Torpedo K9

Torpedo K9 offers four immersive board and train programs: a two-week basic obedience program, a three-week program for minor-moderate behavior issues including off-leash e-collar training, a four-week intensive program for severe behavioral issues like aggression or PTSD, and a puppy program that begins with in-home guidance from 8 weeks to 6 months, followed by a two-week board and train. Each program includes on-leash and off-leash obedience, public exposure, behavior modification, video updates, and a comprehensive go-home session with hands-on owner training. All dogs receive individualized attention in a natural, supervised environment.

Pricing Summary

Two-week program: $2,450; Three-week program: $3,300; Four-week program: $4,400; Puppy program: $2,500. Boarding for previous clients: $60/day. All programs include a take-home e-collar, video updates, and a go-home training session. Pricing is competitive and reflects full immersion training on a private, natural facility.

Torpedo K9 is a professional dog training business founded by Nathan Kelley, a nationally recognized expert with nearly 30 years of experience in K9 training, including work with the Henrico County Police Department’s K9 unit. They specialize in board and train programs for dogs of all breeds, ages, and behavioral issues—including aggression, reactivity, fear, and anxiety—with no dog turned away due to breed or behavior. Their training takes place on seven acres of natural, fenced-in land in New Kent County, VA, featuring climate-controlled kennels, indoor and outdoor training areas, and ample space for play. Each program includes personalized training, video updates, and a thorough go-home session where owners learn to maintain progress using the same tools and techniques. They provide a take-home e-collar and prong collar as part of their training, with instruction on humane, pack-based use. In addition to training, they offer boarding for previous clients at $60/day with basic maintenance training. Their approach emphasizes owner education, structure, and real-world exposure to ensure long-term success.

They also offer a specialized puppy program that begins with in-home guidance from 8 weeks to 6 months, followed by a two-week board and train. All programs are designed to build confidence, obedience, and self-regulation in dogs, helping owners achieve off-leash freedom and calm behavior in public settings.

Accomplishments

Nathan Kelley, founder, has nearly 30 years of professional K9 training experience and was a K9 handler and trainer for the Henrico County Police Department’s K9 unit. Torpedo K9 was originally established to train police and military K9s before opening to civilian dogs in 2018.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call for a phone or in-person consultation to discuss their dog’s specific needs, determine trainability, and select the appropriate program. An evaluation is included in the four-week program for dogs with severe behavioral issues.