Atlantic Coast K-9 Training Service

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Atlantic Coast K-9 Training Service We also offer Behavior Counseling and Modification for problem dogs as well as Training Seminars nationwide. Our prices are reasonable and we get Results.

~ WORLD CLASS DOG TRAINING ~
Serving Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC
In Business since 1999
We have trained over 10,000 dogs
Voted Best of Charlottesville 7 years in a row
We Train All Breeds
(434)973-7968 A Full Service, Professional Dog Training Business offering classes in Basic and Advanced Obedience, Agility, Search and Rescue, Schutzhund (IGP) Personal Protection and Service Dog Training. We also offer Board and Train Services for your dog. In business since 1999, we have trained well over 8,000 dogs and stand behind our training with a guarantee of satisfaction. Our Owner/Training Director Ralph Smith competes Nationally in Sport Dog and Obedience Competions and is Nationally Recognized as one of the Top Trainers in the Country. Atlantic Coast K-9 has won Best of Charlottesville for Dog Trainers 5 years in a row. At Atlantic Coast K-9, WE CAN TRAIN ANY DOG, Any Breed, Any Size, Any Problem. We offer "Competition Level Obedience for the Average dog". Call us today for the Best Training in Virginia. (434) 973-7968.

Meet "Hamilton". He is my most recent Board and Train. Hamilton came in after being kicked out of his Day Boarding at an...
09/16/2026

Meet "Hamilton". He is my most recent Board and Train. Hamilton came in after being kicked out of his Day Boarding at another facility because he had bitten another dog. The fear was that he may have aggression issues but after doing a lot of work with him I realized that hes just a big Love Bug who is sort of an introvert around other dogs and would rather just keep to himself although he loves attention with people. Every once in a while you get a dog who comes in and there's just a magical connection. This was that dog. He just absolutely loved me and gave all that he had to please me. What a great dog! I miss you terribly Hamilton. You definitely touched my heart.

This beautiful girl is named "Inde". She came in for an Advanced Board and Train with her sister "Selby". Inde was a tru...
09/16/2026

This beautiful girl is named "Inde". She came in for an Advanced Board and Train with her sister "Selby". Inde was a true wild child when she came in. Lots of anxiety and would immediately throw a temper tantrum whenever you tried to teach her anything that she didn't want to do. I told her owner when she first got here that I thought she was crazy. HaHa. But boy oh boy did that change. We built a tremendous bond where she really learned to trust me and it wasn't long before she saw me as her best friend at which point she became seemingly obsessed with pleasing me. A really special transformation that was such a joy to be a part of!!!

Meet Selby. She is a recent Advanced Board and Train graduate. She came in with a lot of anxiety and was rather independ...
09/16/2026

Meet Selby. She is a recent Advanced Board and Train graduate. She came in with a lot of anxiety and was rather independent but I spent a lot of time building a strong relationship with her and when she was done with training we had established a very strong bond and she was super eager to please. Congrats Selby!

Meet our newest graduate. This is "Kroy". When I first met Kroy he had severe Reactivity/Aggression but with a lot of pa...
09/16/2026

Meet our newest graduate. This is "Kroy". When I first met Kroy he had severe Reactivity/Aggression but with a lot of patience and love and teaching him some boundaries, he made a 180 degree turn and is a completely different dog. I am soooo proud of him and happy for his owners who love him so much and were just at the end of their patience with him. Its always a GREAT thing when the story has a happy ending. Congrats Kroy!!!

Meet "Annie". She is a recent Advanced Board and Train graduate. Really Nice German Short Haired Pointer. She is a Super...
09/16/2026

Meet "Annie". She is a recent Advanced Board and Train graduate.
Really Nice German Short Haired Pointer. She is a Super High Energy dog so a lot of work was needed to channel that energy into work but she did amazing and I am so proud of her.

Happy 4th of July and Happy Birthday America!!!!!!
07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July and Happy Birthday America!!!!!!

Meet "Wobbles". She just graduated from my Board and Train program and did terrific. Definitely a little "LoveBug". Her ...
07/01/2026

Meet "Wobbles". She just graduated from my Board and Train program and did terrific. Definitely a little "LoveBug". Her owner walks with a cane so I had to teach Wobbles to walk slowly at her owners pace which she now does perfectly. She seems to have a 6th sense about her to be very gentle. What a wonderful dog!!!

We Still have Openings for both Board and Trains as well as Private One on One Training but spots are filling fast. Give us a Call Now to lock in your training spot.

(434) 973-7968
www.atlanticcoastk-9.com

Hello Everyone. Meet "Disco". Disco and his mom Rachel just graduated from our toughest and most Advanced Obedience clas...
06/28/2026

Hello Everyone. Meet "Disco". Disco and his mom Rachel just graduated from our toughest and most Advanced Obedience class. We call it our Ultimate package. It involves all of the basics like Sit, Down, Downs back to Sit, Stays with distractions, Off Leash Recall coming to straight Fronts as well as On and Off Leash heeling, Stand Command, Downs in Motion, Drop on Recall, 360 degree turns left and right while in motion heeling, backing up while heeling and the Finish command. Whew!! Its a lot of work and Disco lived up to his name as he danced right through it. I am going to miss this beautiful boy and his mom so much as they were so committed to excellence that they drove 100 miles each way every Saturday for 12 weeks from Washington, DC. Congrats to you Disco and Rachel. I am so proud of you both!!!!

If you'd like to get some training for your dog we currently have Openings for our Private One on One Obedience classes as well as our Board and Train Programs. Give us a Call Today to Book your spot for the Best Training in Virginia.

CALL NOW (434) 973-7968
www.atlanticcoastk-9.com

Drop in to Atlantic Coast K-9 and join the fun!!!! We have several openings available for 1 on 1 Obedience training as w...
06/22/2026

Drop in to Atlantic Coast K-9 and join the fun!!!!
We have several openings available for 1 on 1 Obedience training as well as Board and Trains.
CALL NOW - (434) 973-7968
www.atlanticcoastk-9.com

Meet our newest Obedience Graduate. This is "Elsa". Amazing little Mixed Breed who is a bundle of Love and Joy. Congrats...
06/18/2026

Meet our newest Obedience Graduate. This is "Elsa". Amazing little Mixed Breed who is a bundle of Love and Joy. Congrats Elsa. You were a wonderful joy to work with!!

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