Pet Obedience, Service Dog and Therapy Dog Training Options

Professional Pet Obedience, Service Dog & Therapy Dog Training Services

​Dog's Downtown offers K9 training for all breeds, all ages, and all stages of experience. Our services range from puppy kindergarten classes to basic and advanced obedience to therapy work and service dog training. In all of our classes, our experienced professional dog trainers use proven balanced training methods to get results on and off leash!

For us, dog training is a science. Our trainers are knowledgeable in animal behavior, experienced dog handlers, and dog lovers.

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Service Dog Training

Service Dogs change people's lives. Whether that be a Psychiatric Service Dog, an Autism Service Dog  or a medical alert dog. We specialize in training and certifying therapy and service dogs of several service orientaions. We offer certification opportunities as well as the first-year of socialization and basic obedience training, up until the point when the dog is ready to be trained by a specialist in a specific area. 

We Train for Certification:

• ​Therapy Dogs
• Psychiatric Service Dogs
• Emergency Medical Response/ Medical Alert 
• Mobility Dogs
• Hearing Dogs

​We can also help to find, evaluate, and select candidates for therapy and emotional support work.

For more info: Service & Therapy Dogs

We offer a complimentary initial consultation for all service dog candidates.

​At this consultation we will discuss the requirements for certification and the best, individualized plan to turn your therapy work or service dog candidate into a fully trained therapy or service dog. 

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AKC Puppy STAR Group Classes

For puppies aged 10-20 weeks! Socialization is essential at this age. This class provides plenty of socialization, beginning obedience and general advice for puppy owners. 

Groups will be arranged according to size and suitability. 

We Will Cover:

• ​Socialization
• Leash Handling
• How to Prepare for Basic Obedience
• Recall "Come"
• Body Handling (Desensitization)
• Chewing/ Mouthing Redirection
• Potty Training Advice
• Basic Behavioral Corrections
• Specific Questions

​ MAX 6 Participants

​ $150/ 6 classes
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Call for more information and availability! ​

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Basic Obedience at Dog's Downtown 

This is our starter basic obedience package for dogs 4 months of age and up! We recommend signing up for at least 3 sessions for best results!

Example Goals: 

In 3 Sessions: 
-Loose Leash Walking, Sit, Down

In 5 Sessions: 
- Loose Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Recall "Come"

In 8 Sessions: 
- Loose Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Recall "Come", Wait, Place

In 10 Sessions:
-Loose Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Recall "Come", Place, Stationary Commands in Motion, Distance Commands, 
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Recommended:
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​3 sessions (including initial consult): $275 (save $30) 

​5 sessions (including initial consult): $450 (save $50)

​8 sessions (including initial consult):$700 (save $100: one full free session!)
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​10 sessions (including initial consult):$900 (save on one full free session!) 

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Advanced Obedience at Dog's Downtown Facility 

For those that already have basic obedience down. Recommended for dogs that have been through basic obedience training. We recommend signing up for at least 3 sessions for best results.

Example Goals: 

In 3 Sessions: 
-Sharpen up Recall "Come", Sit-Stay, Down- Stay

​In 5 Sessions:
-Sharpen up Recall "Come", Sit-Stay, Down-Stay, Place-Stay

In 8 Sessions:
- Sharpen up Recall "Come", Sit-Stay, Down-Stay, Place-Stay, Heel

In 10 Sessions:  
- Sharpen up Recall "Come", Sit-Stay, Down-Stay, Place-Stay, Heel, Off-Leash Heel and Commands, Advanced Individualized Goals

​Recommended:
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​3 sessions (including initial consult): $275 (save $30) 

​5 sessions (including initial consult): $450 (save $50)

​8 sessions (including initial consult):$700 (save $100: one full free session!)
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​10 sessions (including initial consult):$900 (save on one full free session!)
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Option to Certify your dog as an AKC Canine Good Citizen, AKC Community Canine, AKC Urban Canine!

