How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%86+46.9Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%56+4Momentum penalty75−2.5Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.82SCOREK9Aholics Dog Training
Norfolk, VA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #41Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 74 pet boarding facilities · 4.9★ from 306 Google reviews
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Our one-year old puppy did partial board/train with K9-Aholics after developing some nervous behavior. The staff was absolutely wonderful and accommodating to our unique work schedules and ensured training was tailored specifically for our pup. We are thrilled with the outcome! We have a more relaxed, well adjusted, and well-behaved pup now!!
I brought my dog here when I realized it was my last option and it truly was the best decision I ever made. With the biggest worry I had being that I wouldn’t know how to do the same for my dog as they did, the trainers made it very easy for me to understand how to transfer those lessons to at home use. Not only did…
We are very happy with the day training our dachshund received. His obedience has improved a lot, and we got great guidance on handling his reactivity. He's still a work in progress, but we finally have the tools and confidence to keep him moving in the right direction. The best part has been watching his confidence…
Just finished 4 week day training with my grand dog Rip . We were so pleased with the trainers and we had great success in helping Rip with his dog manners 😀 Thanks k9 Aholics
We did the 4 week day training for our boy, Hank & are so pleased with the growth he has made in just one month. Acacia, Lexi and Kat were so wonderful with him so I never worried about him being there all day with them. We wanted to work on leash pulling, reactiveness to other dogs & overall manners, especially…
I loved the daily report cards we got that showed us what our little guy was working on! I’m excited to see his progress and can already tell he’s listening better just a few hours after he’s home. I appreciate that they took the time to train us on keeping up with all his training. It’s a learning curve but worth it to keep up with.
Took my French Bulldog “Harrison”here for their two week board and train. They kept up with letting me know what was going on with him with pictures and videos. When we picked him up it was like a new dog. He listening so much better now and he is less reactive. I work him 10-15 minutes day now and he is still…
They did a very good job with my dog (gunner) would recommend to anyone
We had an amazing experience with K9aholics! We enrolled our rescue dog, Petey, in their 4-week training program (5 days a week), and it exceeded our expectations. From the very beginning, Cam made the enrollment process incredibly easy and was so helpful in getting everything set up. Throughout the program, all of…
This is the best thing I couldve ever done for not only me, but my puppy Vegas as well. Hes was an anxious boy, and is so much more calm and confident. We tried the positive reinforcement places in the area, but because he was prone to growling at strangers and is a German Shepherd/Malinois mix, many of the trainers…
Very impressed with their care and training of our pup Tilly. They took her in at 4 months. We got a daily report card with videos (MWF) and pics (TR) on her progress and even concerns. They gave us the tools to help with Tilly’s puppy behaviors. I do like how they took her on field trips to also help behaviors in…
They were amazing to my sweet dog! Training a happy and hyper golden retriever is tough but the staff at K9Aholics did fantastic. We were sent updates and pictures everyday and given specific instructions upon pick up. Everyone was so kind and I felt pricing was great for how much we received.
Wonderful staff and a great place for getting your dogs trained
K9aholics Dog Training - Bear (German Shorthaired Pointer) We enrolled in the three-week training course with Haliegh as our main trainer. When we dropped Bear off, he was house trained but had no real control and was extremely high energy, even after I’d take him on 3-mile runs. Our household has four kids under…
Great work and kept be updated at all times. Easy to work with!
We recently found K9aholics and have boarded our two adult pit bulls multiple times. We have tried multiple dog boarding/training facilities in Louisiana and Virginia and this is easily the best one! The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and the services provided are all top notch. K9aholics provides…
We would definitely recommend using K9Aholics for training. We dropped off our 5 month old boxer for the two week board and train. When we picked him up after the two weeks he is a new dog. What he learned in the two weeks is amazing. Every staff member we dealt with was extremely helpful. We are planning on continuing Ronan’s training with K9Aholics.
