2 board and train programs across 2 cities in Virginia. Because your dog stays with the trainer, it's common to travel across the state for the right program.
IACP-certified trainer offering board-and-train covering housebreaking, obedience commands and behavior control.
Two- and three-week board-and-train covering basic and public obedience, off-leash duration commands and e-collar work, serving Virginia Beach and Norfolk.
This directory lists 2 board and train programs across 2 cities in Virginia, including Norfolk, Richmond. Listings are verified against each business's own website; the directory grows as new programs are added and confirmed.
Expect roughly $1,500–$6,000 for most Virginia programs. Metro-area trainers and those keeping only a few dogs at a time charge more; rural kennel-based programs tend to be cheaper. Behavior modification for aggression or severe reactivity runs highest, often $4,000 and up for a four-to-six-week stay.
Often, yes. Because your dog stays with the trainer, you only make the trip at drop-off and pick-up — so a two-hour drive to a trainer who specializes in your dog's specific problem usually beats a nearby generalist. The main reason to stay local is the follow-up lessons, which are easier to attend if the trainer is close.