedience training from Off Leash K9 Training of Hampton Roads. Serving Norfolk, VA and the greater Hampton Roads area, the company offers comprehensive dog training programs designed to help dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages achieve reliable obedience.

Off Leash K9 Training is part of the highest-rated dog training business in the United States, with over 130 locations nationwide.

Why Professional Dog Training is Essential for Norfolk Dog Owners

Off Leash K9 Training claims that 98% of dogs can achieve a high level of obedience regardless of breed, size, or age. When you invest in professional dog training, you’re setting your furry friend up for success in every aspect of life.

Professional training ensures that both dogs and owners develop the knowledge and confidence needed for lasting success. Whether you’re focused on basic obedience or addressing more challenging behavior issues, expert guidance makes all the difference.

Our Dog Training Services in Norfolk

In-Home Training Programs

Home training brings professional expertise directly to your doorstep, allowing your dog to learn in a familiar environment where many behavior challenges occur.

Basic Obedience (In-Home Training): Four private lessons covering commands including Come, Sit, Extended Sit, Down, Extended Down, Place, Extended Place, Out (drop items), Loose Leash Walking (heel), and Off (stop jumping). Includes e-collar and training leash.
Basic + Advanced (In-Home Training): Eight private lessons combining basic and advanced obedience. Advanced training includes extended distance obedience, heel, watch, through, front, stand, and more. Includes e-collar and training leash.
Aggressive Dog Training (In-Home Training): Eight-lesson program specifically designed for dogs with aggression or reactivity around other dogs. Includes basic obedience plus additional lessons working around other dogs in controlled scenarios.
Therapy Dog Preparation (In-Home Training): Eight-lesson course preparing your dog for therapy work. Upon successful completion, the company states it can evaluate and certify through Therapy Pets Unlimited, with an ID awarded.

Board & Train Programs

Immersive board and train programs provide intensive, focused training in a professional environment where your dog works with experienced trainers daily.

2 Week Board & Train: Your dog boards with a professional trainer for two weeks of comprehensive training. Includes sit/down (and extended versions), loose leash and off-leash walking, come with distractions, greeting manners, door manners, meal manners, place, heel command, and full off-leash recall. Features a 2-hour one-on-one owner session after completion. Includes e-collar and training leash. Described as “100% Obedience w/ Lifetime Refreshers!”
Tracking Board & Train: Two-week specialized program covering beginning tracking through basics of urban tracking. Training takes place at parks and various locations, including woods tracks, street crossings, and beginning urban environments. Applications include lost pet recovery, game recovery, and human tracking.

Specialized Programs

Basic Marker Mastery (4 Week Program) – $500:** Four 1-hour sessions using reward-based positive reinforcement techniques. Introduces “Come” and “Sit,” learning “Place,” and intro to slip lead and loose-leash walking. Includes 15’ leash, clicker, and slip lead.
Puppy Training Consultation: Curriculum and expectations available—contact for pricing details.
Nosework Training: Specialized scent work training options available.

Our Most Popular Training Programs in Norfolk

Dog owners throughout Norfolk and Virginia Beach choose these programs most frequently to achieve their training goals:

2 Week Board & Train: Complete behavior transformation with off-leash obedience, distraction-proof recall, and lifetime refreshers included.
Basic Obedience (In-Home): Four-lesson foundation covering essential commands—Come, Sit, Down, Place, Heel, Off, and Out.
Basic + Advanced (In-Home) Eight lessons building from basic through advanced skills including distance commands, heel, watch, through, front, and stand.
Aggressive Dog Training: Specialized eight-lesson program addressing reactivity and aggression through scenario-based training.
Basic Marker Mastery: Perfect for puppy training using positive reinforcement methods with clicker and treats.
Therapy Dog Preparation Eight-week path to certification through Therapy Pets Unlimited.
Tracking Board & Train Advanced nosework and tracking skills for specialized applications.

