Dog Board and Train Richmond VA - Professional Training Camp Services
Expert Board and Train Services in Richmond VA
Your dog can achieve reliable off-leash obedience in as little as two weeks through intensive professional training. Off Leash K9 Training (Richmond) offers board and train programs designed to transform your dog’s behavior through daily structured sessions, real-world practice, and comprehensive owner education.
Our 14-day Training Camp delivers advanced off-leash obedience and behavior modification for dogs across Richmond, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Chesterfield, Midlothian, and surrounding areas. Whether you’re dealing with a dog that pulls on leash, ignores recalls, or struggles with anxiety around other dogs, our board and train programs provide the intensive focus your dog needs.
Why Board and Train is Great for Your Dog
Sending your dog to a professional training camp creates results that weekly classes simply cannot match. When your dog lives with skilled trainers for one to three weeks, they receive the consistency, repetition, and structured environment needed to develop lasting obedience skills.
Advanced Off-Leash Obedience
Your dog learns to respond reliably to commands without a leash, even around distractions—a transformation that typically takes 1-3 weeks of intensive work.
Behavior Modification
Programs address pulling, jumping, barking, reactivity, and anxiety through structured daily training and controlled socialization.
Professional E-Collar Training
Every program includes an e-collar and expert conditioning so your dog responds to low-level communication signals at any distance.
100% Guaranteed Results
Our 2-week board and train programs come with a guarantee because we’re confident in our training methods.
Comprehensive Owner Education
Every program includes a dedicated session where you learn to maintain your dog’s new skills at home.
Dog owners in Richmond and Central Virginia often struggle to find time for consistent daily training. Board and train solves this by compressing weeks of practice into an intensive program where professional trainers handle the repetitions while you continue with daily life.
Our Board and Train Programs
Residential Dog Board and Train
Our standard board and train options work for most dogs who need obedience training and general behavior improvement. These programs focus on building off-leash reliability, impulse control, and polite manners in real-world environments.
2 Week Board & Train remains our most popular choice, offering comprehensive training through either the Community K9 or Urban K9 track. For dog owners with tighter timelines, the 1 Week “Freedom” Board & Train provides a shorter intensive option that builds strong recall and foundational off-leash control.
ExpeditePro™ offers expedited scheduling with our Head Trainer for owners who need help quickly. This premium service includes an OLK9 e-collar, treat pouch, place cot, and slip lead—everything you need to maintain training consistency at home.
Behavioral Board and Train
Dogs with significant reactivity or anxiety require a different approach. Our 3 Week Behavioral Board & Train is an on-leash only program specifically designed for dogs who struggle with high reactivity, fear, or anxiety-based behaviors.
This specialized training includes two private sessions: an introductory evaluation before training begins and a follow-up session to transfer skills to you as the owner. The extended duration allows trainers to work carefully on emotional stabilization and controlled behavior around triggers.
Important: Major aggression fixes cannot be completely guaranteed, but training can give control and help manage these behavioral issues effectively.
Our Top Board and Train Programs
- 2 Week Board & Train: Our flagship 14-day Training Camp delivers advanced off-leash obedience and behavior modification. Your dog returns responding reliably to come, sit, down, place, and heel commands—even around distractions. This program is 100% Guaranteed.
- Community K9 (2-Week): Complete training program adding advanced obedience commands like heel, watch, through, front, and stand for exceptional control.
- Urban K9 (2-Week): Built for high-level distractions like busy sidewalks, crowded shopping areas, and dense apartment living common in Richmond’s urban neighborhoods. Includes e-collar, 2-hour owner session, and free refresher training for life.
- 1 Week “Freedom” Board & Train: A shorter intensive option for dogs needing strong recall and foundational off-leash skills. Includes e-collar and 1.5-hour owner session after completion.
- 3 Week Behavioral Board & Train: On-leash only program for dogs with high reactivity or anxiety. Includes two 1-hour private sessions for thorough evaluation and owner education.
- ExpeditePro™: Premium expedited scheduling with our Head Trainer. Includes OLK9 e-collar, treat pouch, place cot, and slip lead for complete training continuity.
Our Board and Train Process
Step 1: Free Consultation
Every successful training program starts with understanding your dog’s specific needs. During your free consultation, we assess your dog’s behavior, discuss your goals, and recommend the program that best fits your situation. Whether your focus is off-leash obedience, anxiety, reactivity around other dogs, or general manners, this initial conversation ensures we match you with the right training path.
Step 2: Training Camp Intake
When your dog arrives for their board and train program, intensive daily training begins immediately. Your dog joins a structured environment with clear rules, multiple training sessions each day, and controlled exposure to real-world situations. Professional trainers work on obedience commands, leash skills, and behavior modification based on your dog’s specific challenges.
