Dog Board and Train in Chesapeake, VA
Professional Board and Train for Chesapeake Dog Owners
Off Leash K9 Training of Hampton Roads offers a 2 Week Board & Train program for Chesapeake, VA, dog owners seeking immersive obedience training, leash and off-leash skills, recall, manners, and owner guidance after training.
During the program, your dog boards with a professional trainer for two weeks and works through obedience skills including Sit, Down, extended commands, loose-leash walking, off-leash walking, Come with distractions, greeting manners, door manners, meal manners, Place, Heel, and full off-leash recall.
The program includes an e-collar, training leash, and a two-hour one-on-one owner session after completion. Off Leash K9 Training of Hampton Roads also lists Lifetime Refreshers with the program.
Why Board and Train Can Be a Good Fit for Chesapeake Families
Builds Reliable Obedience Skills
Board and Train provides structured daily practice where dogs can develop skills like Come, Sit, Place, leash manners, recall, and better responses around distractions.
Provides Focused Training Time
An immersive training environment allows dogs to work consistently with a professional trainer, helping reinforce commands, routines, and everyday behaviors.
Helps Improve Everyday Manners
Board and Train can help address common challenges such as pulling, jumping, ignoring commands, and difficulty focusing during walks or around new environments.
Strengthens Communication Between Dogs and Owners
Owners receive guidance after training to understand commands, handling techniques, and how to continue practicing skills at home.
Supports Different Training Goals
Chesapeake families can choose training options based on their dog’s age, behavior, and goals, including obedience, puppy training, behavior support, and advanced skills.
Our Board and Train Programs
2-Week Immersive Board and Train
The 2 Week Board & Train includes two weeks of immersive training. During the program, your dog boards with a professional trainer and works on obedience, manners, leash skills, recall, and off-leash skills.
The program includes:
- Sit and Down, including extended versions
- Loose-leash and off-leash walking
- Come with distractions
- Greeting manners without jumping
- Door manners
- Meal manners
- Place
- Heel
- Full off-leash recall
- E-collar and training leash
- Two-hour one-on-one owner session after completion
- Lifetime Refreshers
The owner session helps you understand the commands, equipment, and handling techniques covered during your dog’s training so you can continue practicing at home.
Tracking Board and Train
The Tracking Board & Train is a specialized two-week package that begins with tracking foundations and progresses into the basics of urban tracking.
Training takes place at parks and other locations and may include:
- Woods tracks
- Street crossings
- Beginning urban tracking
The Tracking Board & Train is designed for owners interested in:
- Lost pet recovery
- Game recovery
- Human tracking
Off Leash K9 Training of Hampton Roads also offers Basic Obedience In-Home Training, Basic + Advanced In-Home Training, Aggressive Dog Training, Therapy Dog Preparation, and Basic Marker Mastery.
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Other Training Options Available
In-Home Basic Obedience
The Basic Obedience In-Home Training program provides private lessons designed to build foundational obedience, leash manners, and clearer communication between dogs and owners. Training takes place at the client’s home, allowing owners to practice skills in a familiar environment.
This program focuses on commands such as Come, Sit, Extended Sit, Down, Extended Down, Place, Extended Place, Out, Loose Leash Walking, and Off. It is designed for dogs that need a stronger obedience foundation and more structure in everyday situations.
Basic + Advanced Training
The Basic + Advanced Training program builds on foundational obedience by introducing more advanced skills and reliability. This option is designed for owners who want to continue developing their dog’s focus, responsiveness, and obedience around more distractions.
Training may include advanced concepts such as extended distance obedience, heel, watch, through, front, stand, and additional skills that help strengthen communication between the dog and owner.
Aggressive Dog Training
The Aggressive Dog Training program is designed for dogs with aggression or reactivity around other dogs. The program combines obedience foundations with additional training around other dogs in controlled scenarios.
The goal is to help owners develop better communication, handling skills, and management strategies while working toward improved control around triggers. A consultation helps determine whether this program is appropriate based on the dog’s behavior, history, and training goals.
Therapy Dog Preparation
The Therapy Dog Preparation program helps prepare dogs and handlers for therapy dog work through obedience foundations, calm behavior, and therapy-specific skills.
The program focuses on building reliable responses, handler communication, and appropriate behavior around people and different environments. Dogs and owners work toward the skills needed for therapy dog evaluation and certification preparation.
Commands and Skills Included in Board and Train
- Sit and Extended Sit: Your dog practices Sit and holding the position for longer durations.
- Down and Extended Down: Your dog practices Down and maintaining the position until released.
- Loose-Leash and Off-Leash Walking: Training covers structured walking both on and off leash.
- Come with Distractions: Your dog practices recall while distractions are present.
- Greeting Manners Without Jumping: Training addresses polite greetings and jumping behavior.
- Door Manners: Your dog practices controlled behavior around doors and entryways.
- Meal Manners: Training works on structured behavior around meals.
- Place: Your dog learns to go to and remain on a designated place.
- Heel: Training develops structured positioning while walking
- Full Off-Leash Recall: The program includes recall work without the leash.
Our Board and Train Process
Step 1: Free Phone Consultation
Start with a free phone consultation to discuss your dog’s behavior, training goals, and lifestyle. The team helps determine if Board & Train fits your needs. Call (757) 296-8366.
Step 2: Drop-Off and Immersive Training
Your dog stays with a professional trainer for two weeks of structured daily training focused on obedience, leash skills, recall, manners, and off-leash reliability.
Step 3: Owner Education Session
After training, the program includes a two-hour one-on-one owner session. Trainers review commands learned and teach handling skills for continued practice at home.
Step 4: Ongoing Support
The 2 Week Board & Train program includes Lifetime Refreshers. Owners should continue practicing commands and handling skills to maintain training progress.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Board and Train take?
Off Leash K9 Training of Hampton Roads offers a 2 Week Board & Train program. Tracking Board & Train is also a two-week program focused on progressing from beginning tracking into the basics of urban tracking.
What age dogs can participate in Board and Train?
Off Leash K9 Training states that e-collar training generally begins at 5 months old. Younger puppies can use clicker and treat-based methods through puppy-focused options such as Basic Marker Mastery or Puppy Training Consultation. Contact the team to discuss which format may be appropriate for your dog’s age and readiness.
What support is available after Board & Train?
The 2 Week Board & Train includes a two-hour one-on-one owner education session after training. Off Leash K9 Training of Hampton Roads also lists Lifetime Refreshers with the program.
What commands are included in the 2 Week Board & Train?
The program covers Sit, Down, extended positions, loose-leash and off-leash walking, Come with distractions, greeting manners, door manners, meal manners, Place, Heel, and full off-leash recall.
If you are considering dog board and train in Chesapeake, Off Leash K9 Training of Hampton Roads offers an immersive two-week program focused on obedience, leash skills, recall, manners, and off-leash skills.
According to the company, Off Leash K9 Training has more than 130 locations nationwide. The Hampton Roads 2 Week Board & Train includes a two-hour owner education session after training and Lifetime Refreshers for ongoing support.
- 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!
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