Puppy Class: $99.00
Our Puppy Class is for dogs that are 4-months or 5-months old. This 1-hour private dog training lesson is designed to give you the tools you need to work on basic obedience and loose-leash walking at home, as well as to prepare your pup to enter a premiere training package (Elite or Board & Train) at 6-months+.
The Puppy Class is a standalone course where we cover the following items:
- Acclimate your pup to a Herm Sprenger prong collar
- Loose-leash walk
- Sit
- Lay
- Lay & Stay
- Recall
This course will lay the foundation for the above items and teach you how to master them at home.
Additionally, this course serves as a preparatory course for our premiere training packages (Elite or Board & Train), which your dog will be eligible to attend at 6 months old. Puppy class attendees often go on to be some of our most advanced premiere training package graduates. After your puppy class, you will receive a discount on your premiere training package, should you choose to book one.
This private lesson will be scheduled on a weekday (9am - 9pm). You will detail your weekday availability on the Intake Form.
What’s included:
- Herm Sprenger prong collar (a $20-$25 value!)
- One, 1-hour private session at The K-9 Academy
The K-9 Academy Puppy Class Graduate Perks:
- Ability to book one of our premiere training packages at a discounted rate once your dog reaches 6-months-old
PET HEALTH POLICY:
All dogs must be up to date on all regular vaccines and boosters, including rabies and Bordetella. Proof of current vaccines must be obtained from the vet before your first session begins. You may bring records in-person to the first session, or email them in advance to TheK9AcademyVA@gmail.com.
In addition to proof of vaccination, all dogs must be up to date on monthly flea & tick prevention. A topical or ingestible flea & tick prevention is preferred. Please only send a flea & tick collar as a last resort. Note: The K-9 Academy is not responsible for lost or damaged flea & tick collars.
Although not required, we recommend your pup be up to date on monthly heartworm medication. If your dog is not currently on monthly heartworm medication, we encourage you to speak to your vet about this.
Ready to Book? Submit an Intake Form to schedule your Puppy Class!
Elite Training Package: $799.00
We maintain a Waiting List for all Elite Training Package bookings. On average, Elite Training Packages typically take place 8-12 weeks after being added to the waiting list. To be added to the waiting list, please submit our intake form.***
Our Elite Training Package is made up of four, 1-hour private dog training lessons. You will be involved in every step of the process and will come out of the training confident in your abilities to continue training throughout your pet's lifetime!
Your location will help determine where your training will take place, as well as who your trainer will be. These details will be determined during the booking process.
This training is designed to meet your specific needs; therefore, not every training follows the outline below. Owners are expected to participate in every training session and commit to continuing training between each session.
Dogs needing behavior modification (highly reactive; aggressive) must do the Elite Training Package. Aggressive and highly reactive dogs are currently ineligible to do a Board & Train.
Our training is best suited for dog owners who have high expectations of their pup, and who are committed to continuing to work with their pup for the duration of his or her life. Our goal is to teach your dog to listen to every command, every time.
IF YOU WANT to be able to take your dog for a hike, take him into dog-friendly stores, let your dog run free without a fence and be sure it will come back to you when called, perform basic and intermediate commands (while being set up to teach advanced commands after training is complete), then our training is designed for you!
These private lessons will be scheduled on a weekday (9am - 9pm). You will detail your weekday availability on the Intake Form.
Eligibility: Details will be collected about your pet and his/her individual needs during the intake process to ensure your dog is a good fit for our program. You are welcome to give us a call at 434-665-1709 to discuss your pet's unique needs!
What’s included:
- Dogtra e-collar (a $220-$240 value!)
- Herm Sprenger prong collar (a $20-$25 value!)
- Four, 1-hour private dog training lessons
- Unlimited lifetime support via call, email, text
Example progression of training:
- Session 1: Introduction to the prong collar, Sit & down, Loose leash walking
- Session 2: Introduction to the e-collar, Beginning recall training, Sit & down
- Session 3: Lay & stay, begin distance commands
- Session 4: Final recap/community integration experience
The K-9 Academy Graduate Perks:
- Ability to schedule follow-up sessions, if needed, for $75/hour
- Invitation to Graduate Group Classes, as scheduled
- Access to The K-9 Academy Graduate Facebook Group, which includes training modules, comradery with fellow graduates, event announcements, and more!
- Ability to board at Prestige Kennel & Pet Services at a discounted rate exclusively for graduates of The K-9 Academy.
PET HEALTH POLICY:
All dogs must be up to date on all regular vaccines and boosters, including rabies and Bordetella. Proof of current vaccines must be obtained from the vet before your first session begins. You may bring records in-person to the first session, or email them in advance to TheK9AcademyVA@gmail.com.
In addition to proof of vaccination, all dogs must be up to date on monthly flea & tick prevention. A topical or ingestible flea & tick prevention is preferred. Please only send a flea & tick collar as a last resort. Note: The K-9 Academy is not responsible for lost or damaged flea & tick collars.
Although not required, we recommend your pup be up to date on monthly heartworm medication. If your dog is not currently on monthly heartworm medication, we encourage you to speak to your vet about this.
Have Questions? Check out our Training FAQs here!
Ready to book? Submit an Intake Form to be added to the waiting list!
Board & Train: $1,500.00
We maintain a Waiting List for all Board & Train bookings. On average, Board & Train's typically take place 8-12 weeks after being added to the waiting list. To be added to the waiting list, please submit our intake form.***
The Board & Train is a 5-night, 6-day program that typically runs Monday - Saturday.
Dogs needing behavior modification (highly reactive; aggressive) must do the Elite Training Package. Aggressive and highly reactive dogs are currently ineligible to do a Board & Train.
Includes:
- Everything our typical 4-session Elite Training Package comes with:
- Dogtra e-collar ($220-$240 value)
- Herm Sprenger prong collar ($20-$25 value)
- Commands: sit & down, loose-leash walking, off-leash recall training, lay & stay, beginning distance commands
- Plus:
- Raised Dog Bed ($40 value) & command of “place” to go to and stay on the bed
- Mastery of the above-listed commands, including distance commands
- Socialization with other dogs; Learn appropriate behavior and greeting of other dogs both on and off-leash
- 1.5-hour training session for the owner’s upon pickup to explain how to maintain and advance the training at home
Eligibility: Details will be collected about your pet and his/her individual needs during the intake process to ensure your dog is a good fit for our program! You are welcome to give us a call at 434-665-1709 to discuss your pet's unique needs!
The K-9 Academy Graduate Perks:
- Ability to schedule follow-up sessions, if needed, for $75/hour
- Invitation to Graduate Group Classes, as scheduled
- Access to The K-9 Academy Graduate Facebook Group, which includes training modules, comradery with fellow graduates, event announcements, and more!
- Ability to board at Prestige Kennel & Pet Services at a discounted rate exclusively for graduates of The K-9 Academy.
PET HEALTH POLICY:
All dogs must be up to date on all regular vaccines and boosters, including rabies and Bordetella. Proof of current vaccines must be obtained from the vet before your first session begins. You may bring records in-person to the first session, or email them in advance to TheK9AcademyVA@gmail.com.
In addition to proof of vaccination, all dogs must be up to date on monthly flea & tick prevention. A topical or ingestible flea & tick prevention is preferred. Please only send a flea & tick collar as a last resort. Note: The K-9 Academy is not responsible for lost or damaged flea & tick collars.
Although not required, we recommend your pup be up to date on monthly heartworm medication. If your dog is not currently on monthly heartworm medication, we encourage you to speak to your vet about this.
Have Questions? Check out our Training FAQs here!
Ready to book? Submit an Intake Form to be added to the waiting list!