Step 3: Advanced Training
Throughout the program, your dog progresses through increasingly challenging scenarios. E-collar conditioning teaches your dog to respond to low-level signals as communication cues. Off-leash work builds reliability around distractions. Behavior modification addresses jumping, barking, pulling, and other issues that interfere with daily life. For Community K9 clients, training takes place in mid-level distraction environments typical of suburban Richmond areas like Midlothian and Bon Air. Urban K9 clients experience high-level distraction training suitable for life in busier neighborhoods and commercial areas.
Step 4: Owner Education Session
Your dog’s success depends on what happens after training camp ends. Every board and train program includes a comprehensive owner session—1.5 to 2 hours depending on the program—where we demonstrate every command and coach you on handling your dog confidently. You’ll learn exactly how to use the e-collar, maintain structure at home, and continue building on your dog’s new skills. For Community K9 and Urban K9 graduates, free refresher training for life means you always have professional support available.
Customer Success Stories
“Our adolescent lab was impossible to walk—pulling constantly, ignoring every command, and losing his mind around other dogs. After the 2 Week Board & Train, he walks calmly at heel and comes every single time we call. The owner session taught us exactly how to maintain everything.”
Richmond dog owner // Verified Google Review
“We chose Urban K9 because we live downtown and needed a dog who could handle busy sidewalks and outdoor patios. The transformation was amazing. She’s calm, focused, and actually fun to take places now.”
Downtown Richmond family // Verified Google Review
“Our rescue dog had serious anxiety and reactivity. The 3 Week Behavioral program gave us control we never thought possible. We can finally walk through our Chesterfield neighborhood without dreading every approaching dog.”
Chesterfield pet owner // Verified Google Review
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do board and train programs last?
Our board and train programs range from 1 to 3 weeks depending on your dog’s needs and your goals. The 1 Week “Freedom” Board & Train works well for dogs needing strong recall and foundational off-leash skills. Our most popular 2 Week Board & Train programs (Community K9 and Urban K9) deliver comprehensive obedience and behavior modification. The 3 Week Behavioral Board & Train serves dogs with high reactivity or anxiety requiring extended, careful work.
What’s included in board and train programs?
Every board and train program includes an e-collar and professional training. After your dog’s program, you’ll receive a dedicated owner education session—1.5 hours for 1-week programs and 2 hours for 2-week programs. Community K9 and Urban K9 graduates also receive free refresher training for life, ensuring you always have professional support when questions arise.
ExpeditePro™ includes additional equipment: an OLK9 e-collar, treat pouch, place cot, and slip lead.
Do you guarantee results for board and train?
Our 2 Week Board & Train programs come with a 100% guarantee. We’re confident in our training methods and commit to achieving the obedience results we promise.
For behavioral programs addressing aggression or severe anxiety, we’re transparent about expectations: major aggression fixes cannot be completely guaranteed, but training can give control and help manage these issues. Dogs with significant behavioral challenges often show dramatic improvement in safety and predictability, even when underlying temperament requires ongoing management.
Get Started with Board and Train Today!
Your dog’s transformation starts with a single phone call. Whether you’re raising a young puppy, working with rescue dogs, or managing behavioral issues in an adult dog, our board and train programs deliver the obedience and confidence your whole family deserves. For more insights, explore how technology is enhancing your dog parenting experience.
Stop struggling with a dog who won’t listen. Give your dog the skills to enjoy off-leash freedom and become a trusted companion in your daily life.
Serving: Richmond, Lakeside, Tuckahoe, Lorraine, Bon Air, Bensley, Montrose, Sandston, Chester, Chesterfield, Woodlake, Midlothian, Glen Allen, Short Pump, and Old Church
Call (804) 635-2288 for a free consultation today!
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Nick White is the Owner and Founder of Off Leash K9 Training. Nick is a former US Marine and former US Secret Service. He currently has over 130+ dog training locations throughout the United States.
Nick is globally recognized as being one of the top dog trainers in the world. He has 2 official world records in off leash obedience, named on Wikipedia as one of the top 20 dog trainers in the world, recently named top 10 trainer in the world by bestdogtrainers.org, has been featured in many magazines and shows, and he is regularly requested by the top celebrities and athletes! He has been called upon by people such as actor Ryan Reynolds, WWE’s John Cena, MLB All Star Max Scherzer, UFC World Champion Jon “Bones” Jones, and many more!
You can visit our YouTube Channel and watch over 1500+ before/after videos of Nick and his team’s work! Off Leash K9 Training has more documented videos than any dog training business in the entire world!