Dog Training Service Areas Near Norfolk

Real Dog Training Results in Norfolk

Rated 5 out of 5

We had a great experience!! They took on Bud (even over the holidays) and changed our lives. He's the best dog!! Logan was an awesome trainer and was super responsive and sent updates everyday

Larry’s training was great! My dog got to stay in his home and had lots of interaction with him and his family. In the past, I was fearful to walk my big dog because of her bad habits with leash pulling and lunging/growling at other dogs. Now I walk her fear-free and don’t have to avoid walking by other dogs anymore. I see ongoing improvement in her self-control every time we train. And if I sense her being tempted towards a bad behavior, I now have a systematic strategy to stop it.

This dog training changed our lives. I cannot say enough positive things about the system, the people, and the whole process. Our poorly behaved 5-year-old dog was a beloved member of our family - but was very frustrating. There's no doubt it was our fault. We aren't dog trainers and our follow-through was never good. Larry and the OLK9 team helped us fix that. He worked with us for lessons ahead of our board-and-train, and guided and supported us through the whole process. The results speak for themselves. Our family is no longer frustrated with our beloved pet and he has so much more freedom than he ever did before. Thank you Larry and OLK9! We can't say thank you enough.

I enrolled my Shiba Inu, Jake, with Off Leash K9 for the 2 week board and train and it was transformative for him. Amanda did an incredible job with him and I couldn't be more impressed and happy with the results. Every aspect of the service was professional and high quality. I loved seeing his daily report cards and the open communication with the trainer. The handoff meeting was great and Amanda spent time explaining everything, though I was admittedly distracted by seeing my boy for the first time after his training. I highly recommend this service to anyone wanting to get their dog some training. He is much more well behaved all around, has a sort of confidence about him, and listens when I use the commands. Thanks so much!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your satisfaction guarantee?

if you are not completely amazed and 100% satisfied in the first lesson, the lesson is free—no questions asked.

What training tools do you use?

Off Leash K9 Training describes e-collar training as remote-controlled stimulation, comparing it to E-stim therapy at a chiropractor. E-collar training generally starts at 5 months old. Younger puppies can be trained using clicker and treat methods with positive reinforcement.

What areas do you serve in Norfolk?

Off Leash K9 Training of Hampton Roads serves Norfolk and the surrounding Hampton Roads community, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, Suffolk, Williamsburg, Yorktown, Poquoson, Grafton, Jamestown, Isle of Wright, Carrollton, Cape Charles, Windsor, and NE North Carolina.

How long does training take?

Training duration varies by program. Basic obedience includes 4 private sessions. Advanced programs run 8 lessons over several weeks. Board and train programs provide intensive results in just 2 weeks. The Basic Marker Mastery program spans 4 weeks with weekly sessions.

Contact Off Leash K9 Training of Hampton Roads

Get Started with Professional Dog Training Today!

Helping dogs and their owners build stronger bonds through reliable obedience is what drives our team forward. Off Leash K9 Training claims to be the fastest growing dog training company in the world, committed to delivering results for clients throughout Norfolk, VA and the Hampton Roads community.

Whether you’re looking for puppy training, basic obedience, behavior modification, or specialized services, our programs are designed to create lasting results you and your family can count on.

Serving: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, Suffolk, Hampton Roads, Williamsburg, Yorktown, and surrounding areas

About Off Leash K9 Training

Dog Trainers Who Are Recognized Around The World!

Nick White is the Owner and Founder of Off Leash K9 Training. Nick is a former US Marine and former US Secret Service. He currently has over 130+ dog training locations throughout the United States.

Nick is globally recognized as being one of the top dog trainers in the world. He has 2 official world records in off leash obedience, named on Wikipedia as one of the top 20 dog trainers in the world, recently named top 10 trainer in the world by bestdogtrainers.org, has been featured in many magazines and shows, and he is regularly requested by the top celebrities and athletes! He has been called upon by people such as actor Ryan Reynolds, WWE’s John Cena, MLB All Star Max Scherzer, UFC World Champion Jon “Bones” Jones, and many more!

You can visit our YouTube Channel and watch over 1500+ before/after videos of Nick and his team’s work! Off Leash K9 Training has more documented videos than any dog training business in the entire world!