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Board and Train Bootcamp: 1, 2, and 4 Weeks

 Our most popular option! It includes advanced obedience training, basic manners, and intensive socialization with other dogs and people. Your dog spends 2 or 4weeks boarding over-night with us and receiving daily training sessions  all culminating in a final, one on one, "train the owner" session on the day of pick up.

Goals (all goals are hopeful and dependent on the individual): 

- Sit "Stay" 
-Down "Stay"
-Leash Manners (Loose & Heel)
-Recall "Come" Command
-Place (Going where you point)
-Working with Distractions
-Playing well with other dogs
-Body-handling
-Individualized Problem Correction
- Advanced: Off-Leash Commands/ Heel 

2 Week Bootcamp: $2,150
Includes:
Initial Consult & "Train the Owner Session”
​13 Individualized Hr Long Sessions (+ Train Owner Session= 14)  
​14 Night Board 

​4 Week Bootcamp: $5,250
Includes:
​Initial Consult & "Train the Owner Session"
​29 Individualized Hr Long Sessions (+ Train Owner Session= 30)
​30 Night Board 

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Option to Certify your dog as an AKC Canine Good Citizen, AKC Community Canine, AKC Urban Canine!

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AKC Trick Dog Classes

This is a great class for families! Each group class will be individualized and meet the standards of the AKC Trick Dog titles, depending on your dog's skill level: 
Novice (TKN)
Intermediate (TKI) 
​Advanced (TKA)
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MAX 4 Participants
$160 per dog/ 4 classes

Call for more information and availability! ​

AKC Trick Dog Title Awarded Upon Completion

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Scent Tracking

More information forthcoming, including a scent tracking seminar conducted by a Connecticut Police Officer and SAR Handler. If you are interested in RSVPing a place in our seminar please send an email: info@dogsdowntownva.com

MAX 2-3 Participants

Call for more information and availability- classes held on weekday afternoons! ​

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Basic Obedience In-Home Training: 
​Dog's Downtown Trainer Comes to You

​This is our starter IN-HOME basic obedience package for dogs 6 months of age and up!  We recommend signing up for at least 3 sessions for best results!

Goals (all goals are hopeful and dependent on the individual): 

In 3 Sessions: 
-Loose Leash Walking, Sit, Down

In 5 Sessions: 
- Loose Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Recall "Come"

In 8 Sessions: 
- Loose Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Recall "Come", Wait, Place

In 10 Sessions:
-Loose Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Recall "Come", Place, Stationary Commands in Motion, Distance Commands, 
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Recommendation:

​3 Sessions: $425 (one session $25 off)

5 Sessions: $700 (one session $50 off)
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8 Sessions: $1100 (one session $100 off) 

*** There is an additional mileage charge for places that are more than 20 miles from Dog's Downtown Facility***

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Advanced Obedience In-Home Training: 
​Dog's Downtown Trainer Comes to You

For those that already have basic obedience down. The experience of a professional trainer and the convenience of your home!  Recommended for dogs that have already been through basic obedience training. We recommend signing up for at least 3 sessions for best results.

Goals (all goals are hopeful and dependent on the individual): 

In 3 Sessions: 
-Sharpen up Recall "Come", Sit-Stay, Down- Stay

​In 5 Sessions:
-Sharpen up Recall "Come", Sit-Stay, Down-Stay, Place-Stay

In 8 Sessions:
- Sharpen up Recall "Come", Sit-Stay, Down-Stay, Place-Stay, Heel

In 10 Sessions:  
- Sharpen up Recall "Come", Sit-Stay, Down-Stay, Place-Stay, Heel, Off-Leash Heel and Commands, Advanced Individualized Goals

Recommendation:

​3 Sessions: $425 (one session $25 off)

5 Sessions: $700 (one session $50 off)

8 Sessions: $1100 (one session $100 off) 

*** There is an additional mileage charge for places that are more than 20 miles from Dog's Downtown Facility***

**Refer a friend and get a group or individual session complimentary! 

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