Lead K9

Lead K9 offers structured training programs ranging from 1 to 4 weeks, with options for day training or full board-and-train. Each program includes personalized instruction, daily training sessions, and four private follow-up lessons for owners upon pickup to reinforce learning at home. Sunday Club provides weekly group sessions in a controlled environment to practice socialization and obedience. Training emphasizes leash pressure techniques, consistent communication, and family involvement to ensure long-term success. Programs are tailored to individual dog needs, from basic obedience to advanced skills like agility and detection work.

Pricing Summary

Day training: $100 per day; 1-week program: $700; 2-weeks: $1,400; 3-weeks: $2,100; 4-weeks: $2,800; 4-week board-and-train package: $3,000 (limited spots). Training includes starter gear and four private lessons on pickup days. Group sessions are offered on Sundays.

Lead K9 is a dog training business based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, founded in 2024, that focuses on building clear communication between dog owners and their canine companions. They offer a balanced approach to training for puppies, adult dogs, rescues, and mature dogs, addressing everything from basic obedience to advanced skills like agility, service dog tasks, and behavioral issues such as reactivity, anxiety, and aggression. Their training programs include day training, board-and-train options, and group sessions on Sundays in a controlled, private environment to help dogs practice social skills safely. They emphasize family involvement in training to ensure consistent communication at home and provide starter gear including a slip lead, food pouch, clicker, cot, and a training manual. Their trainers work closely with owners to create personalized plans and reinforce learning through structured lessons and ongoing support.

They specialize in leash pressure-based techniques that promote long-term behavioral change and have helped dogs overcome fear, resource guarding, and leash reactivity. Their Sunday Club offers a unique opportunity for owners to practice training in a distraction-rich setting, and they encourage continued engagement through ongoing training opportunities and community gatherings.

Lead K9 is known for its personalized attention, accepting only four dogs per day to ensure quality, and for delivering measurable results that owners report as life-changing for both dog and family.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Lead K9 by phone to arrange an appointment. Training begins with an assessment to determine the dog’s needs, followed by enrollment in a customized program. Owners are advised to bring family members involved in the dog’s care to ensure consistent communication and reinforcement.