My wife found K9aholics and they provided a great service. The service was outstanding, and they followed up with reviews to keep us informed on Oreo's progress. I was relieved and pleased on Oreo's progress and the environment that he was being trained in. Thank you K9aholics because Oreo has gotten meaningful…
We had a phenomenal experience with K9Aholics. From start to finish, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. Our dog came back better behaved, more confident, and easier to manage in everyday situations. The training made a noticeable difference, and we truly appreciate…
We brought our 1 year old lab for a 3 week board and train program and could not be more pleased! Our pup had so much fun while she was there, and came home much better behaved and willing to learn! The staff is also very diligent in ensuring that we are comfortable with the commands to help her continue to learn,…
Our 90lb German Shepherd has struggled with reactivity for the entire 3 years we have had him. Any public setting or people entering our home has been a struggle. We felt so hopeless we even considered if our home was still the right one for him. Thank God we found the team at K9aholics and Kat. They transformed our…
K9aholics and Haleigh are the best! We have 2 spoiled rotten labs and the team at K9 have been amazing. They have worked with the dogs AND the owners to setup a personalized program that instills training and discipline without harming their sweet Labrador personalities. We have done boarded style training at the…
I was very happy with the amount of love and training that shadow received from them all. Acacia came to our house yesterday as well for a follow up and she was so happy to see shadow again gave so refreshing to our lessons and we are hopeful with the training. Thank you for all the help and love given ❤️
No progress at all with my dog's reactivity. I'd reccomend you go elsewhere for dog training. In response to the owner: I didn’t complete the full program, but after over 3 weeks I saw no measurable improvement in my dog’s reactivity. When I signed up, the program was presented as a 4-week solution, and it wasn’t…
K9Aholics took great care of our Coal during his training. He learned a lot and we have as well. We are looking forward to working with them to better ourselves and our dog.
I had such a wonderful experience with K9aholics in boarding and training my mini dachshund. I loved getting my doggy report cards every week and they were so responsive and really do care about your dog. I had a great experience with all the trainers and personal at the company. This place is a wonderful…
We just finished training for our boxer Tow-Mater! I'm honestly sad it's over. I absolutely love and adore every single one of the trainers. Haleigh and Kat were so helpful with some side issues we were having with our boy and they went above and beyond out of their way to help us! Acacia and Mikayla are the…
Hailey has been a great help with my puppy Malabo. I have learned a lot about how to do things in a way that will not confuse her during her training sessions. I wish I had met Hailey a long time ago. Love her!!
Highly recommend K9aholics! Haleigh and her team are amazing trainers, they trained us just as much as our dog. They’re patient, knowledgeable, and truly care. Before training, walking Jeffrey was a struggle—biting the leash, yelping, and chaos just getting out the door. Now he’s much calmer, and walks are actually…
Everyone was so nice and genuinely seemed to love what they do. They explained everything every step of the way and held out hands through the process. Our pup is a stubborn one and we see SUCH a difference after the 6 week program! He has confidence now and we have the knowledge to keep that confidence up.
We had such a great experience with K9aholics for our 1-year-old Belgian Malinois, Nala. She came home so much more confident, well-mannered, and relaxed. They worked on obedience, off-leash reliability, recall, counter surfing, helped her feel more comfortable around men, and gave her structure and routine which…
Makayla and the rest of the trainers have been absolutely amazing with my dog Scooby! There’s a newborn in our house now and we had some concerns with boundaries, but they have played the foundation for us and given us the tools to build on that and have a normal life in our own house again, even with the addition…
I have noticed a remarkable difference in Daisy since her time at K9aholics. Days before, I took her to a pet store and she pulled on lease and barked at another dog. Yesterday, she did none of that. She used to chase my cat and still does some (she's only 8 months) but will stop when I say Nu uh. Also doing much…
I highly recommend K9Aholics! My fiancee, Alyssa, and I sent our dog, Kona, for a board and train program and we are thrilled with the results. I was initially nervous at pickup because Kona didn't seem different, but she was just so excited to see us that it actually cut our first "take-home lesson" short. Once we…
Haleigh is an amazing dog trainer and person. She helped us with our German Shepherd, Layla, who was unpredictable, very reactive and prey-driven. Haleigh dedicated a huge amount of time partnering with both Layla and us. She even comes to our home regularly to work with Layla. Haleigh taught us how to properly…
Haleigh truly saved our German Shepherd from being re-homed. My parents had reached the last straw with our reactive and crate aggressive 3 year old Shepherd but after the 3 week board and train, she is a new dog. Haleigh’s communication consisted of frequent texts, report cards, video updates, and pictures so that…
The K9aholics team is fantastic! I brought my 2 dogs to the day training and they learned so much. The team had great communication and were all very friendly. We have been doing extended at home training and I can’t recommend Haleigh enough. She’s not only amazing with the dogs, but also wonderful with owners.…
Churro did amazing with his board and training here! Never knew he could listen so well 🤣 the communication between the trainers and I during churro’s stay gave me comfort knowing he was in good hands. The progress updates let me know how much he was learning and how well he was doing each week.
We did the board and train for 2 weeks with our 10 month golden retriever puppy and the results were amazing! She’s very hyper and had little training before. Afterwards, she is doing great! She is 100 times more behaved on leash and in house. The staff was very responsive and friendly, I definitely recommend!
The team here at K9Aholics have been great to work with. I see improvements on a daily basis.
