Dancing Creek Farm

Dancing Creek Farm provides professional dog training programs, including NVA-certified training, Canine Good Citizen (CGC) preparation, and STAR Puppy training. Their training philosophy is balanced, integrating positive reinforcement with appropriate corrections, and utilizing tools such as e-collars. They offer both private, one-on-one sessions conducted at their farm and immersive board-and-train programs.

Board-and-train options are available for 2 or 4 weeks, covering skills from basic obedience (heel, sit, stay, crate training) to more advanced behaviors like off-leash recall, extended place, and addressing reactivity towards other dogs. A key component of their service is owner education; clients are added to a WhatsApp group for direct communication with trainers, weekly video updates on their dog’s progress, and ongoing support even after the dog returns home. They work with dogs of all ages and temperaments, but do not accept human-aggressive dogs.

Pricing Summary

Dancing Creek Farm offers various training and boarding packages. A 2-week board and train program costs $2200.00, including food, boarding, an e-collar, a face-to-face training session at pickup, and continued WhatsApp support. A 4-week board and train program is priced at $3200.00, encompassing everything in the 2-week program plus off-leash recall and extended place/stay. For unsocial dogs requiring a private cabin, the cost is $3600.00 for the first dog and $3000.00 for each additional dog.

Private lessons are available at the farm in packages of 4, with each session lasting 90 minutes; quotes for these are provided upon request via their reservation form. Long-term boarding, defined as 3 months or longer, is discounted at a flat monthly rate of $650.00 for the first social dog and $550.00 for each additional social dog, though this rate does not include food. Military deployment discounts are offered on a case-by-case basis. Short-term boarding has a minimum stay of 3 nights.

Policies

Bookings require a deposit to confirm and full payment must be made before the service begins. Cancellations made more than 3 days before the service start date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 7 days will incur a fee, and no refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 10 days of the service start date. Dancing Creek Farm is not liable for any injury, illness, or loss of life of a dog during its stay, nor are they responsible for any damage or loss of personal items.

Dancing Creek Farm offers professional dog training programs and comprehensive boarding services in a tranquil, rural setting in Virginia. They provide nationally recognized standards of care with certified trainers who understand behavior from the ground up. Their approach uses balanced training, combining positive reinforcement, structure, and consistency to shape better behavior and improve the bond between dogs and their owners.

They offer both private sessions and group classes, tailoring training around each dog’s pace and personality. Beyond training, they provide short-term and long-term dog boarding in over 35 climate-controlled cabins, each with its own fenced yard, and access to huge fenced pastures for exercise and play. They also offer military dog fostering and emphasize owner education to ensure long-term success after training.

Dancing Creek Farm focuses on holistic dog health, providing an excellent diet and exercise program as part of training and boarding. They also have a grooming station for baths and trims, and a store selling pet foods and supplements. They aim to provide a unique, cage-free experience for dogs, making it a home away from home.

Accomplishments

Dancing Creek Farm offers NVA-certified dog training services, adhering to standards set by National Veterinary Associates. Their Canine Good Citizen (CGC) training and certification is an official program by the American Kennel Club (AKC). The business has been providing long-term boarding services since 2005.

How to Get Started!

To begin services with Dancing Creek Farm, prospective clients are encouraged to fill out their online reservation request form. This form gathers essential details about the dog, including age, breed, temperament, medical history, and desired service dates. For inquiries about private lessons or specific training packages, a quote can be requested through this form. Due to limited availability, early booking is recommended.