Dog trainers in Charlottesville
Charlottesville, Virginia has 4 dog trainers listed, and 2 of them are Gold Rated and labelled Force-free: Dog Training by Valerie with a Bark Score of 4.7 and Canine Campus with 4.6. 1 trainer is Balanced and 1 doesn't state its methods. Credentials are well represented, with 2 trainers holding the CPDT-KA and 1 the CBCC-KA. Private 1:1 sessions are offered by 3, and 2 prepare dogs for the AKC CGC test.
Ranked by member recommendations and the Bark Score. How we rank them
Dog Training by Valerie
When you trust our team with your dog's education, you'll find that we bring extensive knowledge, professionalism and a joy of facilitating relationships between dogs and their people to our lessons.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.7Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeCanine Campus
Our force-free approach to learning teaches clear communication to help both the human and the dog make choices that celebrate partnership.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.6Gold Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeAtlantic Coast K-9 Training Service
private 1:1, board & train. Helps with protection/guard, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.6Listed TrainerTraining methodsBalanced- Recommended byNo one yetBark ScoreNot scored yetTraining methodsNot stated
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Questions people ask
Which dog trainers in Charlottesville are certified?
2 of the 4 trainers in Charlottesville hold the CPDT-KA credential, and 1 holds the CBCC-KA. Credentials make up 25% of the Bark Score, alongside Reputation, Ethics and Service breadth.
Are there force-free trainers in Charlottesville, Virginia?
Yes. Dog Training by Valerie, with a Bark Score of 4.7, and Canine Campus, with 4.6, are both labelled Force-free and Gold Rated. Atlantic Coast K-9 Training Service is labelled Balanced.
Do Charlottesville trainers teach scent work?
2 of the 4 trainers listed in Charlottesville teach scent or nose work. 3 cover basic obedience, lead walking and recall, and 2 offer puppy training and AKC CGC test preparation.