Heeling House Training Center

Training programs are structured in progressive levels: Puppy Foundations (13–7 months), Basic Obedience (7+ months), Intermediate Obedience (prerequisite for CGC), Canine Good Citizen (6 weeks), Community Canine (requires CGC), and Therapy Dog Prep (requires CGC). Sports include Agility (3 levels), Rally (4 weeks), Scentwork (Level 1 open to all), and Dock Diving (requires Learn to Swim course). Tricks and Games class available for fun and AKC Novice Trick Title preparation. All classes use positive reinforcement and are designed for gradual skill-building with increasing distractions.

Pricing Summary

Group classes: $195 for 5 weeks, $245 for 6 weeks. Puppy socialization package: $599 (includes 5 weeks of class, 8 days of daycare, 1 private lesson). Private lessons: $125 at center, $175 in-home (plus $50 travel fee beyond 15 miles). Semi-private lessons: $200/hour for up to 4 dogs. Sports classes: $150–$275 depending on activity. Drop-in agility and scentwork: $40. Private pool rental: $60/hour. Payment due upon booking; non-refundable with less than 24 hours notice.

Policies

Payment is due upon booking for all lessons and is non-refundable with less than 24 hours notice of cancellation. In-home lessons incur a $50 additional fee beyond a 15-mile radius. Private pool rentals require completion of Learn to Swim course or Swim Safety Test. No minimum or maximum number of private lessons required.

The Heeling House Training Center is a dog training facility opened in 2025 in Leesburg, VA, offering a collaborative, all-in-one approach to dog training and care. They provide group classes, private lessons, and sport-specific training using positive reinforcement based on Operant Conditioning principles. Services include puppy socialization, basic to advanced obedience, Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dog Prep, and sports like Agility, Rally Obedience, Scentwork, and Dock Diving. They partner with DaySpaw for grooming and daycare, and offer a separate service through heelinghouse.org for Service Dog training and community volunteering. Their programs are designed for all dog ages and breeds, with no prior experience required for most classes. They also offer semi-private lessons and private pool rentals for swimming and dock diving.

All training emphasizes fun, effectiveness, and real-world application, with classes held at their facility or in-home. They support AKC certifications and offer structured progression from foundational skills to advanced titles. Their unique advantage is combining training, sports, grooming, and therapy dog preparation under one roof with a community-focused, respectful approach.

Accomplishments

Offers AKC Canine Good Citizen and Community Canine certification testing. Supports AKC titles and provides structured pathways to official AKC evaluations. Partnered with a certified service dog organization via heelinghouse.org.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins by browsing available classes on the website, selecting a program, and booking online via the Book Online portal. Private lessons can be scheduled by contacting the center directly. No initial consultation is offered for free; payment is required at time of booking.