Dog Training in Toano, VA
Professional Dog Training Services for Toano Dog Owners
If your dog ignores you at the park, pulls hard on walks, or reacts around other dogs, daily life can become stressful instead of fun. Off Leash K9 Training of Hampton Roads serves Toano dog owners with in-home private lessons, Board & Train programs, reward-based foundational training, puppy training, therapy dog preparation, tracking, and specialized training for aggression or reactivity around other dogs. Available programs focus on practical obedience, owner education, and working around everyday distractions.
Why Toano Trusts Off Leash K9 Training of Hampton Roads
Highly rated national brand:
According to the company, Off Leash K9 Training is part of the highest-rated dog training business in the United States, with over 130 locations nationwide.
Rapidly growing company:
Off Leash K9 Training describes itself as the fastest-growing dog training company in the world.
Training for most dogs:
According to the company, 98% of dogs can achieve a high level of obedience regardless of breed, size, shape, or age.
Free phone consultations:
Owners can discuss their dog’s behavior, training history, and goals before selecting a program.
Experienced local leadership:
The Hampton Roads team is led by Owner Josh Wilson and Head Trainer Larry Enscore.
Our Dog Training Services
Off Leash K9 Training of Hampton Roads offers dog obedience training, Board & Train, reward-based foundational training, puppy training, therapy dog preparation, tracking, and specialized training for aggression or reactivity around other dogs. Program formats, lesson counts, equipment, and training goals vary. Visit the pricing page for current package information.
Basic Obedience Training
The In-Home Basic Obedience program includes 4 private lessons conducted at your home. Commands covered include Come, Sit, Extended Sit, Down, Extended Down, Place, Extended Place, Out, Loose Leash Walking, and Off. An e-collar and training leash are included, and owners participate directly in the lessons.
Board & Train Program
The 2 Week Board & Train provides two weeks of immersive training while your dog boards with a professional trainer. The program covers:
- Sit and Down with extended versions
- Loose-leash and off-leash walking
- Recall around distractions
- Greeting manners
- Door manners
- Meal manners
- Place and Heel
- Full off-leash recall
The program includes an e-collar, training leash, a 2-hour one-on-one owner session after completion, and lifetime refreshers. Major behavioral issues such as dog or people aggression cannot be guaranteed to be completely fixed through this program.
Advanced Training Programs
- Basic + Advanced In-Home Training: Includes 8 private lessons. The first 4 lessons cover the Basic Obedience curriculum, while the final 4 introduce advanced skills such as extended-distance obedience, Heel, Watch, Through, Front, Stand, and more. An e-collar and training leash are included.
- Aggressive Dog Training: An 8-lesson in-home program designed for dogs with aggression or reactivity around other dogs. It includes Basic Obedience plus additional lessons working around other dogs in controlled scenarios. Its goal is to provide owners with better handling, control, and management tools. Complete fixes for major aggression issues cannot be guaranteed.
- Therapy Dog Preparation: An 8-lesson in-home course designed to prepare you and your dog for therapy dog testing and certification. Upon successful completion, the company states that it can evaluate and certify qualifying teams through Therapy Pets Unlimited, with certification and an ID awarded after passing.
Specialized Training
- Tracking Board & Train: A 2-week specialized program covering beginning tracking through the basics of urban tracking. Training includes wooded tracks, street crossings, and introductory urban environments. Areas of interest include lost pet recovery, game recovery, and human tracking.
- Basic Marker Mastery: A 4-week reward-based program consisting of four 1-hour sessions. The program introduces Come, Sit, Place, and loose-leash walking with the OLK9 slip lead. A 15-foot leash, clicker, and slip lead are included.
- Puppy Training Consultation: Provides guidance on foundational obedience, house training, daily routines, and common puppy-training questions. Puppies younger than 5 months can begin foundational training using clicker and treat-based methods.
