Citizen K9 Dog Training And Agility

Citizen K9 offers consultations, basic, intermediate, and advanced training, as well as specialized programs like therapy dog training, agility, nose work, rally, and trick classes. They provide virtual classes (individual and group), day training, and in-board training programs. In-board training is available in 2-week programs for non-aggressive dogs and 4-week programs for dogs with intense aggression or severe issues. All board and train programs include 8 one-hour follow-up training classes, valid for 4 months, and access to a Facebook Challenge group for trainer access between classes. Puppy socialization classes are held on Tuesdays at 6 pm, and general classes are available Monday and Tuesday evenings, and Sundays at various times.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are available on specific service pages, but a seminar costs $40 (non-refundable pre-registration). Military discounts are offered on some classes and packages, and enrollment in their Enrichment Club provides discounts on other classes. Payments can be made by check, cash, or credit card at drop-off or class time. A deposit is required to secure board and train reservations.

Policies

Seminar pre-registration fees are non-refundable. For Board & Train programs, a deposit is required to secure the reservation, and clients will receive an email with available dates and instructions upon signing up or acceptance. For class packages, clients can attend any class time or day that fits their schedule.

Citizen K9 Dog Training & Agility LLC is owned and operated by Brandy Eggeman, an award-winning author on dog training with over 30 years of experience. Brandy has extensive experience in various dog training aspects, including 17 years in search and rescue work for the state of Virginia and 2 years with Dartmoor Mountain Rescue in England. She is the only state-certified search and rescue trainer in the Hampton Roads area.

The business offers a wide range of dog training solutions for all stages of a dog’s development, emphasizing positive reinforcement while also addressing undesirable behaviors with consequences. Services include basic, intermediate, and advanced obedience, puppy preschool, socialization, and specialized training for therapy dogs, agility, nose work, and tricks. They also provide behavior modification for issues like aggression, separation anxiety, and fearfulness.

In addition to training, Citizen K9 offers boarding, day training, and dog selection services. They work with Virginia German Shepherd Rescue to rehabilitate dogs with behavioral issues. The company prides itself on meeting customer needs, with a high percentage of business coming from repeat customers and referrals.

Accomplishments

Brandy Eggeman is an award-winning author on dog training. She has over 30 years of experience, including 17 years in search and rescue for Virginia (state-certified) and 2 years with Dartmoor Mountain Rescue in England. She is the only state-certified search and rescue trainer in the Hampton Roads area. Her dogs and business have been featured in Barron’s German Shepherd Dog Bible series and “Training Your Boxer” by Joan Hustace Walker. She is the author of a training book nominated by Dog Writers Of America as one of the top 4 training books nationwide, and her book “Training Your German Shepherd” won the 2018 Maxwell award for Best Training book. She has shown dogs in obedience, trained therapy dogs, and worked dogs in Schutzhund.

How to Get Started!

Clients can sign up for services by creating an account on their online portal. The portal is used for signing up for boarding, in-board training, classes, seminars, and other fun classes. Payments can be made at the time of drop-off or class by check, cash, or credit card. It is advised not to create an account unless signing up for services. Interested individuals can also contact them via email or phone, or visit their Norfolk location.