We just picked up our 1 year old lab Mac from 3 week board and train and he learned so much! They took great care of him and were great with sending training videos and updates while he was gone.
My dog sustained a neck injury due to improper use of a prong collar after boarding her at this facility. It became embedded into her neck and the owner and staff have taken 0 responsibility or accountability. Do not send your dogs here.
The trainers were so kind of my animal and worked diligently with him to get him to obey commands without taking away any of his personality
We were so lucky to work with Haleigh from K9aholics, and I truly appreciate all the support and training she gave us. Our story started with a tough situation—we had a puppy that, no matter how hard we tried, just wasn’t the right fit for our family. From the very beginning, Haleigh showed incredible dedication and…
I recently had my golden doodle boarded and trained for 3 weeks. The staff is great and they helped him greatly. Acacia gave good training info. I highly recommend them to anyone
The staff at K9Aholics is amazing. They truly care about doing whatever it takes working with your dog to set them up for success. We have a rescue that was abused and nervous around new people and they did everything to establish trust and a relationship with him. Throughout the 4 week training program they worked…
I highly recommend K9Acholics. We have had both of our dogs go through their Day Training Program and had amazing results. Our dog Luna had been through 3 trainers prior to K9Acholics for her boundary and dog reactivity and none of the previous trainers were able to help her/us with her reactivity. Within 5 weeks,…
Great staff and communication. From our first over the phone consultation with Cam and our first visit to the facility everybody has been super friendly and upfront. These guys seem to genuinely enjoy their job (which seems to be hard to find these days) and they were always happy to spend time with our pets. We had…
All the trainers at K9aholics were so informative and there was great communication! My Jax is only 4 months old, the skills he learned will allow us to take him everywhere with us!! They truly care about the relationship they build not just with the dog but with the owners. They worked with me for over an hour…
My wife and I are very pleased with the training our pup received. The team at K9aholics always took the time to answer any questions and put all concerns at ease. We will certainly look to utilize them again in the future.
Puppy Program - Results I put my Puppy - Rocket (Texas Heeler), through the two-week puppy program that this K9Aholics runs. Rocket came back with all of the foundational skills expected from the program. Puppy Program - Curriculum - Commands - "*Name*, Come" - A Verbal recall, followed by an implied sit. "Sit" -…
The trainers are wonderful and did a great job with my two girls, who are much better behaved now. :)
Crunch just finished the board & train program at K9aholics. All of the trainers took great care of her during her stay. You could tell how happy my dog was in the check-in videos, her tail was always wagging and she would receive lots of rewards/treats. The team was always very responsive with communication and…
We loved having our dog at the 4-week day training program!! The entire team was so sweet, patient, and loving with Roxanne. They were firm and straightforward with us about how to reinforce training at home. By the end of the first week, Roxanne was so excited for her morning car rides to training. She went from a…
Haleigh and Kat are absolutely wonderful. We’ve had our boy boarded a few times and just recently finished up a two week board and train with him. They were both amazing with Loki and made us more comfortable with our situation. The tools they gave us moving forward have already made a difference and we are super…
We brought our Drako for a 2 week board and train and they did great with him. Haleigh did an amazing job with our dog. He’s much calmer and loved that they do report cards with video updates
We had a great experience with K9aholics! We used the 3 week board and train for our Great Dane/Great Pyrenees. I received a report card and video every few days and when my dog would not eat they came by my house and picked up food from me due to my busy schedule. They really care! They spent over an hour with us…
We were unsure how we could keep our dog with our family for her safety until we had our dog trained by the amazing dog trainers at K9Aholics! Our dog participated in the board and train program and has made a 180 in her negative behaviors and the stress level at our house has gone down markedly. We couldn’t be any…
K9Aholics is a is outstanding. I adopted a Pit Bull puppy (Azula) with lots of energy. They not only provided Azula with, they also provided me with the tools that I need to continue her training at home. My friends were a little standoffish prior to the training, but now they are more comfortable being around…
We brought our lab puppy to K9Aholics to participate in the puppy academy. She is much easier to handle on walks and around the house; she definitely is a quick learner! We also learned a lot from the trainers when we went to pick her up; and their program truly creates a genuine relationship between the trainers…
Amazing! My fear aggressive Bully mix is a new dog! I don’t know what I’d have done without them!
I cannot begin to say enough kind words about the folks at K9Aholics. We took our 2 year old pittie mix for board and train. He was a completely new dog after the 3 week training. He was calmer and more well behaved. We felt safe taking him with us out again! Haleigh made us feel comfortable throughout the entire…
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| Dog training | 62 | — |
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