- K9 Nosework: The company’s website also lists a five-lesson K9 Nosework class. Contact the team to confirm current availability, format, and pricing.
Why Toano Chooses Off Leash K9 Training for Dog Training
- Practical obedience around distractions: Programs focus on helping dogs respond more reliably in home and public environments, with the commands and training format determined by the selected package.
- Programs for different goals: Available options include foundational obedience, advanced obedience, Board & Train, tracking, therapy dog preparation, puppy training, and specialized training for aggression or reactivity around other dogs.
- Program-specific lifetime refreshers: Lifetime refreshers are listed with the 2 Week Board & Train and Tracking Board & Train programs.
- Direct owner participation: In-home programs allow owners to participate directly, while the 2 Week Board & Train concludes with a 2-hour one-on-one owner session explaining what the dog learned and how to maintain the training.
How Our Training Process Works
Step 1: Free Phone Consultation
Call (757) 296-8366 to request a free phone consultation. The team will discuss your dog’s behavior, training history, and your goals before explaining the available programs and helping you identify an appropriate option.
Step 2: Select and Schedule Your Program
Once you select a program, the training package must be paid in full before lessons can be scheduled. After payment is received, you will receive access to the scheduling calendar. The format, lesson count, commands, and equipment depend on the chosen program.
Step 3: Professional Training
Training takes place through private in-home lessons or an immersive Board & Train program in which your dog stays with a professional trainer. In-home lessons involve direct owner participation, while the 2 Week Board & Train concludes with a 2-hour one-on-one owner session.
Step 4: Equipment and Training Methods
Equipment and methods vary by program. E-collar training generally begins when a dog is at least 5 months old. Younger puppies can start foundational training using clicker-and-treat methods. Basic Marker Mastery™ uses reward-based training and includes a clicker, slip lead, and 15-foot leash.
Step 5: Owner Education and Ongoing Support
The 2 Week Board & Train includes an owner education session explaining what your dog learned and how to maintain the training. The pricing page lists lifetime refreshers with the 2 Week Board & Train and Tracking Board & Train programs. According to the company’s FAQ, if you are not completely amazed and 100% satisfied during the first lesson, that lesson is free.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What if I'm not satisfied with the first lesson?
According to the company’s FAQ, if you are not completely amazed and 100% satisfied during the first lesson, that lesson is free. Contact the team for the complete terms and details of this satisfaction guarantee.
What is an e-collar, and when is it used?
According to the company’s FAQ, an e-collar is a remote-controlled stimulation device used by the handler as a communication tool during training. The company compares the sensation to E-stim therapy. E-collar training generally begins at 5 months old, while younger puppies can begin foundational training using clicker and treat-based methods.
Are there options for younger puppies?
Yes. Puppies younger than 5 months can begin foundational training using clicker and treat-based methods. Available early-training options include Basic Marker Mastery and a Puppy Training Consultation. Contact the team to discuss which option may fit your puppy’s age and training needs.
Can you help with dogs that are aggressive or reactive?
The Aggressive Dog Training program is designed for dogs with aggression or reactivity around other dogs. The 8-lesson in-home program includes Basic Obedience plus additional lessons working around other dogs in controlled scenarios. It provides handling, control, and management tools, but complete fixes for major aggression issues cannot be guaranteed.
Whether you need help with foundational obedience, puppy training, reactivity around other dogs, tracking, or therapy dog preparation, Off Leash K9 Training of Hampton Roads offers options for different training goals. The team is ready to help you identify a program that fits your needs in Toano and throughout the Hampton Roads region.
- Phone: (757) 296-8366
- Email: [email protected]
Serving: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, Suffolk, Hampton Roads, Williamsburg, Yorktown, and surrounding areas
Call today for a free phone consultation and start your dog’s training journey toward becoming a well behaved, balanced member of your family! To learn more about positive dog socialization and interactions, check out these top 10 tips for dogs interaction and socialization.
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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!